Comparing Boss DD-6 and DD-7

[Toastfuzz]

Trying to decide between the DD-6 and DD-7. I think I'll probably shoot for the DD-6 just because I've seen some nice deals on eBay, however I figured I'd ask the advice of TB before droppin change on it.

I really like the idea of the 'Hold' mode to work as a mini-looper. This is one of the biggest selling points of these pedals for me. I think theres a different max loop time between the 2, but is it really that functionally different?

Also, how do the effect functions work on both? Anybody use both and have a favorite?

 

[T-bolt]

If you value an easy-to-use tap tempo function, go with the DD7 since it has a jack for an external tap tempo switch so you don't have to hold the main pedal switch down for 2 seconds.

 

[dancehallclasher]

DD-6 can hold a little over 5 seconds; DD-7 can hold 40 seconds. That's an appreciable difference, I'd say! It's annoying not to have enough time with a looper.

Also the DD-7 Reverse mode can go 100% wet so you only hear the reversed playing; I understand the DD-6 can't do this. And of course the DD-7 has Analog and Modulation modes that people are saying great things about.

There's a reason you're seeing a lot of DD-6s for sale cheap!

 

[Toastfuzz]

Yeah, sounds like DD-7 is the way to go. I probably could get by with the DD-6, but I'd be kicking myself later.

 

[kennedy7]

I just bought a DD-6 on eBay. Thanks for the Buyer's remorse.

 

[irvinz]

Good job on reading zombie threads after purchasing tho. Dd6, all solid delay, no worries there mate

 

[TaySte_2000]

Does the DD-6 do that runaway oscillation mode that is in the DD-20?

I think it's warp, that or twist.

Cheers

 

[kennedy7]

Actually I've had my DD-6 for almost a month & it's all I need. I use it mostly for guitar. I don't really need 40 seconds of delay that the DD-7 has. That's neat but more for fast composing than regular delay use. If I want to compose I have Garageband for that. Eddie Van Halen still uses an 80's rackmount delay that has less delay time than my DD-6. The DD-6 has the Warp Mode that the Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer uses on the intro to "Look Around" live. Check out his and Flea's Rig Rundown on Youtube. No worries at all mate!