Updated by Bobby
Updated on October 27th, 2022
Added the Electronic Audio Experiments Sending delay pedal. Thanks to Bam in the comments section.
On this page we've pulled together a list of all the delay pedals we could find that house their own effects loop, which might also be labeled send/return. This is not necessarily a ranking or recommendation, but simply a listing of delay pedals that have the effects loop built in.
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Finding a Delay Pedal with Effects Loop Capabilities
There are just a handful of delay pedals we could find that have an effects loop included. Most of them are labeled by an additional "send" and "return" input and output jack, allowing you to loop in modulation (or other effects) through a loop in the pedal.
You might also notice a tip and ring send/return like we see in the Seymour Duncan Vapor Trail.
Brands that we most often see including effects loops in their pedals are Electro-Harmonix, Seymour Duncan, and Strymon.
The Strymon Timeline is one of the few delay pedals that includes an effects loop.
Delay Pedal with Effects Loop: Full List
In this list, we've included several pedals that are not currently in production, mostly as reference for this page. You can use the "Compare+" buttons to see pedals side by side with features and pricing for easy comparison.
If you know of other delay pedals with an effects loop included, feel free to drop us a line in the comments section below and we'll add it to this list.
DelayS | Title | Rated | Browse |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Delay | n/a | |
 | Electro-Harmonix Memory Man Deluxe 550-TT | n/a | |
 | Erica Synths Fusion Box Bucket Brigade Delay Effects Unit with Tube Overdrive | n/a | |
 | Seymour Duncan Vapor Trail Deluxe Delay | n/a | |
 | Strymon Timeline Delay | n/a | |
 | Pigtronix Echolution 2 Deluxe | n/a | |
 | Red Witch Titan | n/a | |
 | Skreddy Echo | n/a | |
 | JHS Panther Cub Analog Delay | n/a | |
 | EAE Sending (V1) | n/a |
Conclusion and Recommendations
If you're looking for a delay pedal with effects loop capabilities, you need to have dedicated send/return jacks, not simply an additional input and output jack. We noticed that many of the larger delay pedals have dual i/o jacks, which can be easily confused with a send/return loop.
Easy to confuse stereo outputs (or inputs) with effects loops.
However, an FX loop should be labeled as such, and should not be confused with a stereo i/o connection.
Effects loops are usually labeled "send" and "return."
Of the delay pedals in this list, we like the EHX Memory Boy and Strymon TimeLine the best, giving you one analog and one digital option to choose from.
Read more: Strymon Timeline VS El Capistan
If you're looking for some of the discontinued pedals, we'd recommend checking on Reverb or eBay for used options.
Your Questions and Additions
Are there are any delay pedals that we missed?
If you know of one that would be a good fit for this list, feel free to drop it in the comments section and we'll take a look. If it fits the bill, we'll add it to the table and give you an update credit.
We'll see you there.
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The EAE Sending as well. It had a pretty limited release a few years ago but V2 should be coming soon…
Interesting pedal. Added. Thanks, Bam.
The JHS Panther Cub has an fx loop that utilizes. TRS splitter cable. It’s a great delay pedal.
Thanks, Jacob – added to the table and gave you an update credit at the top of the page. Much appreciated.