Erica Synths Zen Delay – Stereo Dub Delay with Tube Drive & Synth-Style Filter
The Zen Delay is a performance-ready stereo delay unit born from a collaboration with Ninja Tune. It delivers bold, dub-style echoes with rich analog character, combining five delay algorithms, a multimode synth filter, and tube overdrive into one intuitively laid-out desktop processor—designed for both live warmth and studio expressiveness.
Key Features
- Five delay modes: Tape, Tape Ping-Pong, Digital, Digital Ping-Pong, and Vintage, plus a Delay-Off mode for filter and drive processing
- Tap tempo and MIDI sync: Delay times from 1 ms up to 5,000 ms, stretchable to nearly 50 seconds with beat division or clock sync
- 24 dB multimode filter: Low-pass, band-pass, and high-pass modes with resonance for deep tone shaping
- Tube overdrive: Adds harmonic warmth and saturation, transforming delay into a characterful color effect
- Full hands-on control: Dedicated knobs for Delay Time, Feedback, Modulation, Dry/Wet mix, Filter Cutoff, Resonance, Drive, and Input Level
- CV and MIDI integration: Control delay and sync externally for seamless integration in modular and DAW setups
- High-definition audio: Transparent digital conversion with an analog filter and tube stage for a hybrid sound path
- Robust housing: Durable metal enclosure with retro-style bakelite knobs and tactile layout
Customer Benefits
Zen Delay transforms simple echoes into musical expression. Its analog filter and tube drive give delays warmth and grit, making it ideal for DJs, producers, and musicians who want instant creative control without menu-diving. From subtle space to wild dub swells, it brings character and flexibility to any setup.
Quick Specs
- Delay range: 1–5,000 ms (up to ~50 s with sync/division)
- Filter types: Low-pass, Band-pass, High-pass (24 dB/oct)
- Overdrive: Tube circuit
- Audio I/O: Stereo 6.3 mm jacks
- Control: CV input, MIDI In
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 21 × 15 × 5 cm
- Weight: 870 g
- Power: 12 V DC adapter (included)
What’s in the Box
- Erica Synths Zen Delay unit
- 12 V DC power adapter
- User manual
Use Cases / Ideal For
Perfect for DJs, electronic musicians, and sound designers seeking dub-style echoes, experimental textures, or filter-driven sonic manipulation in both live and studio environments.
Compatibility
Works with line-level gear, modular systems, and DAWs via stereo I/O, MIDI sync, and CV control.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros:
- Rich, characterful delay with analog warmth
- Hands-on control with no menus
- MIDI and CV sync integration
⚠️ Cons:
- Desktop form factor may take space in tight setups
- No built-in tap input jack (button and MIDI only)
The Erica Synths Zen Delay blends digital precision with analog soul, delivering expressive echoes, lush filters, and tube-driven warmth for producers and performers alike.
