Detail 01
12 delay modes
Available modes include Standard, Analog, Tape, Vintage Digital, Dual, Pattern, Reverse, SFX, Shimmer, Filter, Slow Attack, and Tera Echo.
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BOSSDD-500 Digital Delay Guitar Effects Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
BOSS DD-500 is a digital delay pedal with 12 delay modes, patch memories, deep parameter editing, and an integrated LCD for navigating settings. Its processing runs at 32-bit/96 kHz, while the dry guitar signal remains analog. Each delay type includes a semi-parametric four-band EQ, modulation, ducking, and further controls, so a basic echo can become a carefully adjusted patch. The A, B, and TAP/CTL switches are assignable, with MIDI I/O and USB adding control and backup options for more involved stage or studio systems.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Stage rigs requiring stored delay patches, tap-tempo control, and assignable footswitch functions.
- Studio or DAW-connected setups that need USB patch backup and MIDI control.
- Players building layered delay patches with two delay modes used at the same time.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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Detail 02
Buffered or true-bypass operation
You can select either bypass option; buffered bypass also allows delay trails to continue after switching the effect off.
Detail 03
Assignable TAP/CTL switch
It can control tap tempo, Hold, Warp, Twist, Moment, Roll, fades, or assigned parameters, depending on the patch.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Optional expression pedals and external switches can control additional parameters.
- 02USB connects the pedal to a computer for patch backup and MIDI control with a DAW.
- 03MIDI I/O supports expanded control in advanced setups.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the DD-500 keep my dry signal analog?
Yes. Its straight guitar signal stays on an analog dry path.
02Can it run two delay patches together?
Yes. Its controls can be configured to use two patches simultaneously for layered delay sounds.
03Can I save patches?
Yes. The pedal includes patch memories, and USB supports patch backup to a computer.
Reference
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2 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 18.19 inch x 2.76 inch x 9.76 inch
- Weight
- 7.94
