Re: asynchronous loops and the DD-20

[Greg House <ghunicycle@yahoo.com>]

--- ArsOcarina@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 5/24/04 9:11:04 AM, ghunicycle@yahoo.com writes:
> 
> >Does the DD-20 have a reverse function for a loop? 
> 
> It has a "reverse mode" that works a lot like the same
> feature on BOSS's other small delay pedals. In other 
> words, there is no way to take an existing loop and flip it 
> around backwards as in the EDP (or some other devices).

Ok, so it sounds like it's not comperable to the Line6 DL4 in that regard.

> Say if you have the delay set to the max of 23 seconds
> it will be 23 seconds before you hear any newly-played
> backwards stuff come back at you -- this can be kind 
> of awkward as I believe the "reverse mode" is permanently
> set at the factory to run at 100% wet effect. Another 
> unfortunate limitation. 

Doesn't sound very useful. Makes you wonder why they bothered...
 
> >How about 1/2 speed?
> No. It doesn't do that at all.

Another nice plus for the DL4. 

Sounds like I need one of each. <grin>

Greg


        
                
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