The Wampler Metaverse is a Wampler delay pedal, currently around $199. Close alternatives include the Strymon El Capistan dTape Echo and the Dunlop Way Huge WHE702 Echo Puss Analog. It pairs well with the Marshall Super Bass and the Vox AC15CH Custom 15W Head.
Wampler Metaverse
Wampler · pedal
The Wampler Metaverse is a flagship multi-delay pedal from Wampler Pedals (Indianapolis, Indiana), offering multiple delay algorithm modes including Analog, BBD, Tape, Echo-Space, Faux Tape Echo, and Digital (modeled on the TC Electronic 2290) in a mid-size DSP platform with MIDI control, tap tempo, and preset storage. Designed as a comprehensive delay workstation for players needing multiple delay voices in one pedal.
What stands out
“In the signal chain delay sits after drive and before reverb”
— from the community notes
“Its extensive mode selection covers everything from warm analog slapback to pristine digital echoes, while MIDI control and presets make it practical for live use across different songs”
— from the community notes
“The Wampler Metaverse is a flagship multi-delay pedal from Wampler Pedals (Indianapolis, Indiana), offering multiple delay algorithm modes including Analog, BBD, Tape, Echo-Space, Faux Tape Echo, and Digital (modeled on the TC Electronic 22…”
— from the listing
“in a mid-size dsp platform with midi control”
— from the listing
“Designed as a comprehensive delay workstation for players needing multiple delay voices in one pedal”
— from the listing
Trade-offs
“modeled on the tc electronic 2290”
— from the listing
- delay
- digital
- analog
- echo
- midi
- tape echo
- vintage
- slapback
Good for
- Live
- Studio
- Worship
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Wampler Metaverse is commonly used in
- Electronic
- Lo Fi
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Ambient
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rockabilly
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Experimental
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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 Wampler Metaverse
Marshall Super Bass
Marshall
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)
Marshall Super Bass leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Vox AC15CH Custom 15W Head
Vox
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)
Vox AC15CH Custom 15W Head's bright balances out the warm tone
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Laney Richter
Laney
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Run Laney Richter after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Mesa Boogie Subway D-350
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Where this leans warm, Mesa Boogie Subway D-350 answers back bright
PRS DG
PRS
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
PRS DG leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Vox MV50 Brian May
Vox
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Where this leans warm, Vox MV50 Brian May answers back bright
Fuchs ODH
Fuchs
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Fuchs ODH's bright balances out the warm tone
Soldano SLO-30 2-Channel 30W 1x12 Combo
Soldano
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Soldano SLO-30 2-Channel 30W 1x12 Combo leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Pedals that stack with the Wampler Metaverse
Tech 21 SansAmp
Tech 21
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)
Where this leans warm, Tech 21 SansAmp answers back bright
Comes earlier in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea
EarthQuaker Devices
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)
Run EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Comes earlier in the signal chain
IdiotBox Effects End of Line
Idiotbox Effects
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 IdiotBox Effects End of Line after Wampler Metaverse in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Wampler Metaverse
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter
Maestro
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 Wampler Metaverse's pristine voice out front: Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter goes after Wampler Metaverse in the signal chain so its lush voice doesn't muddy it
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Alchemy Audio HBE Detox EQ
Alchemy Audio
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Where this leans warm, Alchemy Audio HBE Detox EQ answers back bright
CALIFORNIA WUB Continuum EQ Galaxy Man Edition
California Wub
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Where this leans warm, CALIFORNIA WUB Continuum EQ Galaxy Man Edition answers back bright
Free The Tone ARC-53M Audio Routing Controller
Free The Tone
tonal matchFree The Tone ARC-53M Audio Routing Controller's bright balances out the warm tone
Friedman Gold-72 Wah
Friedman
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Friedman Gold-72 Wah belongs in front of Wampler Metaverse, since a wah tracks picking dynamics best on the raw signal
Cheaper alternatives
Wampler Faux Tape Echo
Wampler
62% similarityShared character: features tap tempo, analog, digital
Hotone Binaryeko
Hotone
60% similarityShared character: delay, digital, middle
Catalinbread Belle Epoch
Catalinbread
59% similarityShared character: delay, reverb, warm
Fender Hammertone Delay
Fender
58% similarityShared character: analog, digital, delay
J. Rockett Immortal Echo
J Rockett
58% similarityShared character: delay, warm, vintage charm
Fender Mirror Image Delay
Fender
57% similarityShared character: delay, analog, digital
Boutique & premium upgrades
Source Audio Nemesis
Source Audio
55% similarityShared character: analog, digital, delay
Eventide Rose Analog/ Digital Hybrid Delay
Eventide
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Red Panda Particle 2
Red Panda
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Gamechanger Audio Auto Delay
Gamechanger Audio
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Boss Effetto Boss DM 101 Delay Machine
Boss
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Carl Martin DeLayla XL
Carl Martin
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Strymon El Capistan dTape Echo
pedal
59% similarityShared character: features tap tempo, digital, delay
Dunlop Way Huge WHE702 Echo Puss Analog
Dunlop
59% similarityShared character: delay, reverb, warm
Death By Audio Echo Master Black Plate
Death By Audio
57% similarityShared character: analog, delay, reverb
Chandler DDL Delay
Chandler
57% similarityShared character: digital, delay, warm
Roland RE-202 Space Echo
Roland
56% similarityShared character: digital, delay, overdrive
T-Rex Echorec Delay
T Rex
56% similarityShared character: digital, delay, overdrive
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Wampler Metaverse?+
The closest matches in character are the Strymon El Capistan dTape Echo, the Dunlop Way Huge WHE702 Echo Puss Analog, the Death By Audio Echo Master Black Plate. Budget picks: Wampler Faux Tape Echo, Hotone Binaryeko, Catalinbread Belle Epoch. Boutique upgrades: Source Audio Nemesis, Eventide Rose Analog/ Digital Hybrid Delay, Red Panda Particle 2.
What pairs well with the Wampler Metaverse?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Super Bass, Vox AC15CH Custom 15W Head, Laney Richter — Marshall Super Bass leans bright right where the warm tone needs it.
How much does the Wampler Metaverse cost?+
Around $199 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).