All user reviews of 5/5 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.

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

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!

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

- 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!

The BOSS DD-20 is a digital delay featuring a straight forward looper along with 10 different delay types from standard delay to other unique sounds like tape emulation and reverse.

It can store 4 user presets and has an extra spot for a manual set-up for on the fly tweaking.

Tap tempo with the option to use an external button, millisecond or BPM readout, 1/4" stereo ins and outs, headphone jack, and the ability to use it at line level for rack applications or standard guitar level makes it easy to integrate into many setups

UTILIZATION

What I like best about this delay is how simple it is to get a good sound that works within a song. There are no sub menus or complicated settings to program and the BPM readout makes it a breeze if you use a click track in your band. It is laid out like a typical single delay stompbox but with the added flexibility of multiple delay types accessible with a quick turn of a knob. The manual easily explains how to get the unit up and running and once you've determined your level setting (+4 or -10 db) it remembers them so you can plug and play the next time. If you use a stereo set-up you can also change how the delay signal is sent to the two outputs allowing you to create some nice wide sounds.

SOUND QUALITY

I use this pedal in the loop of A Framus cobra and it works great. I don't hear any significant degradation in sound although there is a slight volume drop when compared to having the amp's loop level at 0. I believe this is the amp's fault because it uses a parallel loop at an odd return level.

I mainly use the standard, tape, and modulate modes along with the looper. The standard mode is just a regular digital repeat very clean basically what you put in is what you put out. The analog and modulate modes have more character. Analog has a nice high end roll off to emulate old delays and the modulate allows you to add movement to the delay time creating a chorus effect. Sure there are better actual analog delays but 90% of your crowd probably can't tell the difference. The looper is very simple. Some people may want more options but if all you're looking for is a simple way to layer loops this one is very easy to time and does not drift.

I found the other more special effects to be rather useless. The twist mode is supposed to emulate the spaceship sounds you'd get from playing with the time knob on an old analog delay but it lacks the character and sounds cheesy. Warp same deal minus the pitch modulation. The smooth just sounds like the analog with more high end rolled off and I've never been able to use a reverse mode to much success.




OVERALL OPINION

Overall this is a great bang for the buck type pedal that's not too much more than the single stomp boss delays (dd7 etc..) . There are other delays with more features but if you just need a few simple sounds in a good sized box it's hard to beat. I personally run mine along with an Eventide Timefactor to get the more wild sounds and also because I really like having all my presets ready to go. I've got enough pedals to fiddle with and I don't want to be entering delay times before every song. If it ever broke which is doubtful I would definitely buy one again.

The Boss DD-20 Giga Delay is one of the most powerful delay pedals for the price. The features on this machine are remarkable. Stereo ins and outs are cool as well as the option for an external tap tempo and headphones. The backlit screen is great for reading the display in a live setting and the twin pedal set up is rather convenient.

UTILIZATION

The Giga Delay has a boat load of modes, that are all easy to use and very manageable. The pedal can be configured to work a couple different ways and with 23 seconds of delay you will alway have enough delay time. The different tempo types are something not commonly seen on cheaper units and the 4 presets are easy to use and very convenient to switch through. The "Sound on Sound" feature is very nice and works great as well.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound quality on these units are very nice. Some say there is a dark quality to them, but I noticed it doesn't affect my tone when the pedal is active. Some of my other delays I have own didn't work too well with dirt pedals. This one keeps your signal clean and clear. I have used this delay for vocals, bass, guitar and keys since I've had it and it fairs well with all of the above.

OVERALL OPINION

The Boss DD-20 Giga Delay is one of my favourite delay pedals on the market. It has a nice price and a ton of very usable features. Delay in itself is my favourite effect, and this thing nails just about all of my delay needs. Really great delay, I would get a new one if this one ever got stolen or destroyed. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a really nice delay with lots of features on a pretty solid budget. It truly is a great delay.

I think they hand these units out to when you start playing the electric guitar and guitar shops. They come standard with guitar purchases at Guitar Center. Maybe not but it sure seems like it though. I think everyone who has ever played the guitar at least that I know has either owed or has used this pedal at some point in their career. It simply is the most frequented pedal besides a DD2 on the planet. All kidding aside this is great unit for getting all kinds of delay effects to you guitar.

Layout as follows....
* 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


UTILIZATION

It can be hooked up in stereo or used as looper or just classic echos tones. The different foot switches gives you a chance to choose from 4 different saved preset patches or use as the looper function or a tap tempo feature. The cool thing about this pedal is that you can use a external foot pedal to control modulation throughout the modes. The different modes are modeled off other Boss or classic delays boxes of the past. So it kind of is a simulator in that it is based off of different type delays.

You can use this in front of a clean amp or in the effects loop on your amp. Either way it doesn't change the tone of the unit. However, I have found that putting this is front of a clean amp but being pushed by an overdrive pedal makes this thing come alive.

SOUND QUALITY

I generally like to stay on a modulated delay when using these types of delays because it sounds like U2 with the chorus added in that mode. I also enjoy using the tape echo since it has a very usable vintage tape echo suitable for slap back echos repeats. The smooth mode gives a great reverb delay great for playing stuff without much delay coverage. The reverse delay is fun when one wants to get some crazy wacky delay sounds. Crank the level and feedback in this mode and you get a string or synth type character to your tone.

I use this with a Strat into a Vox AC30 and also a Marshall JCM2000. It compliments your guitar tone rather than confuse it with cloudy delay repeats. It to me is more of a subtle delay sound and doesn't push your sound rather than it just hangs back a bit giving you the room to play.

OVERALL OPINION

This thing I like most about it is that Boss made it. I like most things that Boss does since they really live up to abuse and torture that gigging can put on equipment. The next thing is that the price is around $230 which is a great price compared to a Timefactor by Eventide or a Empress delay. I'm know those pedals have a great sound, but I have found myself going back to economically priced gear gear. I love the way this thing sounds in the guitar chain. If I ever needed to replace my Timefactor I would look at getting this pedal again.

I recommend this to anyone who wants a fine delay unit with many sound options who is on a budget. There are better sounding ones out there but for the price it doesn't get any betters than this pedal.