This compact pedal provides a digital delay effect with outstanding quality equivalent to that of a dedicated rackmount delay unit, all with simple stompbox-style control.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the delay pedal. They mention that it is the best delay pedal they have ever used, it is versatile, and amazing. Some say that the delay tones and timings are great. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"The delay tones and timings are great... must have" Read more
"...20 years, and I found it to be the best, most useful and user-friendly delay pedal I've ever encountered, both for live performances and for..." Read more
"...-programmed delay effects--the Keeley DD3 Digital/Analog has such great sound that even with 10k keyboards, the Keeley often sounds much better than..." Read more
"...I found this a better effect, adding surprising depth and quality to the sound without muddying it up...." Read more
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Customers find the sound and recording equipment simple to use and understand the different components.
"...it works just fine, pretty straight forward, and it seems to be well built. maybe even take a bit of abuse...." Read more
"...It's simple to use, and easy to understand the different components it has to offer you...." Read more
"My delay pedal works great and is easy to use." Read more
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the delay pedal. They mention that it works great, is useful, and user-friendly.
"...this pedal for more than 20 years, and I found it to be the best, most useful and user-friendly delay pedal I've ever encountered, both for live..." Read more
"POSITIVE: if you're looking for a simple delay pedal. it works just fine, pretty straight forward, and it seems to be well built...." Read more
"Very fine pedal delivered quickly; works great!" Read more
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Customers appreciate the value of the pedal. They say it's a great product and a good value for the price.
"...Legendary Boss tank-like construction to last forever. Money very well spent." Read more
"Accurate description and great product. glad to finally have one!" Read more
I owned this pedal for more than 20 years, and I found it to be the best, most useful and user-friendly delay pedal I've ever encountered, both for live performances and for recording. It's capable of stunning beauty, and can take the worst pounding your shoes can possibly dish out. From rockabilly slapback to wall of guitar shoegaze, this pedal does it all. After being lured in by some of the features of the DD-7, I bought one and sold this pedal, only to regret it. The DD-7 is okay, but the DD-3 is far, FAR superior, and thankfully I was able to nab another one on Amazon. This is the single standard can't-do-without pedal in my vast collection. Don't let this one go.
Keeley, who is legendary for his amazing compressors, (I have had many compressors over the years, including rack mount studio compressors that were vastly overpriced, that couldn't hold a candle to the little Keeley compressor) has totally revamped the older Boss DD-3 pedals and taken them to a whole new level of sound! The analog mode is truly incredible, and one of the main reasons that this pedal is above and beyond all other delays out there; yet you can still get those "intense" long digital delay sounds with the simple turn of a switch, as well. Also, a key feature of this modified Keeley DD3, which is very important to me and most thoughtful musicians, is the way he sets up his modded pedals in order to turn them into nearly true bypass--thus the tone of your guitar and amp are not compromised whatsoever when the pedal is off. Many people run a lot of pedals (too many at once, I believe) which isn't the greatest idea if you love the sound of your guitar and amp, since you lose so incredibly much going through all of those connections. I am an effects minimalist, due to the reason I just mentioned, and the Keeley products have enabled me to work this way successfully, as I am a studio guitar player, I also own a studio, I'm a keyboard player, and am in multiple bands that are all rather different styles and rather eclectic--everything from rock to blues to live electronica to punkabilly. I work at a well known record company, and these Keeley pedals are so versatile and amazing that they can be used with many different instruments and the sound is above and beyond the competition. With keyboards that have their own built in effects, as most synths do, the Modded DD3 hooked up instead will simply devastate the sound of any pre-programmed delay effects--the Keeley DD3 Digital/Analog has such great sound that even with 10k keyboards, the Keeley often sounds much better than the built in effects! Anyway, I could go on forever about this pedal, but BOSS needs to wake up and start thinking like Keeley...However, that will likely never happen so we have to rely on thoughtful people like Rob Keeley to keep creating the best effects out there.
I originally got this for live performance with harmonica, since the amp I use for that has no reverb and the pedal I'd been using died. I found this a better effect, adding surprising depth and quality to the sound without muddying it up. I've since made it a staple for guitar too, even with reverb. I mostly use this with a fairly short amount of delay and feedback, though there are times when I have also gone for more dramatic effect.
POSITIVE: if you're looking for a simple delay pedal. it works just fine, pretty straight forward, and it seems to be well built. maybe even take a bit of abuse. NEGATIVE: just a couple of things, first you can adjust the delay time knob, from 12.5 ms to 800 ms, easily, very cool, but you don't really know what delay time you chose until you listen to it, i mean, there's no little screen that tells you the ms you set. i think that'd be useful. secondly, the hold mode, is a bit confusing at first, it takes practice for you to identify the exact time to are to push down the pedal for it to process that sound. COMMENTS: remember, you'll need to buy the ac adapter (i bought a few boss psa-120s, they work just fine).
Absolutely the best delay pedal I have ever used. Had one back in 87-88 that eventually got baked by a cheap power supply, and finally replaced it with this one. It was hands-down the best back then, and continues to be so now.
Great Delay .Pedal It is fantastic for the basic stuff To play rock, blues, jazz is perfect Or to have some special effects like pink floyd The other ones that are higher numbers are good also but i think this one is fit for all Unless you want to play with the star wars band and need more galactic effects jaja Arrived on time and in good conditions
Il prodotto è arrivato in ottime condizioni e sta funzionando benissimo, credevo di peggio. Ho consigliato anche ai miei amici di comprarlo per l'ottimo prezzo proposto.
Amazing sound and tone from this pedal. Despite searching and trying many pedals, you can't really go wrong with a BOSS pedal. This has added a new dimension to my sound. Simple to use controls to cover all tastes. Highly recommended.