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Description

Introducing the Boss DD-6 Digital Delay, an essential addition to your musical artillery. This pedal is not just a delay, it's an experimental tool that brings out your creative potential. With its distinctive reverse and warp modes, it opens up a new realm of sonic possibilities. This pedal boasts a hefty 5200ms of delay time, making it a versatile companion for virtually any genre. Coupled with a built-in tap tempo, you have full control over the rhythm. The DD-6 is more than a pedal—it's a pathway to new musical landscapes.

Key Features:

  • 5200ms of delay time
  • Innovative reverse and warp modes
  • Built-in tap tempo
  • Capable of stereo delay and panning
  • Ideal for any musical genre

Product specs

Brand Boss
Model DD-6 Digital Delay (Dark Gray Label)
Finish White
Year 2002 - 2008
Made In Taiwan
Categories Delay Pedals

FAQs

What is the maximum delay time of the Boss DD-6 Digital Delay?

The Boss DD-6 Digital Delay offers a maximum delay time of 5,200 milliseconds, providing extensive flexibility for creating long and complex delay effects.

Does the Boss DD-6 Digital Delay have a tap tempo feature?

Yes, the Boss DD-6 includes a built-in tap tempo function, allowing you to easily set the delay time by tapping your foot in rhythm.

Can the Boss DD-6 Digital Delay be used in a stereo setup?

The Boss DD-6 is designed to accommodate stereo setups, offering true stereo delay and panning effects for a richer and more immersive sound experience.

What unique delay modes are available on the Boss DD-6 Digital Delay?

The Boss DD-6 features unique modes such as reverse and warp, which enable experimental sound possibilities beyond standard delay effects.

Is the Boss DD-6 Digital Delay suitable for live performances?

With its tap tempo feature, stereo capabilities, and various delay modes, the Boss DD-6 is well-suited for live performances, providing versatile and dynamic delay options on stage.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Warp mode offers unique oscillating and feedback features

  • Reverse delay setting is highly usable and pleasant

  • Compact size saves pedalboard real estate

  • Versatile, with delay times from very short to very long

  • Stereo in and out capability

  • Hold function allows for infinite repeats or sound layering

  • Tap tempo functionality for on-the-fly tempo adjustments

  • Can be used with both guitar and synths effectively

  • Affordable when purchased used

CONS

  • Tap tempo operation can be cumbersome during live performance

  • Lacks an external tap tempo switch option

  • Some users feel it lacks power compared to other models

  • Delay sound considered bland by some, lacking analog warmth

  • Trails continue after pedal is disengaged, annoying some users

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Boss DD-6 Digital Delay.

Features and functionality

  • The DD-6's Warp/Hold function is a standout feature, offering a unique effect that combines elements of looping and sustaining notes.

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  • The DD-6 stereo functionality is limited; stereo effects like panning only work with mono input to stereo output, not with stereo input and output.

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  • Connecting only to input A activates ping-pong delay, doubling the delay time when routed from input A to output B.

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Comparisons

  • The DD-6 lacks an instant tap tempo switch, unlike the DD-5 and DD-7, which limits its versatility in live settings.

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  • While the DD-6 excels in simplicity, newer models like the DD-7 and DD-20 offer more features, such as modulation and stereo looping.

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  • Users noted that DD-7 provides clearer instructions on stereo delay settings, unlike the DD-6, which lacks detailed mode selection guidance in the manual.

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User experience

  • Some users have had the DD-6 for nearly a decade without considering replacement, highlighting its reliability and durability.

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Use cases and applications

  • The DD-6 is ideal for those who prefer ease of use and don't require advanced features like analog voicing or extensive modulation options.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Routing from input A to output B can alter delay characteristics, suggesting creative routing possibilities for unique sound effects.

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Other

  • It's noted that the DD-6 has a routing diagram on the pedal's bottom, which is not included in the manual, offering additional setup guidance.

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4.5 out of 5

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gabriel_molina

Solid digital delay.

If you attach it to a stick you can use this one as a blunt weapon. It has survived multiple tours and is one of my most abused pedals by far. What's that? You want lo-fi lush modulated delays? Well fuck you, this one is solid state 1on1 carbon copy repetitions without tonal degradation all the way. It's great for special effects (i.e. that thing that Jonny Greenwood does at the end of Karma Police), rhythmic repetitions, short loops and psychedelic reverse delays. The connectivity flexibility is worth noting also, not every delay pedal gives you the chance of going out with the wet and dry signal separated on two different output jacks, this has been useful for me on live mixing situations where I use it as a hands-on effect for vocals, synths and other instruments. On top of that you can use the bypassed pedal as an active DI Box (like every other Boss pedal ever). Solid and trustworthy, one of my best buys by far.

Preferred Settings + Usage:

Warp function for stutters and glitches on guitar.

rb142

Undeniably good delay

Never steered me wrong, and has enough features for you to question the need for another delay pedal, unless of course you were to want 2 at once. It has tap tempo functionality, and delay times ranging from super short to almost unnecessarily long with a lot of room for tweaking in between. It has many useful additional features such as 'Hold', 'Reverse', 'Warp' and is also stereo in and out.

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gigsucker

The oldest pedal I have, never sell this

Such a workhorse! For the last couple of years I use it for making Tera Melos -ish TRRRR effect by tapping it very quickly on a record mode. But doesn't matter which type of music I've been playing, dd6 was always helpful

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nathan_whited

ALMOST PERFECT

GOD DAMNIT... Why does this pedal have to keep going after it's disengaged?! Needs a way to turn of the trails. Why can't it cut off quickly like the other versions of the DD? I use it on the hold function with a 170ish mms slap back, but when I hold it down it goes in to infinite repeats. WHICH IS PERFECT FOR ME TO HAVE ONE DELAY THAT CAN DO BOTH THINGS I NEED SO EASILY. If someone knows a version of the DD that can use the Hold function in conjunction with a preset delay while still being able to cut the delay quickly PLEASE LET ME KNOW!

duane_toops

Good Delay

Not the best delay on the market and not the best of the Boss delays but it does get the job done. I rarely turn it off. I use it exclusively for the dotted eighth note setting. Wish it has the option for an external tamp tempo switch like the dd5 and the dd7.

fernghouly

essential

my playing style is very disjointed & it takes me a sec or two when changing chords because i'm heavy handed & rough, so i use subtle delay to mask any chord change breaks & it helps fill out the sound when i'm just strummin

jaiden_lee

Close to Perfect

It's not as savy as the DDR-7 which lets you plug a tempo switch in an extra input, but still has the same funtionallity by long-holding the pedal down. It's a boss delay too, it's worth your money.

creaticity

classic

I use for guitar and synths, works great.

tiagotxduarte

Good but not great

It's a all-round good delay pedal but sometimes it lacks some power. Would prefer the DD7.

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See how Mac DeMarco uses Boss DD-6 Digital Delay

Mac DeMarco

Singer, Guitarist

Mac DeMarco

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Verified via YouTube

In the Pepperoni Playboy doc at 13:15, you can see a DD-6 on the shelf behind Mac with all of the knobs removed.

See how Kevin Shields uses Boss DD-6 Digital Delay

Kevin Shields

Guitarist, Singer

My Bloody Valentine

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Verified via Guitar Player Gear Guide

Kevin Shields of My Bloody Valentine is confirmed to have used the Boss DD-6 Digital Delay pedal, as detailed in the Guitar Player Gear Guide. Although the specific purpose of using both the DD-6 and DD-7 isn't clear, the settings from these pedals are noted to be highly accurate in replicating his sound.

See how Thomas DeLonge uses Boss DD-6 Digital Delay

Thomas DeLonge

Singer, Guitarist

Blink-182

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Verified via YouTube

45:45 Minutes in the video Tom speaks about this pedal, "I could play the same riffs i used to play but they pan around trans-like, its atmospheric."

See how Josh Klinghoffer uses Boss DD-6 Digital Delay

Josh Klinghoffer

Singer, Guitarist

Pearl Jam

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Verified via YouTube

"The DD-6 is set for the cascading repeats and the hold. So if he keeps his foot on it it will just build and build and build. So he'll flip between the DD-6 and Freeze and sometimes go one foot on each, and be sort of tap dancing between the two," says Josh Klinghoffer's guitar tech.

See how Daron Malakian uses Boss DD-6 Digital Delay

Daron Malakian

Singer, Guitarist

System of a Down

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Verified via Photo

Daron Malakian uses a Boss DD-6 on his live pedalboard along with a MXR Phase 90 and a Strymon DIG. Photo from the Ernie Ball: String Theory video from Fall 2018.

See how Joe Perry uses Boss DD-6 Digital Delay

Joe Perry

Guitarist

Hollywood Vampires

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Verified via BOSS

"One I really fell in love with and use all the time is the white one: the [DD-6] digital delay. When I worked with Glen Ballard on “Taste of India” [from Aerosmith’s Nine Lives CD], that was the pedal I wrote with, and the one I used for the backward effect. For me, writing has a lot to do with picking up a guitar and getting a sound. So sometimes it’s an amp, a tuning, or, in this case, a pedal that stimulates and inspires me to think in a different musical sense. Sometimes I’ll just fall into an unusual sound, and that’ll be my inspiration to write a song. Pedals play a big part in that creative process for me, and BOSS has such a great pile of pedals."

See how Brent Hinds uses Boss DD-6 Digital Delay

Brent Hinds

Singer, Guitarist

Mastodon

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Verified via YouTube

A Boss DD-6 can be seen on Brent's pedalboard at 3:02 in this video.

See how Rabea Massaad uses Boss DD-6 Digital Delay

Rabea Massaad

Guitarist

Vower

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Verified via YouTube

A DD-6 can be seen on Rabea's pedalboard at 1 minute and 38 seconds into the video.

See how Simon Gallup uses Boss DD-6 Digital Delay

Simon Gallup

Bassist

The Cure

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Verified via TalkBass.com

According to this picture of the cures 2016 tour program posted on talkbass, Simon Gallup is using a Boss DD-6

See how Joe Walsh uses Boss DD-6 Digital Delay

Joe Walsh

Singer, Guitarist

Eagles

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Verified via Bossus

Walsh mentions many pedals in this interview for Boss, including the Boss DD-6:

"What BOSS pedals get the most mileage onstage?"

"The delay [DD-3] is a favorite, the overdrive [OS-2], and more and more the pitch shifter [PS-5]. I prefer the DD-3 onstage, but for recording I use the DD-6."

See how Simon Neil uses Boss DD-6 Digital Delay

Simon Neil

Singer, Guitarist

Biffy Clyro

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Verified via Flickr

In view on Simons pedal board is a DD6 alongside a DD7.

See how Russell Lissack uses Boss DD-6 Digital Delay

Russell Lissack

Guitarist

Bloc Party

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Verified via Photo

In an interview with Russell Lissack, when asked "And what gear do you use in order to conjure up the Bloc Party sound?", Lissack mentions the Boss DD-6 and responds:

"My guitars are all Fender Telecasters, and Kele and I use Fender Deluxe amps both in the studio and on stage. Pedal-wise, it’s pretty much a Boss-fest. I’ve got a TR-2 Tremolo, DS-1 Distortion, a new PW-10 Wah, the DD-5 and DD-6 Delays and the PS-5 Supershifter. For a long time, all we had was a distortion, a delay and an old wah pedal and we really got the most out of them. The DD-5 was always my best friend because there were so many different types of delay, but it was always really flexible. I really like to push my effects to see what sounds I can achieve when I get new stuff, but it’s been ages since I’ve had time to really experiment with things." (original interview here).

At 9:46 minute mark of the Premier Guitar's rig rundown, Lissack showed his DD-6 pedals. One of the pedals is being used for loops and one is being used like the regular delay pedal.

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