The Providence Chrono Delay is a Providence delay pedal, currently around $240. Close alternatives include the Universal Audio Starlight Echo Station and the Dunlop Way Huge WHE701 Aqua Puss. It pairs well with the PRS HX 50 Head and the Peavey MAX 100.
Providence Chrono Delay
Providence · pedal
The Providence Chrono Delay is a premium analog-voiced digital delay from Providence (Japan), a respected Japanese boutique effects manufacturer known for high-quality analog effects and professional-grade construction. The Chrono Delay delivers warm, musical delay with precise time control and high-quality analog-voiced repeats in a professional Providence construction format for studio and stage use.
- delay
- analog
- boutique
- digital delay
- musical
- studio
- overdrive
- warm
Good for
- Live
- Studio
Price updated Aug 26, 2026
Genres the Providence Chrono Delay is commonly used in
Amps that pair well with the Providence Chrono Delay
PRS HX 50 Head
PRS
24% matchWhere this leans warm, PRS HX 50 Head answers back bright
Peavey MAX 100
Peavey
22% matchPeavey MAX 100's bright balances out the warm tone
Boss Waza-Air
Boss
tonal matchBoss Waza-Air's bright balances out the warm tone
Egnater VN-412A
Egnater
tonal matchEgnater VN-412A leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Laney Richter
Laney
tonal matchRun Laney Richter after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Soldano 4x12 Straight Classic Cabinet (Purple)
Soldano
tonal matchRun Soldano 4x12 Straight Classic Cabinet (Purple) after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Winfield Typhoon Combo
Winfield
tonal matchWinfield Typhoon Combo's bright balances out the warm tone
PRS DG
PRS
tonal matchPRS DG leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Pedals that stack with the Providence Chrono Delay
EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea
EarthQuaker Devices
22% matchRun EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Catalinbread Galileo
Catalinbread
19% matchCatalinbread Galileo leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
IdiotBox Effects End of Line
Idiotbox Effects
17% matchKeep Providence Chrono Delay's analog warmth voice out front: IdiotBox Effects End of Line goes after Providence Chrono Delay in the signal chain so its bright voice doesn't muddy it
Tone City Summer Orange
Tone City
16% matchTone City Summer Orange's modulated voice goes after Providence Chrono Delay in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Providence Chrono Delay's own analog warmth character
Boss EQ 200 Graphic Equalizer
Boss
tonal matchBoss EQ 200 Graphic Equalizer's bright balances out the warm tone
CALIFORNIA WUB Continuum EQ Galaxy Man Edition
California Wub
tonal matchCALIFORNIA WUB Continuum EQ Galaxy Man Edition leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Friedman Plexi-Drive Mini Overdrive
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Plexi-Drive Mini Overdrive's bright balances out the warm tone
Fuzzrocious Baxtabber
Fuzzrocious
tonal matchFuzzrocious Baxtabber's bright balances out the warm tone
Cheaper alternatives
Lovepedal Dl-1 delay
Lovepedal
72% similarityShared character: delay, analog, warm
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man
Electro-Harmonix
69% similarityShared character: delay, analog, warm
Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man
Electro-Harmonix
68% similarityShared character: delay, analog, warm
Fender Mirror Image Delay
Fender
96% similaritysimilar tone character
JAM Pedals Llama Xtreme
Jam Pedals
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Analog Delay
Electro-Harmonix
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
JHS Pedals JHS Mod Shop Deluxe Memory Boy
JHS Pedals
69% similarityShared character: delay, overdrive, boutique_stuff
Boss Effetto Boss DM 101 Delay Machine
Boss
95% similaritysimilar tone character
JAM Pedals Delay-Llama
Jam Pedals
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Empress Superdelay
Empress
95% similaritysimilar tone character
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Universal Audio Starlight Echo Station
Universal Audio
70% similarityShared character: delay, analog, warm
Dunlop Way Huge WHE701 Aqua Puss
Dunlop
68% similarityShared character: delay, analog, warm
Subdecay EchoBox
Subdecay
68% similarityShared character: delay, analog, warm
Matthews Effects The Surgeon
Matthews Effects
67% similarityShared character: delay, analog, warm
Mr. Black Tapex 2
Mr Black
97% similaritysimilar tone character
Mooer Ana Echo
Mooer
96% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Providence Chrono Delay?+
The closest matches in character are the Universal Audio Starlight Echo Station, the Dunlop Way Huge WHE701 Aqua Puss, the Subdecay EchoBox. Budget picks: Lovepedal Dl-1 delay, Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man, Electro-Harmonix XO Deluxe Memory Man. Boutique upgrades: JHS Pedals JHS Mod Shop Deluxe Memory Boy, Boss Effetto Boss DM 101 Delay Machine, JAM Pedals Delay-Llama.
What pairs well with the Providence Chrono Delay?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS HX 50 Head, Peavey MAX 100, Boss Waza-Air — Where this leans warm, PRS HX 50 Head answers back bright.
How much does the Providence Chrono Delay cost?+
Around $240 (live listing price, updated Aug 26, 2026).