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The Erica Synths Zen Delay is a desktop stereo delay with sophisticated operation, multiple modes and a powerful tube.
The Zen Delay was developed in collaboration with Erica Synths, Coldcut member and Ninja Tune founder Matt Colton and techno activist Dr. Walker (Liquid Sky Collective). The high-quality desktop housing accommodates a stereo delay that has been equipped with a tube and offers deep control over its six delay variations. These are two tape/tape ping-pong and digital/digital ping-pong variants, each full of character. There is also a crossover variant, a vintage algorithm and the option to send sounds "down the tube" by bypassing the delay circuit. In terms of sound, the device delivers what it promises: in addition to "normal" sounds, pitch-shift echoes and ultra-wound feedback chops are also possible, which can be driven into (distortion) madness, which sounds as delicious, thick and "crunchy" as a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup.
Apart from the tap button, there is also a MIDI in and a CTRL in socket for control, so the sound can be manipulated in any desired way. The 24dB filter can be used for delay design in the low/band and highpass modes, while the delay time and cutoff frequency of the filter can be set using the two largest controls on the very user-friendly device interface. Below this, there are equally effective controls for the feedback and dry-wet components, resonance and the intensity of the tube mix. Delay modes and input levels can also be set in a performance-friendly way without a lot of menu bells and whistles. If the King Tubby vibes go too far, you can quickly tame any threatening delay walls by pressing the bypass switch.
A very well-made and extremely authentic-sounding delay that is suitable for studio sessions as well as for performance purposes.
Features:
Stereo delay in a robust desktop housing with tube distortion
Six delay modes (tape and digital each with ping-pong option as well as crossover and vintage)
Delay time (1-5000ms) freely adjustable or fixed (1/2, 1/3, ¼,1/8 as well as x2, x3,x4 and x8 of the clock/tap value)
Delay stage can be bypassed to obtain tube distortion only
Resonant multimode filter (LP/BP/HP) with 24 dB
Intuitive operation via rotary control for all parameters
Frequency range: 5 Hz-24 KHz
Sample rate: 24 Bit/48KHz
Tap and bypass switches
Stereo I/O, MIDI-In and CTRL-In (bypass tap/footswitch)
Input level compatible with both line and Eurorack levels
Erica Synths from Riga (Latvia) started with a whole line of Polivoks module clones about a decade ago. A lot has happened ever since and they have now one of the largest module portfolios in the eurorack world, all featuring their signature black front plates.
