Boss DD7 is killer

octatonic · July 23rd, 2008, 06:15 AM

Bought a Boss DD7 delay yesterday as I am trying to simplify my guitar rig a bit.
I was using a big rack system, and loved the versatility but hated the time it took to dial in sounds.

I've gone back to using a few pedals on the front end (octaver, compressor, wha, EQ) and a pair of delays in the FX loop of my amp (Fender Prosonic).

One delay is an Ibanez AD9, which is just awesome but lack long delay times- it is more of a slap back than anything.

Anyway- the DD7 is excellent- it has a very transparent sound- the 'modulate' mode gives the delay a nice chorus.
Tap tempo can be used via an external pedal or the main pedal itself (by holding down the foot-switch for 2 seconds to drop into tap mode).
The best thing, and really my reason for posting this is that the pedal has delay spill over.

You know when you turn a delay on/off it quickly cuts off the delay?
Not anymore!

There is also a great mode for inserting into a parallel effects loops- by putting the input jack into 'Input B' results in only the delayed signal being outputted from the pedal.

Really happy with this little beastie.

teleburst · July 28th, 2008, 04:21 PM

I've read reviews that say it added hiss to the signal. Have you experienced that? It sounds like the DD-7 is what I'm looking for but I'm not sure I want the extra noise it's rumored to create.

Jenix · July 28th, 2008, 04:35 PM

congrats on your new pedal. I ought the DD6 after the dd7 came out and I think thats fantastic. Anything that adds on to that must be incredible.

I've never experienced any kind of hiss with my DD6. Its actually one of the only pedals I've ever bought new (well demo).

guitarzan13 · July 28th, 2008, 04:43 PM

No extra noise with mine at all!

SixStringSlinger · July 28th, 2008, 06:37 PM

I have a DD-6 that produces absolutely no noise except for those wonderfully insane ones you can make on purpose. If the DD-7 is supposed to be a step up then it's sure to be just as quiet, if not more so.

However, if you're getting some sort of noise or hum, and it's coming from something in the chain before the delay (pickups, dirt boxes, crappy cables), then the delay will repeat that along with the notes you play.

teleburst · July 28th, 2008, 07:01 PM

Thanks for all the replies. I appreciate it. (Sorry to hijack the thread too!)

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Originally Posted by SixStringSlinger

However, if you're getting some sort of noise or hum, and it's coming from something in the chain before the delay (pickups, dirt boxes, crappy cables), then the delay will repeat that along with the notes you play.

That's what I assumed when I read the reviews, but just trying to do all my research/due diligence before actually trying one (or ordering one).

Another question: does the tap tempo work well? That's primarily what I would be buying the DD-7 for.

SixStringSlinger · July 28th, 2008, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teleburst

Thanks for all the replies. I appreciate it. (Sorry to hijack the thread too!)

That's what I assumed when I read the reviews, but just trying to do all my research/due diligence before actually trying one (or ordering one).

Another question: does the tap tempo work well? That's primarily what I would be buying the DD-7 for.

I can only comment on the DD-6, but IMO it's reasonable that the DD-7 would only be an improvement.

The tap-tempo is great on the DD-6. The only variable is whatever reference you're using for the tempo (drummer, recording etc.) and yourself. I find that 2-measure's worth of short, quick taps work best. People have posted before about having problems with tap-tempos, but also mentioned using "stronger" stomps, which probably threw the pedal off (more time between your foot pressing it down and letting it go). I should note that the DD-6's tap-tempo can only be done on the pedal itself as far as I know, so that's all I can comment on. Good luck.

teleburst · July 28th, 2008, 08:25 PM

Cool, thanks.

octatonic · July 28th, 2008, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teleburst

I've read reviews that say it added hiss to the signal. Have you experienced that? It sounds like the DD-7 is what I'm looking for but I'm not sure I want the extra noise it's rumored to create.

I've tried it in the loop of a Prosonic, loop of a dual rectifier and on the front end of a '62 Bassman and there is no noise at all.

I did some tracking today with two amps and the panning is just lovely.

Tap tempo is cool- if you use a momentary switch you will enjoy it more than trying to do it with the pedal itself.

guitarzan13 · July 29th, 2008, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teleburst

Another question: does the tap tempo work well? That's primarily what I would be buying the DD-7 for.

The tap works great!

teleburst · July 29th, 2008, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by octatonic

Tap tempo is cool- if you use a momentary switch you will enjoy it more than trying to do it with the pedal itself.

Are you talking about an external footswitch?

Edited to add: Nevermind, I understand what you meant.

teleburst · July 29th, 2008, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guitarzan13

The tap works great!

That's good to know. Thanks.

July 23rd, 2008, 06:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
octatonic Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2007 Location: An Australian in London. Posts: 1,669	Boss DD7 is killer Bought a Boss DD7 delay yesterday as I am trying to simplify my guitar rig a bit. I was using a big rack system, and loved the versatility but hated the time it took to dial in sounds. I've gone back to using a few pedals on the front end (octaver, compressor, wha, EQ) and a pair of delays in the FX loop of my amp (Fender Prosonic). One delay is an Ibanez AD9, which is just awesome but lack long delay times- it is more of a slap back than anything. Anyway- the DD7 is excellent- it has a very transparent sound- the 'modulate' mode gives the delay a nice chorus. Tap tempo can be used via an external pedal or the main pedal itself (by holding down the foot-switch for 2 seconds to drop into tap mode). The best thing, and really my reason for posting this is that the pedal has delay spill over. You know when you turn a delay on/off it quickly cuts off the delay? Not anymore! There is also a great mode for inserting into a parallel effects loops- by putting the input jack into 'Input B' results in only the delayed signal being outputted from the pedal. Really happy with this little beastie. __________________ "A jazz musician is a juggler who uses harmonies instead of oranges." Benny Green

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guitarzan13 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: LaGrange, GA Age: 43 Posts: 1,263 8 Photos	No extra noise with mine at all! __________________ Practice make permanent!!!!....Perfect practice makes perfect!!! Chris B. Current Band www.productoffaith.net Last band as a bass player www.neonjones.com

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SixStringSlinger Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2006 Location: Miami, FL Age: 21 Posts: 1,271	I have a DD-6 that produces absolutely no noise except for those wonderfully insane ones you can make on purpose. If the DD-7 is supposed to be a step up then it's sure to be just as quiet, if not more so. However, if you're getting some sort of noise or hum, and it's coming from something in the chain before the delay (pickups, dirt boxes, crappy cables), then the delay will repeat that along with the notes you play. __________________ "Is a hippopotamus a hippopotamus, or just a really cool opotamus?" -Mitch Hedberg

July 28th, 2008, 04:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
teleburst TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NM Posts: 21	I've read reviews that say it added hiss to the signal. Have you experienced that? It sounds like the DD-7 is what I'm looking for but I'm not sure I want the extra noise it's rumored to create.

July 28th, 2008, 08:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
teleburst TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NM Posts: 21	Cool, thanks.