My latest gear obsession is these affordable effects here on Amazon. I was frustrated with my sound and decided to roll the dice on some of these. So far, I have been pleasantly surprised with the quality of each, except for the AZOR AP-320 Overdrive. But that’s another review!
I compared the Mosky to the only other delay I own, the Maxon AD9. The Maxon was quite expensive when I got it years ago. It may seem like a mismatch to pit the low-priced Mosky against the mighty Maxon, but don’t count the Mosky out yet!
The Maxon is a very natural sounding delay but can seem dark at times. The Maxon also lacks true bypass. Still, I’ve always considered the Maxon top notch. The Mosky, on the other hand, offers true bypass. I listened to some recorded samples through headphones and they both sounded rich. To my ears, the Maxon sounded a smidge more natural but a bit darker. The Mosky sounded slightly less analog, but brighter and livelier (in a good way). However, the fact that the Mosky held up so well has me questioning the purpose of spending a lot of money to get big brand pedals.
The Mosky is small, well-built and comes in a sharp blue color. I can’t speak to the longevity of the unit, but it seems sturdy. There’ s really nothing to complain about here. This pedal is a quality delay and costs a fraction of the bigger brands. Sound is subjective, but if you are looking for an affordable delay pedal that sounds great, I would recommend the Mosky. Happy playing!
