Analog vs Digital delays

[holdsworth]

I've currently got a bog-standard DD3 (MIT) but I'm on the look out for an analog delay to smooth out the sound. I know that Satriani uses an analog delay set to short going into a digital delay set to long, so would there be any distinguishable different of I bought a good analogue delay?

Which leads me to another question, which one? I've looked at the Ibanez AD-9, the MIJ DD2, Analogman's REJ project delay pedal, ect. Any recommendations? Btw I'll be using it in the effects loop of a Mark IV.

 

[eltrain858]

i absolutely loved the boss DM2 i had until it mysteriously crapped out.. sounded great coupled with a DD20 in my mkIV loop

 

[CoG]

My Maxon AD900 is really nice. Takes getting used to if you're used to digital delay but you won't want to go back once you do.

Most people say it's a big step up from the Ibanez but I can't say personally, never having played an AD-9.

It's a bit pricey for three knobs.