Delay Battle. Hardwire DL-8 vs Boss DD-7

[ben12390]

I need a new delay, and i need it really fast. so im limited to whats offered.

I like the looper on the DL-8 better. it's 20 seconds, and ive actually used it, ive never really used the DD7.
our band covers Closer by the Kings of Leon, and to loop the intro bass part with my whammy would be amazing. its annoying to play the whole song.
The DL-8 has tap tempo built in, which is a must, (tap tempo that is).

the DD7 has an external tap tempo which is really nice. and i have no idea how the looper works on it really.

what are your experiences?

GO!

[sleepy_monkey]

I have had both and currently have the DL-8. I have also had the DD-6. I used the tap tempo on the DD-7 occasionally but to me it was just another pedal to clog my board. I really liked the Boss Delays...I didn't have any issue with them...and the only reason I got rid of the DD-7 was b/c I wasn't gigging.

I think the DL-8 sounds more genuine to me. I especially like the analog on the DL-8. The Hardwire pedals are built like tanks. I also have the Chorus pedal...and although the LED on the chorus doesn't turn on, the pedal sounds great too.

The loop feature on the DL-8 is pretty cool...but you can only layer, you can't take away layers...so it is all or nothing. An added feature on a great sounding pedal.

Hardwire released a phaser recently (SP-7) and I am excited to get my hands on one.

[Swift713]

I really enjoyed the DL-8 and regret selling it. Another great feature is that in "digital" mode the feedback knob functions as a hold switch when maxed. So you can build up a loop up to 8 seconds and then have it repeat indefinitely while playing over it, then when you lower the feedback you can get some fade out and record over etc. I really like that old school style of looping.

[Bassman71]

I'm gonna vote for the DD-7 for two reasons:
1) IMHO external tap tempo is much more convenient if you need to set the delay speed on the fly;
2) the looper is "tap to start, tap to stop" (while the DL8 you have to hold the pedal down while playing the loop, which is just harder to loop and layer with, again IME).
Just my 2c, and why I chose the DD-7 over the DL8

[metalinthenight]

Originally Posted by Bassman71

I'm gonna vote for the DD-7 for two reasons:
1) IMHO external tap tempo is much more convenient if you need to set the delay speed on the fly;
2) the looper is "tap to start, tap to stop" (while the DL8 you have to hold the pedal down while playing the loop, which is just harder to loop and layer with, again IME).
Just my 2c, and why I chose the DD-7 over the DL8

+1 I dug the DD-7 for the same reasons, although the looper didn't get much use honestly.

[Swift713]

I do agree that the hold to record action of the DL-8's looper is a little hard to work with as opposed to just tapping on the downbeat.

[Smallequestrian]

Originally Posted by Swift713

I do agree that the hold to record action of the DL-8's looper is a little hard to work with as opposed to just tapping on the downbeat.

I actually find it a little easier to get my timing right with the hold and release method. But I think its something you can get used to either way.

Also, I know its another price level higher, but the TC Electronic Flashback is something that does very similar things. Also, instead of a tap tempo, it has a strum tempo thingy that is really neat.

[walker rosewood]

I like my DD-7 a lot. I built an external tap for it and it's super easy. No holding that pedal down. The delays are really clean, the analogue mode is alright.

It will do 23 seconds I think it is, or 46s if you set it up using the other output. If you're going to use delay and a looper, I'd say get a dedicated pedal for each. The Boss RC-3 is due out soon for $200.

[MysterMunky]

I vote for the DD-7 for the reasons listed above.

[Thunderscreech]

DD-7 is beast. Get it and you will not be disappoint.