All user reviews for the Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

There are 3 version of dd-3, version 1, version 2, version 2b, version 3. You can read the Difference on this link: http://www.stinkfoot.se/andreas/diy/articles/DD3.htm . My version I THE FIRST!

As the name suggests, is a digital delay!
These are CHARACTERISTICS:

A battery-9v, 9v adapter jack
-4 Pots (effect level, feedback, delay time and method)
-Mode: S.50ms, M.200ms, L.800ms. (Or 100ms = 1sec) and Hold mode
-1 Input, 1 output and a direct output (dry)

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UTILIZATION

It is very easy to configure!
I start with and then choose how Delau time feedback and then I finish with the level!
Hold mode is a bit harder to understand but when you can mairise well without it!

SOUND QUALITY

The dd-3 is known to be one of the best delay, then yes it sounds good trs! It's a bit more digital than analog, but the cold ... Ben is just a delay! There is nothing wrong with this endearing little PDAL <img class="smiley" src="https://fr.audiofanzine.com/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_lol.gif" alt="" />

OVERALL OPINION

The DD-3 sells for $ 150 can. about. It's expensive! I buy a guy a break for $ 30 can.une joke! I rpar (just a diode that was his job, the guy had too powerful an adapter plug in and the diode to burn and the rest of the circuit being protected!) So I had a DD -3 for a fraction of a new one.
Basically, the pedals suitable for all styles and all! It is solid and is a good investisement for those who will pay full price!

Voil no doubt that this is a good trs pedals!

- Digital Delay
- Controls for level, feedback, delay time, and mode
- Direct out
- Buffered bypass
- Powered by 9V battery or Boss style adapter
- Boss build and durability
- Easy battery access
- 800ms of delay time
- Hold function


UTILIZATION

My biggest gripe with this pedal is the delay modes. I see no reason why there need to be three different parameters for delay time, as opposed to one knob that runs from 12.5ms to 800.
There is no tap tempo on this pedal, so if that is what you’re after, you’ll need to look at one of the later models like the dd6 or 7.
The direct out, easy battery access are nice features. I didn’t find a whole lot of use for the hold function, you’d be better off looking at something like the EHX freeze. To clarify, this is NOT a looping function.


SOUND QUALITY

Classic digital delay. You won’t get any analog warmth or imperfections here, so if that’s what you’re after, keep looking. The repeats are exact digital replications of what goes in to it, and fade out as such. Some call it sterile, it really depends what kind of delay you are looking for.
The tone is definitely in demand, to the extent that Boss reissued this pedal alongside the current DD7 model. As digital delays go, this is an excellent representation of the industries early offerings.


OVERALL OPINION

A classic pedal that captures the essence of digital delay. This is pretty much the bare basics, just enough features to get you by, with a few added frills. My biggest complaint is the lack of tap tempo, something that you end up using quite a bit with something as stable as digital delay. I don’t find myself missing it when using analog or tape for some added character. But especially when using delay rhythmically, you tend to need it.
But that said, it really is a great little delay pedal, at an affordable price.

Boss is pretty much the standard when it comes to pedals. Many of their pedals are the standard when it comes to whatever that pedal does. This delay is pretty much your standard fare delay pedal. It has been used since the mid 80s and has been the go to delay pedal since then. It has been updated a few times but the sound has remained pretty much the same. Not only is the delay sound great but it has a great reverb effect. The controls are super simple. It has a level knob a feedback knob and a delay time adjustment.

UTILIZATION

The Boss pedal design hasnt changed over the years because there is nothing to change. The design is simple and rugged and can take whatever you give it. The knobs are pretty strong although I would not suggest stepping on them. The switch is big and strong. With the Direct out you can have a signal that only has the delayed sound which adds some more versatility but most people probably will not use it. Even with this extra output the pedal cannot be used in stereo.

SOUND QUALITY

It has it nice sound for a Digital Delay. It does not sound super organic like a tape delay but some people like that. Being digital you can dial in super long delay tones for really crazy progressive stuff. Doing a long delay time like this on a lower quality pedal can cause you a lot of unwanted noise and feedback. This pedal is best if you want an exact sounding digital delay. If you are looking for a more organic or tape sound there are other delays out there that can do that sound better.

OVERALL OPINION

If you are looking for a simple workhorse delay pedal for your rig this is a good choice. For a little over 100 dollars you can get a pedal that has been used for over 20 years on just about any record and for just about any style of music. These pedals are very rugged and you should get many years of service from one of these. If you do not need a stereo delay or a tape delay this pedal will do everything you want in a delay pedal.

This is pretty much the standard when it comes to the industry used digital delay pedal. There isn't a short list of players who have used this pedal. Everyone and their grandmother have used this pedal at one time or another. This is a great pedal and can be found out many recordings since its inception in 1986.

There are three version updates to this pedal through the years. Each usually was a chip update or removal. The chips don't sound all that different I think is was matter of cost changes with chips through the years.

UTILIZATION

Specifications

Controls: E.Level, F.Back, D.Time, 4-way Mode switch
Connectors: Input, Output, Direct Out, AC Adaptor
Current Draw: 55 mA (DC 9V, D.Time control at center)
Weight: 450 g (0.99 lb.)
A/D Conversion: 12-bit logarithmic compression
D/A Conversion: 12-bit logarithmic compression
Input Impedance: 1Mohm (FET Input)
Residual Noise Level: -95dBm (IHF-A)
Recommended Load Impedance: 10kOhm or greater
Delay Time: 12.5 to 800ms
Recommended AC Adaptor: PSA Series


SOUND QUALITY

This is still one of the best delays in history. The tone of it is fantastic and colorful. One of the riffs that I always hear with this pedal is the Welcome to the Jungle by guns N Roses. I am almost positive that Slash used this pedal on that opening riff that is now infamous.

This pedal works great in just about any application. If you want to add a nice cutting delay to your distortion tone like Slash then here it is. If you want something that is clean and beautiful like a nice U@ riff then this is a great pedal for that.

OVERALL OPINION

At new these pedal come in at around $139, which is a great price for this pedal. This is a great delay and will last a long time touring or gigging. Boss pedals have a great build to them that make them great night after night of playing. Even large amounts of abuse will not keep these pedals.

This is a digital delay stomp box from boss, it has 1/4" input and outputs, can be powered with a standard 9V adaptor or using an internal 9V battery. It has four controls which are: Effect level, Feedback, Delay time and a four way Mode selector.

The four modes are Short, Medium, Long and Hold.

The Short has delay times between 12.5ms and 50ms, the Medium goes between 50ms and 200ms and the Long mode has delays of 200ms to 800ms.

The hold function will infinitely repeat the section of sound that is being played while the foot pedal is pressed down. When the pedal is released it will continue to repeat this section until the foot pedal is tapped again to stop the effect.

UTILIZATION

This pedal is fairly simple to set up and operate, the only thing I have difficulty using effectively is the hold function but I'm sure with some practice I'd be able to get it done better.

There are lots of useable settings in this delay unit from a slapback sound to long spacey delays.

SOUND QUALITY

I have used this pedal extensively with my friends Fender Highway one Telecaster and Marshall JCM900 amplifier. This pedal has crystal clear digital repeats which don't begin to become darker or distorted as they go on like analog delays do. To lots of people this will be an excellent feature on for a delay pedal, I personally really don't like it, I much prefer analog sounding delay units to ones like this.

I found this pedal sounded a lot nicer and fitted in with the other effects pedals I was using when put into the effects loop of the marshall.

OVERALL OPINION

The thing I like most about this pedal is the hold feature, despite the fact I find it tricky to use, as I haven't seen it on any other delay unit i've tried except the DD6 and it's quite an interesting effect.

The thing I dislike most about this pedal is the clean repeats, which sound quite sterile to me and the buffered bypass.

Overall I think this is a good pedal if you like the digital delay sound.

The Boss DD-3 is pretty much the absolute standard of delay pedals. It features multiple modes of delay from 12.5ms to 800ms, so it can act as both a reverb and a delay. There are knobs for the level, feedback and delay time to control the overall setting you choose.

UTILIZATION

These pedals are very rugged. Boss is known for building tough pedals, and this is no exception. The Boss DD-3 is one of the better delay pedals that Boss makes. Some of them, like the DD-6, sound a bit more digital, but this one isn't too bad. It lacks the ability to be run in stereo, but I find that actually helps preserve the tone a bit more. The manual is well written, and it's a cinch to setup in any rig. I recommend running this in the loop as it doesn't sound quite as nice in front. Things like the Echoplex and other vintage/tape delays work better for that.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound of the DD-3 is quite nice out of the box. It does have a little hint of digital flavor with the repeats, but that's an easy fix with a simple capacitor across the lugs of the feedback pot. The various delay times allow it to even be used as a slight reverb. It won't be a very rich one, but it can work in a pinch. One of the real cool tricks that Paul Gilbert helped show everyone is that you can play a phrase, turn it on real quick and it'll loop that phrase. You can hear this being done on his "Get Out of My Yard" album on the very first song.

OVERALL OPINION

If you're contemplating on getting a basic delay pedal, I highly recommend looking into this. It's a nice pedal that won't break the bank, it'll take nearly any abuse you throw at it, and it's also easy to modify. The lack of stereo is a bit disappointing, but it helps make up for it in overall tone.

It's a simple pedal comprising a volume effect, a feedback, setting a time limit and a function selector (short delay + delailong hold function)
2 outputs (if one wants to play in stereo with one side with one side effect and without)

UTILIZATION

Pedal intuitive and extremely simple

SOUND QUALITY

I use this for guitar.
I find it sounds very beautiful in my use.

It's a digital effect so there is no loss of treble, this may seem a bit too clinical and clean.
I use the upstream channel amp even crunch the repetitions are so dirty and warmed by the amp.

I do not use the short time since I do not like the record but it may be due to my musical culture.

The hold function may seem gadget but it can add a little something on the compound.

OVERALL OPINION

I'm happy with my choice, it is sufficient for my use and it does not the food nor the dynamic sound.
Very good bypass, very neutral buffer for those who prefer a true bypass.

I think most comprehensive jeprendrais a period later (tap tempo, programmable) if my music demands.
Or a period in addition to analog

Boss DD-3 Digital Delay is a guitar stomp box with the ability to produce a number of different delay tones. It has a 1/4 inch input and output and is powered by either a nine volt battery or a nine volt power supply. It is not a rackable effect as it is a stomp box.

UTILIZATION

The configuration of the DD-3 is easy to follow and it is easy to get a good sound from this. It has a knob for effect level, a knob for feedback, a knob for delay time, and a knob to change the mode. It is straightforward and is easy to figure out what everything does. The manual is pretty thorough and complete, but the pedal is easy enough to figure out on its own if you don't have it.

SOUND QUALITY

The delay from the Boss DD-3 is clear in general has a great tone to it. I have only used this with guitar - usually a Fender Stratocaster and a '76 Fender Twin Reverb amp. With this combination I get a great tone and with the DD-3 I can get a variety of delay sounds. My favorite mode on the DD-3 is probably the M 200ms setting as it suits the amount of the delay I usually need, but all of the settings are pretty good, it just depends what you are looking for.

OVERALL OPINION

I've been using the Boss DD-3 Digital Delay for a few years and I have found it to be a great delay pedal for the guitarist who wants simple delay at a reasonable price. Boss makes great products that will last if you treat them right and this is another great example of the high quality pedals they make. While not as versatile as the Line 6 DL-4 delay pedal, it is good at what it does and is great for getting simple delay tones. Overall, I definitely recommend this delay pedal.