THE ICONIC DIGITAL DELAY, ENHANCED FOR MODERN PLAYERS
BOSS’s iconic DD-3 Digital Delay has been a pedalboard staple since 1986, loved everywhere for its great sound and simple operation. With the DD-3T, we’ve updated the classic stomp with enhanced functionality while fully retaining the original’s sound and control layout. It’s now possible to tap in delay tempos using the onboard switch or an external one, with your choice of three beat subdivisions. And the direct output jack has been moved next to the main output, providing easier connectivity for wet/dry setups.
Updated version of the industry-standard DD-3, with enhanced functionality for modern players
Ultra-easy operation for fast sound creation
Delay time of 12.5 to 800 ms, divided into three ranges for quick setup
Tap in tempos with the onboard pedal switch or an external footswitch
Short Loop setting for creating phrase loops (same as the Hold function on the original DD-3)
Direct output for sending dry and wet sounds to separate amps
Main and direct output jacks now positioned on one side of the pedal
BOSS five-year warranty
$139
Free Shipping
As low as $13/month with
Predicted to Sell Soon
Only 1 available and2 other people have this in their carts
The newest offering in a long line of digital delay pedals, the Boss DD-7 Digital Delay offers more delay time, looping ability, a modulated mode and a simulation of the classic Boss DM-2. With stereo outputs and an external expression pedal jack, the DD-7 is mothership-level delay in a reliable, compact Boss box.
Ever since Boss rocked the industry with the first digital delay pedal back in 1983 (the DD-2), they have made a project out of iteratively improving digital delay one numbered compact pedal at a time. The Boss DD-7 Digital Delay is current sum of that knowledge, adding features that previous models did not include while keeping the same familiar enclosure.
Breaking It Down
The DD-7 has four delay time starting points - 50, 200, 800, and 3200 ms - each with the ability to extend that window the the delay time knob. It also has a Hold mode in which you can record up to 40 seconds of music and have it repeat indefinitely, like a looper. Beyond this, the DD-7 also offers up three other delay modes (two of them new): a modulated, chorus-like delay, a reverse setting and an emulation of the analog DM-2 Delay pedal. Leading out of the pedal, you can use it as a stereo splitter and connect an expression pedal to control delay time or a tap tempo footswitch. This incredible versatility from a basic Boss pedal makes it a powerful tool for the gigging musician.
Isn't the DD-3 still in production? How is this different?
The DD-3 is indeed still in production, and in fact, it's really just a rebadged DD-2, which stretches its origins all the way back to '83. The DD-3 does not have stereo outputs or quite as much delay time as the DD-7, though it does still have the Hold function, which allows infinite repeats. The DD-3 also does not include a modulated mode or analog mode like the DD-7. If you want just enough digital delay and don't use a stereo setup, the DD-3 might be a better pick.
A Boss Digital Delay Primer
Because there have been quite a few, let's take a look at Boss digital delay pedals past and present:
DD-2: The first compact digital delay on the market in 1983. Re-branded as the DD-3 in 1986.
DD-3: See above. This pedal is a staple on many pedalboards and still in production.
DD-4: Boss skipped this one as the number 4 is considered unlucky in Japan. If someone tries to sell you one, beware. It doesn't exist.
DD-5: Discontinued. Four delay ranges maxing out at 2000 ms.
DD-6: Discontinued. Four delay ranges maxing out at 2600 ms, plus Reverse and Warp modes.
DD-7: Four delay ranges maxing out at 3200 ms, with Reverse, Modulated and Analog modes.
Oops, looks like you forgot something. Please check the fields highlighted in red.