All user reviews of 5/5 for the Boss DD-5 Digital Delay

Delay + digital external tap tempo (better in my opinion than the integrated tap). Subdivisions and useful function "looper" for 2 seconds or less (at the time, it was a blast Time passes ...)

UTILIZATION

The config could not be easier, since you took the trouble to learn what are the positions on the rotary switch. Then, it's childish, and perfect to tweak its settings live situation.

External tap tempo is a very good thing. The DD7 is not provided, and many are complaining. The DD5 is really easy to use in all circumstances.

SOUND QUALITY

Delay very transparent, very clean, and warm enough for digital. Despite the rumors, this pedal is not cold since we have a good guitar and a good amp. It makes what you give, that's all. I've never had to complain, and when I went to the Nova Delay TC, I had a little trouble finding the finesse of some settings DD5. On electric or acoustic, the DD5 is perfect for those seeking a delay clean. Lovers of vintage sounds, go your way.

OVERALL OPINION

I kept a dozen years, then sold recently because I needed presets. So I went to the IB Modified Nova Delay TC well in another genre. In fact, sometimes I miss the DD5: I have not found the discretion of the Boss in the TC Electronics, and sometimes I wish I had kept the DD5. I play strat Hiwatt all-tube and upscale, and DD5 has never seemed weaker than the rest. A good little pedal.

This pedal is just a digital delay pedal. It can only be edited via the 4 knobs on its face. No computer connections. It has one 1/4" audio input and two 1/4" out (mono or panning). It also has a tap tempo pedal input. It is not rackable.

UTILIZATION

The general set up is very simple. There is a level knob for adjusting the delay effect volume, a feedback knob for adjusting the how many times the delay effect repeats, a delay time knob to adjust the time of the delay (pretty obvious I know) and a knob for selecting presets. I never read a manual for this and never will need to. Boss is usually good about putting simple instructions on the pedals themselves.

SOUND QUALITY

For the most part this thing is pretty sweet. The delay itself is nice a clear, and the other options such as reverse delay and short (about 1-2 seconds) sampling is pretty nice. I also really like having the input for a tap tempo pedal. Much nicer in my opinion than the dd-6 where you have to hold the pedal down to trigger the built in tap tempo, causing some disruption sometimes. I use this in the effects chain for my synth/drum sampler/alt. Vocals
Mixer. I love the panning option, I have two amps on either side of me and I love hearing the delay ping pong back in forth. This thing sounds good overall with anything.

OVERALL OPINION

I have had this pedal for over 2 years. Again, my favorite thing is the input for an external tap tempo pedal. Brilliant. I can't really complain about anything, if you want digital delay, this is a good unit. I also have a Akai headrush, which I do think sounds a little better. It also has an analog echo simulator which is pretty sweet and a much longer looping section. It also has tap tempo, but it is built in. The good thing about the headrush is the tap tempo has its own stomp button, so in the end, I would recommend the headrush over the boss dd5. You can find these on ebay for around $80. Its a great value. If I couldn't afford the headrush, I would definitely get one of these again.