All the necessary is available
A complete machine. Flexibility and quality are remarkable. The front panel is really complete. Let's see all the available options.
- E. Level
It modifies the effect volume.
- Feedback
It adjusts the number of the repeats.
- Tone
Substantially, the equalizer. It modifies the highest frequencies.
Mode
The DD-20 provides eleven ready-to-use Delays that can be choosen with this knob. Let's see the list of the possible options.
- SOS
It continuously repeat a previous recording with a maximum length of 23 seconds. If you want you can use the Overdub function, so to add new material to the recording.
- Twist
Aggressive. Particularly suitable to the distortion.
- Warp
It simultaneously acts on the Feedback and on the effect volume. It is much particular. A bit confused, perhaps, but in some circumstances it can be useful.
- Tape
It emulates the Roland RE-201.
- Analog
The emulation of the Boss DM-2.
- Standard
For a general purpose.
- Dual
2 Delays, one short and one long, are connected in series.
- Pan
It moves left and right.
- Smooth
It creates a reverb.
- Modulate
It adds a wave to the sound and creates a warm delay.
- Reverse
A classic, but little usable.
D. Time
The duration of the effect. There are two modalities. Pushing on the knob activates some advanced functions, while turning it simply modifies the value of the parameter.
Memory Section
The DD-20 provides the possibility of storing the Delays created by the user.
- Memory Number Indicators
The active selection.
- Select
Here you can choose the patches.
- Write
The button to store your patches.
Sample Settings
In the manual there are some sample settings. Let's see them.
- Dual
- Modulate Doubling
- Modulate
- Reverse
- Roland RE-201 Echo
- Room Ambience
- Slap Back Echo
- Smooth
- Twist
Rear panel
Very complete. Two inputs, to connect a guitar or an effects processor. Two outputs. It can be connected to a guitar amp, a mixer, a recorder. One output for the headphones, one input for an additional control pedal and the AC adaptor jack. The AC adaptor, PSA, is sold separately.
Final opinion
The DD-20 is an excellent product. The quality of the sound is really remarkable. All the necessary for a good job is present. The manual is much complete and explains all the functions of the pedal. As regards the price, my personal opinion is that it is valid, but, above all, used can be really a bargain.