Effects when playing can change the whole feel of a song. Imagine what Heavy Metal would sound like without distortion! One of the most popular effects is delay. And with the release of the Boss DD-500, you can have some of the most versatile delay effects ever put into a stand alone delay unit.
Boss claims that the Boss DD-500 is the most versatile and powerful delay stompbox ever created. So, what makes this pedal so great?
12 Delay Modes
The DD-500 has 12 distinctive delay modes. These modes each boast exceptional audio quality.
Standard – A simple, clear digital delay.
Analog – The analogue delay has been designed to emulate the classic BBD delays
Tape – The warmth and familiarity of the famous Boss Space Echo
Vintage Digital – Digital tones have moved forward over the years, but the old school pedals like the DD-2 are still in demand
Dual -Two different delay lines that can be connected in series or parallel
Pattern -Sixteen different delay lines that can be set independently for all types of unique rhythmic effects.
Reverse -Backwards delay for cool psychedelic effects and other unique tones. As a result, you will be able to create some odd and interesting tones.
SFX -“Special effects” delay with a highly unique sound character.
Shimmer – Pitch-shifted delays for lush, heavenly textures.
Filter-Delay with a sweeping filter
Slow Attack-Ethereal delays that fade in with playing dynamics.
Tera Echo-Spacious, animated ambience effect derived from the innovative BOSS TE-2 pedal
Sound Quality
Every mode in the DD-500 has been crafted to have a unique sonic personality. This has been realised by using 32-bit/96 kHz processing. In addition to the great digital quality of the tones, your dry guitar tones will remain analogue.
In other words, the delays effects all sound brilliant, and your guitar sound will remain unchanged. This will mean that you still have full control over the sound you create. This is thanks to the unit’s true bypass option. You can also select to use the buffered option.
In conclusion, this is a great pedal of any guitarist or bass player. With the Boss DD-500 you will have absolute control over your delay tones. In addition, the 12 modes ensure that you will have a great variety of delay tones.
