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Re: boss announce a new delay pedal



Doesn't really seem like it does anything the DD-20 doesn't already.

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Paul Mimlitsch <pmimlitsch@mac.com>
> Here's some video links:
> for the dd7:
> 
> http://www.roland.com/demos/en/i0067/index.html
> 
> 
> for the "slicer":
> 
> http://www.roland.com/demos/en/i0068/index.html
> 
> 
> 
> On Mar 12, 2008, at 4:00 AM, Ben wrote:
> 
> >  This is what I found today:
> >  BOSS ANNOUNCES THE DD-7  12/03/2008
> >  Boss announces the newest pedal in the best-selling DD-range.  
> > Building on the tried-and-tested features from its predecessors,  
> > the DD-7 considerably expands the creative potential with a number  
> > of practical and inspiring features.
> >  With up to 6.4 seconds of delay time, the DD-7 features a marked  
> > increase on its predecessor. In addition, a newly-developed Hold  
> > mode allows up to 40 seconds of input to be recorded for creating  
> > atmospheric "sound-on-sound" performances.
> >  The DD-7 is also equipped with two innovative new delay modes.  
> > Modulation Delay provides chorus-flavoured sounds, while Analogue  
> > Delay offers a modelled simulation of the classic Boss DM-2,  
> > beloved by guitarists everywhere for its characteristic warmth.
> >  For hands-free control, an external footswitch and expression  
> > pedal (sold separately) can be used. Tap tempo rates can be  
> > controlled from the external footswitch, while delay time,  
> > feedback, and effect level can be changed on the fly via an  
> > expression pedal.
> >  The DD-7's stereo output can create some amazing effects, such as  
> > spatial audio sweeps with true stereo panning. The stereo outputs  
> > can even be configured as separate dry and wet signal paths - handy  
> > for recording and live-performance control. Finally, the legendary  
> > Boss build quality and reliability that has seen sales exceed 10  
> > million pedals globally comes as standard.
> >  DD-7 at a glance
> >  . Expanded delay time, up to 6.4 seconds
> >  . Modulation Delay mode offers natural, chorus-type sounds
> >  . Analogue Delay mode models the classic warm Boss DM-2 analogue  
> > delay sound
> >  . Tap tempo controllable via external footswitch
> >  . Delay time, feedback, and effect level can be controlled via  
> > external expression pedal (sold separately)
> >  . Up to 40 seconds of recording for sound-on-sound (Hold mode)  
> > performances
> >
> >  This Hold mode can be interesting combined with the FB settings  
> > and it's stereo.
> >  I'll keep an eye on this.
> >  Ben.
> >
>