Is the boss DM-2 worth the $275-300 price compared to the dd-3 digital delay. I currently have a lone wolf delay but I am looking to sell it soon. Thanks!
Carl- Players who own the DM-2 pedal sure seem devoted to them. There are two guys here in Denver who use that pedal, and they are both really good players.
The Boss DM-2 is king among delay pedals. It's hands down the best delay pedal I have ever used. If you can afford it and can get hold of one, then my advice is buy it.
The lone wolf delay is quite honestly the only delay I have personally used. I don't like that the delay can't be extended longer. I have heard many harp players using the boss dd-3, and it seems to have a really nice sound. I stumbled upon the dm-2 and heard that it was a good pedal, so this is why I posted the question. I am not too sure if I should keep the lone wolf delay, or buy a dd-3 or dm-2. I am also concerned about guitar pedals and the possibility of feedback?? So, basically, I have no idea what to do. Thanks!
Boy, that seems like a lot for an old pedal, but...checked ebay and wow, those pedals command a big price. I paid less for my Vintage 47 reverb. What is so special about them?
Rick - It's very hard to explain, but a DM-2 sort of adds colour, warmth and a little distortion in perfect amounts at the same time as delay. I know that sounds weird. If you get the chance to try one, you'll see what I mean though. It really is an audio thing of beauty. No other delay I have ever tried even comes close to it. Most have a cold sounding edge to them.
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Interesting. I have had the DD-3, still have the DD-5, a digitech and the LW so I probably won't run out and buy one, but nice to know if a good deal surfaces.
CarlA-- The only gripe I've heard about the DM-2 is that they don't have long delay times. If that's what you're looking for,it might not fit your criteria.
Jim - I know many people really like the MXR, but I couldn't get along with it at all. The MXR in my experience was very cold sounding and very harsh sounding. The repeats were lifeless and the decay simply didn't appeal to my ear at all. I would never advise anyone to buy an MXR. I didn't like the Boss DD3 either, but found that a much better delay than the MXR.
Other delay pedals I've heard good things about are:
The BBE Two Timer which has two delays, so you can set one long and one short and switch between them as you need too. Which is a very cool feature.
The Belcat DLY 303 - A dirt cheap digital delay with a very good delay which sounds analog. I'm led to believe the Artec delay is also the exact same unit as the Belcat.
The Boss DD2 - If you can find one is very good too.
The Lone Wolf Delay - Which of course CarlA already owns. I haven't tried one but every one I've heard used sounds very nice.
The old Guyatone MD2 ( I think that's the right designation) - BBQ Bob has recommended this delay many times over they years. Might be hard to find one though.
The Ibanez AD9 is not too bad
CarlA - Harpsucker does a demo of a few delay pedals in this video that might help you decide.
My favorite (and I have owned a DM2 and a Lone Wolf and a T-Rex replica and an MD2 - I still have the latter which is amazingly small!) is the Maxon AD 900 analog which is also pricey. My experience with delay pedals is they need to be matched with the right amp for the smooth sound I like and there can even be some variation with the "same" equipment, e.g. My original Kinder Soulful with my original AD 900 was smoother than my second Soulful and second AD 900! d ---------- Facebook
Kingley mentioned the Artec. I use the Artec Analog Delay ... cheap but a good stomp for harp. It's not a clean delay but it colors the tone in a creamy way I like. Built pretty good too ... been lugging it around now for five years and it works fine, even the DC-socket.
Effects pedals in general are pretty subjective. I currently own 3 delay pedals (different pedal boards for different applications) and 2 chorus pedals that have delay built in. One f the Chorus pedals has both chorus and delay, independently activate or both. They all sound a little different but all work as needed. Most harp players prefer a touch of delay, not a big echo chamber. The LW is the most subtle neutral sounding of all of my Delay pedals, just what the doctor ordered. The boss pedals have a wider level of adjustment, ideal for guitar. When I have used the Boss pedals for harp, they are set really low. As has been said before, all seem t work differently with different amps.
