Electro Harmonix Memory Boy Delay

An Accessible Heir to the Deluxe Memory Man

The Memory Boy follows the tradition of Electro-Harmonix analog delays, taking inspiration from the spirit of the Deluxe Memory Man, a benchmark known for its organic echoes and rich modulations. The idea is simple: to retain that vintage and inspiring personality while making it more affordable and immediately usable on a modern pedalboard, with modulation options and an expression pedal input.

Who Is the Memory Boy For?

This guitar delay pedal is aimed at musicians who want an authentic analog tone without getting lost in menus: beginner guitarists (quick settings), experienced players (easy-to-find sweet spots), and gigging musicians (efficiency, True Bypass). It excels in blues, rock, indie, and alternative styles but also suits ambient textures very well thanks to its enveloping repeats and chorus/vibrato-type modulations. In studio or live settings, it quickly becomes an "always-on" to thicken a rhythm part or add movement to a lead.

Features: Modulation, Expression, and Immediate Control

The Memory Boy is an analog delay with Feedback to adjust the number of repeats, and a delay time of up to 550 ms. It adds a selectable modulation section with Chorus or Vibrato, selectable modulation speeds, and two waveforms (triangle for smoother movement, square for a sharper, rhythmic effect). Going further, the Expression Pedal input allows foot control over Delay Time or modulation speed (with an extended range for modulation), ideal for smooth transitions, vibrato swells, or real-time timing changes.

Sound

The Memory Boy's signature is its warm analog grain: repeats that blend naturally with your playing, offering a more "organic" feel than a digital delay. The sound is particularly flattering when setting the feedback to get present but never harsh echoes, and the modulation adds a lively character that thickens the sound without overpowering it. Played softly, it remains smooth and singing; pushed harder, it keeps a musical response that highlights touch, perfect for adding depth to a clean guitar or a slightly overdriven foundation.

Technical specifications

Effects	Delay, Chorus	Type	Mains or battery
Technology	Analog	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Multicolor

Circuit	analog	Bypass	True Bypass
Maximum delay time	up to 550 ms	Power supply	9.6VDC adapter (included)
Feedback	yes	Adapter current	200 mA
Modulation	Chorus or Vibrato	Battery	9V (optional, not included)
Modulation speeds	selectable	Dimensions (inches)	4.75 x 4 x 2.25
Waveforms	triangle or square	9.6VDC-200mA power adapter	included
Expression pedal input	controls Delay Time or modulation speed (extended range for modulation speed)	Required voltage	9.6VDC
Audio	mono	Current consumption	60 mA