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VXD
Copper Member
Canada
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 Posted - 07/01/2005 : 22:30:03
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| Allright now what are the audible difference between these 2 pedals? I'm seriously thinkin of buying one, oh yeah and, if somebody wants to sell one gimme an email. |
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2005 : 23:47:32
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The difference is huge. Their names indicates that these are similar but that's far from the truth.
I would just jump in and buy one of them. If you don't like it you can easily sell it again for the same price. |
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boss freak
Gold Member
USA
663 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2005 : 20:13:57
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I agree with bossarea. The difference between the two is a big one. If you've never used one of them before, you're in for a pleasant surprise I think. They are not your ordinary chorus pedals by any means. They both go far beyond the normal idea of a chorus pedal in my opinion. Both are stereo pedals, but when used in stereo they have a wider "perceived sound" than the average chorus pedal. The DC2 has four preset sounds that use push buttons. The DC3 uses knobs but has the added feature of an "effect level" control to choose how much of the effect you want to hear mixed with the dry signal. This is a nice feature for sure.
If I had to choose between the two, I'm not exactly sure which I would take. They both offer something unique and both seem to be similarly priced these days. A year ago you could easily find a DC2 for $60 US and a DC3 for $80 US, but since then the prices have risen considerably. The DC2 goes for as much as $200 US these days and the DC3 for about $120 US if it's the "Digital Dimension" version. If i's the "Digital Space D" version, it goes for well over $100 US even though it is identical to the "Digital Dimension" version.
Both pedals seem to be a bit hard to find in shops, at least the shops I go to, but both can be found quite readily on eBay at any given time. I assume this is because of their current resale value. At the time when they were a bit cheaper, they didn't seem to pop up on eBay quite as ofter. A trend that seems to be occuring with the VB2 these days as well.
As bossarea pointed out, you could easily sell either pedal for the same price if you're not happy with it. Just go for it.  |
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VXD
Copper Member
Canada
3 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2005 : 23:01:52
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| Yes i know what they do and all that but in SOUND what is the difference? |
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arcanon1313
Silver Member
USA
414 Posts |
Posted - 07/03/2005 : 03:07:01
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| The DC-2 sounds like an analog chorus, nice and thick, and warm. The DC-3 is digital (as we all know) and sounds harsher than the DC-2. i had a chance to try both over the last few days and the difference is audible. they both have their strong points and their weak points. if you want an opinion go for the DC-2. |
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scarling
Copper Member
USA
7 Posts |
Posted - 07/03/2005 : 07:51:22
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i tried my friends dc-2,i fell in love with the third setting
so lush and dreamy
i went searching for a dc-2 but couldn't find one so i got a dc-3
i like it but i can't seem to find any good settings for it
anyone know some good settings for a dc-3 or a setting that gets close to the third preset on the dc-2.
thanks. |
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boss freak
Gold Member
USA
663 Posts |
Posted - 07/03/2005 : 08:39:19
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Well in SOUND they are pretty similar if you consider they are both chorus pedals.
If you're looking for analog chorus (warmer, softer, more lush) then you should go for the DC2.
If you're looking for digital chorus (brighter, crisper, more hi-fi) then you should go for the DC3.
As I mentioned above, but you are apparently aware of, the DC2 has fewer control options than the DC3. If having more control is important, then the DC3 is the obvious choice of the two. |
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dm-2
Bronze Member
Ireland
81 Posts |
Posted - 07/03/2005 : 18:05:28
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| There are a few samples of what the DC-2 sounds like on http://www.modezero.com. Just go to Gallery, scroll down to Chorus and select DC-2. Unfortunately there are no samples for the DC-3. |
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jan
Copper Member
USA
37 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2005 : 00:12:06
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| I have both the DC-2 and DC-3. Both're great, but the DC-2 sounds a little more unique. The DC-3 is closer (but just by a little bit) to a standard chorus. |
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Mr. Man
Copper Member
USA
22 Posts |
Posted - 07/24/2005 : 22:54:06
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| Has anyone tried out a bass through a DC-2? If so, please comment. |
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mikejmeehan
Copper Member
Australia
19 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2005 : 05:23:55
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I think the DC-2 has a better vibe and a unique layout, so I'm going to go with that. Oh yeah, it sounds incredible too.
Mike |
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Mr. Man
Copper Member
USA
22 Posts |
Posted - 08/15/2005 : 23:19:54
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Does the DC-3 normally come with the white topped knobs like the BF-2 or are they a little darker? I got my hand on another BF-2 and am thinking about switching the knobs around. So it looks newer. Any comments?
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phenry20
Bronze Member
USA
105 Posts |
Posted - 08/16/2005 : 01:00:30
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| The DC-3 comes with the Type IV knobs with the grey caps. |
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 08/16/2005 : 10:45:23
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Type IV only make sense if you have the Boss book. I've said earlier that I would create a page with all bottom plates showing the different labels. I should make one showing the differnt knobs too. Time... where does it go?  |
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boss freak
Gold Member
USA
663 Posts |
Posted - 08/16/2005 : 11:39:14
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| It would be really cool if you could basically make the main site into an interactive version of The Boss Book! I have a feeling that with all the info sharing we've got going here on the forum, the site could very easily surpass the book in the way of comprehensive collector knowledge and pics!!! |
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eeone
Bronze Member
Yugoslavia
121 Posts |
Posted - 08/16/2005 : 11:54:04
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*OFF TOPIC*
^Yes, it would be absolutely fantastic!
BUT! Being mind, time and money consuming task, I don't think it could be easily done by a single person.
However, if users submitted their own sound samples, pictures, *objective* reviews and experiences, well then, it would be    |
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DC-2 vs. DC-3
