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Description

The Obscura Altered Delay from DigiTech allows you to turn your delays upside down and inside out. The Obscura' four delay types can be darkened, degraded and distorted on the fly with the stacked Tone and Degrade controls. Combine these controls with the Obscura' Repeat/Hold feature and lose yourself in long, trippy, gurgling repeats or backwards-manipulated sonic mayhem.

In addition to its Tone and Degrade controls, the Obscura features independent Level, Delay Mode and stacked Time and Repeats controls. Complimenting those versatile controls, the Obscura offers four excellent-sounding Analog, Tape, Lo-Fi, and Reverse types, Tap Tempo mode with Beat Divisions, Stereo Inputs/Outputs, a Delay Tails On/Off Switch and True Bypass circuitry.

With its compact size and vacuum-style footswitch, the Obscura furthers DigiTech' evolution in pedal design. DigiTech put years of experience into every detail of its mechanical and sonic blueprint.

The Obscura uses a 9V DC power supply to easily integrate into your existing pedal board.
Clearance DigiTech Obscura Altered Delay Guitar Effects Pedal
Clearance DigiTech Obscura Altered Delay Guitar Effects Pedal
Clearance DigiTech Obscura Altered Delay Guitar Effects Pedal

Features

  • Four Unique Delay Types: Analog, Tape, Lo-Fi, Reverse
  • Tap Tempo with Beat Divisions
  • Repeat/Hold
  • Compact size with soft click, vacuum-style footswitch
  • Easy access delay tails On/Off switch: Enables buffered bypass which allows Delay signal to continue being heard after the effect is bypassed
  • True Stereo I/O
  • True Bypass circuitry preserves your tone in bypass
  • High-Voltage operation for uncompromised signal quality
  • Includes the following stage accessories:
  • Stomplock knob guard locks your tone in place and prevent tampering or accidental knob adjustments onstage
  • Custom-cut Hook and Loop Pedalboard Pad to attach and lock your pedals to your pedal board

Specs

  • Input: Separate Left and Right 1/4" Unbalanced (Tip-Sleeve)
  • Input Impedance: Effect on: >1 MOhm (stereo), >500 kOhm (mono); Effect off: True hardwire bypass
  • Output: Separate Left and Right 1/4" Unbalanced (Tip-Sleeve)
  • Output Impedance: Effect on: 1 kOhm; Effect off: True hardwire bypass
  • Controls: Level, Delay Type, Time, Repeats, Tone, Degrade, Delay Tails On/Off, Effect On/Off
  • Switches: Soft Click, Vacuum Style Footswitch; Reverb Tails On/Off Toggle Switch
  • Power Requirements: 9 VDC external power supply (required)
  • Power Consumption: 675 mW (< 75 mA @ 9 VDC)
  • Current Draw: 75 mA (typical at 9 VDC)
  • Power Supply Model: PS0913DC-01 (US, JA, EU); PS0913DC-02 (AU, UK)
  • Power Supply Output: 9 VDC 1.3 A
  • Dimensions (LxWxH): 4.4" x 2.65" x 2"; 11.18 cm x 6.73 cm x 5.08 cm
  • Weight: 1 lb.; 0.453 kg

Reviews

4.89

9 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Best Uses
  1. Home Studio7
  2. Performances7
  3. Professional Recording4
  4. Amateur Recording3
  5. Outdoor Events / Games2
Cons
  1. Difficult To Use1
  2. Somewhat cumbersome to access tap tempo1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced7
  2. Novice1
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Compact8
  2. Excellent Sound Quality8
  3. Versatile7
  4. Good Selection Of Effects6
  5. Responsive6

Reviewed by 9 customers

  • I WOULD LIKE TO BUY THIS PEDAL AGAIN &AGAIN

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byDUSTY

    fromANAHEIM

    I LIKE IT A LOT I WOOD USED THIS ON MY DISTORTION PEDAL GOOD UTUBE VIDEO THANKS

  • 100% best versatile delay for the money

    5

    submitted8 years ago

    byBandeeto

    fromUtah

    Bought this used. Great tone. Great fun. All the features are accessible with familiarity and practice. This pedal even freed up some pedalboard space and greatly expanded my delay capabilities over the flashback mini I used to use. The FB mini sound wasn't the issue. I needed tap tempo, but wasn't looking to paying +$299. If TC electronic implemented the tap tempo system that digitech has, I might (maybe) have stuck it out. I'm thrilled with the obscura, though I wish there was an option to use one of the stereo inputs as an external tap tempo input, and the ability to send digitechs looper synch signal from one of the outs. Those are minor quibbles/wishes. The pedal does what the adds claim, and does them well and looks good doing it. Now that digitech is no longer an ugly duckling, I hope they have succes so they can continue to put out great pedals like my obscura at very reasonable prices.

  • This pedal took out my Nemesis

    5

    submitted9 years ago

    byDecibolic

    fromMidwest MI touring the North Central US

    First off, cards on the table. I bought this pedal due to the Ventura Vibe mail-in offer. 3 days later it became THE delay pedal on my board. After buying I discovered the built-in tap tempo feature. Half the size of my previous delay, easier to get the sound I wanted out of it. And here's the real kicker: the noise floor of this pedal is virtually non-existent. The previous 3 delay pedal I have owned (some costing $450) all added a white noise hiss to my chain whether on or off. -- I use an isolated power block -- This one added little to none. What a difference when you are laying down guitar parts over quieter passages. I had to recheck it against my other delay 3 times. I could not believe it. Taking it out of true bypass mode (turning on trails) made it even more quiet! And when you are taking a direct line off your board to a house this is crucial. FWIW I do not use a noise suppressor. I have yet to find one that is exactly what I want. Sound-wise, if you want a pure digital delay this is not for you. I do not. I wanted something that added a little character. If a digital delay is red, then I want scarlet, burgundy, crimson, raspberry, maroon, etc... Added bonus: the engine inside is intelligent. When you mess with the time knob is speeds or slows the delay. Getting you all that great analog sputter without a noise floor that matches the output of the repeats. If you listen with your ears and not with a pedal sniffer mentality you will enjoy this pedal. I almost missed out by doing this myself.

  • Awesome!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    byBHW

    fromFay,AR

    Digitech Finally back! splash of Digital with analog tone. Love this thing

  • Best delay for the price!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    byMr. Bro

    fromLafayette LA

    I enjoy the tape echo with short trail

  • Which delay to use!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted10 years ago

    byNone

    fromEugene, Oregon

    Set your desired delay parameters, then select from four different styles of delays!quic

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