good bass delay pedal

korey L · #1 08-02-2010, 02:42 PM

I am in need of a delay pedal for bass. first of all do you need to get a delay designed for bass or not? Secondly I was thinking about the boss dd-7 digital delay and wanted to know if its good? Also I need something under 100 bucks (preferrably also under 80). Please post if youve got any answers to any of these question.

PS what is the difference between analog and digital delay?

gnasher1993 · #2 08-02-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by korey L

I am in need of a delay pedal for bass. first of all do you need to get a delay designed for bass or not? Secondly I was thinking about the boss dd-7 digital delay and wanted to know if its good? Also I need something under 100 bucks (preferrably also under 80). Please post if youve got any answers to any of these question.

PS what is the difference between analog and digital delay?

All the delays pedals I've tried are good for bass. The DD-7 is great for a first delay, it's definitely what I'd recommend. Either that or the Line 6 Echo Park.

There's a lot of differences between analogue and digital delays.

Digital delays have longer delay times and can deliver crisper sounds. They can also offer features like advanced time divisions and reverse delays (amongst others).

Analogue delays have shorter delay times and a darker, more natural sound. They can sound warm and dirty like an old tape echo.

There's loads of other differences as well but it's good to remember that there are a lot of digital delays about that emulate analogue sounds VERY convincingly. As to which one you need/want (analogue vs. digital), it depends what features you want. So...

What features do you want?

Jake of Bass · #3 08-02-2010, 02:49 PM

I think delay is an effect that doesn't require a bass equivalent; ie. you can use it on any instrument.

DD-7 has some good features, but some say the sound is a bit too digital. Depends what you're after really, some people really like that analog sound but if it doesn't bother you then I say go for it.

I have a DD-3 and it's decent but I think I really need to trade it for a DD-6, or at least something with tap tempo. If there's something better than the DD-6 for a similar price point I'm all ears...

*insertcoolname · #4 08-02-2010, 02:50 PM

DD-3. Or drop some extra bucks and go with the DD-7. I've found the analog simulator is solid and all the other features are fun and (sometimes) useful.

**kenstee** · #5 08-02-2010, 03:03 PM

Or look on the boards or eBay for a DD-2. Can often get them for under $100. Much better sound than most later DD-3's. The first batches of DD-3s had the "long chip" and have the same electronics as the DD-2. Max delay is a respectable 800ms. Longer than most analog delays. See http://www.analogman.com/dd5.htm read whole page.

rr5025 · #6 08-02-2010, 04:36 PM

I'm pretty happy with my DD-3 but then again I haven't really been using it until recently.

Toastfuzz · #7 08-02-2010, 05:06 PM

I have a DD-7, I got it new for well over $100 but you may find luck in the used market. I use the DD-7 and I like all its features...along with the analog simulator (which has the sound described above for an analog delay) it has one called Modulate that adds a chorus to your delay, reverse delay (for wanky weird stuff) and a bunch of incremental delay stages. Someone also mentioned wanting a tap tuner, you can get one and plug it into it.

I'd never feel the need to get another one.

Jake of Bass · #8 08-02-2010, 05:13 PM

Any recommendations on a delay with tap tempo that's not too expensive? I need one on a song we play but sometimes the tempo shifts slightly, so I need to make sure it stays on tempo.

walker rosewood · #9 08-02-2010, 06:57 PM

+1 for DD-7. I'm happy with mine. Has tap tempo, which is easier to use with an external tap pedal (way easy to build!) but you can tap without it. Got it NEW for $120 by being patient on Ebay. Will also do loops for something crazy like 64 seconds.

The only thing I can think of that would make a delay more bass friendly is a low end roll off on the repeats, to help clean up mud.

Toastfuzz · #10 08-02-2010, 07:34 PM

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The only thing I can think of that would make a delay more bass friendly is a low end roll off on the repeats, to help clean up mud.

That would be sweet. Now that you mention it I never turn up the frequency at all unless my treble is up and bass pretty cut

TheWoodShed · #11 08-02-2010, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jake of Bass

Any recommendations on a delay with tap tempo that's not too expensive? I need one on a song we play but sometimes the tempo shifts slightly, so I need to make sure it stays on tempo.

If tap tempo is required get a used DLS Echotap. These maintain the original Analog signal while generating the delays digitally.

I hjust sold an EQD Distater Transport V2. It was a great sound delay as well. It had a modulation effect that helped emulate an analog delay. It worked wonderfully.

I like these much better than the Boss DD-3 I owned.

Jake of Bass · #12 08-02-2010, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWoodShed

If tap tempo is required get a used DLS Echotap. These maintain the original Analog signal while generating the delays digitally.

I hjust sold an EQD Distater Transport V2. It was a great sound delay as well. It had a modulation effect that helped emulate an analog delay. It worked wonderfully.

I like these much better than the Boss DD-3 I owned.

Looks like it's either too pricey or too hard to get, thanks though.

Any other recommendations?

KarateKid25 · #13 08-02-2010, 10:02 PM

Bit pricey, but I find the EHX Memory Man with Hazarai to be a pretty killer delay. Has a basic loop function as well.

Eric! · #14 08-02-2010, 10:06 PM

Hazarais are flipping sweet! Can find one used for $140 usually. The looper was pure awesome

Bassnut62 · #15 08-02-2010, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jake of Bass

Any recommendations on a delay with tap tempo that's not too expensive? I need one on a song we play but sometimes the tempo shifts slightly, so I need to make sure it stays on tempo.

Tech21 Boost DLA TTT - I got one almost new from a fellow TBer for about $160 I think
Good analogue simulation too with modulation

TheWoodShed · #16 08-02-2010, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jake of Bass

Looks like it's either too pricey or too hard to get, thanks though.

Any other recommendations?

You can get a used DLS in the $155.00 range. It won't be pristine but it will do the job.

But for under $100.00, I can't think of any quality delay unit you would get. You are either going to have to give in on tone or features.

bassteban · #17 08-02-2010, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bassnut62

Tech21 Boost DLA TTT - I got one almost new from a fellow TBer for about $160 I think
Good analogue simulation too with modulation

So the Boost DLA is a sim? Poop(not saying it's poop, just saying 'poop'),

Jake of Bass · #18 08-03-2010, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by KarateKid25

Bit pricey, but I find the EHX Memory Man with Hazarai to be a pretty killer delay. Has a basic loop function as well.

What about the Memory Boy with tap tempo? Looks pretty sweet to me, and a lot more affordable -- http://tonefactor.com/proddetail.php...eluxeMemoryBoy

KarateKid25 · #19 08-03-2010, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jake of Bass

What about the Memory Boy with tap tempo? Looks pretty sweet to me, and a lot more affordable -- http://tonefactor.com/proddetail.php...eluxeMemoryBoy

I've never owned / tried the Memory Boy, but it looks pretty nifty as well

champbassist · #20 08-03-2010, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TheWoodShed

But for under $100.00, I can't think of any quality delay unit you would get. You are either going to have to give in on tone or features.

This is true. You have two options if you're looking for a delay with tap tempo for <$100: used or Behringer