All user reviews for the Boss DD-7 Digital Delay

This is Boss's fifth and best offering to the digital delay world. They have taken the great platforms of the boss DD-5 and the Boss DD-7 and expanded on that technology. On this pedal you have an input for an expression pedal for either ordering up tap tempos or even changing the modulation of the delays. You also get longer delay times and the ability to record up to 40 seconds of playing time. That is an incredible feature in this simple little compact pedal.

UTILIZATION

Specifications

Controls: E.Level, F.Back, D.Time, 8-way Mode Switch
Connectors: INPUT A (mono), INPUT B, OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B, Tempo/Exp, AC Adaptor (DC 9V)
Current Draw: 55 mA
Weight: 400g / 1lbs (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 - 6.4s
Recommended AC Adaptor: PSA Series


SOUND QUALITY

The tone of this one shifted only slight in certain modes. Like the analog delay which was modeled off of the Boss DM-2. This function or mode was added to the repertoire of the Boss DD-7. You also get a modulation feature on this pedal. This comes in handy with the use of an external expression pedal. This will add a bunch of depth to your delay repeats. One of my favorite delays that has ever been created.

I prefer this one over the boss DD-6. There are much more features and options with the same great digital delay tone. the tone hasn't really changed and without A/B ing them you cannot tell any difference, even if there was one.

OVERALL OPINION

At new these units come in at around $160, which isn't a bad price for a very high quality and functional digital delay pedal. To me it is much more simpler that an Eventide Timefactor or a Diamond pedal. This pedal is small and compact and does a lot for the money.

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Actually, I do not have many happy experiences in terms of delay pedal (I will return on the overall review). I do not really know what it may miss ...

UTILIZATION

General config simple indeed ... The different modes are nice and help you find the desired sound by reflecting 1 / 2 second.
The manual gives some basic settings. These are only examples, which do not allow me to find sounds that I operate, but gives a good idea of ​​the different modes.

SOUND QUALITY

Well, here's the part that interests us ...

I think the pedal is very transparent and that's what I was looking for. There are no effects that I hate, just the reverse effect that I do not use yet.

The pros:
Pedal transparent
Spillover (which does not cut the effect of abruptly)
Modulate mode that will provide me to buy a chorus (actually, I EH Small Clone, but I find it too colorful)
Hold mode that allows to record up to 40 seconds of loop (I put my Jamman tate the closet to make room on my pedalboard)
The quality of the effect in general
no background noise

The -:
I have not found yet, but I did that since day qq
At the limit, just the fact that in some settings donf, the effect creates a buzz sound unusable (I think it is a characteristic common to other delay, including the Visual Sound H2O)

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for several days now. I bought it in a moment of acute GAS when I was eyeing on the sounds of Slash from GnR ... I googled a bit for the effects he uses and zor = command on the net ...
I tried and owned other effects, namely:
- The # 1 Echo EH = I soon dropped as soon as one engages one loses the output volume. Then I found the sound a bit too robotic to digital, not pleasant. Finally the volume pot to blend it impossible to recover the output signal ... Sold
- The Visual Sound H2O. This pedal (version 1) had the advantage to combine 2 = Chorus and Delay effects. I have not liked too much because it colors the sound, breath more than the DD7 and settings to build on the Delay make the slurry sound ... Sold

Overall I am very happy with my new acquisition, especially as I think it will help alleviate my Pedalboard Squizz in my chorus and my JamMan, which will allow me to have a simple chain of effects, potential buzz / hum lower ... Just a few pedals, but good!

If you want a transparent effect, quality, and not taking much space, go there with confidence!

Numerical model very comprehensive and versatile
Several very good delay effects in one pedal.
Rich connectivity: stereo output, two instrument inputs, ability to control the effect with an expression pedal (not tested).



UTILIZATION

Fairly easy to domesticate, to the extent that it takes little time to experiment.
We dreamed of being able to combine both effects simultaneously, may be the next DD8?

SOUND QUALITY

I finally delay my dream: to make loops 'Frippertronics' without having to battle with 2 Revox A77, problems sync frame rate, breath and of course transportation!

His overall very clean and transparent, knowing the pedigree to forget "digital".

The effects I use most:
Long delay (6 seconds): excellent, versatile and easy to adjust.
Analog delay: very convincing, I "used a lot in very short delay with little feedback to grow my sound. Having owned an analog delay, with the DD7, I do not feel frustrated, question of taste.
Modulate: a sort of combination reverb / chorus, also excellent, indeed "spacey" very useful to create a sound "ambient".
Hold: bénéfcie is a loop of 40 seconds, very useful for working the chorus or to compose / arrange a guitar part.
Tap tempo sync very useful and easy to use.
Reverse: only real shadow on this rosy picture, not really controllable nor very convincing, so I do not use hardly any.


OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 years after owning a Boss DD2 purchased in 1984 and recently sold, and before that an Aria AD10 (analog delay) which I keep a great memory.
In overall this pedal is an excellent deal at the price it was sold, when I bought my DD2, though less versatile, it cost me much back then.

In terms of sound, and more generally the analog vs. digital debate, I find very compelling and powerful enough.
And then it's a Boss buffer and reliability.

I would do without hesitation that choice.

The Boss DD-7 Digital Delay is the latest in the line of digital delay pedals made by Boss, and is maybe the best.  Like the name states, the pedal is a digital one and it has two 1/4 inch inputs and two 1/4 inch outputs as well as another 1/4 inch connection for an expression pedal if you wanted one.  It is powered by either a nine volt power supply or nine volt battery and isn't a rack mountable piece of gear as it is a stomp box.


UTILIZATION

Personally, I've never had any problems manipulating this pedal to my liking as it is pretty basic in make up.  Like all Boss pedals it has four different knobs, with this one having parameterrs for effect level, feedback, delay time, and a mode knob that allows you to choose between a number of different types of delay including modulate, analog, reverse, and four different amounts milliseconds.  The pedal also allows you to tap the tempo if you hold down the pedal and then stomp out whatever tempo you want it to be at.  I can't imagine too many people having much trouble with this pedal, and for this reason I don't think having the manual is necessary.



SOUND QUALITY

Just about every sound heard from the Boss DD-7 Digital Delay is awesome.  Each has a super clean tone quality and the pedal is a pretty versatile one with all of the different modes.  My favorite modes are the reverse and modulate ones, but the others are really just as good and this is just a matter of personal preference.  While I like all of the Boss delay pedals in the DD line, the DD-7 probably has the cleanest sound quality and most versatility.  I really have no complaints about this pedal and unless you are looking for a true analog delay pedal, the DD-7 can service all of your delay needs.


OVERALL OPINION

I've been using the Boss DD-7 Digital Delay for about a year and I have come to the conclusion that it is definitely better than most of the other digital delay pedals out there.  The price isn't all that expensive when you consider what you are getting, which is an extremely versatile delay pedal with a great tone quality.  If you are looking for a delay pedal, the DD-7 is one that must be discussed and tried out.