Love that you often use British bands songs to demo effects. Always the best pedal demos and introductions. I could watch your vids on pedals I have no interest in or intention to use. Great as always. Cheers Andy. Thank you.
The VERY beginning is hard, but it doesn't last as long as you'd think. You build up your finger calluses, get used to switching between a few basic chords, and suddenly you can play half of your favorite rock songs. It's surprising how many of those are just three or four chords. This only takes a couple months if you have any kind of aptitude. The period after that is some of the most fun you'll ever have playing guitar, because your skills improve lightning fast and every other week you feel like a new guitar player. Eventually though, you'll hit a plateau and you'll really have to push to see any improvement at all. That's when you'll know if you love it or not.
I bought one of these, will it was in the mail I bought a Strymon Deco... The deco does the slapback and tape echo better but this still offers tons of delay options. When the deco with saturation and chorus, using this pedal for delay is an excellent pairing, the tap function is especially useful to me.
For everyone complaining about the mix knob - the carbon copy Deluxe and Mini have a taper that was designed to work in front of a gained up amp. Yes, this does make it hard to hit the sweet spot in a loop, but offers more flexibility if you don’t use one. Like it or not, it’s a design decision, not a flaw.
I may have missed you say so but does this have a stereo out for the repeats? Can the expression pedal be used for the Mix parameter to swell the effect on and off?
To the folks not liking this pedal, I got the original on my board and I love it! As a guitarist, I do always want to advance my skills and tech, so I'm curious to know - I'm really intrigued by the pedal (since I'm a fan of the original) but I'm hearing some folks in the comments saying that it sucks. If you were to recommend a delay pedal with a similar modulation function like the Carbon Copy, what would you recommend?
Seymour Duncan Vapour Trail. Had one for a few years and love it. Mod dials on outside plus you can input other pedal like phaser etc into pedal or even another delay. Much smaller than this one although one seems nice too. Agree they could have made the display non-flashing.
Took MXR long enough to make this like shit everyone loves the carbon copy sound we just needed that tap tempo and a bit extra! Totally would have bought this years ago but alas I have a way better delay pedal now
I was all about it until you can’t change the mix or regen with the expression or even the 2 presets. These are the only 2 things I adjust. I don’t use the mod stuff.
It's there. All you have to do is configure 2 settings, one with the regen at your baseline, the other with regen at maximum. Save them and then morph between them with the expression controller. Easy.
6:06 when he says "morph" his voice has some sort of demonic/robot glitch on it. 😳 6:12 happens again when he finishes his sentence. I'm onto you Andy...
I have used my original on bass, and I like the results when playing far up on the neck. I do think most people will prefer a clean digital delay, or even a delay with a high pass filter on bass though. A dark one like this will impose more limitations on your playing if you want to avoid sounding muddy!
That was one of the songs that fellow employee Jamie Wolfert made. Most of those background tunes can be found on his SoundCloud, I believe. He's also doing demos on the Harsh Tones Inc channel. Thanks! Andy
ahem...2017...still even today, you'll find that most analog delays are mono. It would require twice as many BBD chips and be quite expensive. Thanks for watching! Andy
absolutely love your reviews and recently purchased this pedal. does the ''tap beat" LED stay on all the time, I've noticed that it contiues to blink even when I don't have the pedal effects engaged. thank you.
I've always felt the carbon copy kind of fell short compared to other popular analog delays like the Memory Man and DM-2, and this just seems too little too late. EHX did it years ago. Also the delay isn't too audible it seems compared to where the mix knob is, you have it nearly cranked in some parts and it's still not that loud in the mix, what's up with that? Can you even hear it if the mix is below 12 o'clock?
I have the pedal, and I think they really dropped the ball on this one in regards to the mix. You're not wrong, good catch. Between 8:00 and 2:00 or so, the mix goes between "I can't hear it" to "I can barely hear it". Then, between 2:00 and 4:00 is the area most of us will be at, but it's such a small zone that it's hard to get that "right" mix.
Perhaps the advanced configuration has been changed. Grab the manual and look under advanced where it talks about using a footswitch to toggle the bright mode. There is also a LED brightness adjustment in that menu. Otherwise, it's always best to contact Dunlop, they will help you! Andy
Close enough. Especially with the bright setting and increased control over mod. But really, there Is a world of difference between the tape warble of Pompeii Gilmour and the Wall's delays so any really good versatile delay would be suitable.
Get the Canyon EHX that’s worth the money. Or better yet save a little bit and get the normal carbon copy. This is too pricey for the finished product.
How many delays? For example would it produce same kind if delays as on this song, listen to the intro with the lead guitar parts: th-cam.com/video/0UsFR9bHOYE/w-d-xo.html
Man, this pedal is a few years late huh? Even the original was a few years late. And why is their mix control designed that way? Noon should be 50/50. Every carbon copy i've played needs that cranked to at least 3'oclock to hear the repeats at all. No bueno.
I had the chance to compare two original Carbon Copy against each other. They´re all different. Same with the Way Huge Supa Puss. Some are more gainy than others, you gotta try and find the one which is for you.
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What I dig most about the intro is that Andy nails a George Harrison slide tone over a Lennon song. Nice job!
That is the blackest backdrop that ever blacked. Great demo as usual! I love my regular carbon copy!
That colour is called "None-more black" ... ...
I own this pedal and this video perfectly captures it's "murky" wonderfulness. Great job.
Best demo presenter on yt. So much talent and soul .
Wow. Thank you for that well crafted intro. Every segment was sweet. Always a great pleasure and inspirational experience watching you play.
I would buy Andy's album - full price too.
Hi Andy, fantastic choice of opening tune and love MXR carbon copy
what song is this?
thanks, i like this better than the original version after looking it up. that slide part makes it so much cooler
The bright mode seems to have great clarity.
Even the quietest repeats fade musically and are appreciable even with the dry signal over it.
Love that you often use British bands songs to demo effects. Always the best pedal demos and introductions. I could watch your vids on pedals I have no interest in or intention to use. Great as always. Cheers Andy. Thank you.
Oh PGS how we miss you and your downtown PDX store!!
and the free pedals that mostly went to foreign countries
Nice review. thanks for posting this. Exactly what I wanted to hear without a bunch of extra overdrive and fuzz pedals hooked up.
I’ve always wanted to play guitar, but the beginning seems so slow and frustrating...
Hahaha. I know, right?! ;D F'ing ads ... Mind you, this video is one big ad ... :P
Bahahahahahahaha
The VERY beginning is hard, but it doesn't last as long as you'd think. You build up your finger calluses, get used to switching between a few basic chords, and suddenly you can play half of your favorite rock songs. It's surprising how many of those are just three or four chords. This only takes a couple months if you have any kind of aptitude. The period after that is some of the most fun you'll ever have playing guitar, because your skills improve lightning fast and every other week you feel like a new guitar player. Eventually though, you'll hit a plateau and you'll really have to push to see any improvement at all. That's when you'll know if you love it or not.
Stop it right now. lol
Lol
I bought one of these, will it was in the mail I bought a Strymon Deco...
The deco does the slapback and tape echo better but this still offers tons of delay options. When the deco with saturation and chorus, using this pedal for delay is an excellent pairing, the tap function is especially useful to me.
For everyone complaining about the mix knob - the carbon copy Deluxe and Mini have a taper that was designed to work in front of a gained up amp. Yes, this does make it hard to hit the sweet spot in a loop, but offers more flexibility if you don’t use one. Like it or not, it’s a design decision, not a flaw.
Nice pedal, but that intro was so great !!
That intro was sick
Woman by John Lennon
Some great playing there Andy!
ANDY WE NEED FULL VERSION OF WOMAN
John Lennon's Woman gorgeous, and short, instrumental version.
An Absolutely stunning version!
My favorite "John solo" song AMAZINGLY interpreted here...
That sliding guitar sounded absolutely awesome - any tips/tricks how to get that sound in regards of pedals, apart from his insane playing.
at around 0:40 that's game over just brilliant
Excellent cover
I may have missed you say so but does this have a stereo out for the repeats?
Can the expression pedal be used for the Mix parameter to swell the effect on and off?
Too bad I'm already on the echoplex train. Got my old carbon copy for the warm memories, but I ain't gots no more room on my board for this giant.
QueeferSutherland honestly go see one in person - I was really surprised they are not that big at all!!!
To the folks not liking this pedal, I got the original on my board and I love it! As a guitarist, I do always want to advance my skills and tech, so I'm curious to know - I'm really intrigued by the pedal (since I'm a fan of the original) but I'm hearing some folks in the comments saying that it sucks. If you were to recommend a delay pedal with a similar modulation function like the Carbon Copy, what would you recommend?
Seymour Duncan Vapour Trail. Had one for a few years and love it. Mod dials on outside plus you can input other pedal like phaser etc into pedal or even another delay. Much smaller than this one although one seems nice too. Agree they could have made the display non-flashing.
Uli Roth swears by these for live performances.
John would have liked that
Took MXR long enough to make this like shit everyone loves the carbon copy sound we just needed that tap tempo and a bit extra!
Totally would have bought this years ago but alas I have a way better delay pedal now
Which did you go with?
Probably an echoplex lol
Great review but why, with all the fancy expression options available, did they not include basic expression control over regeneration??
Yes but I looked at the manual and it doesn't include regen.
@ OME, yeah they did not connect the regeneration to the expression... bummer
I was all about it until you can’t change the mix or regen with the expression or even the 2 presets. These are the only 2 things I adjust. I don’t use the mod stuff.
It's there. All you have to do is configure 2 settings, one with the regen at your baseline, the other with regen at maximum. Save them and then morph between them with the expression controller. Easy.
6:06 when he says "morph" his voice has some sort of demonic/robot glitch on it. 😳
6:12 happens again when he finishes his sentence. I'm onto you Andy...
Nothing going on there, just my voice.
That was a fantastic version of "Woman"!
Great demo. What guitar is that at the start of the video?
Francisco Bido Martinique-Supro, it’s an amazing instrument
Yes. Thanks!
My mixed emotions with my thoughtlessness...
Andy, Scot, Gavin... any idea how this does on bass guitar? Is the normal setting too dark for bass? I'd love to know. Thanks Gents!
I have used my original on bass, and I like the results when playing far up on the neck. I do think most people will prefer a clean digital delay, or even a delay with a high pass filter on bass though. A dark one like this will impose more limitations on your playing if you want to avoid sounding muddy!
Sage wisdom! thank you
Woman John Lennon
John C. Major No. It’s “Woman” in the intro.
I want to know what the background music in the clip is and by whom?
That was one of the songs that fellow employee Jamie Wolfert made. Most of those background tunes can be found on his SoundCloud, I believe. He's also doing demos on the Harsh Tones Inc channel. Thanks!
Andy
beautiful intro Andy. Tell me you've used that for your lady..
The mod built in sold it for me. Can you control the vibrato speed as well?
Yes, the speed and width knobs
How do you get at the internal dipswitches in the Carbon Copy Deluxe? The bottom backplate does not have regular screws.
Hey Jay, you can access it through the battery compartment!
@@ProGuitarShopDemos thank you so much!!
The flashing crotchet is pretty horrendous looking
That's why, in most places, it's against the law to flash your crotchet a someone ...
Great demo. No #stereo, it's 2022 ??
ahem...2017...still even today, you'll find that most analog delays are mono. It would require twice as many BBD chips and be quite expensive. Thanks for watching!
Andy
Kinda hard to hear what the echo is doing if you're letting all your notes ring out over it. :/
What's the song at 5:13?
absolutely love your reviews and recently purchased this pedal. does the ''tap beat" LED stay on all the time, I've noticed that it contiues to blink even when I don't have the pedal effects engaged. thank you.
the flashing note display seems like it would be super distracting. i wish it was steady.
I've always felt the carbon copy kind of fell short compared to other popular analog delays like the Memory Man and DM-2, and this just seems too little too late. EHX did it years ago. Also the delay isn't too audible it seems compared to where the mix knob is, you have it nearly cranked in some parts and it's still not that loud in the mix, what's up with that? Can you even hear it if the mix is below 12 o'clock?
boafewa hserf It's always been that way since I owned it. You could crank it and it would be barely unison it felt like. Lol
I have the pedal, and I think they really dropped the ball on this one in regards to the mix. You're not wrong, good catch. Between 8:00 and 2:00 or so, the mix goes between "I can't hear it" to "I can barely hear it". Then, between 2:00 and 4:00 is the area most of us will be at, but it's such a small zone that it's hard to get that "right" mix.
Well that's a shame. And a stupid mistake/problem, if so ... :/
If they fix this issue in a future version I may buy this pedal.
There are a ton of trim pots in this pedal; maybe one can control the range of the mix knob.
The bright, tap div, mod, tap tempo and led screen don’t work on mine. What am I doing wrong?
Perhaps the advanced configuration has been changed. Grab the manual and look under advanced where it talks about using a footswitch to toggle the bright mode. There is also a LED brightness adjustment in that menu. Otherwise, it's always best to contact Dunlop, they will help you!
Andy
Similar to the Strymon DIG??
Ummm. They’re both delays. The Dig is very digital. The Carbon Copy is very analog. I’d say they are different.
I want but does it do trails ?
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Does anyone know if this pedal can create a good Gilmore delay sound?
Gabriel Cone gilmourish.com answers EVERY GILMOUR SOUND question you might have.
Close enough. Especially with the bright setting and increased control over mod. But really, there Is a world of difference between the tape warble of Pompeii Gilmour and the Wall's delays so any really good versatile delay would be suitable.
This and s DD7 should cover most of the important tones
Woman... Nice!
WOMAN!
самый охуенный дилей
Get the Canyon EHX that’s worth the money. Or better yet save a little bit and get the normal carbon copy. This is too pricey for the finished product.
How many delays? For example would it produce same kind if delays as on this song, listen to the intro with the lead guitar parts: th-cam.com/video/0UsFR9bHOYE/w-d-xo.html
ANDY IS GOD
No Clapton.
No, Don Carr.
mxr bad knobs...
Man, this pedal is a few years late huh? Even the original was a few years late. And why is their mix control designed that way? Noon should be 50/50. Every carbon copy i've played needs that cranked to at least 3'oclock to hear the repeats at all. No bueno.
Cabby Cabby the mix on my settings isn't even to 9 o'clock and I get too wet of a signal. .
Brian J Are you talking about the original carbon copy?
Cabby squared - I think you hit the nail on the head. This is the same reason I'm not buying it.
I'm glad you got that off your chest man.
I had the chance to compare two original Carbon Copy against each other. They´re all different. Same with the Way Huge Supa Puss. Some are more gainy than others, you gotta try and find the one which is for you.