The Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte 2000 is a Caroline Guitar Company delay pedal, currently around $279. Close alternatives include the Dunlop Way Huge WHE702 Echo Puss Analog and the Chase Bliss Habit. It pairs well with the Fender Deluxe Reverb and the 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe.
Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte 2000
Caroline Guitar Company · pedal
The Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte 2000 (KB2K) is the flagship updated version of the original Kilobyte lo-fi delay, featuring 8 controls including a dedicated effects loop that allows other effects to be placed within the delay repeat path for evolving, interactive echo textures. A +21dB overdrive preamp smashes the output of a low-fidelity digital chip originally designed for karaoke machines and toys, producing the characteristic degraded, lo-fi repeat quality. 100% wet output available for creative routing. Tap tempo functionality.
What stands out
“Strengths: Dedicated effects loop allows insertion of other pedals within the delay repeat path for evolving, interactive echo textures”
— from the reviews
“Use-case wise it suits experimental, shoegaze, and indie players who want lo-fi delay with deep routing control”
— from the community notes
“a +21db overdrive preamp smashes the output of a low-fidelity digital chip originally designed for karaoke machines and toys”
— from the listing
“The Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte 2000 (KB2K) is the flagship updated version of the original Kilobyte lo-fi delay, featuring 8 controls including a dedicated effects loop that allows other effects to be placed within the delay repeat pa…”
— from the listing
“Tap tempo enables live tempo sync for rhythmic delay applications”
— from the reviews
- effects loop
- delay
- echo
- digital
- reverb
- overdrive
- modulation
Good for
- Live
- Studio
Price updated Oct 23, 2026
Genres the Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte 2000 is commonly used in
- Ambient
- Indie
- Shoegaze
- Experimental
- Lo Fi
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Post Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte 2000
Fender Deluxe Reverb
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13% matchWhat Fender Deluxe Reverb brings here leans toward bright — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe
Fender
13% match1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Pedals that stack with the Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte 2000
Electro-Harmonix Small Stone
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9% matchPut Electro-Harmonix Small Stone after Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte 2000 in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte 2000
Comes earlier in the signal chain
ZVEX Fuzz Factory
Zvex
8% matchZVEX Fuzz Factory's own fuzzy character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Tech 21 SansAmp
Tech 21
8% matchTech 21 SansAmp's own bright character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
8% matchElectro-Harmonix Electric Mistress's lush voice goes after Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte 2000 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte 2000's own pristine character
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Cheaper alternatives
Boss DD-7 Digital Delay
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Red Witch Titan
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Wampler Faux Tape Echo
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Boutique & premium upgrades
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Dunlop Way Huge WHE702 Echo Puss Analog
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Chase Bliss Habit
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Ibanez Layer Delayer
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JHS 3 Series Delay
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Universal Audio Uafx Del-Verb
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Electro-Harmonix Canyon
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte 2000?+
The closest matches in character are the Dunlop Way Huge WHE702 Echo Puss Analog, the Chase Bliss Habit, the Ibanez Layer Delayer. Budget picks: Boss DD-7 Digital Delay, Red Witch Titan, Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Analog Delay. Boutique upgrades: Strymon TimeLine.
What pairs well with the Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte 2000?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Deluxe Reverb, 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe, Electro-Harmonix Small Stone — What Fender Deluxe Reverb brings here leans toward bright — that's worth building a pairing around.
How much does the Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte 2000 cost?+
Around $279 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).