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Bosseffect·delay

Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

A straightforward digital delay with clean, precise repeats. The DD-3 is a workhorse delay pedal used across genres for slap-back, rhythmic repeats, and ambient trails. A staple on countless pedalboards since 1986.

Modeler equivalents

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Simple Delay
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Digital Delay
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Digital Delay
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Single Delay
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Digital (Delay)

Recipes using this gear

The Dark Side of the Moon cover10 blocks
TimeDavid GilmourThe Dark Side of the Moon · 1973See the chain →
Wish You Were Here cover11 blocks
Shine On You Crazy DiamondDavid GilmourWish You Were Here · 1975See the chain →
Evil Empire cover9 blocks
Bulls on ParadeTom MorelloEvil Empire · 1996See the chain →
The Battle of Los Angeles cover9 blocks
Guerrilla RadioTom MorelloThe Battle of Los Angeles · 1999See the chain →
The Battle of Los Angeles cover9 blocks
Sleep Now in the FireTom MorelloThe Battle of Los Angeles · 1999See the chain →
Evil Empire cover8 blocks
People of the SunTom MorelloEvil Empire · 1996See the chain →
Ænima cover8 blocks
StinkfistAdam JonesÆnima · 1996See the chain →

Field notes on the Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

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Gear Lab10 min read

Boss SD-1 vs. BD-2: Which Super Overdrive Wins on a Clean Amp?

Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive vs BD-2 Blues Driver: a direct comparison through a clean amp, with specific settings for each use case and an honest verdict on which one does what better.

By Jess Kowalski
Gear Lab13 min read

Boss Katana Mini vs Vox amPlug 4: The Sub-$100 Headphone Amp Decision

Two of the most popular sub-$100 practice tools do completely different jobs. The Katana Mini is a tiny battery-powered combo with a built-in speaker. The Vox amPlug 4 plugs straight into your guitar and runs only into headphones. Here's which one is actually right for the way you practice.

By Jess Kowalski
Gear Lab10 min read

What Makes the BD-2W Waza Craft Worth It (and for Whom)

The Boss BD-2W Waza Craft costs about 2.5× the standard BD-2. Here is what actually changed, what Custom mode does differently, and whether the upgrade makes sense for your playing situation.

By Jess Kowalski