Description
The BOSS DD500 Digital Delay Pedal is currently retailing at £389 and it is in stock. Available to be delivered to you by post direct (some charge may apply).The team at Just Pedals think that Boss nailed it with the BOSS DD500 Digital Delay Pedal.
The new ultimate delay pedal is here. The Boss DD-500 takes their years of research in creating both digital and analogue effects to make one of the most versatile delay pedals available today. With 12 delay modes, MIDI connectivity, multiple user patch spaces, phrase looper and the option of buffered or true bypass operation makes this is one serious bit of kit.
Unbeatable Quality
I am sure when some of you hear the term ‘digital delay’ you get memories of old unnatural sounding units with poor processing. Well those days are long gone and with the DD-500 featuring 32-Bit/96 kHz processing you can rest assured that your delay tones will come out as crisp and clear as any analogue pedal. Don’t want to digitise your clean signal- Perfect as the DD-500 actually keeps your clean signal from ever entering the digital side of the pedal. By completely bypassing that your dry clean signal is not processed in anyway keeping 100% of your tone.
So Much Delay
With 12 different types of delay found in this pedal you can cover pretty much any effect you ever needed. From standard digital delays that have crisp and clear overtones to vintage inspired tape emulations here is the full list of internal effects.
- Standard – Digital Delay
- Analog – BBD like delay similar to BOSS DM series
- Tape – Emulates the sound of the Maestro Echoplex and Roland RE-201 Space Echo
- Vintage Digital – 1980’s style digital delay like the SDE-2000 and 3000 units from Roland
- Dual – Two different delay lines based on the Standard patch
- Pattern – Up to sixteen different delay lines that can be set up to create incredible rhythmic like effects
- Reverse- Backwards delay for sweet psychedelic effects
- SFX – A range of weird and wonderful effects perfect for adding accents to your songs
- Shimmer – A range of pitch shifted delays for that chorus of angels like effect.
- Filter- Take the standard delay and add in a sweeping filter. Perfect for long held chords.
- Slow Attack – Ethereal like sounds that come in slowly along with your guitars dry signal.
- Tera Echo – Based on the modern classic BOSS TE-2 pedal for some out of this world sounds
For Stage and Studio
While some pedals sound great live and others in the studio the DD-500 prides itself on working great in any environment. This is thanks to the excellent amount of controllability you have with this pedal. Not only do you have three footswitches on the pedal to access different banks of effects and utilise the built in looper but you can also add extra footswitches to control things like tap tempo, hold and more.
Add in full MIDI control that can come from any external controller of your choice including you DAW of choice at the studio and you have access to control not possible before on ma
About Boss
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BOSS is one of the most iconic and influential effects pedal brands, renowned for its durable, compact stompboxes and industry-leading innovation. A division of Roland Corporation, BOSS has been shaping the sound of musicians since the late 1970s, offering everything from legendary overdrives like the SD-1 and DS-1 to cutting-edge digital effects like the DD-500 and RV-6. Known for their reliability, versatility, and signature buffered bypass, BOSS pedals are a staple on pedalboards worldwide, trusted by beginners and professionals alike.
Delay
A delay pedal is a type of guitar effects pedal used to create echoes or repetitions of the original guitar signal. It achieves this by capturing the input signal, delaying it by a specified amount of time, and then playing it back. Delay pedals are versatile tools that can add depth, dimension, and ambience to guitar tones, and they are widely used across various music genres, from rock and blues to ambient and experimental.
Here are the key features and functions of a delay pedal:
1. **Delay Time**: This control adjusts the amount of time between the original signal and the delayed signal. Longer delay times result in more pronounced echoes, while shorter delay times produce tighter, slapback-style effects.
2. **Feedback (or Regeneration)**: The feedback control determines the number of repeats or echoes produced by the delay pedal. Increasing the feedback setting results in multiple repeats, creating a cascading effect of echoes. Careful adjustment of the feedback control allows you to dial in the desired amount of repetition without overwhelming the original signal.
3. **Mix (or Blend)**: The mix control adjusts the balance between the original (dry) signal and the delayed (wet) signal. Higher mix settings emphasize the delayed signal, while lower mix settings maintain the clarity and integrity of the original signal. This control allows you to blend the delayed signal with the dry signal to achieve the desired balance and level of effect.
4. **Tap Tempo**: Some delay pedals feature a tap tempo function that allows you to set the delay time by tapping a button in rhythm with the music. This feature is particularly useful for synchronizing the delay effect with the tempo of a song or performance.
5. **Modulation**: Many delay pedals include modulation controls that add modulation effects, such as chorus or vibrato, to the delayed signal. Modulation can add warmth, depth, and movement to the delay effect, creating a more immersive and dynamic sound.
Delay pedals offer several creative uses and applications for guitarists:
– **Spatial Effects**: By adjusting the delay time, feedback, and mix controls, delay pedals can create spacious, atmospheric effects that simulate the sound of a room, hall, or cavern. These effects add depth and dimension to guitar tones, creating a sense of space and ambience.
– **Rhythmic Patterns**: By syncing the delay time with the tempo of a song using tap tempo or preset rhythmic subdivisions, delay pedals can produce rhythmic patterns and textures that enhance the groove and feel of a performance.
– **Texture and Movement**: By introducing modulation effects to the delayed signal, delay pedals can add texture, movement, and character to guitar tones. Modulated delays create swirling, shimmering effects that enrich the sound and captivate the listener’s ear.
Overall, delay pedals are versatile tools that offer a wide range of creative possibilities for guitarists. Whether used subtly to add depth and ambience or used more prominently to create rhythmic patterns and textures, delay pedals can enhance your guitar tone and inspire new musical ideas.
Digital
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Pedal
A pedal is an electronic device that alters the sound of an electric guitar by applying various effects. Pedals are typically connected in a series between the guitar and amplifier, allowing guitarists to switch effects on and off with their feet while playing.
This enables musicians to quickly and easily change their sound, adding versatility and creativity to their performances.
Pedals are essential tools in many musical genres, including rock, blues, jazz, and metal, allowing artists to craft distinctive and dynamic soundscapes.
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