All user reviews for the Boss DD-6 Digital Delay

Got it off musicians friend for 130ish, plus another 30 for power, cable and shipping. I wanted to start a pedal collection to replace my digitechs. Bought this as a start.

Amazing effects. In addition to standard delay [up to 2.6 seconds] its got a bunch of neato tricks up its sleeve. Reverse delay is amazing; plays your solo backwards! And a warp mode that lets you just build up a wall of noise as long as you keep your foot on the pedal. And my personal favorite: set for 80ms mode, longest delay time, most feedback, low volume and it creates this howl that you can manipulate with the time knob...I use that for a drone sound to riff over.

I originally thought that the reverse mode would just alter the dynamics of your playing to sound like it was going backwards. I would have liked that as an option. Also, a way to keep the delay going while playing something without being delayed would be cool. But without those features its still a great pedal and I really dont have anything to complain about.

One word: Boss. Need I say more?

Great pedal. May seem like alot of money to put down on one pedal, but I have no regrets about it.

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I got this little puppy from Old Town Music in Portland, OR for $130 brand new.

If you're looking for some good delay, then this is the pedal for you!! It has delay up to 5.2 seconds as well has reverse delay (sounds just like hendrix), warp, which is a cool feedback-like feature, and also hold mode, which you can basically record 5 seconds of a chord progression and jam along to it. You can also tap the tempo of the delay to the song youre playing!

Batteries go pretty fast, but just get a power supply. Also the small fact that I personally might not use ALL of the features, but other than that, no complaints!

Well, its a Boss... otherwise known as a rock.

If you want to get into some mean delay, this is the pedal!

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digital delay effect very full, lots of times possible, a tap delay that works well, a wrap effect, a reverse, a memory 5s for a kind of loop, stereo, double time after wiring, hard to beat.

UTILIZATION

quick adjustments, ergonomic, very good tool.
The sound is ultra clean, but requires numerical So bye bye heat from analog found in echoes or delay ibanez vintage kind.
very easy to use despite the possibilities. The volume adjustment is curious and does not even tap delay in delay standard.
attention, so use cool, not reliable at the appointment. a knob rotocontacteur already sucks after 5 years of use ... very cool

SOUND QUALITY

known effects and compelling, RAS

OVERALL OPINION

pedal almost essential if you do not delay. however the legendary Boss reliability is not there. The mode knob gives up the ghost and two speeds of 4 are no longer accessible, the tap delay sometimes shows signs of weakness bizarre. So not cool at all. I do not redeem this pedal without having tested other, because I think this series (short lived) that has been quickly replaced by DD7 was not the best. To see. obviously disappointed.

Digital delay pedal. Very solid and devil.
No tap tempo, shame! While DD7 DD5 and, yes (I think he)

UTILIZATION

Simple to use: you turn the knobs, you change modes ...

SOUND QUALITY

A good delay pedal. She was much surprised, and pleasantly. It is compact, sounds great, but the sound is a little ... "Cold". Ideal for a complete analog delay

OVERALL OPINION

A very good pedal little we bought it in time. At the new price can be much better, as in analog to digital
Would it be the DD5 that seemed sound better and have more attractive options. The DD7 I've never tried on the other hand ...

So I will not teach you is a delay numrique with input and output Stereo I have not had the opportunity to test.
Several modes available with a reverse mode, warp, sample and tap delay (very practical).
Power conventional 9 volt battery or transformer.

UTILIZATION

The grip is not very easy but once you understand how it works is going alone. Unlike what many people say the tap delay is not that difficult to use a single APRS is quite a bit of practice.
Only problem is when you turn the knob of Cangas de tempo pdt that the sound is going to sound bizar passe.En af live a little disorder.

SOUND QUALITY

I think the sound is really great. In a clean makes her much more crystalline and has crystal clear reverb adds a little more, however the sound is quite cold but with a graphic fuzz distortion was falling apart. Warp mode is not exploitable unless the trs pdt bend a good solo.
Basically the sound is great.

OVERALL OPINION

It's been one month maintenat I use is I regret it. I bought on a whim and I'm on bay trs content.Le new price is excessive but I find OCCAZ was worth.

See documentation

UTILIZATION

Simple as pie, 2 in (mono-stereo), 2 out (mono-stereo).
Pedal on / off
Creation of different sounds very simple, four knobs.
Manuel clear, but hey not much use ...
One big addition to the pedal (compared what I've experienced) is that it keeps the last note of the fact when they put it off, so no sudden change when one moves from a riff a riff with effect no effect!

SOUND QUALITY

Beh sound is really great (for use with piezo Ibanez S520x + Mesa Boogie Mark IV)
I am afraid it distorts the sound, and not at all, great sound!
I use it primarily for solo lead in the RAS channel sound is me as I imagine. I was surprised at the quality of her on my clean channel, I have a piezo pickup that I think the t trs's always cold, it is he brings me a great color very interesting, and also a kind of compression (and yes my ca parru weird too) but I find the sound of a dynamic and better sustain longer ...

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
It's been two days
- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
Great sound quality, easy to use
- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
Bcp but we do not quickly turn
- How do you report qualitprix?
I admit it's a bit expensive, but well worth it!
- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
yes!

Delay Boss DD-6 ( http://cachepe.samedaymusic.com/media/quality%2C85/brand%2Csameday/DD6-d5bd5dda5ba6e2531fa433472eb64821.jpg ) numrique technology.

Rglages 3 + 1 7 selector modes
- Level: level effect, volume rptionns. the maximum will be at 1RES rptitions same volume as the note plays
- Feedback: number of rptitions at least we will have a rptition.
- Time Delay: delay time. the delta between the note played and the BPS.

Modes:
- Delay of 600 2600 ms (long delay)
- Delay of 200 800 ms (average time)
- Delay of 60,300 ms (short delay)
- 1 delay 80 ms (no sounds but rptitions INTERESTED: auto swing ...)
- Reverse (the rptions jou are upside down, from 300 in 2600 ms)
- Hold (a type of loops 5.2sec)
- Warp (accentuation of rptitions and level when pressing on the switch)
2 inputs, 2 outputs for a game in Stereo and / or plug in two instruments in the pedals.

Other functions and indications
. Rptitions infinity if one adjusts the maximum feedback.
. The Premire Notes cheeks (Premire attack mdiator) are deleted if they put up the Level in the reverse mode
. The delay time is multiplied by 2 when using only the 2nd exit delay time = 5.2s)
. Tap Tempo function if you keep pressing the switch (the delay time is adjustable between 0.3 and 2.6s)

Bossar ( http://www.bossarea.com/loadpage.asp?file=boxes/dd6.xml )

UTILIZATION

Use + or - easy to hold and warp modes are quite dlicates use (my faith I did not much used), and what is the delay in him rglage the same should be invited to adjust the tempo you play (the reverse as easier).

This document is not useless, so as not to miss any opportunity to the pedals. 2 stickers "post it" come with.

Manual ( http://lib.roland.co.jp/manual/en/dl_04-03235/DD-6_e2.pdf )

SOUND QUALITY

Rendering is always trs own, it's no coloration numrique then your basic sound, the SD-6 is clearly transparent.

Sample manufacturer ( http://www.bosscorp.co.jp/demos/en/DD-6_sound/demo.html )

OVERALL OPINION

Boss of trs great (if only c'tait always the case ...) or the numrique is his honor: the rptions gnres are true copies of the Notes cheeks. It was therefore a delay of pedals trs trs complte the rglages can really go far or vice versa trs to have a short delay extrmment prcis.
We can get sounds that have no prior relationship with a delay (mode 4) so ​​the delay time is low: 0.05 s, it can therefore be used as a filter or something approximating a Ring Modulator .
It is from beginners to anne replaces the DD-7 (enlargement of delay + add an output tap tempo modes Warp + replacement and Hold for Analog and Modulate).

the +
. complte pedals (many modes and functions)
. precision of rglages
. his impeccable
. sounds hypnotic on Mode 4

the -
. no output for tap tempo (unlike the DD-5!)

What are the effects or types of effects available?
Bah ... What is a delay ...
What technology is used? (Analog, digital, tube ...)
uh .... it's not a lamp on it! lol
Are they edited? Via an editor Mac / PC?
no no no
What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI)
inputs and outputs (mono / stereo) and taken to the power supply.
Is this a rack or rack-mount model?
no, it's a pedal ... You can see in the picture right?

UTILIZATION

The general configuration is it simple?
yep
Editing sounds and effects is it easy?
huh?!
The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
There's a manual?!

SOUND QUALITY

The effects are they effective, responsive and realistic enough?
ben .... the delay shit if that's the question ... a delay is a delay nan?! (I'm not the type to do the dificil details on this type of sound ... if you send him is good, and the output is like are you? Because that's actually it's not good or bad, it's the same, just delay ...
Which instruments do you use?
Guitar
Which ones you prefer, you hate?
what?

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?
oula .. uh ... I think this one 5 years ... (I lost my old pedal but it was the same ...)
What is so special that you like most and least?
The pedal is heavy, I'm not afraid to tap it's cool
Have you tried many other models before buying it?
Ibanez one once, I remember why I did not like it as much as the Boss ...
How would you rate the quality / price?
Dear, it's still too expensive!
With experience, you do again this choice? ...
Bah ... since I lost the old and I have taken the same ... I think with the experience, I have already redone the choice ...

This pedal was the expansion of the Boss DD-5 pedal. They started making these back in 2002. These units had a ton of features in a small compact pedal. Sometimes too much which make Boss rethink their strategy on these pedals. Later Boss would simplify the modes operation from 11 modes to 6 modes in the newer Boss DD-7 installment.

UTILIZATION

Features:

Stereo input/output for true stereo delay and panning effects
Over 5 seconds of delay time (5,200ms)
Tempo mode permits tap tempo without external footswitch
First-of-its-kind Warp mode generates radical delay effects instantly
Reverse mode creates cool backwards effects

Specifications

Controls: E.Level, F.Back, D.Time, 6-way Mode Switch
Connectors: INPUT A (mono), INPUT B, OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B, AC Adaptor (DC 9V)
Current Draw: 55 mA
Weight: 420g / 15 oz (including battery)
Nominal Input Level: -20dBu
Input Impedance: 1MOhm
Nominal Output Level: -20dBu
Output Impedance: 1kOhm
Residual Noise Level: -90dBu (IHF-A, typ)
Recommended Load Impedance: Over 10kOhm
Delay Time: 1ms - 5.2s
Recommended AC Adaptor: PSA Series


SOUND QUALITY

On this installment of the delay family from Boss, they have increased the delay time by double, bringing it up to 5200 ms of repeats time. They also update some of the options to include better performing reverse mode. Not much else change as far as tone wise for the delays. Still a great sounding digital delay like the DD-3.

This also features a double input for running other effects in the pedal for stereo usage. You can also press and hold the footswitch for 2 seconds and get a tap tempo setting. this was great update because the last installment of the boss DD-5, you had to hook up a separate foot controller to tap in the tempo. This simplified things to one pedal and save time and money and also foot room on your pedal board.

OVERALL OPINION

Boss finished manufacturing of this pedal back in 2008. You can find these pedals in the classifieds and on ebay all day long. I have seen new ones fetch about $170 on ebay and used ones go for right around 4120. not a bad rice for a great sounding and over designed digital delay pedal.

This is delay stompbox with stereo in and outputs (1/4") which is powered by standard boss 9V adaptor or a 9V battery. It has four controls which are E.Level, F.Back, D.Time and Mode. There is a footswitch to engage/disengage the effect. The footswitch can also be used to set the tempo of the delay.

The modes that this delay has are: 2600ms, 800ms, 300ms, 80ms, Reverse, Hold (5.2s) and Warp.

UTILIZATION

I found this pedal quite simple to use despite having a quite large range of features. Can be run in mono simply by plugging your guitar into input A, amp from output A and a 9V battery in. I find all the modes simple to use with just a bit of fiddling. The only mode I find difficult to use is the hold mode as I find it hard to time but I'm sure with a bit of practice I think I could use it okay. The tap tempo I also find a little tricky to use.

I haven't tried to use it in stereo so I can't comment on how easy it is to use like that.

SOUND QUALITY

The repeats of this pedal are crystal clear which I think lots of people will like but I personally prefer the sound of dark analog delays. I find the clear repeats mean the sound can come a bit cluttered.

I really love the reverse delay and warp feature of this pedal as it provides some interesting non standard delay features.

OVERALL OPINION

Overall I think this is a great pedal if you like the sound of clean digital repeats. It has a large range of features and takes a small amount of pedal board space.

One thing I dislike is about this pedal is the buffered bypass as I find it has a large negative impact on the tone in my rig but it can definitely be very useful for long signal chains.

The Boss DD-6 is probably one of the most well known digital delay pedals out there. During its time, it was one of the most feature packed delay pedals on the market. It features stereo inputs and outputs, 5200 ms of delay, a hold function for playing back phrases, tap tempo via the stompbox itself, a warp mode and a reverse mode for reverse delay. It has an effects level knob, feedback level knob, delay time knob and a rotary switch to choose between various modes.

UTILIZATION

Boss did an amazing job at packing tons of features into this pedal without it being overly cramped or overly complicated. Since it's housed in the famous Boss enclosure, it'll withstand the toughest touring situations you can throw at it. It's a FET based bypass, so keep in mind that it does suck a little bit of tone, I've found. That said, it shouldn't be so bad that you need a true bypass, but it all depends on how anal you are about your tone. The Boss manual does a great job at explaining what all the features do and how all the knobs work, so if you're confused about anything, just take a look at the manual.

SOUND QUALITY

The pedal sounds fairly digital to me. The repeats can tend to sound unnatural and a bit harsh. Thankfully, with a 3 way switch and a few capacitors, you can fix this issue in about 10 minutes time with a drill and soldering iron. That aside, there is also the issue of tap tempo. The Boss DD-6's tap tempo isn't exactly quick. I prefer the way the Boss DD-5 did it, actually. Those aside, this has a good bit of features, and it can be used for anything from quasi-reverb to extremely long delay lines.

OVERALL OPINION

The Boss DD-6 is starting to show its age in today's pedal world. It's a solid delay pedal, but it's not perfect. There's some tone sucking issues, the way the tap tempo works is a bit funky, and it sounds like a digital delay. If you find one cheap and need a delay pedal for your board, I actually recommend checking out the DD-3 or DD-5. If you need stereo delay, you're pretty much stuck with either this or one of Boss' more expensive products. If you need the best delay pedal out there, however, I recommend checking out the Eventide Timefactor.

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UTILIZATION

intuitive and easy to use but we must go through the manual to use all the opportunities I

SOUND QUALITY

the used for guitar, bass and vocals. The quality is excellent in the three areas

OVERALL OPINION

Despite high prices, investment can be justified if you like "sculpt" the sound and adjust precisely to songs you'll play. The delay effect is modulated with a very high flexibility. It can be very discreet and simply add texture or sound producing clear sounds good "space".

Rather than a pedal, a real working tool for audiophiles. Perfection does not exist but the DD-6 almost managed to achieve ...

This is a pure delay pedal. You can also get chorus and slap back echo out of this unit, among other sounds. I believe it is digital and cannot be edited via computer. It is a floor pedal, so it is not rackable. It has two stereo inputs as well as two stereo outputs, great for bi-amping !

UTILIZATION

There are four knobs: E. level, feedback, delay time and mode. I do not have a manual, because it's used. So if you don't know much about delay, like me, you can play with the pedal for a time and figure out some really cool delay effects on this thing. Switch the mode around, and you get several different effects within one pedal. E. Level is like your volume. Feedback is the amount of delay you get, and delay time is the duration of the delay. Pretty straightforward.

SOUND QUALITY

This is one of the best pedal delays in the business. Don't mess around with other delay stomp-boxes, this is the one to get. I put this pedal at the end of my pedal chain. I use the stereo output to bi-amp and the "ping-pong" effect that occurs at certain delay settings is really cool. Reminiscent of Pat Metheny on clean settings, Van Halen on distortion settings. I use 80 millisecond mode to add a little light delay to my solos. Gives it some nice "sustain", but not so much delay that notes start bleeding into each other. AT 300ms, you have a chorus type effect. Pair it with another chorus, and it sounds very lush and full! AT 800 ms, you've got a slap-back delay or echo, perfect for country or bluegrass music. At 2600 ms, you've got some wicked tape delay ! There's even a setting that makes your electric sound like a violin !

OVERALL OPINION

I've been using this pedal for a couple months more than a year. Once I figured how to get some cool sounds out of this unit, there really isn't anything I don't like about it. I especially like the stereo outputs for bi-amping. This was lent to me, so I didn't try anything else besides it. I would hazard to guess that unless I get an expensive rack-mountable delay unit, nothing compares to this amazing pedal. I wouldn't spend as much money as it costs to get this thing new. I would have to get it used. And if my friend didn't lend it to me, I probably would buy it, because I don't know what I'd do without it. The stereo capability alone makes it worth having and keeping.