Best Delay Pedal with Reverse (2026): 5 Picks Compared

Updated Nov 11, 2026 · By Jonah Mercer · Ranked from listed specifications · How we rank

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The Donner Echo Square is the pick for reverse delay here: seven modes including reverse, true bypass and a maximum delay time of 838 ms in a 0.6 lb mini pedal. The Old Blood Noise Endeavors Setback answers with stereo reverse delay, MIDI clock and expression control per knob, while the Donner Tap Delay adds tap tempo with three modes.

The picks at a glance

#	Pick	Product
1	Best Overall	Donner Echo Square Delay Pedal	Check on Amazon
2	Runner-Up	Old Blood Noise Endeavors Setback: Stereo Textural	Check on Amazon
3	Also Great	Donner Tap Delay Guitar Effect Pedal	Check on Amazon
4	Also Great	JHS Pedals Flight Delay Pedal	Check on Amazon
5	Also Great	Danelectro BAC-1 Talk Back Reverse Delay Pedal	Check on Amazon

Which one should you buy?

Players who want seven delay modes in one pedal: Donner Echo Square Delay Pedal See pick 1
Players who want stereo reverse delay with MIDI sync: Old Blood Noise Endeavors Setback: Stereo Textural See pick 2
Players who want tap tempo on a reverse delay pedal: Donner Tap Delay Guitar Effect Pedal See pick 3More picks: Best Delay Pedal with Tap
Players who want chorus and vibrato toggles on a delay pedal: JHS Pedals Flight Delay Pedal See pick 4
Players who want a reverse delay with three dials: Danelectro BAC-1 Talk Back Reverse Delay Pedal See pick 5

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The 5 picks, ranked

1Best Overall

Donner Echo Square Delay Pedal

Max delay time: 838 ms
Tap tempo not stated in the listing
True bypass
2-year warranty stated

9.8Spec score View on Amazon

Seven delay modes including reverse, true bypass and an 838 ms maximum delay time earn it Best Overall.

Who it suits

Players who want seven delay modes in one pedal
Players who want a 0.6 lb mini pedal for a pedal board

Skip it if

You need a delay time longer than 838 ms
You need more than 7 delay modes

Three knobs control the sound: MIX sets the dry and effect signal ratio, TIME sets delay time from 20 ms to 838 ms, and F.BACK sets the feedback amount. Seven modes cover digital, analog, tape, mod, sweep, lofi and reverse, and true bypass maintains a transparent tone. The aluminium-alloy body weighs 0.6 lb, and a DC 9V adapter powers it; the adapter is not included. It carries a 2-year warranty.

2Runner-Up

Old Blood Noise Endeavors Setback: Stereo Textural

Tap tempo
True bypass
Stereo in/out
3 year warranty stated

9.7Spec score View on Amazon

Stereo reverse delay with MIDI clock, expression control per knob and a Clock knob for sample rate shaping fits the Runner-Up spot.

Who it suits

Players who want stereo reverse delay with MIDI sync
Players who want expression control over every knob

Skip it if

You want a simple pedal without MIDI control
You want a pedal that runs without an external power supply

Stereo in and out with analog dry through, MIDI control over everything including MIDI clock in, and expression control per knob. Mix, Speed and Div controls set the reverse timing, and the Clock knob adjusts the sample rate of the reverse effect. An Aux switch covers tap tempo, held feedback or preset switching, and the footswitch offers buffered trails or true bypass. It needs a 9V DC center-negative 2.1 mm jack supply capable of 350 mA, not included, and carries a 3-year warranty.

3Also Great

Donner Tap Delay Guitar Effect Pedal

Tap tempo
True bypass not stated in the listing
2-year warranty stated

9.4Spec score View on Amazon

Three delay modes with reverse, tap tempo and buffer bypass suit players who set delay time by foot.

Who it suits

Players who want tap tempo on a reverse delay pedal
Players who want three delay modes with knob control

Skip it if

You need more than 3 delay modes
You need true bypass instead of buffer bypass

Three modes cover analog, digital and reverse delay, with LEVEL, FEEDBACK and DELAY knobs for the echo. Tap tempo sets the delay time by foot, and buffer bypass keeps the tone transparent with an LED that shows the working state. A DC 9V adapter powers it and is not included. It weighs 0.6 lb and carries a 2-year warranty.

4Also Great

JHS Pedals Flight Delay Pedal

Tap tempo not stated in the listing
True bypass not stated in the listing
4-year warranty stated

9.1Spec score View on Amazon

Three modes with reverse, EQ and MIX controls and chorus and vibrato toggles for delay, reverse and analog sounds.

Who it suits

Players who want chorus and vibrato toggles on a delay pedal
Players who want EQ and MIX controls for tone

Skip it if

You need more than 3 delay modes
You need a pedal under 1 lb

Three modes cover Delay, Reverse and Analog, with EQ and MIX controls for tone and modulation. A toggle switches chorus and vibrato control, and another toggle sets notation intervals. It weighs 1 lb and carries a 4-year warranty.

5Also Great

Danelectro BAC-1 Talk Back Reverse Delay Pedal

Tap tempo not stated in the listing
True bypass not stated in the listing

9.0Spec score View on Amazon

Mix, Speed and Repeat dials on a reverse delay pedal with a warm, violin-like tone.

Who it suits

Players who want a reverse delay with three dials
Players who want a 0.6 lb reverse delay pedal

Skip it if

You need delay modes beyond reverse
You need more than three dials

Mix, Speed and Repeat dials shape the reverse delay on a green chassis. It has a warm, violin-like and organ-like tone. It weighs 0.6 lb.

Side by side

Product	Max delay time	Tap tempo	True bypass	Stereo in/out	Weight	Warranty
Donner Echo Square Delay Pedal	838 ms	Not stated	Yes	Not stated	0.6 lb	2-year
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Setback: Stereo Textural	Not stated	Yes	Yes	Yes	Not stated	3 year
Donner Tap Delay Guitar Effect Pedal	Not stated	Yes	Not stated	Not stated	0.6 lb	2-year
JHS Pedals Flight Delay Pedal	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	1 lb	4-year
Danelectro BAC-1 Talk Back Reverse Delay Pedal	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	0.6 lb	Not stated

How we ranked these delay pedals

Every pick ranks in Amazon's best-seller list for its category and has a listing with real specifications. The order mixes two things: how each model compares on the specs below (higher share of the best value in this group scores more), and how widely it is bought. The spec score runs from 9.0 to 9.8 and only compares these picks with each other. A spec the listing does not state is left out and the other specs are re-weighted; a listing with fewer than 2 stated specs is scored at half. We do not test gear in person. Full method.

Max delay time weight 2
Tap tempo weight 1
True bypass weight 1
Stereo in/out weight 1

Buying advice: delay pedal with reverse

Match the reverse mode to the pedal

Every pedal here includes a reverse mode, so the choice is what comes with it. The Donner Echo Square packs seven modes into one mini pedal, the Donner Tap Delay pairs reverse with tap tempo, and the JHS Flight Delay pairs reverse with chorus and vibrato toggles. The Old Blood Noise Endeavors Setback builds reverse delay in stereo with MIDI clock, and the Danelectro BAC-1 keeps reverse delay on three dials. Pick the extra controls you will use.

Check tap tempo and bypass before buying

Tap tempo sets the delay time by foot, and only the Donner Tap Delay and the Old Blood Noise Endeavors Setback name it: the Tap Delay has tap tempo, and the Setback has an Aux switch for tap tempo. True bypass passes the signal untouched when the pedal is off, and the Donner Echo Square and the Setback name true bypass, while the Donner Tap Delay uses buffer bypass.

Weigh the pedal against the power supply

Three pedals here run on a 9V DC adapter: the Donner Echo Square, the Donner Tap Delay and the Old Blood Noise Endeavors Setback. The Echo Square and the Tap Delay need a DC 9V adapter that is not included, and the Setback needs a 9V DC center-negative 2.1 mm jack supply capable of 350 mA, also not included. Weight runs from 0.6 lb on three pedals to 1 lb on the JHS Flight Delay.

Frequently asked questions

What does reverse delay do on a pedal?

Reverse delay plays each repeat backwards, so the echo swells in reverse instead of fading forward. All five pedals here include a reverse mode or a reverse delay.

Which pedal here has tap tempo?

The Donner Tap Delay has tap tempo, and the Old Blood Noise Endeavors Setback has an Aux switch for tap tempo. Tap tempo sets the delay time by foot.

Do these pedals need a power supply?

The Donner Echo Square, the Donner Tap Delay and the Old Blood Noise Endeavors Setback need a 9V DC supply, and the supply is not included with any of them. The Setback needs a supply capable of 350 mA.