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«  great delay, as always dear boss! »

Published on 07/13/11 at 02:37
it's a digital delay, with eight different types of delay (MODE) which I will explain below, all of very good quality. the pedal is very solid, ready to brave the blows of tatane (see ranger for progressive metal ... like me: D). the pedal has a good mouth, and not encumbered by unnecessary gadgets.

UTILIZATION

configuration is very simple.
there are four buttons:
- "E.level" that allows us to gauge the amount of repetitions.
- "F.back" to choose the number of repetitions.
- "D.time" to choose the time to recurrence.
- "Mode" to choose among types of delay available.

the pedal has two input and two outputs (mono / stereo) plus an input for tap tempo and expression pedal.

the pedal is very intensive batteries, so expect a standard 9V power supply.

a built-in tap tempo can be activated in two seconds remaining supported on the pedal. I think it's great for troubleshooting, but it's just to help out pasque live is absolutely not practical!

SOUND QUALITY

then noted that I use it on bass!
-The first 4 modes are the same as the DD-3, ie, a delay very clean, precise, well defined. it sounds modern, it's not the analog! but the result is really great. Note that the only difference between these four modes is the delay time of delay ranging from 4 "slices of time" (I understand). the first is a long delay, the second is shorter ... etc
-Then come the "HOLD" mode, which is made instead, gives you a looper to loop 45 seconds max. the superimposed layers (how? I do not know ... but a lot!). there is a slight modification in the loop, a little "dirty" (I say dirty, not saturated!) giving a small effect "vintage" very light eh! it is super convenient to work is expensive, call etc. ... was a feature I really like.
And come-mode "MODULATE" which is actually a chorus + delay. it's nice, but I was not too useful.
-Mode "ANALOG" when with him, is actually an emulation of the DM-2 analog delay of the same brand. not having tested it I do not know the sound is faithful, but in any case it was the grain of analog delay, a filthy can, with repetition that it had disintegrated progressively. is good, but I used too much.
-Finally, the last mode, "REVERSE", which reproduces the sound of a tape echo passed backwards. Personal love is great! it is hard to master, but the result is very musical, I used often. this is my favorite Presset.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for over a year. I try this model, and I immediately realized it was that I needed!
I particularly like: 2,5,8 modes, simplicity of the pedal, the output expression that I will soon be useful, the look, the tiny size, strength.
I like less, the tap tempo built, unmanageable live.
paid 100 euros used, then Q / P seen all the great possibilities and sound quality effects.
I would do without this choice eSite it I need another digital delay, but in the near future, I would add one more analog delay (probably the T-REX reptil II) with a real tap tempo for a simple delay. DD-7 used primarily looper and reverse.

it's a great pedal and looking for a specific law and may delay the getter it without hesitation: D