The Walrus Audio ARP-87 is a Walrus Audio delay pedal, currently around $181.66. Close alternatives include the Boss DD-8 Digital Delay and the JAM Pedals Delay Llama Mk.3. It pairs well with the PRS HX 50 Head and the Marshall Super Bass.
Walrus Audio ARP-87
Walrus Audio · pedal
The Walrus Audio ARP-87 is a compact, feature-rich multi-function delay with four main algorithms, Digital, Analog, Lo-Fi, and Slapback, covering a wide range of echo tones. The Digital mode gives pristine, crystal-clear repeats great for rhythmic riffs, with modulation that adds movement without sounding too synthetic. The Analog mode is warm and inviting with grainy repeats that add dimension to chords and lines, the Lo-Fi mode sweeps from warm and warped to murky AM-radio haze that reveals ghostly details on long repeats, and the Slapback mode nails quick, snappy echoes for chicken-picking. A hidden fifth tremolo-delay mode can be unlocked with a switch combination. It uses tap tempo and a subdivision knob instead of a time knob, plus an X knob whose function changes per algorithm. It suits players wanting versatile, mix-friendly delay tones and lo-fi textures in a small enclosure.
What stands out
“A versatile, mix-friendly compact delay whose four algorithms cover crystal-clear Digital repeats, warm grainy Analog tones, characterful Lo-Fi textures from warped warmth to AM-radio haze, and snappy Slapback, with a hidden tremolo-delay m…”
— from the reviews
“The Analog mode is warm and inviting with grainy repeats that add dimension to chords and lines, the Lo-Fi mode sweeps from warm and warped to murky AM-radio haze that reveals ghostly details on long repeats, and the Slapback mode nails qui…”
— from the listing
“The community likes the ARP-87 as a versatile, affordable compact delay with four solid algorithms, Digital, Analog, Lo-Fi, and Slapback, plus a hidden tremolo-delay mode”
— from the community notes
“The Walrus Audio ARP-87 is a compact, feature-rich multi-function delay with four main algorithms, Digital, Analog, Lo-Fi, and Slapback, covering a wide range of echo tones”
— from the listing
“Players praise the pristine Digital mode for rhythmic parts, the warm grainy Analog mode for adding dimension, and especially the characterful Lo-Fi mode that goes from warped warmth to AM-radio murk and reveals ghostly detail on long repea…”
— from the community notes
- analog
- delay
- digital
- slapback
- snappy
- mix
- tremolo
- echo
Good for
- Live
- Studio
Price updated Oct 23, 2026
Genres the Walrus Audio ARP-87 is commonly used in
Amps that pair well with the Walrus Audio ARP-87
PRS HX 50 Head
PRS
24% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
PRS HX 50 Head leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Marshall Super Bass
Marshall
23% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Marshall Super Bass leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass
Vox
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Amplifier Head
Marshall
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Run Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Amplifier Head after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Blackstar HT Club 50 MKII
Blackstar
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Blackstar HT Club 50 MKII in front of Walrus Audio ARP-87
Bogner Snorkler 50
Bogner
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Bogner Snorkler 50 leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Marshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800
Marshall
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Where this leans warm, Marshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800 answers back bright
Díaz CD-100 Amp Head
Diaz
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Where this leans warm, Díaz CD-100 Amp Head answers back bright
Pedals that stack with the Walrus Audio ARP-87
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler
Dr Scientist
22% matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Origin Effects DCX Boost
Origin Effects
22% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Origin Effects DCX Boost's bright balances out the warm tone
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Walrus Audio Lillian
Walrus Audio
19% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put Walrus Audio Lillian after Walrus Audio ARP-87 in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Walrus Audio ARP-87
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Electronic Audio Experiments Glaive Octave Fuzz
Electronic Audio Experiments
18% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Walrus Audio ARP-87 after Electronic Audio Experiments Glaive Octave Fuzz in the signal chain, clear of Electronic Audio Experiments Glaive Octave Fuzz's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter
Maestro
17% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter after Walrus Audio ARP-87 in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Walrus Audio ARP-87
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Boss DS-1X
Boss
15% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Boss DS-1X's sustaining voice out front: Walrus Audio ARP-87 goes after Boss DS-1X in the signal chain so its analog warmth voice doesn't muddy it
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Markbass MB Instrument PRE
Markbass
13% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Walrus Audio ARP-87's analog warmth voice goes after Markbass MB Instrument PRE in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Markbass MB Instrument PRE's own bright character
Comes earlier in the signal chain
NuX Lacerate
Nux
13% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Walrus Audio ARP-87's analog warmth voice goes after NuX Lacerate in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with NuX Lacerate's own aggressive character
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Cheaper alternatives
MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay
MXR
57% similarityShared character: controls, digital, delay
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54% similarityShared character: features tap tempo, analog, digital
Boss DM-2W Delay Waza Craft
Boss
51% similarityShared character: digital, delay, warm
TC Electronic Echobrain Analog Delay Effetto Delay A
TC Electronic
48% similarityShared character: analog, delay, mix
Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
Boss
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Pigtronix Constellator
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93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Strymon TimeLine
Strymon
58% similarityShared character: analog, tremolo, digital
Eventide Rose Modulated Digital Delay
Eventide
57% similarityShared character: controls, features tap tempo, wide range
Way Huge Aqua-Puss Analog Delay
Way Huge
53% similarityShared character: controls, analog, delay
Walrus Audio Meraki
Walrus Audio
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Boss
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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59% similarityShared character: analog, digital, delay
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58% similarityShared character: features tap tempo, analog, digital
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54% similarityShared character: analog, delay, warm
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Walrus Audio ARP-87?+
The closest matches in character are the Boss DD-8 Digital Delay, the JAM Pedals Delay Llama Mk.3, the Death By Audio Echo Master Black Plate. Budget picks: MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay, Wampler Faux Tape Echo, Boss DM-2W Delay Waza Craft. Boutique upgrades: Strymon TimeLine, Eventide Rose Modulated Digital Delay, Way Huge Aqua-Puss Analog Delay.
What pairs well with the Walrus Audio ARP-87?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS HX 50 Head, Marshall Super Bass, Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass — PRS HX 50 Head leans bright right where the warm tone needs it.
How much does the Walrus Audio ARP-87 cost?+
Around $181.66 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).