All user reviews for the Line 6 DL4

Simulating the best analog pedal effects of recent years (Maestro EP-1, EP-3, RE-101 Space Echo, deluxe memory-man etc ...) ditable with 5 knobs allowing to draw hallucinating sounds (end police karma, you see ..) possibility to connect an expression pedal, for against no editor on pc as is fashionable at the moment.

USE

Super simple, very robust pedal (used on stage she never made me be good), very intuitive edition of sounds, the loop sampler is easy to use but I don ' use it too .The manual is complete and provides a description of mules.Perso pedals I use it with my group to pop (sigur ros, radiohead, interpol, keane, Coldplay etc ... ) and it's nickel.

SOUND QUALITY

Very good sound quality, to have a space echo the resemblance is impressive, I do not use too much digital dlais the sweep echo is really very useful bon.Je between a Telecaster and Vox AC-30, and it sounds ... To sum I prefer old delays to digital delays.

NOTICE GLOBAL

I use it for 2 years, I love its sound quality, ngatif developed the AC adapter is not supplied with the pedal (I personally feeds with pedal power 2) I tried the delays DD-5 Boss DD-20 deluxe memory man and I find that the sound quality is better in line 6 except the deluxe memory man but he has no memory user. It's a pedal that I find rather new chre, I think we need more orientation on the secondhand, over time I would do this choix.Je think when manufacturing cease it will also become chre has possder the cho pro.

So there are two inputs and two outputs, one for an expression pedal (which I have not yet tested, looking for a reasonably priced) .It is the digital jack (not Daniels) no midi.
Four switches: three to save your favorite settings, a fourth for the tap tempo.

UTILIZATION

Very easy to use, turn the knobs test sounds.
That said, we must look for a moment on the documentary to understand the role of Tweez and tweak depending on the type of delay that you use.

SOUND QUALITY

The effects are quite successful, the simulations also.
Can reproduce a good dirty echo by adjusting the treble and bass, "usury" bands; slapbacks as the delays are present very convincing.
There is a bypass mode that cuts the delay if you wish when you disengage the effect.
There are only echo the sweep I use less and loop sampler mode.
on the other hand, no digital display to adjust the tempo on a delay, unlike the boss DD20 home for example.
The tap tempo is super convenient direct access, the boss is less accessible. (Must play tap).
3 memory is just a little bit; but adding an expression pedal you can double down (never tried it but it is explained in the manual).

OVERALL OPINION

This effect has long intrigued me; ok this is a delay and there are multitude.
I have a boy and a memory DD20 boss.
The DD20 and DL4 in my opinion are very different and not one is "better" than the other.
The DD20 is a delay much cleaner and certainly more surgical and cold but very effective, the DL4 to create more atmosphere, in that it is more than just delay and brings warmth to the sound.
It looks sturdy, yet expensive secondhand (though I got mine for cheap even if it went to war) and despite his age he is still a reference when you know the delay you want.
Most: the sound palettes available
tap tempo directly accessible
Sound heat

Cons: 3 savable presets (it's said that?) (excluding pedal expression)
bitonios the plastic look fragile

I do not regret my purchase carefully considered.

I think everything has already been said.
except maybe the loops of 14 sec max, it's normal speed but slow, time is doubled, 28sec max.

UTILIZATION

The use is very intuitive, a real treat.

SOUND QUALITY

delays realistic enough, I use both mode Delay in loop mode.
Loop mode is super intuitive, with the possibility to change the octave / speed and reverse switch to a single switch.
Used on guitars and basses (strat Us, U.S. Tele, Gibson EB-0), analog synths on (Juno 60, Poly61, SH101) on the song ...

OVERALL OPINION

The big downside of this pedal (especially considering the price!) Is reliable! Having killed 2 in 3 years (intensive use, but good nonetheless € 330!) And have been dying 7 or 8 in my entourage during the same period, I have renounced the DL4!
Especially since it seems that over time, life is getting shorter and shorter (the last friend to have bought one began to have trouble after 6 months!)
In short, if you use it as a simple delay that occurs a few times on your set, you can expect to keep it a few years. However, if you are not using the wrong looper (which in itself is really great), it is better to move to other models like Jamman, 2880 EHX, TC Flashback x4 electronics ...
Ah yes! I forgot: In case of failure, Line6 does not provide schematics for repair! So here I say bluntly "boycott"
I certainly would do this choice, it has cost me way too much!

Lots of different types of delay, pedal digital

UTILIZATION

very easy to use, less easy to know what to choose from all the possibilities that offers pedal.

there is a mode that does sound great the delay when the phase / stops playing the riff .. I think it is "dynamic delay." He can play long phrases without it is rough play and when the sentence ends the delay effect appears.

SOUND QUALITY

The different delay sound good, but they are colorful and not necessarily all of the same colors. It can been an AVENTAGE for those seeking several types of delay.
Deplus the big negative is that the bypass is called "True" did not remove bcp and brilliance to the sound .. this is what I was most disappointed.

OVERALL OPINION

I tried it in a store an hour ..
Very versatile and varied coloration depending on the selected mode is interesting ... but the "bypass" is a catamaran to my ears .. so the overall score is not excelente ..

This is the long neon green cinder block sized pedal that everyone has had on their board at least once.

16 different types of delay models on the rotary knob on the far left.

The other knobs are are from left to right: Delay Time, Repeats, Tweak, Tweez and Mix.

This isn't only a delay pedal you can build loops up to 14 seconds long, store I think 3 presets as well as there is a handy tap tempo switch all the way to the right.

I lucked into one of these used for a great deal. Brand new they run $250. I purchased it because I messed around with it and loved the Reverse effect on it.

The reverse effect! I'm a big fan of The Beatles and wanted to nail some of the reverse guitar licks. Hendrix also used some reverse guitar effects. Well there aren't many pedals that do this and you can't really gig with an old tape deck now can you?

There are pleny of options like stereo outs and an input jack for an expression pedal. I feel I haven't come close to tapping into all of what this pedal can do.

Some of the effects are a bit over the top, but I can always tame them a bit. Rather too much than too little I guess?

The pedal can be noisy at times. If you are recording and not using the pedal do yourself a favor and take it out of your signal. It is a mild tone sucker.

You don't want to drop this on your big toe! Well built, metal box, nice easy switching. The knobs are inset from the pedal so they won't snap off in your gig bag.

Plenty of vintage and modern delays all in one box. If you want to experiment with looping and delay, this pedal is well worth checking out.

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I bought this pedal at MusicansFriend.com, for $249 (plus shipping). I worked all summer mowing lawns to get this pedal. The reason I bought this was I saw Howie Day Live at the House of Blues and he looped his voice useing this and it sounded amazing!!! He had like to of these but all tou need to record is one.

I love this pedal because I can use it with my bass is my rock band, I can use it to loop(14 seconds) and delay my vocals, and I can make it sound like there are like 20 gutairs when its really just me. But what love most about this pedal is that I can play a simple chord progression and i can just solo over it for hours, my soloing has enproved SO much since i bought this both with my bass and my acustic gutair.

The two things I dont like about this pedal is that the battery is pretty short (and with it taking 4C batterys can really burn a hole in your pocket)so I highly sugjest spening the extra 25 dollars on the power sorce. And when your in the loop mode you can't loop the different delays. That is the only two bad things about this no joke.

This petal is made to last, with a rubber bottom it wont slide on the hard wood floors at all, made completly of metal along with the bottons on it. You dont have to worrie about dropping it because i dropped mine twice on concret and it didn't even dent and it still worked perfectly.

If you want to improve your soloing derasticly, this is a must need, I mean if you don't have a rythem gutairst than this is perfect with 14 seconds of looping time and it was cheaper and easier to use than the Boss one and it came with effects. I love it I plan on getting another one for my vocials.

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Bought it at my local music shop early 2004. I really bought it for the looping capability, and after some shopping decided it was the best for my money. I ended up paying about $250, and they gave me the power supply.

Like I said, I bought it because I wanted to practice soloing and harmonies and stuff like that. The pedal has exceded my needs in that department, especially the reverse and 1/2 speed overdubbing. The delays sound great, are fully customizable, and really easy to create and save.

The 14-second loop comes up short on some of the slower, longer riffs I use, but those suck anyway so I don't mind. Also, it's tough to get timing down on some of the rhythmic delays. My main problem is with myself- I can't ever play at the same tempo twice, so I'm always off when I load up the saved delay.

Nevermind what anyone else says about cheap knobs, this thing is a tank. I can't see it ever breaking. All metal except for the knobs, which I turn with my fingers anyway. People who break them have got to be using their feet or turning them too far or something...

It's great. The looping capability is underrated and often overlooked. Younger players who want to practice any kind of improvisation should get one. All I ever hear people talk about is how vintage pedals are so much better than these "cheap digital rip-offs." This unit will put nostalgic old people and their pedals in their place.

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I bought this pedal at Long and Mcquade in Langley, BC for $320.

I was going between the Boss Gigadelay and the DL4, but chose the DL4 because i find it is easier to use. The tab tempo is easier to use than the Giga, and the channel switching can be done much faster. Also the looping effect is much better on the DL4.

You have to buy the Line 6 adaptor to use the unit, which is another 25 dollars. Also there is only 3 channels instead of four like the Giga, and the loop time is 9 seconds less than the Giga.

The unit is very durable and I haven't had any problems with it. The screws in the bottom are weak, and one of the heads broke off one when i was screwing it in, but all in all I love how it is put together.

Great delay processor. There is no other multi-delay system that i've come across as better. I love it.

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I have always been into prog, experimental, fusion rock. Growing up as a kid i was listening to bands like Can, King Crimson and Yes. Now that im all grown up, i have these influences to act upon while trying to be creative and come up with something new and original. And for this i need a brilliant line up of effects. One that can relate to whats in my head and in my heart. And one of the main ones is the delay pedal i use. And for this i chose the Line 6 DL Delay Modeler. Originally purchased at Guitar Center in Brea California for $240.99

The most amazing delay pedal you will ever use. I have played with many delay pedals and this has the best level of performance. The sound is crisp, clean and natural sounding compared to other pedals that just sound dull and fake. The features are great for just about every style you want to play. Anything from looping a guitar part to discrete strero options and much much more.

Its really hard to think about the cons of this prroduct. As long as i have used it i have not had any trouble what so ever.

beautiful constuction. easy to access knobs and foot switches. Very durable and strong. Very well put together.

Weather youre just wanting to have a little fun playing with some friends in your garage, or if youre playing in front of a thousand people. For all kinds of music, this is the delay pedal for you.

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I bought this at Guitar Center San Francisco. It was on sale for $250.
I bought it to add some delay and loop effects to my onstage setup.

The DL4 has two basic functions. FIrst, it's a delay pedal that emulates the sounds of
classic delay effects -- everything from vintage tape and tube delays to early
low-resolution digital delays to high-quality modern stereo, ping-pong, and reverse
delays. Second, it's a loop sampler that can record up to 28 seconds of your playing
and loop it back at you forwards, backwards, or at double-speed while you play
over it or add more loops. Both of these functions are in very high-quality 24-bit
digital sound. With some judicious tweaking, it's easy to get great delay effects, and
the loop feature produces incredibly cool sounds, especially when you overdub
backwards parts on top of one another. People will be scratching their heads and
saying, 'where's that sound coming from?'



Three of the footswitches can be preset to your preferred settings, which is great. But
there isn't a footswitch that makes the DL4 behave like a regular pedal: if you set the
knobs a particular way, then turn the effect off, if you step on a switch it'll go to a preset
instead of where the knobs are. A 'manual mode' switch would be much less confusing.
Once you've figured this out, it's not too hard to save each new setting onto one of the
switches, but you have to erase a previous setting. A minor complaint, though.

It's very well made: a big strong steel chassis, weird-looking but tough. The digital
sound is crisp and clear.

Modelling technology can get out of control: I still don't believe a digital model of a
vintage amp is as good as the amp itself. But delay effects lend themselves very well
to modelling, and the loop sampler is worth the price of the unit on its own. A great
purchase for any guitarist who wants to experiment with delays and loops.

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I got it at Sherwood Music is Kitchener, ON for $325 new after trying nearly every delay pedal out.

You get so many different delays to choose from. You're bound to fall in love with at least one of them. And with Tweek and Tweeze adjustment knobs, the possibilities are endless. Also, a 28 second (yes...that's right) loop sampler to play around with is pretty cool. The sounds you get are stellar...just like the real thing!

Only being able to use one type of delay at a time is dumb...you should be able to program different types of delay that you can switch between without getting down on your hands and knees in the middle of a song for. It's like having 15 pedals, but only being able to use one at a time.

The knobs seem very cheap and will probably break if you're not gentle with them. Definitely cutting some corners with the knob construction. This piece (although it sounds great) is not tough. Not something I'd just toss in my gig bag.

If you take care of it, it's great! But treat her like a baby, because she'll likely break otherwise.

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The DL-4 by Line 6 is actually a modeler of several different famous delays of the past, along with a few modern ideas thrown in. The pedal features models of 16 different vintage delays and on top of that they throw in a 14 second looper feature (which can be twice as long if used in half time mode). The pedal has three footswitches for three presets which can have values changed in real-time via an outboard expression pedal, and there is a fourth footswitch for using the tap tempo to change the delay speed. The pedal can be used in “True Bypass” mode for tone purist or it can be used in my favorite setting, “Trails” mode, which allows the delays to fade naturally when the pedal is turned off. Stereo ins and outs are provided for a full stereo sound when using multiple amps. This particular model is a floor based unit, however Line 6 did come out with a rackmounted version. The DL-4 supposedly runs for about 30 hours on four C batteries but is best powered by the Line 6 power adapter or a third party power source.

UTILIZATION

Hooking up the pedal is fairly simple. For a simple guitar rig most people hook this up at the end of their pedal chain after gain pedals or in the effects loop of their amplifier. There are stereo inputs and outputs so if you’re using it in mono with one guitar and amp be sure to plug into the mono input and output. Editing the sounds can be a little tricky on the DL-4 without the use of the manual, however Line 6 includes two stickers for the pedal to help you along. The pedal has your basic delay knobs, but also includes a Tweek and a Tweez knob that change different parameters depending on what delay you are modeling. If you are on one delay model these two knobs may change the amount of modulation and rate of modulation, while on another delay model these knobs may change the amount of bass and treble in the delay. It’s nice that the pedal is tweakable, but this can get confusing if you don’t use the pedal often, so keep those stickers. In looper mode the pedal works just like you’d expect, no surprises there. Overall, the pedal is pretty well laid out and easy to use. Basically you just tweak the knobs until you find a sound you like, hold down on a preset button for a few seconds until the LED blinks and you’ve stored your sound to that footswitch. Basic usage is simple, but to get into all of what this pedal can do it is best to read the manual, and I’m a guy who rarely does so. The manual is clear and easy to understand, there are just a lot of features packed in this green machine.

SOUND QUALITY

If you need the tones of a Tube Echoplex, a Space Echo, and a Deluxe Memory Man but don’t feel like shelling out the big bucks for all these different pedals, this modeler is a good compromise. Does it sound exactly like each one of these pedals? No, but it’s in the ballpark. This pedal does basically everything you’d ever need in a delay, and that’s why it’s so widely used. The looper is great for practicing or performing and it is easy to get clean starts and stops on your loops. The delays can be set to short and subtle or long and super lush and anywhere in between. The “Swell” setting is sort of like a Boss Slow Gear and sounds similar to using a bow from a cello on the strings, fading in the sound and rounding off the initial attack of the notes. I love it. Another one I really like is the “Sweep” delay which puts a phaser type modulation on the delays. The “Reverse” delay when set high can get you those wild Jimi Hendrix sounds that a few years ago you could only acheive in the studio, now these are available for live use. I usually set up a slap back style echo for rhythm guitar on one preset, a longer delay with a few more repeats for solos, and a lush delay with modulation for a third preset. You can make this pedal as subtle or extreme as needed, and the tone is great without killing your signal. I do notice a slight signal drop when it’s used in the loop of certain amps though.

OVERALL OPINION

Overall this is a super versatile delay that will do just about anything you can dream up. I love having different delays at the push of button, and with tap tempo I can line them up perfectly with the tempo of the song so the delays line up. While many people use the looper live, (if I were to use one this would be the one due to it’s simple layout) I only use it for practicing leads over chords. The footswitches on these units are known to fail with time, but there are many people out there to replace them with sturdier switches that can take abuse. I’ve done this mod myself and it’s quite simple. It has a ton of features for the price, but I’ve moved on to two separate delays because the pedal has a significant volume drop when I use it in the loop of my Marshall. I probably wouldn’t buy it again myself, but not because the pedal is poorly designed or built, but because it has too many features that I never use and takes up too much space on my pedal board.

16 vintage delay and echo effects including Tube Echoplex, Space Echo, Deluxe Memory Man, and more
Provides for 3 programmable presets
Tap tempo control
14-28 seconds of sample-loop memory
True bypass switching
Expression pedal input
Stereo inputs and outputs
Runs for up to 30 hours on four “C” batteries or with the optional PX-2G power adaptor.
Add the optional EX-1™ Expression Pedal to your Line 6 gear to modify the length of your delay time as you play.


UTILIZATION

Every once in a while, an effects pedal is released that changes everything, one that guitarists run out to purchase in droves, as it makes playing more fun. This is one of those boxes. It is brain-dead simple to use, with plenty of great sounds and fun features. This is one of the most inspiring effects pedals I've ever had the pleasure of using. I like it so much, I've actually owned 3 of them!

SOUND QUALITY

The delay sounds are quite nice. I know some modding companies are doing some modifications to make the sound quality better, but I've never had a problem with mine. I'll give it a 9 in this area, as it appears there is room for improvement with the mods, but I'm perfectly content with these 15 models and a looper. The Memory Man model sounds a lot like my old 70s EHX DMM, and there are a lot of great digital delays in there as well. The coolest thing to me is the looper - reverse on the fly, as well as half/double speed, just by hitting one stomp switch - that is priceless, and makes for hours of fun composing and improvisation.

OVERALL OPINION

I'm giving this a 10. It is about as good as an effects pedal can be. It is a bit bulky and takes up more room on a pedalboard than the average stompbox, but it makes up for that in its coolness. I love the delay sounds, but I use the looper so much that I hardly even use the delay settings anymore - I've got another box for it. Still, even if this pedal was just a looper with these functions, and was the same price, I'd STILL give this a 10. Awesome buy.

This is an echo of delay pedals.
two inputs (left / mono - right), two outputs (ditto), a entrepdale exp between a power supply.
A MODEL rotators of choice, a knob of delay, a repeat one tweak a tweaz (these knobs have a different role depending on the delay model used a mix. Footswitch 4: 3 memories, a tap tempo.

Note also, according to a jam man: sampler up to 14 sec. With half speed and reverse function (which can reach the sample takes up to 28 sec.) Man jam mode, the footswitch are transformed into keyboard: play / stop, play once, rec / overdub, half speed / reverse.

It is defined modliser old clbres vintage echo effects or not (17 models in total). Among them, there are MODELS of cho belt, lamp reproducing imperfection appote by these models, the echo analog modulation, echoes numrique, ping pong, stereo, rhythmic delay, reverse

numrique 3 pedals it is a memory: We choose a model of pedal, turn the knob up to get what you like, you press a button for 5 sec. it's in the box. the tap tempo is available for all programs ..

UTILIZATION

It's easy as one pedals ... but given the number of MODELS and spcificits, buttons and tweak tweez have effects DIFFERENT, the PDAL comes with a sticker to remind What are these buttons ..
The manual is excellent, with qques jokes (they are specialist in home Line6) ...
I put 8 because of a tweak and ... the possibilities are tweez standards.
something else: the sampler mode is not available to the feet, select it with the rotator.

SOUND QUALITY

Exceptional, with 24 bits of resolutions over the true bypass, the delay is incredible. up to 2.5 sec. of delay. with modulation effects, we can really get into orbit or simply add a bit of echo on a solo ... 3 programs available .. the tap tempo foot ...

OVERALL OPINION

Report indniablement excellent quality price (330 euros the machine, it makes the pedals 80 euros on average it takes 200 ... for a good classic pedals the unit)

A BMOL: it numrique: ca eats batteries.

J'achterais the same without hsiter

Well I do not m'tends on this topic, we know what's going on ...

Its default:

no MIDI sync

and then ... I see it.

Qualities:

Everything else!

UTILIZATION

The operating principle is very simple, it turns potentiomtres and the sound changes, classical, practical, easy ... Only the rle of potentiomtres exchange for virtually every type of delay and it is easy (especially for the effects we use the least) of not knowing what function each represents. Well, said cell Line 6 provides us with little stickers stuck on the pedals résumé functions of knobs for each effect. This remedies a problem only partially: it is better not to engage in rglages scne on ...
Fortunately, before resorting to the stickers, you can store in memory three prrgls effects and remember a simple press of the corresponding switch. APRS is the problem of settled on only three effects ...

Ok .. The biggest problem of the pedals RSID in the impossibility of using the tap tempo when no effect is engaged. In short, to synchronize delays with the current song you must first activate the effect and only then you can use the switch function ddi tap, making the use of a delay in synchronized middle of a sentence almost impossible, unless the sentence is trsar said ...

It enrages me so much against this gap dbile the note on the use takes again in a serious blow!

SOUND QUALITY

Well I'm really boring on the sound quality of my stuff, but this is irrprochable pedals: the delays are all relevant and compltent perfectly to form a homognit PDAL impressive. For my part I use mainly vintage delays or tube tape echo type echo, but all are ultra INTERESTED and totally usable.
Is that a ring-like machines that are supposed mulate? Is-that gives a "big analog sound"? Is it really sounds, as a "vintage"?

I do not know and I do not care: a ring!

OVERALL OPINION

I bought and sold a lot of material that does not satisfesait me or that I no longer used, but the srieusement I plan to buy, in addition to the DL4, the Echo Park (which is the m I PDAL Allgemeine version) to put a delay when I use the looper the DL4, or just to have the same sound quality but smaller and more lightweight in some projects ...

Damage to the absence of the afternoon, unforgivable for the operation of tap tempo, but APRS over a year of use on bass, bass and various machines, the sounds I get out of the pedals still impress me .