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Boss DD-3 Digital Delay Pedal

Item ID: DD3

Digital Delay Effects Pedal with 3 Time Settings, Hold Function, and Level, Delay Time, and Feedback Controls

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Crystal Clear Stereo Digital Delay and Echo!

The BOSS DD-3 Digital Delay pedal makes it easy to add amazing delay effects to your guitar rig - and it's sized just right for any pedalboard! Housed in a rugged metal enclosure, the compact DD-3 Digital Delay provides rackmount-quality sound with three different settings for a range of effects. You can go from chorus-y shimmer to 800ms atmospheric repeats almost instantly, and a hold function lets you repeat a delay indefinitely while you play over it. You can use its additional direct output to play through a second amp for a true stereo delay setup, too. Plug into a time-tested pedal - get great textures and effects with the DD-3 Digital Delay!

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BOSS DD-3 Digital Delay Guitar Effect Pedal Features:
  • High-quality sound
  • Three delay time modes from 12.5ms to 800ms
  • Hold function repeats sound indefinitely
  • Compact and tough metal housing
  • Clearly marked, easy-to-use controls

The BOSS DD-3 Digital Delay pedal puts rackmount-quality delay effects on your pedalboard at a fraction of the price!
Specification Detail
Type Delay
Inputs 1 x Instrument
Outputs 2 x 1/4"
Power Supply Included No
Batteries 1 x 9V
Height 2.4"
Depth 5.1"
Width 2.9"
Weight 1 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number DD-3

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based on 4 reviews

Everything you could want in a digital delay

by Jeff H from Twin Cities, MN
November 29, 2012
Music Background: Hobbyist
For as much flak as BOSS takes for some of their lineup, it's important to remember that they also make some very excellent pedals too, including the DD-3. The DD-3 is really everything you could ask... read more [+] for in a digital delay. It doesn't have tap setting, but the knob is easy to use, and does everything from slapback rockabilly echo to longer U2-style rhythmic delay at 400 milliseconds and beyond.

BOSS has since released the DD-5 and DD-7, but I think the additional features on those pedals act as a detriment. Unless you're REALLY obsessed with delay, the DD-3 will do what you need in a compact, easy-to-use box. It sounds great, and has knobs to control the loudness of the echo as well as how quickly the echo fades away. Highly recommend it! close [-]

Works well

by Robin Vosbury from
February 8, 2012
Music Background:
Works well. Alters tone a bit, but easily compensated.

Feel the excitement with Boss DD-3

by Khawaja Jodat from 61 M, Gulberg III, Lahore, Pakistan.
April 10, 2007
Music Background: Chemical Engineer and playing guitar as a hobbyist for the last 27 years.
I bought since it was first released probably in early 91's. It was really a unique addition to my Boss effects collection. I was totally surrounded by the magnificient sound quality of this pedal. Th... read more [+]e delay sound is smooth and almost natural with right amout of compression. There is no such anoyying hissing sound or peaks whatsoever and furthermore I found its delay sound with very even decay. I mostly use its long delay setting for solo work but nevertheless its other short delay settings are equally very interesting. The slap like echo is just great which adds a real power behind your guitar sound. One thing which I misses in this pedal is the TONE control for its Wet signal. However it is a least drawback and overall sound variety and quality is very impressive indeed. The very short delay settings are capable of generating some of the most exciteing sounds/noises you ever desired, for instance you can produce metallic, sitar and reverberatory type of sounds with just a few simple settings and of course the HOLD mode is a real treat to play. The control panel is very neatly printed with no jumble of parameters values to confuse you and I am sure you will find it very friendly both sound and handling wise. Before ending my comments I must bring it to your knowledge that when someone is investing so much money he needs to be sure of its reliability as well and here I must say that Boss is extremely reliable and the proof is that I have been using DD3 since 1991 and it is still standing beside me like a rock. I have seen some pedals having four or five settings but only half of them has the worth for your valuable money, but with DD3 you will not be disappointed and found each setting full of fun and excitement. All the best and regards. close [-]

Extreme Delay for Small Footprint

by J.C. AmericanDeluxeStrat from Tazewell,TN
March 8, 2011
Music Background: 21 Year Musician
When I added the Boss DD-3 to my pedalboard and it sounded like having my own personal back-up guitar player twining my notes as they rolled off. Once you dial in the amount of delay that you want, yo... read more [+]u can use the "E.LEVEL KNOB" to set how much of the slap back or echo you want in your mix almost like a Dyna effect controlled by your guitar pick. I play alot of Blues and rock music and could not imagine not having this pedal in my mix . close [-]

Sweetwater Advice

Mark Magdich
The DD-3 delay pedal is one that has become an industry standard. The delay modes and hold function allow for some interesting effects as well as a full 800 milliseconds of delay.

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