Boss DD-20 Giga Delay Guitar Pedal Review

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(More customer reviews)The Boss DD-20 Giga Delay pedal may not be the last delay pedal you ever need but it may come close. This is another in the "twin pedal" design in the Roland line.

The layout looks imposing but is very simple and intuitive. You have your basic controls for feedback, delay time, effect level, delay mode, and tone. Setting the delay time can be adjusted manually via the black knob by either turning it to fine tune or pressing it for quicker advancement through the delay times.

The I/O of the device has an input for a control pedal, and headphone out , 2 inputs for stereo operation, by plugging in the "left" in and out will give you mono.

It would be really to your advantage to read the manual because you can assign the pedals to do different things, adjust how many "heads" to use for the tape delay (based on the Space Echo), how to adjust for -20db to +4db output, and other neat tricks.. There is also a way to reset the factory presets.

With 11 different delay types including "Sound On Sound", Reverse, Tape, Analog, Dual (long delay and slap at the same time), Pan, Smooth (has a reverb quality with the delay), modulation. The two "new" settings are "Twist" and "Warp."

The "Twist" mode is activated by the left pedal and causes the delay signal to speed up and oscillate.

The "Warp" mode holds the delay until you hit the pedal again.

This unit has 23 seconds of delay time and with the "SOS' function you can use this as a looper.

You can adjust your delay via either the right pedal or the button under the display. You can also adjust tempo as well.

You can store up to 4 settings in the memory.

This device is not "true-bypass" but the buffers in most Boss pedals are good in not affecting your tone. So if you have a bunch of pedals with "true-bypass" this should not be a problem. The other thing to note is the device is in an "always on" state and takes up a lot of real estate on the pedal board.

Granted the Giga Delay may have many bells and whistles that you may never use so give some thought on how you are going utilize this device. I bought it based on being able to store presets and having a "reverse" function. If you looking for a simpler delay pedal then look at the MXR Carbon Copy (which I also own). That is a versatile pedal in a small footprint.

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DD-20 Giga Delay23 Seconds of Pro-Quality DelayWith up to 23 seconds of delay, the DD-20 easily outshines the competition and can even double as a sound-on-sound pedal. Delay time can be adjusted via tap tempo or using a knob, which also features a push function to set the delay range more quickly. Eleven delay modes are provided covering everything from analog and tape delay to reverse delay and more. A Memory function makes it possible to change delay modesSmooth and Twist ModesThe DD-20 also introduces two delay effects sure to blow some minds. Twist creates wild delay effects similar to over-the-top manipulation of an analog tape echo, while Smooth creates ultra-smooth delay effects. This is a pedal no guitarist should be without!

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Jim Dunlop M169 Mxr Carbon Copy Analog Delay Review

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(More customer reviews)I had the privilege of using an original Echoplex delay box that was lent to me years ago.After returning the Echoplex, I've relied on an inexpensive digital delay pedal that recently began to bomb out on me.After reading a lot of info and positive reviews on the MXR Carbon Copy Delay pedal, I decided to take the plunge and purchase it online at Amazon.I must say that I was pleasantly surprised.

The pedal is nice and compact...no bigger than a phase 90.Sound-wise it's not quite an echoplex...but does have warm tonal characteristics that remind me of the old school delay sounds.The modulation button is a nice touch and does sound similar to the tape warble heard on the echoplex.It basically varies the speed of the echo...creating a chorus effect when heard along with your original signal.This is a very subtle chorus sound...but that's how I remember (and like) it.The pedal will also self oscillate when the repeats are pushed to the max for some crazy sounds...just take care not to blow up your speakers.I did notice some very minor noise on the longer echos when playing clean bright tones, however, I've read that this is not an uncommon thing with analog pedals.

My only gripe with pedals like these are the internal controls.Personally, I think the whole trimpot concept is barbaric anymore.It just doesn't make sense to make the user disassemble an entire pedal to access additional controls.I doubt it would take much for Dunlop to drill an additional 2 holes into the housing to accommodate these features.Also, take care when disassembling these things.The jack threads are made of plastic...which can cross thread very easy if the metal nut fastener is tightened too much or incorrectly.

Overall a really nice pedal.I was initially concerned that the 600ms delay wouldn't be long enough...but as it turns out...it's actually a little more than I need.Sounds cool, looks cool, and not too pricey.I think most musicians will find this a valuable addition to their setup.

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The MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay Pedal features a completely analog audio path for the ultimate in rich, warm delay--made possible only by old-school bucket brigade technology. This design boasts an amazing 600ms of delay time with optional modulation via a top-mounted switch and a simple, three-knob layout that controls Delay time, Mix (dry/wet blend), and Regen (delay repeats)--all in a pedal no bigger than a Phase 90. In addition, the M169 pedal has two internal trim pots that offer user-adjustable width and rate control of the modulation for even more tonal options. The Carbon Copy effect pedal will take you from crisp "bathroom" slap echoes to epic, Gilmour-esque delays with a twist of a knob. True hardwire bypass, single 9-volt operation, and stage-ready blue LEDs round out the package.

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Electro-Harmonix Cathedral Stereo Reverb Pedal Review

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(More customer reviews)Tremendous reverb, lots of options and controls, actually will work as an echo unit. The Cathedral is not a simple, "set a couple of controls and go" deal, the more time you spend learning about how actual reverberatio works: pre-delay, how tone is affected in the reverberation field, etc. -- the better off you'll be, and the better you'll sound.
Has the ability to store and access pre-sets, which is truly useful (more than one would be nice, but then it would be a much more complex pedal) but probably the coolest thing for me is the "infinite" feature. I'm in a three-piece band, and when I start a song, I can set a nice lush reverb, play a chord or get some note(s) feeding back, then hold the infinite button down, and play over the "wash". It's quite an awesome sound; the wash just continues on and on and the un-reverberated guitar plays over it. Sweet. Goes back to normal reverb operation when you take your foot off the button.
I'd buy it again, but I need some time to work on it and "find" the pre-sets for different songs.Electro-Harmonix Cathedral Stereo Reverb Pedal

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Enter the Cathedral and surround your music with the aria of divine presence. True stereo reverbs reveal your inspirations while programmability recalls your spirit of creation. The Cathedral is the performer's mantra creating the perfect space for your instrument or voice while offering an elegance that takes your music to a higher ground.

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Boss DD-7 Digital Delay Pedal Review

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(More customer reviews)I literally just took this pedal out of the box an hour and a half ago and it has already blown me away. I've only begun to scratch the surface of what this pedal can do, and i've made funky/weird loops of sound, bizarre cricket noises, long delays that instead of fading out actually get LOUDER with time. I dont know how else to say it, If you are looking for a delay pedal, you just found it. This thing can do anything.

It feels like the iPhone of delay pedals to me so far... like it can do all this crazy cool stuff... but oh yeah, it can also just do an echo too. (Wait, you can call people with an iPhone?)

I could have waited a week or so to really learn everything this pedal can do and write a detailed review of it's performance, but i dont feel i have to. It's the latest BOSS delay pedal... what else is there to say?

Also with the price range of 130-160 dollars its a huge bargin compared to other BOSS pedals that might pull off a similar effect such as the RC-2($180-200), or RC-20XL($240-300). Granted i know very little about the FULL capabilities of those pedals, but the DD-7 has up to 40 seconds worth of loop play in "Hold" mode. And the hold mode is so much more sophisticated that what I am familiar with... since previous to this pedal i have only tampered with the DD-3.

Sorry if I'm rambling, but seriously I'm in love with this pedal. Perhaps i will post a video demo of some of the weird junk you can do with it at some point.

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The BOSS DD-7 Digital Delay is a guitar effects pedal that takes the best features from its predecessors and expands their creative potential. You get Modulation Delay mode, classic modeled Analog Delay mode, External pedal control options, longer delay time, and more. Even with the best-selling delays in compact-pedal history, BOSS continues to push the envelope and innovate. Expanded Delay TimeUp to 6.4 seconds of delay time is available with the DD-7, a marked increase from its predecessor. In addition, Hold mode allows up to 40 seconds of input to be recorded for creating "sound on sound" performances.Delay ModesThe BOSS DD-7 pedal is equipped with two innovative and advanced delay modes. Modulation Delay provides chorus-flavored sounds. Analog Delay offers a modeled simulation of the classic BOSS DM-2, beloved for its characteristic warmth.External ControlFor hands-free control of the DD-7 pedal, an external footswitch and Expression pedal (sold separately) can be used. Tap tempo can be controlled from an external footswitch, while delay time, feedback, and effect level can be changed on the fly via Expression pedal.Stereo OutputCreate amazing effects with the BOSS DD-7 pedals stereo output, such as spatial audio sweeps via true stereo panning. You can also use the stereo outputs to create separate dry and wet signal paths handy for recording and live-performance control.

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DigiTech DL-8 HardWire Delay/Looper Extreme-Performance Pedal Review

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(More customer reviews)Recently upgraded to a tube amp that unfortunately has no effects.Since pedals are so expensive I decided to go with the DL 8 to start with.Not only is there a number of delay functions, there is a modulated delay that gives a nice chorus type of effect.There's also a slapback delay that gives a reverb type of effect and lastly there's a 20 second looper.Don't get me wrong, this isn't going to completely replace a chorus, reverb or looper but it's a great starter pedal that lets you create a variety of sounds until you can fill out your pedals.The looper is very basic.You can't save loops and once you start a loop you can't stop it and then start it again so this may not be the answer if you want to be a one man band.You can loop up to 20 seconds and then overdub over it which is a lot of fun.

The other main reason I chose the DL8 is that other reviewers stated there was no loss of tone using the pedal.I finally upgraded to a tube amp and dont want my pedals robbing the tone.I would agree that the signal stays pretty solid using this pedal and I didn't notice any loss of tone during use.One downer is thing eats batteries really quick.The first 9v lasted only a 2-3 hours of time.I'm going to invest in the power supply or some sort of powered pedal board.The pedal itself is heavy as a brick and seems built solid.I think it will last a long time but time will tell.Overall, a solid buy and I'm very happy

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HardWire DL8 Delay Looper Pedal; Add a delay to enhance your over-all live performance. The DL8 is an 8 second true stereo delay with 11 delay settings ranging from analog tape, reverse and modulated delays to a 20 second looper. The DL8 features a 3 color LED indicator that shows pedal status in the looper mode. The delay tails can be retained when switching the pedal to bypass by setting the Tails on/off switch. Powered by 9 volt battery or optional DOD PS200R Power Supply.

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Electro-Harmonix Freeze Sound Retainer Compression Guitar Effects Pedal Review

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(More customer reviews)The electronics is awesome.It takes a little practice timing-wise to use it like a sustain pedal for the guitar.But it works.And it's awesome.The reason why I'm not giving it a 5-star rating is because it uses the worst switch you can image.Why would they use a switch that is so small and so loud?I could hear the switch clicks from across the room.Why does it have to make any sound at all?

Here's what I did with mine (although it probably voided the warranty):Drill a 3/8" hole on the side of the case opposite the power supply.Install a 1/4" mono jack and wire the two contacts to the original switch (no need to disconnect the original switch).If the red light flickers on and off when you plug in the power it means the wiring is backwards or the positive signal is touching the case.Fix the wiring and close up the case.And then I just plug in a nice piano-like sustain pedal.Make sure you get a pedal with the contacts normally open (N.O.).To be safe, get one with a polarity switch.The M-Audio SP2 is a good pedal for this purpose.

The Freeze pedal as-is gets a 4-star rating.With the modifications above it gets a 5-plus-star rating.

The piano has had a sustain pedal since they started making pianos.I can't believe it took until now for the guitar to have one too.

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Electro Harmonix Infinite Sustain Pedal 96DC-200BI PSU Included - Electro Harmonix FREEZE.

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