delay

Post by **dots** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:06 am

i'm thinking i might get a decent delay stomp box, but i'd like it to be boss pedal size (maybe slightly larger) and in the $200 range. tap and/or memory would be cool, but i realize that's a lot to ask at that level.

any suggestions?

Gavin · Post by **Gavin** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:07 am

You should have bought my DE7, but it's sold now. Doesn't have tap tempo, but it's a quality delay for the moneez.

theshadowofseattle · Post by **theshadowofseattle** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:11 am

Get a used Boss DD-5 or DD-6.

Post by **dots** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:13 am

theshadowofseattle wrote:DD-6.

yeah. that's what's i'm t'n a'b.

theshadowofseattle · Post by **theshadowofseattle** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:14 am

I t'd a'b it too, and then I d'd it.

Post by **dots** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:17 am

f'n a!

Post by **Mike** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:07 am

I would say it depends on how important Tap Tempo is for you, if it's important grab a DD-5 and a small external momentary switch and you can tap on the fly the tempo whether the delay is on or off with no worries, with the DD-6 you have to hold the button on the delay to switch it into tap tempo mode, tap and then hold again before you can switch on and off - it's goofy and won't work in a live situation where speed is of the essence.

The DD-20 is a helluva delay and has a dedicated tap tempo switch which works on ANY sound, and 5 saveable sounds, you can also get analogue, tape echo sounds out of it aswell as Chorus, Flanger and Leslie sounds on the Modulated delay. It's the only delay I miss - it's AWESOME.

Thom · Post by **Thom** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:36 am

Doesn't have tap tempo, but did you listen to my demo of the Guyatone MD-3? It's in the demos sticky.
I really like it, has a really nice tone to it. And is small, and if I remember correctly, around $125 USD

Post by **Doog** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:41 am

I've got a DD6 waiting for me on me birthday (already tried it out "to make sure it worked"

). It's neatoskeeto, but like Mike said, the tap tempo isn't too practical for live use, and the delays trail when you turn it off which pisses me off.

Post by **Mike** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:45 am

Doog wrote:I've got a DD6 waiting for me on me birthday (already tried it out "to make sure it worked" ). It's pretty neat, but like Mike said, the tap isn't too practical for live use, and the delays trail when you turn it off which pisses me off.

I didn't know you'd gone for one - it's still a coolass pedal - my only gripe is the Tap Tempo - why did they go backwards after the ultra convenient external input on the DD-5? Why doesn't anyone ask ME? Why aren't I working at Boss?

Post by **Doog** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:49 am

Tweez sold me it at a great price cause he's awesome.

It's a really cool pedal, all the settings are totally useable, just has a few annoyances. I also love the way each of the 4 incremented delay settings has it's own tap tampo rhythm, so you can get cool dotted note delay stuff happening by just tapping on the straight beat when in the right mode.

Post by **Doog** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:54 am

It also arrived like that, which made me laff 'n laff.

AGOSTOCORE!

Post by **Mike** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:54 am

Yup - that is an excellent feature of boss delays - tap the straight beat and get the offbeat craziness sorted for you.

mewithoutus · Post by **mewithoutus** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:03 am

euan · Post by **euan** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:06 am

mewithoutus wrote:DMM

Tap tempo and memory were asked for. A DMM ain't going to give you that for obvious reasons.

Post by **Mike** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:09 am

euan wrote:
mewithoutus wrote:DMM
Tap tempo and memory were asked for. A DMM ain't going to give you that for obvious reasons.

Yeah, that was a shit recommendation. this isnt' Harmony Central you know, you can't just shout out the names of stuff you own.

Post by **Hurb** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:09 am

yeah, you fuckin spacka

Post by **Hurb** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:41 am

Also.
What about the echo park? it seems to be the most feature packed delay at that small size. has the tap tempo. in your price range (although not cheap)
I cant say i have tried one but the website has loads of sound demo's and a video. http://line6.com/tonecore/echoPark.html
And i can vouch that the tonecore series seems to be fine (i have the verbzilla) there metal and seem sturdy although i know line 6 have a bad rep I'm yet to have problems with mine.

Though you may wanna wait for behringer to bring out there carbon copy of the echo park as it will probably sound the same and cost about 20 beans.

Post by **Doog** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:41 am

Hurb wrote:yeah, you fuckin spacka

haha

mewithoutus · Post by **mewithoutus** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:13 am

euan wrote:
mewithoutus wrote:DMM
Tap tempo and memory were asked for. A DMM ain't going to give you that for obvious reasons.

aww crap sorry.

yeah i second the echo park. i have it and love it. tap tempo, really really great tape and analog sim, its got modulation, and its pretty damn sturdy. and trails with a trails switch. and its stereo. and its like $15o i think.