DIVERSIFIED SOUND RANGE, MAXIMUM DELAY POWER
This loaded pedal offers more of everything - more great sounds, more delay times, more control options and more connectivity. And all this in a standard BOSS pedal that slides easily into any mono or stereo setup. Eleven modes provide delay colors ranging from basic to exotic, plus looping with unlimited overdub capability and external control support. For maximum versatility in minimum space, there's no better delay than the DD-8.
Features
- Eleven versatile modes: basic digital delay, vintage echoes, shimmer, mod, looper, etc.
- Looper offers up to 40 seconds of recording time, Overdub function and three-pedal operation with external pedals.
- Three new delay types: Warm, +RV (delay+reverb), and GLT (rhythmic delay)
- Up to 10 seconds of delay time available with tap tempo input
- The delay switch sets whether the delay trails continue or stop when the effect is bypassed.
- True stereo I/O and three selectable output modes (independent, panoramic and wide stereo)
- Smart I/O jacks support various connection configurations (mono, stereo, wet/dry, wet/dry, wet only, etc.)
- Support for external control with two footswitches or one expression pedal
- Unique Twist function available in each delay mode via external footswitch
- Five-year BOSS warranty
DD-8 Delay Modes
- Analog - Classic analog BBD delay sound.
- Standard - Clear digital delay.
- Tape - Sound delay on vintage tape.
- Warm - Digital delay with smoother sound.
- Reverse - Reverse delay for cool psychedelic effects and other unique sounds.
- VR - Digital delay with added reverb.
- Shimmer - Pitch-shifted delay for lush, shimmering textures.
- Mod - Digital delay with modulation added on repeats.
- Warp - Unique delay with expressive pedal control. Holding the footswitch increases feedback and level, allowing you to create ambient air billowing effects.
- GLT - Newly developed delay mode that creates malfunctioning machine gun effects when the footswitch is pressed. Adjust the Feedback and Time knobs for a wide variety of sounds.
- Loop - Loop recorder with Overdub function and up to 40 seconds of recording time with mono input (20 seconds with stereo input).
Features
Nominal input level: -20 dBu
Input impedance: 1M ohm
Nominal output level: -20 dBu
Output impedance: 1k ohm
Recommended load impedance: 10k ohms or more
Bypass: Buffered bypass
Controls:
- MODE button
- TIME button
- FEEDBACK button
- E.LEVEL button (effect level)
- CARRYOVER switch
- Foot switch
Indicator: CHECK indicator (Used for check battery indication)
Connectors
- INPUT-A(MONO)/INPUT-B jack: 1/4 inch telephone type
- OUTPUT-A(MONO)/OUTPUT-B jack: 1/4 inch telephone type
- TEMPO/EXP jack: 1/4 inch TRS phone type
- DC IN jack
Power supply: Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61); power adapter (PSA series: sold separately)
Current consumption: 65 mA
Expected battery life in continuous use:
- Alkaline: Approximately 5 hours
*These figures vary depending on actual conditions of use.
Dimensions (L x D x H): 73 x 129 x 59mm / 2-7/8 x 5-1/8 x 2-3/8 inches
Weight (battery included): 440 g / 1 lb