Re: boss announce a new delay pedal

[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.
>