The Mojo Hand FX Dream Mender is a digital delay voiced to capture the feel of vintage analogue bucket brigade delay units — specifically the character of units like the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man. The aim is warmth and musicality rather than precision: slightly modulated repeats, a natural high-frequency roll-off on each echo, and a softness to the attack of the delayed signal that gives it an organic quality.
Beyond the core delay, the Dream Mender adds chorus and vibrato modes. In chorus mode the modulation is applied to the wet signal only, creating a lush, wide character. In vibrato mode the modulation applies to the entire signal — a pitch-based movement rather than amplitude. These modes extend the Dream Mender well beyond a conventional delay into broader modulation territory.
Controls
- Mix: Blends the delayed signal with the dry signal.
- Rate: Controls the modulation speed for chorus and vibrato modes.
- Delay: Sets the delay time.
- Feedback: Controls the number of repeats.
- Mode selector: Selects between delay, chorus, and vibrato modes.
Key Features
- Digital delay voiced to replicate vintage BBD character
- Warm, slightly modulated repeats — natural high-frequency roll-off
- Chorus and vibrato modes in addition to delay
- Inspired by Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man character
- True bypass
- 9V DC centre-negative or battery
- Made in Holland, Michigan, USA
Power
9V DC centre-negative or battery. Any outlet on the CIOKS DC7 v2 handles it comfortably.
Watch It In Action
The Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man — a much-loved bucket brigade delay from the late 1970s and 1980s, famous for its warm, slightly modulated repeats and lush chorus mode. The Dream Mender captures that character digitally, extending the delay time and improving reliability while keeping the musical, slightly nostalgic feel.
In chorus mode the modulation applies to the wet (delayed) signal only, creating a wide, lush character. In vibrato mode the modulation applies to the entire signal — a pitch-based movement that gives a distinctive swirling quality. Both modes are controlled by the Rate knob.
The Dream Mender is voiced to replicate the warmth and organic quality of vintage BBD delay rather than being clean and precise. The repeats have natural high-frequency roll-off and slight modulation, giving each echo a slightly different character from the last. It’s designed to feel alive rather than accurate.
Yes — true bypass throughout.
9V DC centre-negative or a 9V battery. Any outlet on the CIOKS DC7 v2 or CIOKS SOL handles it comfortably.
Typically near the end of the chain, after drives and modulation pedals. If you want a more textured, affected delay sound, try placing it earlier in the chain and running drive pedals after it.
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