Electro Harmonix Memory Boy

In simple words? sound is so good but also so weird. This is not a typical kind of delay sound as you probably gonna expect. Especially modulations sound different and they're giving you awkward noises. It's a matter of your preferences and personal taste but I really like it just because everything in this pedal seems to be different. If I could describe the delay tone I would say it's very warm and deep. Just couple of words about built quality? It's very solid and durable. Looks cool as well. The only one thing I need to admit that the screws of the backplate were so tight that I couldn't open it and see how it looks inside.
All in all If you want a more classic and predictible delay sound you may want to look for sth else while it can create that sound it is quite hard to describe. Neverthless it's a piece of more bizzare and unique piece of my pedalboard now and despite the fact that it wasn't love from the first sigh I still have this pedal in my set and I really enjoy it.

About Electro Harmonix Memory Boy.
A medium size analog delay which i personally bought almost only for el. guitar use. Saying "almost" means that it's use is beyond only using it for a guitar.
A classic warm analog sound with 3 extra features which work absolutely perfect: a chorus modulation, a vibrato modulation and last but not least an expression pedal input which can handle the modulations or the delay in a very gentle and professional way. Of course depending on the expression pedal you use and its quality; i used a Hotone Soul Press which was more than enough.
About the delay of the pedal: an effect which will come in handy to any musician who thinks out of the box and is patient enough to explore the pedal to its full capacity. The sound, as i mentioned, is the classic analog warm sound which holds a character of its own and of the notes you play. The oscillation is just more than enough from a pedal of this range (regarding the size and cost).
The sound of the chorus and the vibrato is brilliant and turn your every sound into a very spacious and unique one.
The absence of tap tempo switch might be disturbing for some people who want a fast switch between delay speeds but if you are clever enough the expression pedal can do the job. Also have to mention that you save quite enough space on the pedalboard with the absence of tap tempo feature.
Regarding the hardware: the knobs are easy to spot on even from a standing position (excluding the modulation switch which you will have to have set before playing).
The main switch, and in my opinion the only foul of the pedal, but not very sure if it's a "lucky one" or it is the same on every pedal, is a little stiff when pressing. But again it is my taste which requires a little more soft press (some people find it normal).
Since it is the only "flaw" i have spoted i am not gonna deprive a "star of quality" and will close with that:
a very versatile delay pedal which is the money for value one and will keep every delay addict satisfied!

As usual with Electro Harmonix this is a small rugged pedal. Built to last. I believe you can jump on it and it would still work.

This does everything expected from an analog delay. It's easy to set, and after messing mildly with it you can get great sounds with no effort. The analog is warm and on some settings feels like a deeper reverb filling the sound with warmth. On the other hand you can also do some extreme delay stuff, bearing in mind that the repetition interval is limited.

I think for any person (like myself) who wants to just mess at home but also have something for gigs this is a great choice and not much to go wrong with.

I originally bought the Memory Boy just to add some depth to my electric guitar in live situations.

As all Electro Harmonix-Pedal, the case is rock-solid, heavy duty construction. The jack sockets are screwed shut, no wobbling of the jack plugs.

First of all, just a little bit of slap back delay gave the guitar a HUGE depth boost, instant big sound. I never turn it off anymore. Even just an almost inaudible setting adds so much warmth and depth!

But the fun really starts when you dial in the modulation. You can choose between triangle and square mod wave, and then between three rates via three-way switch. be sure to read the manual to know all the possible settings. Sounds from outer space ensue! With gentle mod settings I even got some super warm wobbly tape delay effects that I used on vocals and keys.

The Memory Boy is not a delay for super exact ms-delays or custom delay patterns, but instead invites you to experiment, and is very rewarding.