Matt P.
Love this pedal, especially the backwards reverb. Tap tempo is an amazing thing to have on a pedal at this price point
Luis M.
it is a very good pedal for the money. well done
Robyn Barber
I am using this delay pedal instead of my Boss DD-20 Giga Delay. The Donner has no presets available, and its looper goes only 17 seconds, so it's not as flexible in a performance setting. Otherwise, the Island has a good variety of echo effects, with a useful variation provided by the Modern/Retro switch. Don't know how to explain the Modern/Retro switch, but it does provide two different sets of sounds. It's very easy to dial in echo speed, volume and decay on this thing. Easier than the Boss for sure. The simplicity is a big plus. Be sure you feed it the right power (DC 9V 200 Hz, center negative).
Charlie Holmes
Great multi delay pedal with a variety of delays and looper functions. Great price at half the price of other pedals with the same functions.
John H.
It’s very good and easy
Mr N.
Had this for about a week and still finding new ways to use it - incredible value for money!
Jeffrey L.
Got the Island delay and brought it over to band practice. Just learning to play guitar. I have been playing drums for over 40 years. Pictured is my current setup.
Eric B.
This is simply the most versatile pedal I Have ever purchased It's great and I love it many effects and sounds you can really create with this thing.
daniel p.
This is an incredibly nice pedal . Great price and features. If you're interested in more shoegaze or modern Echo type tones they're here. If you are looking for a reverse delay that's got a good one it does have some normal delay settings on it picture of what I use I use the digital delay low in the mix it's just a few repeats and a little bit more than a slapback delay for kind of a Led Zeppelin one sound great soloing delay I use a slap back delay also I have other delay pedals I have a strymon it's on my big board it's a good sounding pedal this is on my small board that I'm using them quite a lot and it's traffic I'm very glad I got it markable unit for a remarkable price if I lost it I would buy another I hope they come out with a Reverb pedal that's just as useful and now I'm curious about their modulation pedals it would be nice to have one modulation pedal that basically covered it all as I don't really use modulation much but this delay is a winner!
Scott P.
Great delay! This thing does a really fantastic job with the classics, tape, analog, and digital. The shimmer is fun. Adds a lot fo texture that you can totally dial in to your preference. Sound is solid too, not really getting any of that bad digital artifact stuff that happens with pedals that have this many options. Reverse delay is cool, takes a minute to figure out the best ways to tweak it but absolutely a go to setting once you have it where you like it.
Aside from function, it looks great too. Fits in to my board nicely and looks great next to my mishmash of old and new school pedals. I have been experimenting with chain position and high after the NOISE GATE seems to give me the cleanest and thickest sound.
Price tag is pretty low for what you get, this one is right up there quality, function, and visually with a lot of other delays out there in the $120 and up range.
Darlington Onditi
Great value, lots of settings to adjust and play with. For someone experimenting with delay pedals it is a great entry product that I don’t see leaving the board for any of the more well know expensive options.
Adrian Sambrook
I am very pleased with this delay. I have purchased some "budget" pedals in the past and found that they generally add a considerable amount of noise to the channel. I've no such issues with this one. It is very easy to configure and sounds great.
Liam Cox
Excellent product does alot.more than stated.
Vicky Richards
The quality of the pedal is good. It is stiff and the sensitivity is good as well. The knobs are really Fine as well and also precise. It is made of very good quality material and there is no buzz.
Rachel Gregson
This pedal has so much bang for the buck. Stereo i/o, reverse delay... I could go on and on. Donner is making great effects at an affordable price.
Gene M.
This pedal is well worth the money for everything it does. Besides the multiple delays, this device is stereo, has tap tempo, and a looper. Never seen this much in a pedal for so little. The tremolo setting sounds amazing.
Michael B
I was looking to move away from the mini pedals I'd had on my board. Can't see the tiny knobs well anymore! Lucked onto a great review of the Island Delay/Looper, and decided to give it a try. I'm more than happy I did! Lots of very usable, good sounding delay voices, quality construction, and it looks good! Looking forward to trying more pedals from Donner.
R T.
I can safely say that the Donner Island delay from thier new vivid series has blown my mind in regards to it's performance and can truly say it's raised the bar so far as providing high fidelity sonics for extremely affordable prices.
The pedal itself arrived in perfect condition and was packaged in a sturdy box which contained the pedal itself, a comprehensive instruction leaflet and some island delay graphic stickers. Upon plugging the pedal in on its own I was amazed at the delay options Donner have managed to fit in this beautiful compact pedal. From slap back right through to the most ambient of shimmer delays it truly does it all. After trying it individually I then connected it to my pedal board and was delighted that it played nicely with all my other pedals as well as having the option to use it in buffered bypass which is fantastic as this is the last pedal in my chain which removes the need for me to buy a seperate buffer to ensure my signal passes through without losing clarity.
Used in conjunction with other effects whether in front of the amp or in the effects loop, the island delay sounds wonderful and I'm really impressed how easy it is to dial in your desired effect and by holding down the footswitch it enables tap tempo which is always helpful rather than dialling it in manually with the time knob. I have tried all the delay settings and find them all very useable and by far the best delay I have ever heard at this price point. If ethereal is what your going for this is the pedal for you although the basic delay sounds are great also. The addition of the looper function is fantastic and is the cherry on top of an already amazing product
In summation I am delighted with the Donner Island delay and this has already become a pedal that will not leave my board. I am honestly of the belief that if a Strymon is out of your financial reach, this Donner pedal will do what your looking for with only little sonic compromises and obviously less in terms of tweakability but it will get you in the ballpark for a fraction of the price, therefore providing exceptional value for money.
Well done Donner, I'm off to play with my new delay pedal.
Natalye
I purchased the Donner Delay Looper pedal for my home use!
At home, we are using it for fun, but the effects and settings could as well be used by rock pros haha! The looper is also great, with this pedal you have a looper and delay machine!
The pedal offers 10 settings, retro and modern settings just to name a few options! The pedal also offers a lot of flexibility in terms of set-up and output!
Donner offers on-point quality and service as usual!
Natalye B
Just received this delay and looper pedal and I must say that it is a terrific pedal. There are so many variations of delay effects to work with. I was really impressed with the shimmer and harmonic effects. Also have been enjoying using the looping effect. This pedal is solidly built and should withstand a lot of use. I have purchased several Donner pedals and have not been disappointed or had issues with any of them over the years. And the price for this pedal is excellent.
Ross J.
The pedal came quickly and well packaged with an easy setup and clear instructions making it a breeze to get going.
The sounds it can create are amazing, with lots of options for types of delay which are a blast to play around with. The construction is great with a solid aluminium body that looks like it will stand the test of time. No pedal hum either which is always a great aspect for any good pedal.
I look forward to using this a lot more in the future and at £50 it’s a bargain. Highly recommend.