Laney Black Country Customs The Difference Delay Engine Effect Pedal

Discover a world of inspiring delay tones with the Laney Black Country Customs The Difference Engine, a powerful stereo delay pedal that combines three iconic eras of delay technology into one versatile effects unit.

Featuring Analogue, Digital and Dynamic delay modes, The Difference Engine delivers everything from warm, vintage tape echo and classic 1980s digital repeats to sophisticated, modulated delays with dynamic ducking. Its innovative processing engine allows players to combine characteristics from different delay styles, creating unique sounds that go beyond traditional delay effects.

With up to 2,500ms of delay time, 100 presets and an intuitive OLED display, this pedal offers exceptional flexibility for both live performance and studio recording. From subtle rhythmic echoes and atmospheric soundscapes to complex multi-tap patterns and experimental textures, The Difference Engine puts an extensive range of delay possibilities at your feet.

Designed for professional musicians, it features stereo connectivity, MIDI control and expression pedal compatibility, all housed in a compact, pedalboard-friendly enclosure.

• Advanced stereo delay pedal with three distinct delay modes:

  • Analogue: Warm, vintage tape echo-inspired tones with authentic wow and flutter effects

  • Digital: Crisp, classic digital delays with tap tempo, freeze and modulation

  • Dynamic: Modern digital delay with ducking, modulation and phase-reversed repeats

• Combines features from different delay modes to create unique effects

• Analogue delay times up to 1,250ms

• Digital and Dynamic delay times up to 2,500ms

• Multi-head and multi-tap delay options

• Freeze function for sustained, atmospheric textures

• Tap tempo for synchronising delay time with your playing

• Modulation controls for adding movement and depth to repeats

• Dynamic ducking for clearer playing with delay effects

• Colour Control: Adjusts modulation within the delay repeats

• Mix Control: Sets the balance between dry and delayed signals

• Tone Control: Shapes the brightness or darkness of the repeats

• Repeats Control: Adjusts the number of delay repetitions

• Multifunction Edit control for detailed parameter adjustment

• High-resolution 2.42" OLED display

• 100 presets, including 50 artist-created patches and 50 user presets

• Stereo 1/4" inputs and outputs

• Expression pedal input for real-time parameter control

• MIDI In and Out for preset selection and parameter control

• USB-to-MIDI adaptor included

• Silent buffered switching

• Powered by an optional 9V DC power supply

• Compact, rugged metal chassis

• Handcrafted in the UK