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Boss effect pedal guide: Delay & Reverb
What do delay and reverb pedals do?
Delays and reverbs belong to the time-based effects and reproduce the signal coming from your guitar with a time delay. The two effects are developments of spring reverb — which is especially known from vintage tube amplifiers — and tape echoes that were used in studios for recordings. These pedals make it possible to achieve complex spatial sounds without having to take expensive and heavy equipment on stage. Both effects give your sound more spatial depth, but how do they differ and how do you use them correctly and purposefully? Olli has the answer! In this video he presents the best-known reverb and delay effects from Boss. Alternatively, you can also learn more about the two effect types and their representatives further down in this guide.
Delay
A delay is an effect that causes one or more delays of your guitar signal. It therefore sounds roughly like an echo of your guitar. The number of delay repeats, the delay time and the wet/dry mix of the delayed signal are usually adjustable. Some delays also offer a Tap Tempo function, where you can set the delay rhythm freely and activate it with a footswitch.
Reverb
Reverb is the English term for hall or reverberation. A reverb is nothing more than infinitely many echoes that merge into a spatial reverberation. The reverb effect is one of the oldest guitar effects — for example, spring reverb was already integrated into Fender amps in the 1960s. Reverbs come in various types, such as Room, Spring or Plate reverb. Most pedals include several reverb types.
Digital or analogue circuitry?
Especially when it comes to delay you should ask yourself whether an analogue or digital delay is the better choice for your sound. Analogue delays, like the Boss DM-2W, generally have a warmer, sometimes almost darker tone. In addition, the lack of headroom adds a certain compression and sometimes a slight distortion to the sound. Digital delays, like the Boss DD-8, have a brighter tonal character. They are ideal for rhythmic delay sounds that need to cut through the mix of a band.
Similar considerations apply to reverb. An analogue reverb sounds most natural with a vintage amp, but digital reverbs usually offer more different sound options to choose from.
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The most important Delay and Reverb pedals from Boss
Here we introduce the best-known and most popular delays and reverbs from Boss. Click on the product image to go to the product detail page with more pictures and all the info about the respective pedal.
Boss DD-8
Effekttyp: Delay
DD-8 Pedal bietet einfach mehr von allem – vielfältigere Sounds, eine längere Delay-Zeit, mehr Steuerungsmöglichkeiten und mehr Anschlussoptionen. All dies findet seinen Platz im Standard-Boss-Pedalformat, das sich problemlos in jedes Mono- oder Stereo-Setup integrieren lässt. Zur Verfügung stehen elf Modi sowie ein Looper mit unbegrenzter Overdub-Kapazität.
Für Fans von Queens of the Stone Age, Metallica, Megadeth, Aerosmith, Bring Me the Horizon, Tash Sultana
Boss DM-2W
Effekttyp: Delay
In der Waza Craft-Serie bietet das DM-2W Delay jetzt noch mehr Flexibilität, um sich auch in modernen Musikstilen behaupten zu können. Mit einer 100% analogen Schaltung bietet das DM-2W im Original Mode die exakte Betriebsart des alten DM-2 Delays und 20-300ms Delay-Zeit. Im neuen Custom Mode wird der Sound cleaner, ist aber immer noch unverkennbar analog, mit mehr als der doppelten Delay-Zeit.
Für Fans von Foo Fighters, Steve Vai, Sepultura, My Chemical Romance
Boss RE-2
Effect type: Delay
With the RE-2 Boss transfers the sound and effect behaviour of the original Space Echo into the famous compact pedal series for the first time. Based on intensive development work and new technological innovations, the RE-2 delivers the sought-after magic of the RE-201 in a compact pedalboard format – recreated down to the last detail by the makers of the original.
For fans of Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers
Boss RV-6
Effect type: Reverb
Far beyond the possibilities of earlier generations, Boss uses legendary know-how to create a pedal reverb unit that makes it easy to produce stunning reverb sounds in breathtaking quality. From subtle rooms, through modern shimmer effects, to long-lasting infinite reverb, your creativity knows no bounds.
For fans of Tool, Alter Bridge, Royal Blood, Thin Lizzy, Bring Me the Horizon
Haven't found the right sound yet?
The effects we've introduced here don't yet offer the right sound for you or you want to discover even more? Here you'll find an overview of all Boss delays and reverbs:
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