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

Updated Nov 12, 2026 · By Jonah Mercer · Ranked from listed specifications · How we rank

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The Donner Yellow Fall II leads this list for tap tempo delay: 3 delay modes and 3 reverb modes give 9 effect combinations, with tap tempo and 2500 ms of delay time. The GOKKO GK-72 and the VOVENTO Rill both reach 3000 ms of delay time.

The picks at a glance

#	Pick	Product
1	Best Overall	Donner Guitar Reverb & Delay Pedal	Check on Amazon
2	Runner-Up	SONICAKE Sonic Ambience Delay Reverb Effect Pedal	Check on Amazon
3	Also Great	GOKKO GK-72 Digital Delay Guitar Pedal	Check on Amazon
4	Also Great	VOVENTO Rill Digital Delay Guitar Pedal	Check on Amazon
5	Also Great	Donner Tap Delay Guitar Effect Pedal	Check on Amazon

Which one should you buy?

Players who want delay and reverb in one pedal: Donner Guitar Reverb & Delay Pedal See pick 1More picks: Best Delay Pedal with Reverb
Players who want delay and reverb in one compact pedal: SONICAKE Sonic Ambience Delay Reverb Effect Pedal See pick 2More picks: Best Compact Delay Pedal
Players who want 9 delay effects in one pedal: GOKKO GK-72 Digital Delay Guitar Pedal See pick 3
Players who want 9 delay modes with tap tempo: VOVENTO Rill Digital Delay Guitar Pedal See pick 4
Players who want 3 delay modes with tap tempo: Donner Tap Delay Guitar Effect Pedal See pick 5

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The 5 picks, ranked

1Best Overall

Donner Guitar Reverb & Delay Pedal

Max delay time: 2500 ms
Tap tempo
True bypass
Stereo in/out
12-month warranty stated

9.8Spec score View on Amazon

It earns Best Overall with tap tempo, 3 delay modes and 3 reverb modes for 9 combinations, plus 2500 ms of delay time.

Who it suits

Players who want delay and reverb in one pedal
Players who want to save settings in 2 preset dials

Skip it if

You want more than 2500 ms of delay time
You want delay only, with no reverb

The pedal pairs 3 delay modes (Echo, Digital, Vintage) with 3 reverb modes (Hall, Room, Plate) for 9 combinations, and 2 preset dials save custom settings. Tap tempo comes in 2 modes, one for desktop use and one for live performance, and the pedal has stereo input and output with true bypass. It runs on 9V DC center negative power, with the adapter not included, and it weighs 0.8 lb in an all-metal shell.

2Runner-Up

SONICAKE Sonic Ambience Delay Reverb Effect Pedal

Max delay time: 2000 ms
Tap tempo
90-day warranty stated

9.7Spec score View on Amazon

It pairs 4 delay modes with 4 reverb modes and tap tempo in a compact mini pedal with buffer bypass.

Who it suits

Players who want delay and reverb in one compact pedal
Players who want tap tempo for real-time rate control

Skip it if

You want more than 2000 ms of delay time
You want more than 4 delay modes

The pedal holds 4 delay modes and 4 reverb modes with tap tempo and a maximum delay time of 2000 ms. The tap tempo function controls the rate in real time. It uses a buffer bypass circuit and runs on a 9V center negative power supply, which is not included. It weighs 0.5 lb and carries a 90-day warranty.

3Also Great

GOKKO GK-72 Digital Delay Guitar Pedal

Max delay time: 3000 ms
Tap tempo
1-year warranty stated

9.6Spec score View on Amazon

It holds 9 delay effects and 3000 ms of delay time, with tap tempo and a hold mode for frozen repeats.

Who it suits

Players who want 9 delay effects in one pedal
Players who want tap tempo and hold mode for live performance

Skip it if

You want more than 3000 ms of delay time
You want stereo input and output instead of mono

The pedal gives 9 delay effects, including Analog, Dual, Duck, Trem, Reverse, dTape, Ice, Lo-Fi, and Pattern delay, with up to 3000 ms of delay time. Tap tempo sets the delay speed by foot, and hold mode freezes the wet signal for extended ambient textures. Time, Feedback, Mix, Param and Mod controls shape the delay, and the pedal takes DC 9V or USB 5V power, needing 300mA or above.

4Also Great

VOVENTO Rill Digital Delay Guitar Pedal

Max delay time: 3000 ms
Tap tempo
30-day warranty stated

9.2Spec score View on Amazon

It holds 9 delay modes and 3000 ms of delay time, with tap tempo, hold, and USB-C or 9V DC power.

Who it suits

Players who want 9 delay modes with tap tempo
Players who want USB-C or 9V DC power options

Skip it if

You want more than 3000 ms of delay time
You want stereo input and output instead of mono

The pedal holds 9 delay modes, including Analog, Dual, Duck, Trem, Reverse, dTape, ICE, LoFi and Pattern, with up to 3000 ms of delay time. Tap tempo sets the delay time by foot, and holding the footswitch sustains the delayed sound for ambient layers. Param and Mod change function with the selected mode. It measures 110 x 59 x 23 mm, takes USB-C 5V or 9V DC center-negative power, and carries a 30-day warranty.

5Also Great

Donner Tap Delay Guitar Effect Pedal

Max delay time not stated in the listing
Tap tempo
2-year warranty stated

9.0Spec score View on Amazon

It gives 3 delay modes with tap tempo and buffer bypass.

Who it suits

Players who want 3 delay modes with tap tempo
Players who want level, feedback and delay knobs

Skip it if

You want more than 3 delay modes
You want USB power instead of a DC 9V adapter

The pedal holds 3 delay modes, analog, digital and reverse, with tap tempo for instant delay time control. Level, Feedback and Delay knobs shape the echo, and buffer bypass keeps the tone transparent with an LED indicator. It weighs 0.6 lb, needs a DC 9V adapter that is not included, and carries a 2-year warranty.

Side by side

Product	Max delay time	Tap tempo	True bypass	Stereo in/out	Weight	Warranty
Donner Guitar Reverb & Delay Pedal	2500 ms	Yes	Yes	Yes	0.8 lb	12-month
SONICAKE Sonic Ambience Delay Reverb Effect Pedal	2000 ms	Yes	Not stated	Not stated	0.5 lb	90-day
GOKKO GK-72 Digital Delay Guitar Pedal	3000 ms	Yes	Not stated	Not stated	0.5 lb	1-year
VOVENTO Rill Digital Delay Guitar Pedal	3000 ms	Yes	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	30-day
Donner Tap Delay Guitar Effect Pedal	Not stated	Yes	Not stated	Not stated	0.6 lb	2-year

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 tap

Match tap tempo to how you play

Tap tempo lets you set the delay time by tapping your foot in time with the music, instead of turning a knob to a number. Every pedal here has tap tempo, so compare the maximum delay time instead: the SONICAKE Sonic Ambience reaches 2000 ms, the Donner Yellow Fall II reaches 2500 ms, and the GOKKO GK-72 and the VOVENTO Rill reach 3000 ms. Longer maximum times give room for spacious repeats, while shorter times cover slapback-style echoes.

Decide if you want reverb in the same pedal

The Donner Yellow Fall II pairs 3 delay modes with 3 reverb modes, and the SONICAKE Sonic Ambience pairs 4 delay modes with 4 reverb modes. The GOKKO GK-72, the VOVENTO Rill and the Donner Tap Delay hold 9, 9 and 3 delay modes. A combined pedal covers both effects with one power connection. If you already own a reverb pedal, compare the delay modes and the maximum delay time of the delay pedals here.

Check power and bypass before you buy

True bypass means the pedal passes the signal untouched when off. The Donner Yellow Fall II has true bypass, while the SONICAKE Sonic Ambience and the Donner Tap Delay have buffer bypass. Power differs too: the Donner Yellow Fall II and the SONICAKE Sonic Ambience need a 9V DC center negative supply, the GOKKO GK-72 takes DC 9V or USB 5V, and the VOVENTO Rill takes USB-C 5V or 9V DC. The Donner Tap Delay needs a DC 9V adapter. The Donner Yellow Fall II, the SONICAKE Sonic Ambience and the Donner Tap Delay each note the power supply or adapter is not included.

Frequently asked questions

Which delay pedal with tap tempo is best overall?

The Donner Yellow Fall II leads this list. It pairs 3 delay modes with 3 reverb modes for 9 combinations, with tap tempo, 2500 ms of delay time and stereo input and output.

How much delay time do these pedals reach?

The GOKKO GK-72 and the VOVENTO Rill reach 3000 ms. The Donner Yellow Fall II reaches 2500 ms, and the SONICAKE Sonic Ambience reaches 2000 ms.

Do all of these delay pedals have tap tempo?

Yes. The Donner Yellow Fall II, the SONICAKE Sonic Ambience, the GOKKO GK-72, the VOVENTO Rill and the Donner Tap Delay each have tap tempo, so you can set the delay time by tapping your foot.

Which of these pedals also add reverb?

The Donner Yellow Fall II pairs 3 delay modes with 3 reverb modes, and the SONICAKE Sonic Ambience pairs 4 delay modes with 4 reverb modes. The other three pedals hold delay modes.