Description
The Black Fountain Delay has long held a special place in the hearts of ambient artists, experimental players, and lovers of all things analog-voiced. With the arrival of the Black Fountain Delay v4 Stereo, Old Blood Noise Endeavors has taken that lo-fi oil-can-inspired magic and pushed it into bold, hi-fi territory-without losing the dark charm that made the original so beloved.
The Stereo version brings a massive leap forward in control and fidelity. Dual delay lines now let you sculpt independent left and right times, each with selectable subdivisions; a full stereo spread brings your repeats to life with rich spatial detail. New controls like Space add immersive width and reverb-like diffusion, while updated Grit and Tone knobs give you deeper command over warmth and saturation. The pedal's noise floor is impressively low, and features like MIDI, presets, and full expression control over any parameter make it equally at home in complex stage setups or fluid studio rigs.
Tap tempo and infinite feedback functions are built right in, and the soft-touch footswitching ensures silent operation during live transitions. For tone shapers, the combination of Dry, Wet, and Feedback controls allow you to tailor anything from subtle slapbacks to massive cascading washes, all while maintaining pristine clarity or purposeful decay. The modulation section-with Rate and Depth-adds everything from gentle sway to full-on warble.
In true OBNE fashion, the Black Fountain Stereo doesn't just sound good; it looks like an art piece. Offered in three distinct finishes-Cream, Terracotta, and Slate-each one tells its own story on your board, tying together visual identity and sonic character.
At Cream City Music, we're longtime fans of the Black Fountain Delay, and this feels like the definitive version. It honors its roots while unlocking a new universe of delay textures, now with the stereo spread and modern control today's players demand. If you're looking for a delay pedal that's as inspiring as it is functional, the Black Fountain Stereo is ready to become your next essential piece.
