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Description
Meet the trailblazer of guitar pedals, the Boss DD-2 Digital Delay. Born in 1983, this revolutionary stompbox was the first of its kind to bring digital delay to the fingertips of musicians everywhere. By harnessing the power of the same integrated circuit chip found in the Roland SDE-3000, it delivers long, crystal-clear digital delay. Offering mono input and mono/stereo output, the DD-2 ensures maximum sound versatility. And with up to 800ms delay time, you can get lost in the endless sonic possibilities.
Key Features:
- First digital delay stompbox, a pioneering creation from 1983
- Uses the same integrated circuit chip as the Roland SDE-3000
- Provides long and crystal-clear digital delay
- Features mono input and mono/stereo output for varied sound output
- Offers up to 800ms of delay time for extensive sound layering possibilities
Product specs
| Brand | Boss |
| Model | DD-2 Digital Delay (Blue Label) |
| Finish | White |
| Year | 1983 - 1986 |
| Made In | Japan |
| Categories | Delay Pedals |
FAQs
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What is the maximum delay time of the Boss DD-2 Digital Delay?
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The Boss DD-2 Digital Delay offers a maximum delay time of 800 milliseconds, providing a wide range of delay effects from short slapbacks to extended echoes.
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Is the Boss DD-2 Digital Delay suitable for both mono and stereo setups?
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Yes, the Boss DD-2 Digital Delay is designed to integrate seamlessly into both mono and stereo setups, making it versatile for various live and studio applications.
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How does the Boss DD-2 Digital Delay compare to analog delay pedals?
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The Boss DD-2 Digital Delay features a digital circuit that provides clearer and more precise delay effects compared to the typically warmer and more saturated sound of analog delay pedals.
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What is the sound quality like on the Boss DD-2 Digital Delay?
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The Boss DD-2 Digital Delay is known for its high-quality sound with a bandwidth of 7kHz, offering clear and articulate delay effects with minimal noise.
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Is the Boss DD-2 Digital Delay easy to use for beginners?
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Yes, the Boss DD-2 Digital Delay is user-friendly, with straightforward controls that make it easy to dial in a variety of delay effects, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced players.
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PROS
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Warm, musical sound with clear repeats
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Simple, easy-to-use interface
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High headroom and analog-dry-through feature for signal clarity
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Durable and built to last
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Vintage tone with "long chip" technology
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Compatible with fuzz and maintains clarity
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Provides up to 800ms of delay time
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Mono input and mono/stereo output options
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Unique darkening of repeats for musical versatility
CONS
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Lacks modern features like tap tempo
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Becoming harder to find due to being out of production
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Pricier than some alternatives due to vintage status
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Boss DD-2 Digital Delay.
Features and functionality
Setup and maintenance
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The DD-2 requires 12V power for optimal performance, but can function with a 9V supply when daisy-chained due to a common ground bypassing an internal resistor.
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Build quality
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Users highlight the pedal's robustness, noting that the footswitch remains reliable even after years of heavy use.
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Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 8 Reviews and 33 Ratings
Great Sounding & Simple to Use
This is a great sounding pedal for those that want something with minimal fuss; just set and forget.
There aren't a plethora of options like one would expect on a modern pedal (no tap tempo), just: mix, feedback & delay time (up to 800ms). What you do get is a very natural, warm-sounding delay, that doesn't get in the way of your playing.
Long out of production, so only available used.
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DD-2 for the win!
I have Boss DD-3 from 1988 with the same "long chip" that DD-2. Yesterday I finally acquired DD-2 from 1984 and what can I say... the best digital delay on this planet, period. Very bright, pristine and warm - kind of perfect potion of digital and analog delay in one box. DD-2 becomes quite pricy these days, so if you are looking for the same circuit but much cheaper, then get Japanese DD-3 / DSD-2 / DSD-3. They all sounds the same.
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old school Digi Delay
The Boss DD-2 Digital Delay was first made in 1983, offering the first digital delay jammed into a stompbox. Using the same integrated circuit chip as the Roland SDE-3000, the Boss DD-2 brought long and crystal-clear digital delay to the masses. It features mono input, mono/stereo output, and up to 800ms of delay time.
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the original
I came late to digital delay. People were stoked about digital everything back then. This pedal still sounds good today. You know, not TOO hifi.... bright and crispy. I remember being in an indsutrial band with this guy who couldn't play the guitar at all but was a master of playing the DD2 if you know what I mean.
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One of its kind
Simply put, analog sounding delay with very nice hold function. Unlike other digital delay pedals, the repeats are clear, but very warm.
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The Tone is real
My oldest piece of gear out of everything, hahah. It's an all original vintage 1984 DD-2. Pretty much identical to the DD-3s that are still out there, except DD-2s were made with better components, which is why they still work great despite being >30 years old.
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On his twitter account, he made this post showing his Hammond B3 rig which includes a Boss DD-2 Digital Delay Pedal.
Jamie shows his pedal collection in his Xiu Xiu studio tour for Dear God, I Hate Myself, starting at 7:35 in the video.
Buchanan achieved his sound through minimum means. He played the Telecaster through a Fender Vibrolux amplifier with the volume and tone "full out," and used the guitar's volume and tone controls to control volume and sound (he achieved a wah wah effect using the tone control). To achieve his desired distorted sounds, Buchanan at one point used a razor blade to slit the paper cones of the speakers in his amp, an approach also employed by the Kinks' Dave Davies. Buchanan rarely used effects pedals, though he started using an Echoplex on A Street Called Straight (1976). In his later career he played with a Boss DD-2 delay.
John Norum used the Boss DD-2 Digital Delay during the Last Look at Eden Tour in 2009/2010, as evidenced by the image from Gstatic.
In the 2019 on interview captured on YouTube, Yuri Kasparyan says that he used the Boss DD-2 Digital Delay, noted that he adjusted his F.LEVEL and TIME knobs depending on the songs.
"The Boss stuff is all pretty reliable, but I would mention that the DD2s do suck up the batteries, so I'd recommend the power supply. We didn't use one — not because we're extravagant, but because the battery keeps it off the electrical mains line, and I try to keep any source of hum out of the line that I can. So we change batteries every day — I guess they last maybe two hours maximum."
Bruce Kulick uses the Boss DD-2 Digital Delay, as confirmed by a photo he posted on Instagram, where he described it as part of his "simpler pedal board" that is "easy to transport."
In an article for Vintage Guitar Magazine in September 2010, Steve states that he uses a Boss DD2 Delay Pedal: "Next is a Boss DD-2 set for when I play “Fly Like an Eagle.” Then there’s a Boss DD-2 set for short delays, a Keeley compressor, a Seymour Duncan SFX-07 Shape Shifter, and a Vox V847 wah."
Guitarist James Duke mentions his use of the Boss DD-2 Digital Delay in an Instagram post, expressing his fondness for delay effects and noting he acquired this pedal from @buyvintagepedals.
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