he Boss DD-500 Digital Delay is a high-powered, flagship delay workstation featuring 32-bit/96kHz audio processing, 12 distinct delay modes, and an incredibly deep dual-engine architecture that lets you run two patches simultaneously.


Key Features & Specifications

  • Audio Fidelity: High-end 32-bit floating-point processing with a 100% analog dry path.
  • Maximum Delay Time: Up to 10 seconds depending on the selected mode.
  • Simultaneous Delays: A+B Simultaneous mode allows you to run two presets at once in series or parallel.
  • Deep Tone Shaping: Every delay mode includes a built-in semi-parametric 4-band EQ, modulation, and ducking controls.
  • Hardware & UI: Features a large graphic LCD screen, robust metal switches, full 5-pin MIDI I/O, USB for editor software, and expression pedal inputs.
  • Power Requirements: Standard 9V DC negative center power supply requiring at least 200mA (can also run on 4 x AA batteries).
  • Onboard Looper: Includes an independent phrase looper with up to 120 seconds of record time in mono.

The 12 Delay Modes

  1. Standard: Crystal clear, pristine digital delay.
  2. Analog: Emulates classic BBD delays like the Boss DM-series with warm, deteriorating repeats.
  3. Tape: Replicates vintage multi-head tape echoes including the Roland RE-201 Space Echo and Echoplex.
  4. Vintage Digital: Modeled after early 1980s digital delays like the Roland SDE-3000 and Boss DD-2.
  5. Dual: Two independent delay lines that can be configured in series or parallel.
  6. Pattern: Up to 16 independent delay lines that can be set for unique, glitchy rhythmic patterns.
  7. Reverse: Backward delay effects for psychedelic textures.
  8. SFX: Special effects delays that include built-in lo-fi bitcrushers, tremolo, and phasers.
  9. Shimmer: Pitch-shifted delay repeats that add lush, synth-like harmony pads.
  10. Filter: Delay combined with a dynamic sweeping sweeping high-pass or low-pass filter.
  11. Slow Attack: Swelling delays that fade in the volume of each repeat for violin-like attacks.
  12. Tera Echo: A spacious, highly animated ambience effect derived from Boss's unique TE-2 pedal.


Original box and manual INCLUDED

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Listed2 months ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • DD-500 Delay
Finish
  • White
Categories
Year
  • 2015 - Present
Pedal Format
  • Standard

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