Comments on: Chase Bliss Introduces Big Time Hybrid Echo Pedal https://www.synthtopia.com/content/2026/05/04/chase-bliss-introduces-big-time-hybrid-echo-pedal/ Synthesizer and electronic music news, synth and music software reviews and more! Wed, 06 May 2026 18:15:39 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: System7 https://www.synthtopia.com/content/2026/05/04/chase-bliss-introduces-big-time-hybrid-echo-pedal/#comment-1581030 Wed, 06 May 2026 18:15:39 +0000 https://www.synthtopia.com/?p=153158#comment-1581030 In reply to Dick Tarp.

Well, you asked.
A small screen would be useful for:

– Exact parameter readout: Precise values instead of relying on knob position memory or a single digit alphanumeric display.
– Additional Device Reliance: Reduced need for external control devices: Lowers dependence on an iPad/app for editing and management.
– Preset management: Easier browsing, naming, and recall.
– Visual feedback: Clear confirmation of changes in real time.
– Hidden parameters access: Reduces reliance on shift functions or key combos.
– Modulation routing clarity: Helps avoid mistakes in complex setups.
– Diagnostics: Clear error or overload messages.
– Future-proofing: Allows added features without redesigning controls.

And at this price point, this is an awful omission.

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By: Dan C https://www.synthtopia.com/content/2026/05/04/chase-bliss-introduces-big-time-hybrid-echo-pedal/#comment-1581016 Tue, 05 May 2026 19:42:54 +0000 https://www.synthtopia.com/?p=153158#comment-1581016 Hopefully as the technology advances the cost of these newfangled digital delays will come down. Probably will have fewer noise artifacts as well. I’m going to bide my time.

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By: Dick Tarp https://www.synthtopia.com/content/2026/05/04/chase-bliss-introduces-big-time-hybrid-echo-pedal/#comment-1581015 Tue, 05 May 2026 17:33:26 +0000 https://www.synthtopia.com/?p=153158#comment-1581015 In reply to System7.

It seems very user friendly to me, how would a small screen improve upon what is already there?

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By: System7 https://www.synthtopia.com/content/2026/05/04/chase-bliss-introduces-big-time-hybrid-echo-pedal/#comment-1581014 Tue, 05 May 2026 17:05:50 +0000 https://www.synthtopia.com/?p=153158#comment-1581014 In reply to Alexander Ewald.

And thus why I said neither contribute to depth of sound! I was responding to the infomercial claim, at the very least this should have been 96kHz, and yes it makes a difference.

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By: System7 https://www.synthtopia.com/content/2026/05/04/chase-bliss-introduces-big-time-hybrid-echo-pedal/#comment-1581009 Tue, 05 May 2026 15:38:56 +0000 https://www.synthtopia.com/?p=153158#comment-1581009 In reply to Zak.

And thus why I said neither contribute to depth of sound! I was responding to the infomercial claim, at the very least this should have been 96kHz, and yes it makes a difference!

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By: Alexander Ewald https://www.synthtopia.com/content/2026/05/04/chase-bliss-introduces-big-time-hybrid-echo-pedal/#comment-1581000 Tue, 05 May 2026 13:27:31 +0000 https://www.synthtopia.com/?p=153158#comment-1581000 In reply to System7.

The purpose of 32-bit floating point isn’t „higher resolution“ or „depth“, but significantly more headroom, less rounding errors, and less quantization errors.

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By: Zak https://www.synthtopia.com/content/2026/05/04/chase-bliss-introduces-big-time-hybrid-echo-pedal/#comment-1580993 Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:47 +0000 https://www.synthtopia.com/?p=153158#comment-1580993 In this day and age, $999 for a pedal is way too much. Hello?

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By: Champ https://www.synthtopia.com/content/2026/05/04/chase-bliss-introduces-big-time-hybrid-echo-pedal/#comment-1580992 Tue, 05 May 2026 08:43:55 +0000 https://www.synthtopia.com/?p=153158#comment-1580992 In reply to System7.

From what I’ve heard it’s the least intresting pedal I wanna throw 1k at. How’s this possible?

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By: System7 https://www.synthtopia.com/content/2026/05/04/chase-bliss-introduces-big-time-hybrid-echo-pedal/#comment-1580986 Mon, 04 May 2026 19:22:07 +0000 https://www.synthtopia.com/?p=153158#comment-1580986 32-bit at 48 kHz is a misleading selling point if it is being framed as delivering higher sonic resolution. The 32-bit format is primarily for internal processing headroom, and 48 kHz only sets the bandwidth limit at around 24 kHz. Neither increases audible detail or “depth” in any meaningful sense.

At $999, the value proposition is questionable, and a small hi-res OLED screen would have made this far more user friendly.

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