Amps that pair well with the Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (dark → bright)

The AC30's bright, chiming sparkle suits the Memory Man's lush analog echo, both leaning into that classic British shimmer.

Comes earlier in the signal chain

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (dark → bright)

Run Marshall Super Bass after it and the dark edge settles into something more bright

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Run the Memory Man after the Tweed Deluxe's own breakup for lush, modulated echoes rather than a dry slap.

Comes earlier in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Keep Marshall JCM800 2203's crunchy voice out front: Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man goes in Marshall JCM800 2203's effects loop so its analog warmth voice doesn't muddy it

Comes earlier in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Keep Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man in Fender Hot Rod Series Blues Junior 15W 1x12 Tube Guitar's effects loop, clear of Fender Hot Rod Series Blues Junior 15W 1x12 Tube Guitar's own gain stage

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Run the Memory Man's warm echoes in the RB3's loop so the amp's own DI-ready preamp stays clean for recording.

Comes earlier in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → modulated)

Run Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man in Laney LX35R's effects loop, clear of Laney LX35R's own gain stage

Comes earlier in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → modulated)

The Memory Man's lush analog echo belongs in the Black Cat's loop, clear of the amp's own glassy clean gain.

Comes earlier in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)

The Memory Man's lush analog echo belongs in the Unity 250's loop, clear of the amp's own gritty, stage-ready drive.

Comes earlier in the signal chain

The Memory Man's lush analog echo belongs in the DBC410's loop, clear of the cabinet's own tight, punchy EQ.

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Run the Memory Man in the SB112's loop for lush modulated echo beyond the bass combo's own EQ shaping.

Comes earlier in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → modulated)

Keep Friedman Plex's sustaining voice out front: Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man goes in Friedman Plex's effects loop so its analog warmth voice doesn't muddy it

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man's analog warmth voice goes in Roland Cube Street's effects loop — it's not there to compete with Roland Cube Street's own full character

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Run Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man in Port City Merino Head's effects loop, clear of Port City Merino Head's own gain stage

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Keep Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man in Laney LX20R's effects loop, clear of Laney LX20R's own gain stage

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Put Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man in Peavey Decade Too's effects loop, clear of Peavey Decade Too's own gain stage

Comes earlier in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

The Memory Man's lush analog echo belongs in the Lone Star's loop, clear of the amp's own vocal, pedal-friendly clean platform.

Comes earlier in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

The Memory Man's lush analog echo belongs in the Varsity's loop, clear of the amp's own spacious, spring-reverbed clean tone.

Comes earlier in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

The Memory Man's lush analog echo belongs in the CEB-3's loop, clear of the amp's own stereo bass chorus.

Comes earlier in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Keep the Memory Man in the YBA300's loop, after that amp's bright, complex EQ shaping, so the echoes stay clear instead of muddying the tone.

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Keep the Memory Man's lush analog echo in the Dual Showman's loop, clear of the amp's own warm, responsive clean tone.

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Keep Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man in Orange Rockerverb 100 MkIII's effects loop, clear of Orange Rockerverb 100 MkIII's own gain stage

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Keep the Memory Man's lush analog echo in the Starlite's loop, clear of the amp's own harmonic, spring-reverbed American voice.

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Keep the Memory Man's lush analog echo in the FBT-700's loop, clear of the amp's own touring-ready, punchy midrange.

Comes earlier in the signal chain