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ronster
Gold Member
Australia
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 Posted - 11/23/2006 : 07:19:57
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Hey all, I was wondering if there is really much of a difference between MIT and MIJ digidal delays. I only have a MIT DD-6 and was wondering.
I assumed that since it was digital the sound would not be very different between MIT and MIJ but I'm open to other thoughts! 
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controlfreak
Silver Member
Ireland
337 Posts |
Posted - 11/23/2006 : 11:02:01
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i have a made in japan DD-3 and a made in taiwan DD-6 and to be honest there's not much between them. the DD-3 sounds 'older' slightly warmer but the DD-6 still sounds great and clear but not brittle.
in a band situation there's no way anyone could tell.
i think this whole MIJ thing does have a fair point but it's been blown totally out of proportion. eBay prob has a lot to do with this. |
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
Posted - 11/23/2006 : 11:39:42
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There is design differences among DD-3īs MIJ and MIT, Stinkfoot sorted that out in one topic some time ago, check this link http://www.stinkfoot.se/andreas/diy/articles/DD3.htm
Early DD-3īs sounds the same as DD-2īs, if I donīt remember wrong.
DD-20 is MIT and to my ears sounds very, very good.
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ronster
Gold Member
Australia
645 Posts |
Posted - 11/24/2006 : 07:25:21
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Thanks Goran
I've looked at the DD-20 and looks great but a little big for my liking.
I don't think the difference is that great. Then the other question is how it compares with analog delays! That's a whole new ball game!!!  |
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
Posted - 11/24/2006 : 09:57:22
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Analog delays sounds way darker than digital, if we are talking Boss.
The good thing with analog is that the delay-tails thickens the tone in a way digital donīt do.
Plus, for some reason, the tails doesnīt interrupt with the direct sound as much as digital do, this is good in my book!
I like both types of delays, but as DM-2/3 are quite expensive due to collectors interest in them I would go for the digital if I was low on money.
By the way, there ainīt no MIT analog delays
but there is a market for it for sure.
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gurran1928
Gold Member
Sweden
650 Posts |
Posted - 11/24/2006 : 22:19:54
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| But you can still, if you want, buy an analog delay that aint Boss.. for example Ibanez AD-9.. |
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relinquish69
Copper Member
Singapore
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Posted - 11/25/2006 : 14:19:17
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| I tried an MIT DD-3 and an MIJ DD-2. the DD-2 totally owned the DD-3 ( taiwan ) in terms of the quality of delay produced. the DD-2's delay is the closest analog tone you can get from a digital pedal. |
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bosshog
Silver Member
Canada
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Posted - 11/25/2006 : 16:48:41
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Yeah,
The early DD-3's had the long chip in them similar to rack gear. If I were a bettin man than I would bet the DD-3's from Japan sound better. |
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ronster
Gold Member
Australia
645 Posts |
Posted - 11/27/2006 : 03:03:11
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Hey great tips guys!
Must keep an eye out for a DD-2 or early DD-3 that's not too expensive!
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hudpucker
Copper Member
USA
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Posted - 11/27/2006 : 16:05:18
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I'm a forum newbie but a longtime Boss afficionado and I've been grateful to find that my tonal suspicions regarding Boss digital delays have been 'validated' by consensus on this forum.
Specifically, I always felt that my 'long chip' MIJ DD-3 sounded grittier and more 'analog' than my mid-90's MIT DD-3. I used to have a DSD-2 and I stupidly sold it off; when I eventually 'replaced' it with the aformentioned MIT DD-3 I vividly remember being disappointed since it did not measure up to the old DSD-2. Both DD-3's, however, sound better than my DD-5. My DD-20 is on par tonally with the MIT DD-3, just above the DD-5. All this is just my opinion, of course.
I will agree that in a band situation the tonal differences are negligible between the models though. |
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Sunburst
Silver Member
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Posted - 11/27/2006 : 21:36:21
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I own two DD-2 delays and just love their warm tone. I used to have a MIT DD-3 which just sounded boring compared to these two babies.
DD-2... |
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ronster
Gold Member
Australia
645 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2006 : 04:19:37
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Welcome hudpucker!
Great to hear some more detailed information. I had no idea it could be so different! Now that I know I can revise my wishlist!  |
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MIT vs MIJ Digital Delays
