All user reviews for the Boss DD-20 Giga Delay

Digital delay which offers several modes, available tap tempo setting also other types have been described here.
Double pedal boss, the tough, backlit display (you can turn off), and supply 9V 200mA.
Loop send / return, Input and Output Mono / Stereo, and footswitch jack.
4 available memory (this is enough, is not the Edge wants, although I am not a big fan of u Two).

UTILIZATION

I had no difficulty in managing the beast.
After reading the manual several (rather full and simple) are tested each type of delay, to the point of "forgetting that there is a delay mode" conventional "above.

SOUND QUALITY

I was afraid of digital delay. With a small memory game boy (I keep under foot) I had some reservations.
I try to use all modes, although some may be gadget (twist mode, but it's canon!).
In fact, there is the traditional time that I use the least.
I have a preference for modes Dual Tape, Warp (an effect "freeze") and Modulate.
PAN is terrible when you leave the sound on two amps.
THE SOS hot to handle, but can be useful if you have mastered the trick (although actually the output volume is lower, and untreated as the input, I finally environments it can give ).
May be digital but not cold!
Pleasantly surprised this pedal.

OVERALL OPINION

So yes, Boss, we all start there.
Yes this pedal a few years now, no I do not want to slam more than 200 times in a period, whatever the brand.
This pedal is a good compromise.
It is more sturdy, intuitive, and the sound is rich and inspiration comes to you easily playing with the modes, settings etc..
Maybe one of the best purchases I've made in terms of effect.

Not much to add to what has already been said.

UTILIZATION

Many functions and settings, so not very simple and quite time consuming if you want to explore all the possibilities of the beast.
Whatever it is fast enough sound quality and the more you can save in one of 4 presets, very useful on stage.
I bought this to replace a DD7 pedal which I was satisfied, but I used it as a result of not being able to easily change or delay type setting like that on the fly gig or Repetition, with j DD20 'explores the potential advantage of this effect.

SOUND QUALITY

Most of the effects are interesting and quality, apart from the "Twist" and to some extent the "Reverse" which are difficult to exploit in my opinion.
I find the whole very good, in any case consistent with what I expected. I particularly like the settings "analog", "modulate" Tape or "wrap" which offers the opportunity to enrich or webs of guitar solo.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it only for a few weeks so far have already exhausted all its possibilities.
Plus: double pedal (programmable presets) that offers you an appreciable comfort and allows me to use a lot more often than before the effects of delay, it is in our compositions or on stage.
The least: I was a little disappointed to discover that fashion Sound on Sound, the volume of the loop thus produced is less than the original sound, even with the level cranked knob. Personal it bothers me a little when I jamme over the loop, I must constantly adjust the volume of my guitar.
To conclude, I would say that the delay is a base effect for any guitarist who respects himself, as well as the distos and overdrive, the DD20 is part of the implementation to put in his short-list and try it.
Before I used a DD2, DD6 DD7 and, tried many models in store. This is the DD20 that I will keep for a long time I think.

This is Boss' double pedal delay. It has an LCD display showing the delay settings. I am a gigging guitarist in a country rock band.

I looked at many different delay pedals before purchasing this one. I borrowed a friends for a few weeks before deciding. I paid $180 on eBay.

The various types of delay provide many different tones and effects including a nice tape delay and a well done reverse delay. It also has a dual, analog, pan, smooth, and some crazy ones including, twist, warp, and modulation. The SOS setting which is basically a loop, gives up to 23 seconds of delay. You can layer on it as well. The basic controls; feedback, effect level, tone, and delay time are all very straight forward. The tap tempo is nice and absolutely essential in a live setting. My favorite part about this pedal is it has memory banks to set delay to certain tempos and save your settings so they can be recalled with the stomp of a box.

The more advanced controls are not very user friendly. It takes a bit to change settings like display and output mode. But once you learn the functions they are easy to do.

Its a Boss, so it is built like a tank. I haven't had a lick of trouble with it yet.

This is a great delay pedal, it is much smaller and less expensive than the Line-6 delay and has more features than the comparably priced T.C. electronics Nova Delay.

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All been said below

UTILIZATION

There are many functions of the sudden it takes a little tweaking to make the turn but it's not too complicated! I still advise to go through the manual to use all the features!
The manual is well done, complete with clear explanations and examples of the same settings which is not bad.
Editing sounds is pretty simple, I did not see any difficulty in any case

SOUND QUALITY

This pedal blew me away! There are a lot of different sounds and the ability to edit which offers lots of possibilities, something that I really love, the pedal does not alter the sound of the guitar.
It is ideal for playing U2, 30 STM, and other groups where the delay is very present!
I use a Fender Telecaster Highway one and a Squier Telecaster Custom.
My favorite effects are the standard mode, loop, smooth, warp, twist and reverse. There are no effects that I do not actually!

OVERALL OPINION

I purchased this pedal today!
Yes I tried several delay pedals before buying, including the dd-3, dd-7, Digitech, Line6's, Vox and this is my favorite by far.
What I like most is the sound quality, versatility, the range huge potential of this pedal, tap tempo, the loop and the second pedal is really top because it has the ability to choose from 4 pre-recorded sounds that we like or use tap tempo.
So far there is nothing I love it! If there is a change, I edit! lol
Must admit that it's still not given as pedal but personally I bought used for 85 € so I got a great deal! : D Still, I think the ratio Q / P is good.
It's too early to tell, but I think I will not regret my choice

11 types of delay, delay time of 23 seconds, New types of stereo delay beinsur all in!

UTILIZATION

The manual is quite prcis the pedals has a great look and it even it is not very complicated but it requires a argler grip, with the faction tap tempo everything becomes much simpler , andmore can BACKUP 4 rglages!

SOUND QUALITY

In terms of quality has nothing to say is very good! Dlais of true-sounding!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it recently but I must say it's a very good pedals that replaces a facilemnt no worries BOSS DD3 remains unchallenged! The price is certainly a little lev but worth it!

2 inputs (left-right), a jack of CONTRL pedals, a headphone jack, 2 outputs (left-right).
Lil advice:
The manipulation program to switch up (preset change) in tap tempo mode
Being a bit boring live it is better to buy a switch and assign the tap-tempo (+ or-20) if the right pedal risk to game over a day or lautre force to bomb the pedal to the tempo (roughly 3 or 4 shots per piece, see the merki drummerz!)
So a switch 20 will be more appropriate.
Note: - the manual clearly full of must-read for chtites tricks.
Pr-headphone jack not wake up the son for his nap!
IMPORTANT: Provide power supply because the device seems hungry batteries (6 AA LR6)

UTILIZATION

Possibility denregistrer 4 preset effects in a manual (static that you turn the knob end and you have your sound)
Super screen can display the tempo in milliseconds or bpm!
Black, white, in sixteenth strobon ..!
C a little complicated DEnter ds fine adjustments at the same time but not a c c a distortion pedal of bread box delay Undead!

a little complicated but thanks to the manual is advancing rapidly ds implementation and edition

SOUND QUALITY

Play quickly becomes a stro rgal pan mode is just great tt
Mode step is carrment terrible dub (not try to find sounds of space echo, eh!? DIGITAL)
Warp mode for many furious solos, and the twist mode (king tubby inside!) Send an agreement or a phrase many pedals the left and hop the c & carrment scientist all his friends in the pedal! attention has not put the volume too high for this purpose if the IPRC farewell or wallpaper!

Reverse of the same volume with no effect donf c Terribas pitt mono c better?!
The zot my effects I'm not linger but frankly there really means to enjoy.
Not tried the sound on sound, a HeadRush g!

OVERALL OPINION

In rsum super delay pedal stro branch ds amplifier or console (option 20 db) or even direct a computer or ds headphone, and b is really the bonnard pedals.
The delays are simulated Analogik so do not think finding the sound of your old pedals but frankly it does not care a bit sensitive, right?
Tst once with 2 speakers (stereo quune dhabitude jen ai, cdj very good) the c happiness, a lot off the pan the delay does wonders, strobon
I've had klke month (paid 247) and I buy it back in case of direct ppin.
In fact you can have up to 23 seconds delay! by tt only for raving, I can not see on a piece OF USE!

4 possdant digital delay memory.

UTILIZATION

Using functional trs is, you can rgler the time limit is a function with either tap tempo rglant directly with the wheel that is very practical. PDAL The right to control choice
- The memory of dfile
- Tap tempo
The pedals are very easy to use.

SOUND QUALITY

I don 'use of the pedals as standard time limit or time limit Stereo (the U2, Pink Floyd's) and I find that the sound is embedded, the dlais drool, the sound is not clean nothing to do with the quality obtained with the sounds of DL 4 Line 6.

OVERALL OPINION

I bought the pedals in case of failure of my Line 6 DL 4 (I 'am my 3rd LD 4 in 3 years) I don' t use it only in rpt ' to do to keep my line 6 for concerts, there is no picture between the two products:
-The boss is best in its use and rglages.
- The line 6 is better in sound quality.
The IDAL is a compromise between the two products.

Delay pedals numrique programmable.
It has 2 inputs and 2 outputs (for Stereo), one between a Control suplmentaire pedals, and an output for headphones.
Possibility to supply the bte THROUGH a conventional power supply 9volts or 6 AA batteries. It consumes 200mA.
There are 11 DIFFERENT modes (including a sampler function), and the possibility to record four different rglages thanks to memory.
Tap tempo function, setting the number of Tone rpetion the delay, and delay.
The delay can be up to 23 seconds.

Specially mentioned in the manual, clear and comprehensive (and french!), It is essential to capture the many nuances in the operation of the device.

UTILIZATION

This is part of the pedals SERIES of "twin pedal" boss, so this is a case imposing, heavy, strong and has two footswitches.
The first allows you to enable or disable the effect, the second to move from one memory or set the delay of the delay thanks to the tap tempo function.

The original of this lies in his pedals LCD screen (which can be retro-Claire), which displays the delay time (in mili-seconds, seconds, or beats per minute!).
Rgler for this delay, two options: use the button Crant "delay time", which adjusts prcisement trs, or else the tap tempo will adapt the delay to the tempo and that you specify (it can fit al black, the eighth, the triplets ...).

Backing up rglages is very practical in concert, and can switch from one another delay trs quickly without re-rgler anything. Just press on the pedals right to dfile the memory.
This also serves to adjust the pedals tap tempo (just hold down two seconds to switch from one mode to another).
In short it is enjoyable to use TRS, we can have lots of different sounds without stooping to turn the knobs, I put 10 without hsiter.

SOUND QUALITY

Then there are 11 DIFFERENT modes that are selected by rotating the knob prvu this.
It sounds great, but some reprsentent intrt less than others ...

In addition to the sampler function (which allows you to run the sentences of a maximum of 23 seconds, being able to overlay tracks), the modes are the most interressants to me:
- Tape: tape echo simulation
- Analog: Imitation of an analog delay
- Standard: Digital Delay classical
- Smooth: A delay in the crmeux trs.
- Modulate: Adds a modulation effect
Other effects are less interressants my taste, but can still be used.

Well it's certainly numriques, but imitations of analog delay are correct, sound and other modes of Manir any convincing (especially in an effects loop).

OVERALL OPINION

I've had six months, bought used 160 euros, I do not regret my investment. It is a tool trs pro, solid, no problem rpond all needs can have a guitarist Contents of delay.

I have not tried a lot of delay before you buy it, but I have long t tempted by the versatility of its competitor Line 6 DL4. The latter unfortunately rput as for his many failures, I decided that boss and if c'tait again I think I do it again given the quality-price ratio.

THIS IS A numrique delay, as its name the indicator, the format Twin Pedal, Boss expensive in recent years. The sounds are well ditables Obviously, we have 4 memory slots + 1 slot available that matches the non mmorisable rglages made faade of the unit.
The connection is 2 in / 2 out, one between a PDAL / slecteur and a headphone output.
Manufacturing quality issue (we are on the Boss, eh)

UTILIZATION

The configuration and gnrale lditions are they simple? Yes, we are on the same right Boss. Some are not accessible paramtres lil naked (eg, modulation of custom settings), but the manipulations are simple, do not worry! As always with Boss, the manual is super clear.

SOUND QUALITY

Jai finding the effects of good quality. I was looking primarily a standard delay, which naltre not sound. Finally, this mode EST jOperation Lemoine. I'm stuck on some delays softer as smooth analog delay, or is more rverbr. I can not say whether lcho band is multi nen I've ever had. But what is sr, cest quon may well DLIR with. Mode Sound on Sound INTERESTED silent on paper, but I do not use men. In fact, sometimes the jOperation DD20 as looping, because you can configure the pedals right-diffrent Manir (Sangheeta talk on the forum).
The other modes do not help me, For now. Modulate mode is a bit dcevant, especially when we tried the Prisoner of Jacques.
INTERESTED something on this PDAL, cest that moving dune memory another is smooth. Things jous the Premire memory play a little after Quon deuxime a pass on the memory, and, cest really musical, I think.
Lautre chouettos super option, the possibility of cest rgler echoes the tempo of the foot or hand thanks to the LCD, and a quarter of hair c.. prs. Finally, it was a delay format pedals without MIDI connections, which allows you to calibrate prcisment with the click of the beater!
Frankly, I would not put oil on the fire between pro-and pro-Boss Line 6, but as I am the first reconnatre the quality of some of Line 6 effects, as I think the Boss is well above the DL4, for less (350, it's really hard cash I think (well dcaisser plutt but hey ...) and more reliable if I go reviews on the AF.

OVERALL OPINION

I lay for four months, and java evil men pass. Java prfr have a box format Reduces more, but the fact of memory davoir mest carrment programs become essential now.
Before buying, I havent done a comparison, if the nest Brive with Line 6, I havent AIM too. APRS sudden jai tried the Prisoner of Jacques whose quality is diffrent trs, and they are difficult to compare (the Jacques is very well too, but just diffrent). However, APRS jou have for 5 years of Boss VF1, j'tais tired of his boss, as I still think that most of the bote in Russianness Contents effects Guitar is the delays. And pay 200 neurons, DD20 compltement satisfy me and I probably do it again the same choice!

Everything has been said about the characteristics of this beautiful animal, I would add not on it
In a word: everything you expect from a delay is in there, and more!

UTILIZATION

Very simple configuration is intuitive and efficient, here react like clockwork, the folks at Boss really thought of everything!

SOUND QUALITY

The sound of this pedal is great, I use it primarily in a set of machines, and there is no hiss or buzz, it's all good!
As obviously many users, the tape mode and the like are my favorites, they are hot and DUB at will!
Standard mode is also excellent, clear and precise, and in addition you can set the tone for those who would create delays between analog and digital ...

OVERALL OPINION

THE best delay I know, and I've used and owned a bunch (Boss DD2, DD3, PS2, RV3, Ibanez DDL, Electro Harmonix Memory Man, Alesis Quadraverb, delay consoles, etc ...)
There is in the box, and there is not to say, but still very successful Boss his shot in this area of ​​effect!
Even my memory man remains in the closet now!

10/10 all the way! (Plus the price has dropped recently ...)

The features are said before, there is no need to rapellées except that the effects are good and includes all types of delay

UTILIZATION

Configuration is very simple and I would even say that you can not do more simple.c is a very easy pedal to use and very practical effects concert.Pour most complicated manual is widely suffisent.Bravo boss

SOUND QUALITY

The sound quality is very bonne.Je the branch with a gibson les paul and gives the effects of mad ... and adding a wah wah (Dunlop) I'll let you imaginer.L effect smooth and that I like it its a really warm and soft place to sample the effect dub.le sos and also well summarized agréable.pour is a very good pedal

OVERALL OPINION

I used the last 15 days and I have surpris.c was pleasantly is a good pedal with many features: simple utalisation, good sound, good effet.boss offers a good quality / price ratio and ke do it again without hesitation choice of this pedal

Delay (including 4 programmable banks). 2 footswitches, the first on / Offet one for the increment (banks) or the tap tempo. It also has a connection to an external switch in tempo. For a little more (barely), we find the Nova Delay with 9 presets and modulation capabilities and more

UTILIZATION

Using fairly simple. The speed knob has such a range in time that the setting seems intuitive compromise tap tempo required. And at this level, the nova delay wins again because you can adjust the sound in milli seconds or BPM (even if the race knob is a bit steep, too), with the possibility to choose the type of repeats (black, crooked pointing, etc.).

SOUND QUALITY

The problem with this pedal is its opulence, a lot of possibilities with little adjustments, once the accuracy is not his strong (especially the management of repetitions). The sound effects also appeared unclear to me, whatever the mode. Even with the tap tempo, I found the result very rough and not very clear signal: the original sound is distorted.

OVERALL OPINION

After a few uses on stage, I decided to put away because I'm really not happy with the sound, to the point that I think (the goal here, right?) All of its features did not save the setting . I much prefer the models "single unit" boss whose sound is much higher, and certainly enough for what I do. So I prefer the boss DD3 or 5. The DD6 has the same problem as the sound DD20 plus a completely outdated configuration (not discreet tap tempo). But for the same functions, with more banks incidentally, I recommend instead the nova delay, although it is slightly more expensive.

- What are the effects or types of effects available?
- What technology is used? (Analog, numrique, lamp ...)
- Are they ditables? Via an editor Mac / PC?
- What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI)
- Is this a rack or rack MODEL?
Delay pedals numrique.
6.5 mm jack connector.
9V power supply.

a note that sounds ten times better in the loop of the amplifier as ped & all the modulation.
for the good fat chorus is preferable!

UTILIZATION

- The configuration gnrale Is it easy?

yes, very intuitive, it comes out of sth very good on.
- The edition of sounds and effects is it easy?
yes, very simple, it was soon that uses the belly and say, I love you, you!
- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
not know, I purchase 130 euros, without notice.mais frankly, not need.

(Except for the qq options, style or configuration output level of the right pedal, which can have two functions)

SOUND QUALITY

- Effects are they effective, suitable and adequate ralistes?

yes, it's his strong point.
a crystal clear signal that I like
- Which instruments do you use?

Guitar only.
- What are those you prfrez, you dtest?
I find it unnecessary to loop a little gadget and I think the reverse is too specific

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?

qq months since I had until now an ibanez pedals very well, but each change of time, it must be down and link the songs becomes a challenge.
while the four presets plus manual, it makes (it's on, there would have been 9 such as TC, I would have appreciated)
- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
the least, I just talk about it, these are the four presets.la DL4 delay nova and have 9.
- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
I just make the nova delay with which I had dboires qq.
dj in the power supply 12V when my pedalboard is 9V, medium.
the sounds are top of the nova, but not change the signal DB.
So, not bcp sortie.en addition, the nova delay has a mix, while the DD20 a real delay level.
I explain the mix level if more than 50%, the delay before the signal leaves the guitare.c is bizzare.alors the DD20 means the signal stronger or weaker depending on the level, for the U2 is great!
- How do you report qualitprix?
very good opportunity for 130 euros more
- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...

Yes, and I think I made the rounds in matters of delay pedale.et format does not speak the DL4 melting the pellets (see review AF) and its power supply 24V alternatif.de more, no guts to regker millisecond.
and nova, I gave up.

not, for the clean-air, saturated with the large delay that drags the slach, believe me, DD20!

Everything is explained in t dtail prcdemment.

UTILIZATION

Personally, all I got was that a manual in English (and ds that this technical information, for me anyway it's a problem) .
Otherwise we can not say that this is complicated PDAL edit the rglages are after all even basic summary and I would probably apprci supplmentaires some possibilities, for example, the possibility of the cart between rgler rptitions APRS THE FIRST, or a filter bnficier modular Well, it's not the machine that makes a.

SOUND QUALITY

I bought this because my old pedals DOD drailles srieusement comments for the edition of the BPM delay prs (a vritable quality of the pedals I also still do not understand why so few brands bother to do it!) and especially because the delay is the main effect for atmosphre of my group, because without it we could simply not play half of the songs. So I trs attentive to the sound of delay: ben and BOF.
Dception. I needed a net effect, prcis with rptions strong, numerous and chiseled. Instead of a, I find that sounds mushy and lacking in dynamics. The many rglages change nothing, not one does something simple but effective. Besides, there is no major diffrence between some prrglages. Some modes are INTERESTED atmosphres for a little hazy or OUATT, but it lacks a really clean delay sound that rpterait just as it is, the same volume and with the same dynamic . note that the effect gradually fades when we cut the pedals or changes rglage: the kind of dtail gives a very classy piece

OVERALL OPINION

I just use it for two weeks Rsidence, which is more than enough to get a notice (not the kind of pedals that offers moult surprises!). I test many delay before (Boss, DOD, Line6, Nova, Digidesign) I find the pedals CHRE and even if the sound I'm looking for them silent mi. I think the resale. I think I'll test the memory boy or MXR, less than a rack of delay is the solution
Goodies: BPM, the 4mmoires (considering the price, ten t have more respect for the customer!), The sampler, the simplicity of edition
Cons: no sound prcis, lack of dynamics, lack of rglages and fun (in fact it Austre but lacks some key German Cold or put another way)
So qualitprix mdiocre report to me, too CHRE for so little

# BOSS' most powerful delay pedal with up to 23 seconds of delay
# 11 delay modes including classic tape delay and sound-on-sound recording
# New “Smooth” and “Twist” modes for subtle or radical delay effects
# Memory function for changing delay modes seamlessly
# New push-button knob for setting delay time in fine or coarse adjustments


* E. LEVEL/F. BACK/TONE knobs are set to the center position
Display Custom LCD (with backlit)
Controls ON/OFF Pedal, MEMORY/TAP Pedal, DELAY TIME Knob, E.LEVEL Knob, F. BACK Knob, TONE Knob, MODE Knob, TAP Button, TEMPO Button, MEMORY WRITE Button, MEMORY SELECT Button
Connectors INPUT A (MONO) Jack (1/4 inch phone type)
INPUT B Jack (1/4 inch phone type)
PHONES Jack (stereo 1/4 inch phone type)
CTL PEDAL Jack (1/4 inch phone type)
OUTPUT A (MONO) Jack (1/4 inch phone type)
OUTPUT B Jack (1/4 inch phone type)
AC Adaptor Jack

This is a pretty well thought out digital delay pedal. It's sort of meant to be the all-in-one delay pedal with everything included. Meaning all types of delay effects including a tap tempo as well as 4 banks that you can have your preset delays set to. It also has spillover, so when you turn it off or on you'll hear the left over echo.


UTILIZATION

Not TOO simple to use, since it's a dual pedal it's got quite a few functions so it'll take a little longer to properly figure out. But after a few twists and turns and experimenting, any guitar player should be able to figure out how to work it on a regular basis!

The manual is very necessary to understand all the little things that you might not get from just playing around with it. EG for the presets, you can change the how the lighting pattern is, things like that.

You can run the pedal as a stereo setup or mono setup, it has enough ins and outs for both depending on what kind of rig you have and whatnot.


SOUND QUALITY

I think it sounds great. I've heard this used live and used it live myself and haven't had many problems with it. The LED screen is big and legible, though the brightness could be brighter as I always prefer it to be brighter for live stage use.

Otherwise majority of the delay sounds are quite good. I use the regular digital, analog and tape echo quite a few times. The SOS not so much, it seemed to be more of an afterthought idea to add onto the pedal so it isn't very tweakable.

The tone is generally very crisp and clear, and thus 'digital' however there's also the tone knob available on the unit so you can actually EQ it a bit to make it sound warmer, duller or brighter and even more pristine! How cool is that?





OVERALL OPINION

Overall, great all-in-one delay pedal. Loads of variety, and good sounding overall delay. A lot of thought has been put into this to make this a programmable and usable live pedal as well. There are lots of functions and lots to go through, if you want to get the best out of this I'd definitely recommend skimming through the manual.