Recreate the legendary delay sounds of the legendary Roland SDE-3000, enhance it with modern controls and even run two delays simultaneously. Not only that, but all of this sonic power is contained in a regular Boss sized pedal for more pedalboard real-estate.
Key Features
- Authentic Recreation – Unique BOSS circuitry authentically recreates legendary 1980s Roland SDE-3000 Digital Delay effects
- Immersive Stereo Sound – Create immersive stereo effects using Offset to fine-tune the relative time difference between dual delays
- Choose Your Mode – Advanced stereo operation with independent channel and panning modes.
- Wet Or Dry Signal? – Specify wet/dry signal configuration of both outputs
- Intuitive Controls – Explore SDE-3000-style modulation with dedicated Depth and Rate knobs. Add warmth and character to delay repeats using Hi Cut filter.
- Tap Tempo – Access tap tempo function with onboard switch
- Connect A Footswitch – Connect external footswitch for expanded real-time control
- MIDI – MIDI In jack provides MIDI clock tempo synchronization
- Huge Delay Time – Maximum delay time of 1,600ms
Recreating a Legend
Introduced in 1983 by Roland, the SDE-3000 is revered for its beautifully rich sound and distinctive modulation. The SDE-3 brings the authentic vibe of this classic delay to a pedalboard-friendly BOSS compact, enhanced with innovative creative features for every musical style.
Vintage Colour & Character
Elevate your tone with a whole host of evocative vintage delay sounds. The efficient panel provides the primary controls of the vintage SDE-3000 which includes the delay time, feedback, and independent rate and depth knobs for the modulation.
In addition, some more controls have been added to expand your sonic potential. Explore retro single delays and ’80s-style mod/delay combos. Or tweak the mod and high-cut controls to conjure moody, atmospheric tonalities for ambient, chill, and lo-fi music – the only limit is your creativity.
Offset Magic
Not only does this pedal contain the legendary SDE-3000’s famous mono sound, but the SDE-3 includes a powerful Offset feature to create interesting tones with two simultaneous delays.
Yes, two different delays at once.
With one simple control, you can instantly add a second delay to the primary delay for a wealth of mono and stereo colours to create your own atmosphere.
Doubled Delays
Turning the Offset knob up to its center position introduces a second delay that’s 1–100 ms longer than the primary delay.
Timed Dual Delays
In the second half of its range, the Offset knob produces a shorter second delay that’s based on the primary delay time. Use the pedal’s tap tempo function to determine the quarter-note value for the primary delay.
Multiple Output Modes
The versatile SDE-3 provides output configurations for any stage or studio scenario. Run it in mono for basic setups.
Play in true stereo with discrete left/right delays or a panning mode for ultra-wide sounds that move across the stereo field. Send dry and direct feeds to two amps for wet/dry setups.
Modern Workflow
Enhance your performances with the modern control that the SDE-3 offers. Press and hold the pedal switch to enable the tap tempo function. Or use the TRS MIDI input to receive clock sync signals from DAWs, pedals, and drum machines.
Focused High-Definition Audio
AF method (Adaptive Focus method) This is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD and DA converters.
Highly Compatible
Connect external footswitches for on-demand access to tap tempo and a hold function for on-the-fly looping. Alternately, an expression pedal can be used to control the Level, Feedback, and Time knobs for delay mix adjustment, wild pitch effects, and dramatic self-oscillation.
Here is a selection of compatible products:
- AC adaptor: PSA series – Click Here
- Footswitch: FS-5U – Click Here
- Dual footswitch: FS-6, FS-7 – Click Here for the FS6, or click here for the FS7.
- Expression pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5.
Controls
- TIME Knob
- FEEDBACK Knob
- LEVEL Knob
- DEPTH Knob
- RATE Knob
- HI CUT Knob
- OFFSET Knob
- Pedal Switch
- CARRYOVER Switch
Specifications
- Sample Rate: 48 KHZ
- AD Conversion: 24 Bits + AF Method
- DA Conversion: 32 Bits
- Nominal Input Level: INPUT A (MONO), INPUT B: -20 DBU
- Maximum Input Level: INPUT A (MONO), INPUT B: +7 DBU
- Input Impedance: INPUT A (MONO), INPUT B: 1 MΩ
- Nominal Output Level: OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B: -20 DBU
- Maximum Output Level: OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B: +7 DBU
- Output Impedance: OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B: 1 Kω
- Recommended Load Impedance: OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B: 10 Kω Or Greater
- Bypass: Buffered Bypass
- Indicator: CHECK indicator (Used for indication of Tempo and check battery)
Connectors
- INPUT A (MONO) jack, INPUT B jack, OUTPUT A (MONO) jack, OUTPUT B jack: 1/4-inch phone type
- CTL/EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
- DC IN jack
- MIDI IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
Power Supply
- Battery Powered: Yes
- AC adaptor: PSA Series: Sold Separately
- Current Draw: 75 mA
- Expected Battery Life Under Continuous Use: Alkaline Battery: Approx. 4.5 Hours
Dimensions
- 73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H) mm
- 2-7/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) Inches
Weight (Including Battery)
- 450 g / 1 lbs
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
