A new thing
In the Boss words this device is the most advanced Delay ever created by the Japanese company. It works with a new technology for the effects creation, the audio quality is increased, compared with the previous pedals, and, in addition, it features the MIDI connection, a good display, many ready-to-use patches that can be easily edited, the USB and an internal looper. Let's see the main characteristics of this product.
Available options
Well. Now we can see the various available delays.
- Standard
The basic version.
- Analog
The emulation of the DM series.
- Tape
Very warm. Similar to the effect produced by the Maestro Echoplex or by the Roland RE-201 Space Echo.
- Vintage Digital
It emulates the typical sound of the '80s. For instance, the Roland SDE series (2000 and 3000), or the Boss DD-2.
- Dual
Two different lines. They can be connected in series or parallel.
- Pattern
16 different lines that can be set independently.
- Reverse
A classic to create a rather psychedelic sound.
- SFX
It provides a particular effect.
- Shimmer
The repetitions are created shifting the original pitch.
- Filter
It is limited by a wide filter.
- Slow Attack
The name explains everything.
- Tera Echo
It is derived from the BOSS TE-2 pedal.
For the adjusting
As we can see in the image above, the DD-500 features the classic controls for the Delay with, in addition, four buttons for the editing and the storing of the patches. Let's see all the available controls.
- Time/value
Obviously, the overall time of the Delay.
- Feedback
The repetitions number.
- E. Level
The volume.
- Tone
The equalization. It works on the higher frequencies. In the center position the frequency response is flat.
- Mod Depth
The modulation depth of the effect.
General characteristics
Let's see the main characteristics of the DD-500.
- 32-bit/96 kHz.
- 12 different Delay modes.
- Designed for an extended real-time control (with the built-in switches or an external pedal).
- LCD display (128 x 62 dots).
- A large number of editable patches.
- Looper, MIDI and USB.
- Two bypass types (True and Buffered).
- It works with four AA batteries or with an AC adapter (not included in the box).
Other features
Switches
The three switches on the front panel can be used for many different operations, like, for example, the selection of the patches banks. Tap/Ctl is a multi-purpose control. The user can set up a favourite function in the menù.
Rear panel
Two inputs and two outputs, 1/4", a jack for an external pedal, the MIDI (IN/OUT), the USB port and the jack for the AC Adapter.
Expensive, but an excellent device
Well, if you are looking for a cheap Delay, this isn't the product for you. The Boss DD-500 price, about 350 euros, is important, perhaps too much, but this device guarantees a great signal quality, and all the necessary for a very good result.