Boss DD-7 vs. DD-8

[@josed2828]

DD8 0:12 DD7 0:34 DD8 0:58 DD7 1:20 DD8 1:44 DD7 2:05 DD8 2:27 DD7 2:51 DD8 3:17 DD7 3:35 DD8 3:56 DD7 4:26

[@delaydude]

Hey Josed, thanks for your help!

[@Savvathan]

DD8 0:12 DD7 0:34 DD8 0:58 DD7 1:20 DD8 3:17 DD7 3:35 DD8 3:56 DD7 4:26

[@divebomb99]

The gold standard for analog emulation to my ears is the DD-7. I love mine, moreso than a real DM-2. Got the DD-8 and they cleaned up the repeats on its Analog setting by comparison. Sounds good but the DD-7 stills wears the crown.

[@ze-ce.cra_]

0:58 DD-8 Standard Digital mode 1:20 DD-7 Standard Digital mode

[@silviolutti1522]

This demo should be listened to on headphones and at a good volume. I don't understand how some of you say that the dd-7 sounds better, even more "vintage" ... The dd-8 has a fuller, fuller and more defined sound, while the dd-7 has a flatter and more metallic sound and eats low frequencies. In my opinion the DD-8 wins and triumphs blindfolded.

[@nuthinbutlove]

Like with everything else it's a matter of personal taste

[@BryanClark-gk6ie]

Maybe they did listen with good headphones and at a good volume, everyone has their own opinion and you have an onion.

[@simonfowler81]

Dd7 have a more "vintage" sound, I really like it more with his darker tone, but they are both great and it's a choice of personal taste.

[@CAPTAINJACKSIXX]

Im now upgrading my current delay pedal the Mooer Reecho which I've had for about 4 years. I was going straight for the DD8 but now i feel confident in the DD7s overall tone, body, and warmth for my sound. Amazing video Lad!

[@davidescozzi9885]

I have the DD8, it is full of sound possibilities, better then Grand Canyon, with the pedal it has also a twist, but...it needs patience in exploring the sounds by doing various settings, and also depending on what guitar you have, the pick ups, the amp and other pedals all together. Boss is Boss.

[@rafaelcabralwilliams]

You just made up my mind, i'm going for the dd-8.

[@arturoenriquez5164]

Thanks for the comparison. I decided to go with the DD-8 because I can can hear a slight difference and the DD-8 is the latest/newest version. DD-8 for me!

[@donaldhightower3573]

The DD-7 is best for acoustic guitar for its darker sound and sits just right. The DD-8 is too bright for the acoustic guitar, since most acoustics have a more full range pickup the brings out the highs of the strings. I owned a bunch of delays to come this conclusion. I hope this helps.

[@texasfossilguy]

thanks!

[@endlesscaravan]

I had the DD-8 and sold it. Imho the DD-7 sounds more musical and warmer to my ears. Love your demos dude 🎶

[@endlesscaravan]

@@delaydude You absolutely right dude. The DD-8 delay is very good delay, well packed with great features but its not for me as I am more into dark analog modulated delay. Its strange how things change as you grow older. Back in the day when I just started playing guitar I used to love digital delay only but day after day my ears started leaning towords certain type of sounds and tones as I ended up liking tape modulated delays. Its same with the music genre, I was metal head hard rocker guy but when I reached my 40's I realised that I love post rock, ambient and soundscape music more than anything else. Interesting isn't it! A question for you dude, could you tell me what is your favourite delay from the DD series? My favourite is the DD-3 MIJ Cheers

[@yeauld]

@@endlesscaravan I even had DD·3 MIJ and honestly at least to me nothing beats the darkness of the DD·7, its just more pleasant to my ears, DD·3 its a little bit brighter more in your face while DD·7 its more tasty like in the background not as invasive with your tone, I got 40 years old ears too and I totally understand why darker/warmer is much better, the bottom line is in the long run you dont get tired listening a darker/warmer sound compared to a shrill/trebly raspy sound, we are getting old man, but wiser too !!!

[@endlesscaravan]

@@yeauld Thanks for the feedback mate. I had the dd3 MIJ and sold it three years ago. I agree about your accurate descrption. I like it when I was into bright digital delays. I do think that the dd7 will beat the dd3 MIJ in term of warmth and musicality. I haven't owned a dd7 but from what I've heard on youtube clips I can tell that the best boss digital delays from dark to bright are the dd7, dd5 and dd3 MIJ, at least to my ears. Yea we are getting older, and fingers crossed we keep getting wiser too 😅 Cheers

[@jeshely]

Nice demo. DD-8 sounds to me a bit crispier in the digital modes. Reverse mode is much, much better. I still prefer the Analog Emulation and the Modulation modes of the DD-7 thou.

[@deanallen927]

EXCELLENT and informative. Answered exactly what I wanted to know. Unfortunately that's going to cost me a bit more money! But for some people the 7 will be the smart choice, depending on the voicing you plan on using. Same expression pedal controllability, which a lot of people don't know. Great job!

[@Jimbowholivesinsoup]

Great comparison video ! Thanks..

[@----t----1234]

They sound similar enough on analog, I think the dd8 is slightly better even. On modulated delay the dd7 is slightly more musical though I would agree. Dd8 still wins for number of features

[@harls7317]

stop the cap bruhvosevic

[@----t----1234]

@@harls7317 yeah, i take it back....miss my dd7

[@cuerdarota1391]

For me the DD-8 sounds better, the digital modes feel more crystalline and it is a clear repetition, the disadvantage that I see is that you cannot choose a specific Subdivision for each mode

[@DSilvergun]

Needed demo added of the DD8 Tape, Warm, and Warp modes.

[@Dizastermaster.]

This is a comparison vid, for people torn between the 2. If you want those features, only one of em will give em to ya

[@benjaminlopez7501]

Hey thanks for the comparison! I ve been trying to figure out if the DD7 would go in infinite repeats when it's off with the carryover. I've seen in videos that the dd8 can with particular routing... would be a great for choosing between the two. Thanks for the review again!

[@the5chord]

I’d only be after the modulated delay on both of these. I prefer the 8 but the 20 beats both since you can adjust to taste.

[@peterbicker8389]

@@delaydude the dd-200 was just way too complicated to use.

[@kierenmoore3236]

Sheesh ... based on this, I prefer most of the ‘deliberately digital’ tones of the 8, but prefer the analog emulation (and reverse delay) mode of the 7 ... not a big fan of either, tho’ - but decent, compact stereo options ...

[@dbjsdhbh]

What’s a good stereo delay under 200

[@JB-xz6dt]

@@dbjsdhbh can vouch for flashback

[@leContrebasson]

Man, thanks for the compration! Dd7 sounds warmer !)

[@g.sferrazza10-13]

Now if someone did one or both of these on reverse vs danelectro talkback reissue... UM at 4:47 time knob settings are not the same for both pedals, how come?

[@dzikritriandi]

I think dd7 sound more analog, dark tone, warm and organic than dd8

[@Жизньструны]

Обе педали цифровые, любители придумать какие-то аналоговые тона, это не сравнение DD-7 с DD-2/3,Boss DD-8 просто более навороченная задержка с новыми режимами

[@imslicc]

hey, do you think the analog mode oscillation can be compared with an analog delay oscillation like the memory toy? can you please do a comparison between the oscillation of dd8 and memory toy/rubberneck/digitech obscura (if you have this one) thanks!

[@imslicc]

@@delaydude thanks. Really appreciate your effort.

[@lundsweden]

They're both ok, but IMO Ibanez DE7 is even better. It has echo mode for lofi/analog sound and delay for Digi clean sound

[@josed2828]

Have DD8 a little of a own reverb..???

[@Gibson1976uk]

I just bought the DD-8 and love it! I like the analog mode, it’s not too dark and has the notes tucked in just nicely :) shimmer is very nice, not too over the top which a lot of people seem to prefer? This one is useable :) I think modulation is better over the DD7 because it’s more subtle and would be more useful in a live situation! Too much wobble going on with the 7. I found I love using the warp mode!!! You can do some interesting stuff and get creative, it kind of reminds me of some sort of slow gear thing going on? not sure what the word is :) and ping pong effects are very nice! some complain you can’t do that? You have to hold down the pedal and insert a Jack into input B! The LED will then light up orange, you select stereo mode

[@teacher5376]

Only delays pedals are , so much fun.....sounds , pedals, from analog 's to time delays, digital 's to adding so many kind of effects on it.....need to see.more , learning more .on all the best ....in my minds

[@marcuslewitzki4610]

I would love to hear them both in stereo through a three amp wet/dry/wet setup.

[@syedmehranraza4994]

Hey, i wanna buy DD7, is it available second hand....?

[@robertogrady2798]

Are the outputs (on either) just wet stereo, or can you run wet + dry? (Like the old dd3)

[@robertogrady2798]

delay dude Cheers mate 👍 Great sound quality on your demos.

[@onzkicg]

I was about to buy DD8 since it’s the latest. But this surprised me, no huge difference on sound 😂

[@apocalypticasteroid1944]

I GO FOR DD-7

[@jonem2011]

What chords are you using here??

[@Jaysteenn]

👍👍👍

[@pablochilito2747]

Thank you!

[@soundslikebroken3333]

There is no "vs". The answer is very obviously, to have BOTH on your board!

[@Twings27047]

DD-8 the best 👍👍👍

[@wolftracks9010]

I'm hoping you or anyone can help me. I'm only interested in the "Reverse" mode (playing it backwards instantly), since I already have a delay pedal covered. So I was wondering which of the 2 Boss pedals would give me the best reverse sound for lead guitar, for the money. Or is there a lesser Boss pedal that has a comparable Reverse mode that is cheaper? I had the TC Electronic Flashback X 4 which had a great "Reverse" feature but I didn't need all the different delays. Thank you to whoever is able to help!

[@terencelee7811]

Get the danelectro back talk

[@wolftracks9010]

@@terencelee7811 yep, that's what I wound up getting. It was on backorder at Sweetwater and so I had to wait over a month. I know I could have bought one elsewhere right away. I like it. Thank you for the tip!

[@edoardoovolpi]

Maybe I'm a bit late...but have you considered the attack decay of elettro Harmonix?​@@wolftracks9010

[@Rubenz-y4i]

Dd8 is better and more versatile. Dd7 is good but not enough. Good boss upgrade

[@charles-andrerichard491]

Can anyone help me choose between the two? I mix mainly Techno and I am currently looking for a good FX pedal. Thanks

[@charles-andrerichard491]

@@delaydude thanks man

[@viankasalgado6512]

@@charles-andrerichard491 fue la mejor opción ? estoy en la misma elección

[@BryanClark-gk6ie]

DD3 not the T DD 3T

[@carlospantoja2150]

DD2 es más orgánico que el DD3 , DD3 es más orgánico que 5-6-7 , el DD7 a comparación de un DD2-3 suena estéril su repetición del DD7 , y ahora el DD7 es más orgánico que el DD8 , cada vez más artificial :(

[@apaturiairis9922]

Dd7

[@aidanalburo]

The DD-8 sounded like it had too much reverb.

[@Wooburnmusic]

Awwwww gee sus ! I can't imagine taking the gig out with Johnny B Goode with pring pring pring settings ! Do these pedals do more than pring pring pring ? ( Been using Boss pedals for four decades )

[@ASSman864]

I use the dd7 for loops and for infinite sustain as i learned from ernie isley, You set it so that constantly every milisecond its repeatin what you played two or 3 times only, but if you hold the note then it will sustain nearly forever as it keeps "repeating" itself

[@Wooburnmusic]

@@ASSman864 Thankyou ASSman, 🙂👍