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Description

The Korg SDD 2000 is a classic digital delay signal processor that became a staple in studios and live performances during the 1980s. Known for its versatility and reliability, the SDD 2000 offers musicians and producers a wide range of delay effects, from subtle echoes to complex, rhythmic patterns. Its digital architecture ensures a pristine sound quality, making it a favorite among audio enthusiasts seeking that vintage vibe with modern capabilities.

This processor is equipped with MIDI compatibility, allowing for seamless integration with other MIDI-enabled devices, and provides up to 1024 milliseconds of delay time, giving you the flexibility to craft your sound precisely. The Korg proprietary modulation section adds an extra dimension, enabling users to create lush, modulated delay effects that can transform any track. The SDD 2000 also features a feedback loop, which can be adjusted for creating anything from short slapback delays to infinite, evolving soundscapes.

Suitable for both studio and live settings, the Korg SDD 2000 is perfect for artists looking to add depth and character to their music. Its straightforward interface and robust build ensure that it can withstand the rigors of frequent use while delivering consistent, high-quality sound.

Key Features:

  • Classic digital delay processor from the 1980s
  • MIDI compatibility for integration with other devices
  • Up to 1024 milliseconds of delay time
  • Korg proprietary modulation section for enhanced effects
  • Adjustable feedback loop for a range of delay sounds
  • Ideal for both studio recording and live performances
  • Durable construction with a user-friendly interface

Product specs

Brand Korg
Model SDD-2000
Finish Black
Year 2000s
Categories Delay Pedals

FAQs

What type of delay does the Korg SDD 2000 offer?

The Korg SDD 2000 is a digital delay processor known for its warm and musical delay effects, often used in studio recording for its rich, vintage sound character.

Can the Korg SDD 2000 be used for live performances?

Yes, the Korg SDD 2000 is suitable for live performances, providing reliable and high-quality delay effects that can enhance stage sound.

What are the connectivity options of the Korg SDD 2000?

The Korg SDD 2000 features standard 1/4" input and output jacks, making it compatible with most audio equipment setups for both studio and live use.

How does the Korg SDD 2000 compare to other delay processors?

The Korg SDD 2000 is renowned for its unique digital delay character that offers a distinctive, vintage sound, setting it apart from modern delay units with more pristine, clean delays.

Is the Korg SDD 2000 suitable for guitarists?

Yes, the Korg SDD 2000 is popular among guitarists for its ability to produce lush, ambient delay effects that enhance the overall tonal palette.

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Reviews

Critic Reviews

Korg SDD2000 (EMM Jul 85)

muzines.co.uk

Korg's SDD2000 isn't just another digital delay; it's a versatile tool with robust MIDI-controlled sampling features. While it looks ordinary, it packs innovations like programmable delay settings and a monophonic sampling capability. The 64 user-programmable settings are a standout, offering flexibility for both live and studio use. However, the incremental method for adjusting parameters can be cumbersome. The sampling side has its limitations, with no reverse sample option and a trade-off between delay time and bandwidth. Despite these drawbacks, it's a clean-sounding, user-friendly delay unit, particularly beneficial for those with MIDI setups. Overall, it's a solid choice for musicians seeking a delay with extra sampling capabilities.

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Double Take (ES Aug 85)

muzines.co.uk

Korg's SDD-2000 impresses as a versatile digital delay and sampler, offering high-quality sound and extensive MIDI integration. The incremental control system and memory storage for settings enhance user experience, making parameter adjustments seamless. As a digital delay, it provides excellent audio fidelity, while its sampler functions, although monophonic, are robust, allowing MIDI-triggered sample playback and manipulation. Despite its complexity, the device's operation becomes intuitive with practice. While priced at £799, its multifunctionality and MIDI compatibility make it a competitive choice against rivals like Roland and Yamaha. Overall, it's a solid pick for musicians seeking both delay and sampling capabilities.

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mikefiction

Has a sound.

I like this delay, it definitely has a sound. I wish it had more knobs and less buttons. I should get a SDD-1000. Great as a doubler. Great as a chorus. Great at delays. Wish it had balanced in/out.

Also works as a one shot sampler (if you're into that sort of thing).

lucas_conforti

I miss it

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Artist usage

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See how Gustavo Cerati uses Korg SDD 2000

Gustavo Cerati

Singer, Guitarist

Soda Stereo

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Verified via Photo

"Yo uso toda una pedalera Boss que tiene un Chorus Estéreo, un Flanger, un Overdrive-Turbo que tiene dos sonidos distintos de distorsión, y un Compresor (...) De todo eso salgo y voy a dos delays que uso en sincro MIDI. Uno es el SDD 2000 de Korg y el otro es un SDE 1000 de Roland."

Gustavo Cerati para la revista "El Musiquero" año 1986.

En la foto, podemos ver la rackera detrás de Gustavo en la que si se observa bien, se puede distinguir al Korg SDD 2000 por su color azul y perillas amarillas (y arriba está el SDE 1000).

See how Air uses Korg SDD 2000

Air

Music Producer

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Verified via Soundonsound

There is also 'modern' audio gear in the racks: two Avalon VT737 input channels, two Chandler Germanium compressors, a Demeter Stereo Tube Direct and two Urei 1176 compressors, along with some vintage Ibanez (AD230), Ensoniq (DP4), Korg (SDD2000) and Roland (SBF325) effects — an essential ingredient of the AIR sound from the beginning. In the studio itself, there's a Yamaha grand piano, a drum kit, a vibraphone, some kalimbas, a Neumann U47 microphone and Godin's collection of guitar and bass amps.

See how cEvin Key uses Korg SDD 2000

cEvin Key

Drummer, Keyboardist

Skinny Puppy

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Verified via Google

This article features pictures of a rack inside Subconscious Studios. On the top shelf of the rack, you can see a stack of drum synths and effects processors, including a Korg SDD-2000 digital delay.

See how Richard Lloyd uses Korg SDD 2000

Richard Lloyd

Guitarist

Television

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Used live, as stated in this December 1986 Musician interview and in this January 1988 Guitar Player interview.

Musician, December 1986, "Richard Lloyd" by Bill Flanagan, pg. 26

"Onstage I use my Stratocaster and my JC 120 with a Boss Super Overdrive distortion device and a Korg SDD 2000 digital delay. I just traded an acoustic guitar for this little Acoustic amp to play at home and I've lately been using that onstage, too. Because the JC 120 is not giving me what I need. When we're in Europe we use Marshall amps, because they do something with the electronics of Fender amps in Europe and they're not as good. I'm probably going to switch to either Fenders or Marshalls, because the JC 120 has transistors and it's driving me crazy. It doesn't contain enough threat—it's too damn stable. Very pretty color tone. I mean, Adrian Belew swears by it—but he uses so many boxes he doesn't know what it sounds like anyway."

Guitar Player, January 1988, "Richard Lloyd: The 6 String Alchemy of Richard Lloyd" by Mark Dery

Lloyd runs his Strat into a Cry Baby wah-wah and then a Boss Super Overdrive with the tone set at three o'clock and the overdrive at one o'clock. That feeds into a Korg SDD-2000 digital delay set at 400 milliseconds: "I keep it at about eight repeats, to get that old Echoplex-type effect. That goes into the high channel of the Roland JC-120, and there's a small cable going into the Acoustic, which has its own overdrive, preamp thing, which I use. I like to have things so they're just at the point of bursting – just this side of overload – but I get quite a clean signal. The Boss Super Overdrive is not that dirty an effect, and the wah-wah pedal doesn't overdrive. I tried different orders, but the signal-to-noise ratio was the cleanest this way, with the digital delay closest to the amp."

See how Stuart Adamson uses Korg SDD 2000

Stuart Adamson

Singer, Guitarist

Big Country

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Verified

This article states that this was part of Adamson's live rig.

See how Marley Marl uses Korg SDD 2000

Marley Marl

Rapper, Music Producer

QB Finest

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Verified via Dubspot Blog

“The Bridge” was originally created using the Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer and the Korg SDD-2000 Sampling Digital Delay. Marley Marl programmed the beat by triggering drum sounds (the kick and snare) from the TR-808 into the SDD-2000, giving the track a unique sound and feel.

See how Sam Evian uses Korg SDD 2000

Sam Evian

Singer, Guitarist

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Verified via YouTube

In this YouTube video, at 1:32, Sam Evian mentions that he used the Korg SDD-2000 to create the delayed sounds on a particular riff.

See how Bruce Watson uses Korg SDD 2000

Bruce Watson

Guitarist

Big Country

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Verified via Stuart-adamson

This article states that this was part of Watson's rig in Big Country.

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