EMMA Electronic ND-1 Navigator Delay

Ever since we had the privilege to play the first DiscumBOBulator Envelope Filter, we’ve loved all things EMMA Electronic. Today, that tradition continues with the stellar Navigator Delay, a pinnacle of elegant simplicity, offering everything you need in a delay pedal, and nothing you don’t. With tap-tempo, modulation, beat-splits, trails, wet/dry outputs and more, this one is sure to get your creativity stirring…

The Navigator’s hybrid circuit keeps the dry signal path 100% analog to avoid signal latency and digital sterility. The delayed signal is created using a custom-coded DSP that allows for delay times of up to 1 second, which can be adjusted via tap-tempo and also beat-split to create rhythmic, “multi-tap” effects. This signal is then fed back into the analog realm where Color (Tone), Level (Output) and Feedback (Repeats) controls add additional warmth and realism to the effect. There’s also an optional digital modulation section, used to create a variety of secondary effects, from tape echo “warble” to lush chorus and flanging.

An extremely unique feature of the Navigator is a separate Level control for Second, the beat-split delay repeats. This option allows the user to emphasize the second delay voice, or to turn the main delay off entirely to create interesting new rhythmic effects. The second delay has the option to be set at one-half, two-thirds, or three-quarter intervals against the main delay, via the toggle switch, allowing for “dotted eighth” and other classic multi-tap delay effects.

Thanks to Kevin and the team at Godlyke Distributing Inc. for sending this one over for us to peruse – visit their website for all things EMMA Electronic, as well as gear from Maxon, TWA, Ibanez, Cicognati and more. Don’t forget about our demo below, too…

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