Discomfort Designs
Discomfort Designs Phantom Limb Delay
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- $409.00
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A beautifully unpredictable micro looper and delay
The Discomfort Designs Phantom Limb is an experimental micro looper and delay designed to turn fragments of your playing into constantly shifting, unpredictable textures. At its heart are nine independent micro-loopers, each with its own random playback trigger, creating everything from subtle repetitions and rhythmic fragments to dense, glitchy layers of sound.
The Chance control determines the probability that the individual loopers will be triggered, while Length controls the duration of the captured fragments. Together, they let you shape the effect from occasional, unexpected repetitions to a wonderfully chaotic stream of overlapping micro-loops.
Because random looping can produce moments you might never hear twice, Phantom Limb also lets you lock its loop buffer and capture portions of the previous few moments. Once the buffer is locked, the Length and Chance controls can scan through the captured audio and dynamically alter the length of the repeated fragments, turning a fleeting moment into something you can manipulate and explore.
Everything generated by the looping section is then fed into Phantom Limb's delay engine. Three distinct delay modes let you choose between clean repeats, drifting modulation or pitch-shifted delay, adding another layer of movement and transformation to the micro-loops.
From fractured rhythmic patterns and glitchy repetitions to evolving ambient textures and complete sonic unpredictability, Phantom Limb combines looping and delay in a unique instrument designed to capture happy accidents and turn them into something entirely new.
Discomfort Designs Phantom Limb Features
• Experimental micro looper and delay
• Nine independent micro-loopers with individual random playback triggers
• Chance control adjusts the probability of loop playback
• Length control determines the duration of captured loops
• Lockable loop buffer captures portions of the previous few moments
• Length and Chance controls manipulate and scan through audio when the buffer is locked
• Micro-looping section feeds directly into the delay engine
• Three delay modes: Clean, Drift and Pitch Shift
• Drift mode adds modulation to the delay
• Pitch Shift mode adds pitch manipulation to the delay
• Designed for glitchy loops, fragmented rhythms and evolving experimental textures
• Power: 9V DC
• Current Draw: 100mA
Specs
Specs
| Type | Delay, Looper |
| Condition | New |
| Power | 9V DC |
| Current Draw | 100mA |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 year |
| Country of Origin | United States |
Shipping & Returns
FREE SHIPPING
- Free shipping within Canada.
- Free shipping to the USA.
- Free shipping on international orders over 520$.
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Fast Delivery
- Canada : 1 - 2 business days
- USA : 1 - 2 business days
- Rest of the world: 3 - 5 business days.
Hassle-Free Returns
You have 45 days to test your new gear. If you choose to return it, we’ll send a full refund. It’s that simple: no bogus restocking fees or charges.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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• In stock items are ready to ship.
• Out of stock items are currently unavailable.
You can enter your email to be notified when an item is back in stock.
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Where are you located? +
We’re based in Blainville, Quebec, Canada.
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When will my order ship? +
Orders placed before 12 PM EST ship the same business day.
Tracking details are sent shortly after purchase.
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How much does shipping cost? +
Most orders ship free to Canada and the US.
International orders ship free on purchases over $520 CAD.
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Which shipping methods do you use? +
Orders ship via UPS Expedited by default.
For faster delivery, you can select UPS Express Saver at checkout.
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How long does shipping take? +
Typical delivery times are:
• Canada: 2–3 business days with UPS Expedited, 1 business day with UPS Express Saver
• USA: 2–3 business days with UPS Expedited, 1 business day with UPS Express Saver
• International: 3–5 business days with UPS Expedited, 2–3 business days with UPS Express Saver
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Which payment methods do you accept? +
We accept all major credit cards and PayPal.
Financing options are available through Klarna and RBC PayPlan.
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Do Canadian customers pay sales tax? +
Yes. Sales tax is applied based on your province of residence:
• Alberta: 5%
• British Columbia: 5%
• Manitoba: 5%
• New Brunswick: 15%
• Newfoundland and Labrador: 15%
• Northwest Territories: 5%
• Nova Scotia: 14%
• Nunavut: 5%
• Ontario: 13%
• Prince Edward Island: 15%
• Quebec: 14.975%
• Saskatchewan: 5%
• Yukon: 5%
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Do USA customers pay import fees? +
Yes. Starting August 29, 2025, all US-bound shipments will be subject to duties, taxes, and brokerage fees.
These charges are determined by US Customs and collected by UPS at delivery.
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Do international customers pay import fees? +
Yes. International shipments may be subject to duties and taxes.
These charges are set by the destination country’s customs authority and collected by UPS at delivery.
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