The Maneco Labs 4AD Delay and Reverb Pedal blends vintage character with modern flexibility, offering a musical, inspiring experience. At its core is a 12-bit effects engine paired with analog filtering, giving your sound a warm, slightly gritty texture that recalls classic 80s studio processors. Unlike many pedals that limit you to one effect at a time, this unit lets you stack delay, reverse delay, pitch shifting, and reverb all at once, opening up a wide range of creative possibilities.

Each control is laid out for quick, hands-on use, so dialing in sounds feels natural rather than overwhelming. You can fine-tune your mix with controls like blend, repeat, and balance, while the sample rate knob lets you shape everything from clean, clear tones to darker, more lo-fi textures. The tap tempo function lets you stay in sync with your playing, and the freeze mode lets you hold reverb trails for ambient pads and soundscapes. Whether you are after subtle depth or full-on experimental tones, this pedal gives you the tools to explore without slowing you down.

Maneco Labs Cuatro A De Delay and Reverb Pedal Controls

Blend

Controls how much of the effect you hear compared to your clean signal. Turn it up for a more immersive, fully effected sound or keep it low for a subtle mix.

Octave Blend

Mixes in a pitch-shifted signal before it hits the reverb. This lets you add extra depth or shimmer to your overall tone.

Octave -1 / +1

Shifts the added signal's pitch by an octave up or down. Ideal for thickening your sound or producing airy, ambient textures.

Repeat

Sets the number of delay repeats. Lower settings deliver quick slapback effects, while higher settings create long, persistent echoes.

Balance

Blends between the delay and reverb effects. You can lean more toward echo, more toward ambiance, or find a sweet spot in between.

Sample Rate

Modifies how the pedal processes audio. Lower settings yield darker, vintage tones with prolonged delay and reverb tails; higher settings produce cleaner, crisper results.

Reverse

Adds in the reverse delay effect and controls how much of it is mixed with your direct signal. Turn it up for more dramatic, backward style echoes.

Tap Freeze Footswitch

Works as a tap-tempo control, so you can set your delay speed in real time. It can also switch to a freeze mode, letting you hold and sustain the reverb for endless ambient pads.

Bypass Footswitch

Turns the pedal on or off. It uses a buffered bypass to help keep your signal strong even when the pedal is disengaged.

Toggle Switch

Selects whether the secondary footswitch works as tap tempo or as a freeze function for the reverb.

LED Indicators

Shows important status information at a glance. The signal light helps you see input levels and avoid clipping, while the tap light flashes to match your delay timing and changes color depending on the mode.

4AD Pedal by Maneco Labs Features

• Creates rich delay and reverb sounds in one small pedal
• Lets you mix in reverse and pitch-shifted effects for unique tones
• Simple knobs make it easy to shape your sound quickly
• Tap tempo helps you match your delay to your playing
• Freeze function lets you hold and sustain sounds for creative effects

Maneco Labs 4AD Pedal Specs

• 12-bit digital effects engine with analog filtering
• Maximum delay time of approximately 6 seconds
• Tap tempo for delay and reverse delay
• Buffered bypass switching
• Power requirement: 9V DC center negative
• Power consumption: 150 mA

What’s in the box of our Maneco Labs Cuatro A De Pedal?

• Maneco Labs 4AD Pedal
• Cloth pedal storage bag
• Maneco Labs branded box
• Maneco Labs & DeathCloud stickers
• DeathCloud merch
• Candy

Maneco Labs 4AD Effect Pedal Dimensions

• Height: 1.56 inches
• Width: 2.6 inches
• Depth: 4.8 inches