Filled with newly developed BOSS technology, the DD-500 is the most powerful and versatile stompbox delay ever created. This incredible sound-creation toolbox offers 12 distinctive delay modes with exceptional audio quality, plus deep editing controls, a graphic display, patch memories, MIDI, and much more. From basic echo to dead-on emulations of classic delays to incredibly lush spatial textures that take your breath away, the DD-500 will launch your music places you never thought possible.
DD-500 Version 2 Software: New and Improved Control Parameters, Routing Options, and Effects for Increased Performance Flexibility
The feature-packed Version 2 software update brings powerful new performance enhancements and unparalleled flexibility to the DD-500. Even more control has been added, with an improved A/B simultaneous mode for advanced routing as well as new Series and Parallel modes. Five new effect types have been added to the current delay algorithms, plus many updated parameters common to all modes. The update also offers lots of user-requested features, including additional MIDI controls, new modulation types, a feedback loop function for inserting external effects, adjustable input and output levels, selectable EQ position, and more.
Studio-level sound with class-leading 32-bit AD/DA, 32-bit floating point processing, and 96 kHz sampling rate
12 versatile delay modes from vintage to modern deliver unlimited creative possibilities
Unrivaled real-time expression with customizable control settings for onboard and external switches
Graphic LCD for easy, intuitive operation while performing and editing
Onboard patch memories and hands-on controls
Equipped with a built-in Phrase Looper, MIDI, USB, and more
Selectable buffered-bypass or true-bypass operation
Runs on four AA-size batteries or PSA-series AC adapter
Dedicated editor software available
DD-500 Version 2 Software Newly Added Features
Improved A/B Simul mode with more flexible control and input/output options
Five newly added effects, including vintage Binson Echorec 2, touch-responsive filter delay, and more
Additional detailed tone-editing parameters such as feedback damp and modulation mode
More flexible routing options with the new Insert Loop function, selectable EQ insertion position, expanded independent delay connection modes, and more
Enhanced effects with extended parameters and sound quality refinements, including stereo pitch shifters and overtone effects for Shimmer mode, effect targets for Slow Attack mode, and more
*For complete DD-500 Version 2 software details, please refer to the supplementary manual available in the Support section.
INPUT A/MONO, B jacks: 1/4-inch phone type OUTPUT A/MONO, B jacks: 1/4-inch phone type CTL 1,2/EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type USB COMPUTER port: USB type B USB-MIDI MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors DC IN jack
Controls
MODE TIME/VALUE FEEDBACK E.LEVEL TONE MOD DEPTH
Specification
Sampling Frequency : 96 kHz
AD/DA Conversion : 32 bits
Processing : 32-bit floating point
Delay Modes : 12 modes STANDARD ANALOG TAPE VINTAGE DIGITAL DUAL PATTERN REVERSE TERA ECHO SLOW ATTACK FILTER SHIMMER SFX
Maximum delay time : 10 sec.(depends on delay mode)
Phrase loop : 60 sec. (96 kHz/MONO, 48 kHz/STEREO) 120 sec. (48 kHz/MONO) Delay can be applied.
Patches : 198 (99 banks x 2 [A] [B]), 297 (99 banks x 3 [A] [B] [C])PedalsFoot switch x 3 [A][B][TAP/CTL]
Knobs : MODE TIME/VALUE FEEDBACK E.LEVEL TONE MOD DEPTH
Nominal Input Level : INPUT A/MONO, B: -10 dBu
Maximum Input Level : INPUT A/MONO, B: +8 dBu
Input Impedance : INPUT A/MONO, B: 1 M ohm
Nominal Output Level : OUTPUT A/MONO, B: -10 dBu
Maximum Output Level : OUTPUT A/MONO, B: +8 dBu
Output Impedance : OUTPUT A/MONO, B: 2 k ohms
Recommended Load Impedance : OUTPUT A/MONO, B: 20 k ohms or greater
Bypass : Buffered bypass or True bypass (with relays)
Expected battery life under continuous use (These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.) : Alkaline: Approx. 7 hours
Accessories : Owner's manual Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
Options (sold separately) :
AC adaptor: PSA series
Footswitch: BOSS FS-5U, FS-5L
Dual Footswitch: BOSS FS-6, FS-7
Expression Pedal: BOSS FV-500H, FV-500L, Roland EV-5
