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BOSSSDE-3 Dual Digital Delay Effects Pedal - Black

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BOSS SDE-3 Dual Digital Delay Effects Pedal - Black
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The SDE-3 places two independently controlled digital delay lines in a compact floor pedal. Time, feedback, level, depth, and high-cut adjustment let you shape each delay, while mono operation offers series or parallel routing. Stereo systems add parallel, serial, ping pong, and cross-feedback choices. The Carryover switch can feed one delay into the other for cascading repeats. Stereo I/O, MIDI input, and the CTL/EXP connection make it a practical option for rigs that need external control alongside flexible delay routing.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Mono pedalboards using two delays in series or parallel for layered repeat patterns.
  • Stereo rigs that need ping pong, cross-feedback, parallel, or serial delay routing.
  • Players using MIDI or a compatible expression pedal for external delay control.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

BOSS SDE-3 Dual Digital Delay Effects Pedal - Black construction detail

Detail 01

Carryover switch

It can run one delay into the other to create cascading delay effects.

Detail 02

Power

It operates from a 9V alkaline battery or an optional PSA-series AC adapter; alkaline battery life is approximately 4.5 hours.

Detail 03

Check indicator

The indicator shows the selected delay’s tempo and also checks battery status.

Detail 04

Dimensions and weight

The pedal measures 2-7/8 × 5-1/8 × 2-3/8 inches and weighs 1 lb. including battery.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01An AC adapter is optional and sold separately.
  2. 02External control connections are provided through MIDI IN and the 1/4-inch TRS CTL/EXP jack.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Can the SDE-3 be used in a mono rig?

Yes. In mono mode, its two delays can be routed in series or parallel.

02What stereo routing modes are available?

Stereo operation offers parallel, serial, ping pong, and cross-feedback routing.

03Can I control it externally?

Yes. It has MIDI IN and a CTL/EXP jack for compatible expression-pedal control of delay time, feedback, and level.

04Does it include an AC adapter?

The PSA-series AC adapter is optional and sold separately.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsSound
Recommended Load Impedance
Output A (Mono), Output B - 10 kohms or greater
3 detailsPickups & controls
Footswitch
FS-5U
Controls
Time knob, Feedback knob, Level knob, Depth knob, Rate knob, Hi Cut knob, Offset knob, Pedal switch, Carryover switch
Dual Footswitch
FS-6, FS-7
1 detailsBody & build
Color
Black
9 detailsConnections & power
Connectors
Input A (Mono) jack, Input B jack, Output A (Mono) jack, Output B jack - 1/4 inch phone type, CTL/EXP jack - 1/4 inch TRS phone type, DC IN jack, MIDI IN jack - Stereo miniature phone type
Nominal Input Level
Input A (Mono), Input B - -20dBu
Expected Battery Life Under Continuous Use
Approx. 4.5 hours (Alkaline)
Input Impedance
Input A (Mono), Input B - 1 mohm
Output Impedance
Output A (Mono), Output B - 1 kohm
Maximum Output Level
Output A (Mono), Output B - +7dBu
Power Supply
Alkaline battery (9V, 6LR61 or 6LF22, commercially available), AC adapter (PSA series: sold separately)
Nominal Output Level
Output A (Mono), Output B - -20dBu
Maximum Input Level
Input A (Mono), Input B - +7dBu
2 detailsSize & weight
Dimensions Wxdxh
2-7/8 inch x 5-1/8 inch x 2-3/8 inch
Weight Including Battery
1 lb.
9 detailsOther
Indicator
Check indicator (used for indication of Tempo and check battery)
Ad Conversion
24 bits + AF method (Adaptive Focus method) This is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD and DA converters
Current Draw
75 mA
TRS MIDI Connecting Cable
BMIDI-5-35, BMIDI-1-35, BMIDI-2-35, BCC-1-3535, BCC-2-3535
Bypass
Buffered bypass
Sample Rate
48kHz
AC Adapter
PSA series
Expression Pedal
FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5
Da Conversion
32 bits

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