Laney BCC The Difference Engine

The Laney BCC The Difference Engine pedal effect offers three types of delay effects in a compact chassis that fundamentally defined a particular era - modeling the classic analog tape echo built on the sound of the classic RE501 (max delay time 1250 ms), a digital delay built on the foundation of 80s delay pedals like the KORG SDD3000 (max delay time 2500 ms) with the benefits of tap tempo and freeze functions, and a dynamic digital delay built on the big pulsing sound of 90s delays. Of course, it is possible to set the character of each type of effect, i.e. the sound from one or more heads of a virtual tape, simulate the age of the tape, set the onset/attack and reverb/release of the dynamic delay or the optional trails function, i.e. whether the delay effect reverberates after switching off the box.

Basic controls determine the amount of delay signal modulation (Colour), delayed signal volume (Mix), number of repeats (Repeats), delayed signal EQ (Tone) and delay time (Edit). BCC The Difference Engine is available with 100 pre-recorded presets of which 50 were created by famous musicians (Tony Iommi, Lari Basilio, Tom Quayle, Martin Miller, Billy Duffy, Alex Hutchings, Vernon Reid...). Without thinking too long, you can start experimenting with individual patches, using the Edit knob or (in the Preset operating mode) footswitches to scroll through the preset database. In Live mode, footswitches are used to activate the pedal and set the tap tempo and freeze functions.

You can use the Laney BCC The Difference Engine with electric guitars, basses and keyboards. In terms of interfacing, it offers optional mono/stereo connections, an expression pedal input (parameter control) and control via MIDI I/O. Many will appreciate the flexible signal routing (Mono, Stereo, XFB, Ping Pong, Wet/Dry). A 9V adapter is required to power the pedal (not included).

The BBC (Black Country Customs) range from British brand Laney features guitar pedal effects made in the UK from quality components and materials. Each pedal in the series offers the optimum amount of sonic spice to enhance and embellish the sound and performance of your guitar's pickups and pickups.