Boss DD-500 Digital Delay
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Boss
DD-500 Digital Delay
Product Info
Article Number:
368490
Brand:
Boss
Model:
DD-500 Digital Delay
Category:
Delay/Echo Pedals
Price:
$449.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The DD-500 is a powerhouse of a delay pedal. It’s packed with features and sounds incredible, offering a huge range of creative possibilities, especially for players needing complex, studio-quality delays in a live setting. This is an ideal tool for producers, studio musicians, and experienced players who demand flexibility and pristine sound.
Product Description
- Boss DD-500 Digital Delay
- Digital Delay
- Stereo sound in studio quality with 32 bit / 96 kHz
- 12 versatile delay programs ranging from vintage to modern for unlimited creative possibilities
- Unique real-time control with freely configurable parameters for built-in and external switches
- Graphic LCD display for easy intuitive operation while playing and editing
- Built-in phrase looper
- MIDI
- USB and more
- Maximum delay time: 10 seconds (depending on the delay mode)
- Loop time: 120 seconds (48 kHz / MONO)
- 198 patches
- Controls: Mode
- Time / Value
- E.Level
- Tone
- Mod Depth
- Deedback
- 3 x Footswitch
- TRS-jack input for external switch or expression pedal
- Selection between "Buffer" or "True Bypass" (with relay)
- Power supply with 4 AA batteries or 9 V DC power supply (not included
- matching power supply: Art.#409939#)
- Power consumption: 200 mA
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 170 x 138 x 62 mm
- Weight: 1 kg
PROS
- • Exceptional clarity and dynamic range thanks to 32-bit processing
- • Versatile delay modes cover a huge sonic spectrum, from tape to shimmer
- • The phrase looper is surprisingly robust and genuinely usable live
- • Intuitive LCD and customizable controls simplify complex editing on the fly
CONS
- • The sheer number of options can feel overwhelming for beginners
- • Power consumption is noticeable when running on batteries
- • The footprint is relatively large compared to some other delay pedals
Product Video
Key Features
Delay Type
Digital
Max Delay Time
10 seconds
Controls
Mode, Time / Value, E.Level, Tone, Mod Depth, Feedback
Tap Tempo
Yes, via footswitch or MIDI
Bypass Type
True Bypass (relay) / Buffered
Power Supply
4 AA batteries or 9V DC
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Frequently Asked Questions
The DD-500 offers significantly more features, including a looper, more delay types, and a higher resolution LCD, but the DD-50 remains a simpler, more affordable option.
Yes, the USB connectivity allows for seamless patch management and MIDI control, making it a breeze to incorporate into your digital workflow.
While not a dedicated looper pedal, the 120-second mono loop time and robust recording quality are surprisingly effective for capturing song ideas and building basic arrangements.
