Beta Aivin DD-2 Digitral Delay

Further to previous opinions, I admit I bought this effect "cheap" in July 2009, just "for show" and it is a happy experience for moi.Je uses mini pedal board. I come with a distortion DS-100 B-Aivin also purchased "at random", then the DD-2 and I end up with a Memory Boy Electro Harmonix.Comme the transformer purchased with M Product 200mA boy, I can allow to supply two more Beta Aivin no problem. I use the DD-2 that output "mono" and its operation is very pleasant to have a basic delay, without breaking the head of the settings. In addition to the button 400/800 allows two options quite easily .. it is not in the delay pro: stage or studio ... In my config, that is plugged into an old Marshall "transistor", with a Squier Duo Sonic, I do not have problems with unusual noises, or other power supply in terms of rehearsals "rock" or even PC recording mixer ... buttons hold up, this series B-Aivin is quite appealing ... The possible settings are more likely, however, that a small amp modeling kind Eagletone aero8 which generally allows the same "sound" ... On another note, for those who start in gear, you can spend days experimenting with a Memory Boy, it's another world ... I hope good vibrations at all ... Paul ...

UTILIZATION

This manual, easy to use. Battery included

SOUND QUALITY

Basic settings ... good efficiency ... / button 400 800 useful ...
Various guitars. Now: Squier Duo Sonic

OVERALL OPINION

I have 4 years. I have other delay (analog): Ibanez and Dod.
Value for very good price.

Digital Delay pedal with 4 knobs classic:
- Effect Level
- Feedback
- Delay Time
- Mode 400/800 ms

No "tap delay"

Stereo Output Capability

9v power

UTILIZATION

Use fairly intuitive, a classic delay.
I did not need to consult the manual.

SOUND QUALITY

See overall opinion below.

OVERALL OPINION

I bought this pedal to get familiar with the effect "delay". Its very attractive price (30 €) and the few but good feedback gleaned from the net convinced me.

Unfortunately I soon regretted my purchase. First the range of its available sounds very artificial. If you use it on a popping sound that can still move but its clear this is horrible. Also the pedal is not a true bypass (at that price it's normal you tell me) so that even off the pedal "food" the sound of the guitar and the sound played on the amp loses enormously and harmonic richness. I therefore systematically débranchais when I did not need. Inconvenient it must be admitted ... After barely six months of use, the delay effect has stopped working! You could still hear some effect of digital processing, but the knobs had almost no effect on it. So I sent the pedal in service and have fortunately received a brand new in exchange. About a year and a half later, when I did not use this pedal more rarely, the same problem happened again! Weird effect, and unable to repair it ... Trash!

In short, a posteriori, even if the price of these "clones" China is extremely attractive I would do that choice and would decide to invest in a quality pedal and especially TRUE BYPASS. I simply lost € 30 with this purchase I could have a much better investment. I now have a TC Electronic Flashback I am fully satisfied. Obviously the price is not the same either, but as they say "You get what you pay for".

Short delay pedal, digital, including:
- 1 input, 2 ouput for any stereo output.
- A rotary switch MODE 2 position (delay of 400 ms to 800ms).
- D. TIME (Time Delay)
- F. BACK (Feedback)
- E. LEVEL (level of effect)
- Indicator light when the effect is activated.
- Battery compartment so BOSS
- Plug for 9 volt power supply (not supplied) => I recommend using the power supply, the delays being energy efficient.

UTILIZATION

Simple configuration, you have to tune the pedal with all knobs at noon, then seeks the desired sound by turning the knobs. The manual comes down to one sheet of A4 paper in Chinese and English, but no such sound.
Personally, I wanted to decorate my few leads and especially my sound clear arpeggios. I had to spend 5 minutes to find a sound approaching what I wanted ... Super easy!

SOUND QUALITY

The sound quality for this price range is the crazy enough, the pedal does not buzz, no noise (be careful though plug the pedal in the effects loop of your amp if it is a recipe for disaster) are the sounds of nature quite vintage, it is normal in the short delay, and despite only 2 modes or delay the BOSS has 7, and although I admit that in fact is quite sufficient and it covers quite a record result. Playing with the knobs when the pedal is plugged in, it is possible to output sounds pretty weird to try to live so.

I tried the pedal with the following configuration:
Mr Hector Laboga 100 watts
Homemade baffle 4 * 12 (HP celestion equipped)
LTD V401
SG Custom
BETA AIWIN DD-2 (in the loop again)

this type of pedal enhances your arpeggios, I even found a can make a dub with, and the solos are enriched, the pedal does not change and respects the character of the instruments.

HOLD function would have been welcome but that price is not messing around either.

OVERALL OPINION

I have the past three days, and I have not misused so I was looking for this sound it! I tried the Behringer DD 400, BOSS DD-7, the behringer is plastic and costs 45 € or the beta aiwin is stainless steel case and costs 29.90 ... The BOSS is necessarily extensive, but for 149 €, with half of its features which I never would use as much to buy a pedal up to the point. The value for money at this level it's just the deal of the century.

One of the delays the cheapest I've ever seen, with sound quality, workmanship worthy of the great brands for 4 times cheaper.

This choice, I advise you, and I would do it with your eyes closed!