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Erik dP
Silver Member
Sweden
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 Posted - 10/20/2008 : 16:05:13
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I borrowed a DD-20 for a more or less unlimited time from a friend.
I am very positive regarding this unit. I do like to use tap tempo which rules out analog delays (I was previously thinking about buying the DM-2 clone VD400 from Behringer for ~$50). Also I have read that some seem to be negative about that the Line6 DL4 does not remember the tapped in tempo setting if the delay is bypassed during a song. So would I. The DD-20 does remember the tapped setting.
It has so many features such as reverb-spiced delay and chorus-spiced delay (modulation).
The main reason why I borrowed it was that it has a headphone output so I could bring it with me on my vacation. This might not work with the smaller DD-7(?). The looping feature lets me play a few chords to practice scales and melodies over. Battery powered is a plus when sitting outdoors.
I think that it is an excelent alternative to a multieffect unit if distortion is not required. Summing up, it has: Delay, "Reverbed"-delay, "Chorused"-delay, Looper, Phones-output, Smaller than most multi-FXs, Tone-knob for the delay sound.
Today at home I mostly use it as a looper even if I have the RC-2. |
Edited by - Erik dP on 10/20/2008 16:30:20 |
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jaymzHal
Silver Member
United Kingdom
297 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2008 : 19:46:32
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Hi Erik, good review. Did you find the headphone out a little compressed and trebly at all? I used to use my Boss ME-50 with headphones and while it was better than unplugged, it did not sound anywhere near as good as it did through an amp (to be expected of course, but I certainly would not use it as a direct out). Nowadays I use my BR-600 recorder with headphones if volume is an issue, it sounds much better and you can have a lot of fun with overdubbing and such very quickly indeed, a great practice tool - plus you can use it as a phrase trainer.
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2008 : 08:33:59
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I also like DD-20 very much, I bought it several years ago and it�s my most used delay. I have all Boss delays except DD-7 and DD-20 rules. The memories makes it really great and usable.
There�s so many different delays and possibilities in one pedal, it�s really great for more experimental stuff too.
Of course DM-2 is a better sounding analog delay, but DM-2 just does that.
Here�s a great review with lots of tips & tricks:
http://www.loopers-delight.com/tools/bossDD20/bossDD20_review1.html
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Erik dP
Silver Member
Sweden
150 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2008 : 10:20:50
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| I havn't found anything special about the headphone jack. Actually, I use it in my setup to the aux-in on my Digitech VL4 as a "return" of a FX-loop. (I use the VL4 Direct out -> Effects -> DD-20 -> VL4 aux-in -> Computer.) |
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PaulH
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Posted - 10/23/2008 : 18:56:46
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The memory settings means you can switch between the "manual setting" and whatever memory you like.
It all happens seamlessly, keeps the reverb tails, and the tempos (if dialed in rather than tapped) will be prefect.
Try that on a DD7!!
the analog & tape delays are good too.
I put a demo on You Tube ages ago...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-ouzSBxBVE |
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PaulH
Gold Member
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Posted - 10/24/2008 : 18:11:23
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I've some emails about my settings and stuff on the DD-20 in the You-Tube video..
So here goes...
Set the delay mode to Analog
Put Tone and Feedback at 12 o�clock.
Put E-Level on max.
Set the delay in bpm to 120, with the tempo on dotted-eighth notes.
Save this to one of the memory patches.
Play a few chords, and you should now have the Analog delay sound.
Now, using the right pedal, switch back to Manual mode.
Set the delay mode to Tape
Put Tone and Feedback at 12 o�clock.
Put E-Level on max.
Set the delay in bpm to 120, with the tempo on quarter notes.
Play a few chords, and you should now have the Tape delay sound.
Now, use the right pedal to switch between the Tape or Analog delay.
In the video I start strumming a few chords with no delay.
Then...
At about 20 seconds into the video. I switch the delay on, with the Analog sound from the memory patch.
At about 30 seconds into the video. I switch the right pedal to change to manual mode and the tape delay (the Analog delay now trails away).
At about 37 seconds into the video. I begin playing at 120bpm.
Throughout the video I never change my tempo, but use the right pedal to switch between the Analog or Tape delays.
Hence, at 57 seconds press the right pedal to change from the Tape delay back to the Analog delay.
Hope that helps.
TheDD-20 is not about just using memories to save patches for ever, but using them to get lots of different delay patterns in one piece of music.
That's why I prefer the DD20 over a DD7 any day.
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jaymzHal
Silver Member
United Kingdom
297 Posts |
Posted - 10/26/2008 : 21:23:34
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| That was a really neat demo PaulH, I want one! I've been eying one for a while, maybe it will be my next purchase... |
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Leeroyfunk
Silver Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/30/2008 : 22:59:13
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quote:
Originally posted by jaymzHal
That was a really neat demo PaulH, I want one! I've been eying one for a while, maybe it will be my next purchase...
Yeah, great demo. I bought a DD-20 when they first came out, and it's a great pedal. |
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Tried out a DD-20 a couple of months. Quick review
