Boss DD-8 Digital Delay

[@lw1391]

That descending melody starting at 11:48 is super catchy. Love it.

[@AndyDemos]

Thanks so much for reminding me about this bit, it's a fun one!

[@randysosa7616]

Andy I've lost count how many times we have had lunch together. I eat and you play! Keep up the great work my friend.

[@Shralps]

How romantic. Hope you light a candle 😂

[@brayanrreyes8635]

LITERALLY ME RIGHT NOW

[@tompoynton]

Nobody does it better than Boss (and Andy)

[@maykolllopez1585]

But I like my walrus pedals :(

[@michael_caz_nyc]

No argument here. Boss has always made fantastic Delays. I own the DD-500, and it's Phenomenal. "My delay-search ended with that one" - I've said it before. Andy Martin can make a Tuna-fish-can sound incredible.

[@TheAngeyMovieCritic]

The Edge

[@mgregory22]

I've been playing my DD-7 the past few days for the first time in quite awhile and it's one of my favorite pedals, if not my very favorite. It just sounds so good and works so well. You wouldn't think a little stompbox could be so powerful, especially considering how big they make many pedals nowadays. Boss makes amazing pedals.

[@Lowered_Gadh]

however there's no necessity to buy the DD8 if you happen to already have the DD7 ?

[@endezeichengrimm]

@@Lowered_Gadh Probably not. The DD8 has the looper and a few different tones. But the DD7 tones should be more than enough for most applications.

[@fireflame608]

​@@endezeichengrimmDD7 also has a 40s looper..

[@endezeichengrimm]

Woo woo woo@@fireflame608

[@endezeichengrimm]

@danielhall7996 The Taiwan/Malaysian made ones are great. The quality control is quite consistent. You really don't need to waste money to get good pedals.

[@shalabazertheboltstruck8645]

Damn Andy you feel like a cousin to me. When I bought my first pedal over a decade ago I came to you for advice and reference and here I am again... nobody is as good at this as you... I'm sorry I had a couple but I love you man, you're family to me and it had to be said 😀

[@jszack]

It is indeed underrated--as much as I love all of my boutique delays, especially when you run a smaller board and aren't committed to one particular tone, the sound and functionality of this can't be beat. If you want a multi-function delay that's not bogged down by menus and hidden modes/parameters (assuming you don't need MIDI or Presets), this is the one to get. I had the DD-500 and DD-200, but the DD-8 got used the most and stayed in the collection (surprised myself).

[@bettermetalsnake95]

I can definitely understand why, if only I knew how to recreate all of these tones on my DD-500. I get option paralysis when I dive into that pedals menu.

[@davidoof1826]

I've had loads of delays over the years from cheapies to boutique exotica. They may not be the 'best sounding'-although they sound fantastic--but I'm never frustrated by the single-pedal BOSS delays. They are flexible, gig-robust and pedals like this are ridiculously versatile, which is great when you're trying not to own dozens of pedals.

[@spacejockey4746]

This is all you need. But knock yourself out. Many well-known players still use the DD3.

[@Zakoichi]

I am dying over this Jazzmaster. What a beauty.

[@billystinker]

Buy one then

[@rickthomas393]

I have a secret method of judging pedals: How often does Andy smile at the sounds he and the pedal makes during the demo. This Boss dd-8 has a high ASI: (Andy Smile Index). I believe I’ll get one.

[@AndyDemos]

Hahaha, that's a pretty effective method, although sometimes I just really dig the music!

[@mandolph]

This is a god-tier demo

[@graemero5532]

Great playing Andy, pedal companies are lucky to have you, as are we

[@CMBrannstrom]

Came for pedals, stayed for the music! Listened to the first 50 seconds 5 times now, great work!

[@intheblues]

Great work, Andy! I really love these Boss Delay pedals. Excellent playing as always.

[@jimmymac1981]

The slide loop at the end sounded awesome. Just a happy little jam

[@AndyDemos]

Thank you! That was "Walking All Day" by Graham Coxon. When I saw him do a solo gig, he played it in a similar way with a looper!

[@necrojem6355]

HIGHLY underrated indeed! The pedal AND the player! Great job, as always!

[@AndyDemos]

Thank you so much!

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

Best delay ever made. Other delay pedal manufactures can just close the door. I’ve had this for three days and I can’t believe the sounds that come from this delay pedal.

[@Johnsalad]

I still confuse between Andy from pro guitar shop, Andy with Reverb and this Andy demo. By the way, love your demo!

[@ElisandroDeLeon]

I didnt even notice this video was not from Reverb or pro guitar shop...SUBSCRIBED!

[@tohstygohstygal]

@@ElisandroDeLeon saaaaaaame

[@areyoujelton]

@@ElisandroDeLeon same hahaha this dude is so good.

[@TheRflynn]

Odd that one family of triplets went into such similar pursuits but never get together. Wonder what made them fall out?

[@andredegiant3876]

Thank you! I was on the fence about this one but you always come through and show what the pedal is all about Andy. Even if I may not always dig the pedal, I have appreciated your demos over the years👍

[@Hugh_Jaynus_00]

He could plug a guitar into anything and sell it. If he stuck it in a pile of 💩, after listening to him play...I would find me a pile to plug into.

[@davidmcintosh263]

All of DD series have such a similar distinct sound. I have the DD-2 I got new in the 80's and I love it....especially for slapback.

[@landonbailey]

I have the DD7, had the DD6. Loved the Warp, and I see it's on the DD8 again. sweet demo!

[@b0000kify]

lotta smiles in this one :) lotta smiles here too, what a cool bunch of sounds

[@antalantal2366]

Great demo of an excellent stompbox at an affordable price. That said, we will still be having a significative percentage of guitarists that will spend unprecendeted amounts of big bucks on "boutique" delays. Guitarists are a strange bunch of people: eternally unsatisfied and obsessed by a sound quest that only exists in their minds.

[@AndyDemos]

I see the “tone quest” as as education. Once you learn how a signature sound is made, you can stop obsessing about it but have it in your back pocket to use whenever the need arises.

[@StupidEarthlings]

Nice! The "stereo pan" reminds me of those crazy hearing tests in the soundproof room... with the headphones... and the button... you know the one.

[@raintics]

Your take on "Walking All Day" was amazing.

[@marcschleicher9383]

Killer playing! You always picked great songs/ ideas to demo gear with. Thanks for making such great demos!

[@rpm9693]

I enjoy new pedals almost as much as I enjoy you enjoying them, Andy. You rock!

[@lomoholga]

This guy is a great player and he is so relaxed

[@Jakal-pw8yq]

Long-time subscriber hear Andy and I just love your Channel! What I particularly love is the fact that you're not just about speed chops to the point where the effect gets lost. I know you could burn, we all know you can but I appreciate the time you take to take us through all the different modes using chord progressions and melodic lines that make sense and show off that particular mode of operation. Really well done man!

[@AndyDemos]

Thanks so much! I have always tried to make the gear the star of the show. I’m really happy to hear you dig this approach too!👊👊

[@javiervazquez9348]

Hey Andy, Javier here, I was just trying to remember, how long from the first time I saw a demo of you?! maybe 15 years at least now? even more? And your playing just keeps getting better, I love the finger "no pick" style! Keep up the good work for another 15, or whatever it is!!! Greetings from Mexico

[@AndyDemos]

Thanks for watching all these years, I really appreciate you!

[@billvenner25]

Andy you are an awesome player. Cheers man. Love your pedal demos. Also love when you sneak old doom and metal for us old school guys!

[@AndyDemos]

Thank you kindly!

[@thesean3194]

Boss digital delays are the best pedals ever. I have never played the 8 but it sounds effing amazing.

[@MarkCoffin]

Great video Andy. Been watching your awesome demos since the Portland Pro Guitar Shop days. Thank you!

[@AndyDemos]

Awesome, thank you!

[@retrocket]

these DD-8's stand up against the TC Electronic Flashback's, Eventide & H2o ect, a workhorse both live and in studio, and like all Boss and Roland gear super reliable and very affordable, i used a Boss Giga delay for a few years but this bad boys simplicity and reliability and clear tracking and ability to take out hecklers if thrown hard and still survive to play the show is second to none, great work dude!

[@pjmtry7]

Bought this pedal and never realized it's potential....now all this moons later I listened to your demo closely and realized what a great purchase it was! Thank you Andy!

[@aprilcox871]

This guy does the best demos!

[@tonytaylor5087]

That lil tune at the end put a big ol smile on my face! I’m ordering that pedal.

[@toneseeker87]

very cool slide playing on the Loop mode Andy! ❤❤❤

[@johno7617]

Andy ROCKS!!

[@BingleMcPingle]

This was the video that ultimately caused me to buy a DD-8 yesterday. Thanks for posting.

[@AndyDemos]

Happy it was a helpful demo! Thanks

[@MrWilkat1]

Thanks man! Good demo video--I especially like that you took the time to explain each selection and actually show the pedal in a separate window to see how you set it. I've been considering getting one of these and this helps a lot in the decision making process. 👍👍

[@AndyDemos]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@Wells306]

The opening number sounds likes if REM covered 'Moving in Stereo'. Hi Brad.

[@bradleymuller2900]

Hi

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

This is a great pedal. Using it right now on my Van Halen to go board in the delay/reverb setting.

[@jfrorn]

Really like the subtlety of the Warm and Shim modes.

[@funkyfurballs1078]

Me too! Cant miss with this pedal but I still want an El Capistan.

[@nickmetal131]

Andy, I don't want to make assumptions, but you genuinely seemed to enjoy the hell out of playing with the DD8.

[@davidescozzi9885]

Excellent, probably the best about this pedal thus far. Bravo!!!!

[@JS_Guitar09]

I absolutely love that second jam with the digital delay. So beautiful and well played. Great job, Andy!

[@AndyDemos]

Thanks a lot!

[@toneelectronix]

Jeeezuz Xrist Andy.... why you make this? You make me buy pedal. Naughty!! Naughty!! Such a wonderful demo/showcase of this delay. Excelent playing and improvisation, really made this pedal shine. You are a true artist! Congrats!!!

[@AndyDemos]

I really appreciate it! I got a little carried away on this vid but I guess it shows how powerful this pedal is. Cheers!

[@prisonmike4971]

Just got my dd8 and it is insanely good

[@prisonmike4971]

@Luke If its like the dd4 then no, but i havent tried. But my guess is no because its a separate knob setting so if you run a loop the move to like reverse delay it would end the loop. I have a tiny lekato looper i ise instead, it has so much memory. You can have up to 9 loops, seemingly infinite layers, super easy to use, and built in tuner..only like $40

[@OzziePete1]

Hi Andy, really appreciate your demo videos. They help a lot when assessing new pedals on the scene. If you ever get approached by a manufacturer to do a signature pedal, please think about calling it the "Clean Tone", lol. Have a great Christmas/ New Year.

[@2beJT]

Andy does the best gear reviews

[@funkyfurballs1078]

Pete Thorn, too!

[@blayneb7290]

Damn Andy, another KILLER review. You pretty much always outdo everyone else's demos. Cover all the bases, hit features others ignore, with always tasty playing. I just loved the surfy tune at the 15:00 mark on that Jazzmaster. Great stuff!

[@John_F898]

Your demos of the stereo modes sound great with headphones!

[@kbbl102.5]

And a jazz cigarette

[@DamianS1893]

Always appreciate your playing and gear reviews. Cool pedal

[@PhishBanjo]

Great demo, Andy! I love the finish on that Eastwood guitar! I bought the DD-8 earlier this year. it replaced three other delays I bought over the years. This demo reminded me I need to spend more time exploring all of the DD-8's functionality.

[@dreamscapeheromusic1239]

I remember that hand flutter from your dd-7 demo. I was a much younger man then.

[@HahnFaust]

I would love a pedal of JUST the warm mode alone...but I guess this will have to do!

[@Gibson1976uk]

Got my new DD-8, it really is very nice sounding :)

[@memyself52]

Ah, Andy, it's just plain fun seeing you having fun !! That country part at the end was wonderful !!

[@mikodelosreyes9883]

Andy. Ur still the best, after all these years

[@Halliday7895]

im excited for the 40 secs of loop time. my old digitech digi delay only has like 14 seconds. its always just nearly not enough time to loop chords 40 is definitely enough for most loops in mono.

[@onstr]

I'm in love with the shimmer on this

[@danielhammond6987]

Saw Andy's demo, instantly bought the pedal!

[@TheLK157]

Andy has made me buy so many pedals I don’t need and of course I could never make them sound as good lol

[@timothypaulo7060]

Awesome playing! I just ordered a dd8 and can’t wait to get it so I can try it out! It looks like it does quite a lot . I’m a huge fan of boss pedals for sure. Thanks for the cool tutorial.

[@colletteburton2728]

My Boss DD 3 (bought used !!)has just died. I've only had it since 1985..I think I owe myself a DD8 after watching this.

[@some_matters]

I was hoping you wouldn't demo this so it would stay under the radar! But in the end you've given us all new ways to use this amazing little thing. That loop ditty was incredible.

[@esteban_666]

Boss pedals are the real "ol' reliable", love them! Great demo as always!

[@cesaremunaroguitar6569]

Best rewiew..i have it a months here and today i learned how to use the glt..tks Dude

[@alejandroantunezdelacruz5095]

One of my favorite demos, great work Andy!

[@davidhrivnak]

I always love your videos, but that loop-mode demo at the end was an extra special gem

[@AndyDemos]

Thanks! This use of the looper is how Graham Coxon played Walking All Day on his solo tour. I just followed his lead!

[@NeverMars]

amazing pedal! Thank you! I was just looking for some pedals for a better quality of mu youtube covers!

[@BetoMondaca]

Hi Andy... Love your videos... Love this sweets sounds... Regards.😊

[@piperofsimms]

Superb showing Andy ! Thank you.

[@cromcast3305]

Your playing and tone is gorgeous man.

[@AndyDemos]

Thanks so much! ✌️

[@cromcast3305]

@@AndyDemos You're so welcome, thanks for replying! I'm picking this pedal up and the expression pedal because of your demo. I appreciate your work!

[@AndyDemos]

@@cromcast3305 Happy to help out, this is still one of my most used delays 👊👊

[@cromcast3305]

@@AndyDemos Can't wait to give it a shot!

[@cromcast3305]

@@AndyDemos Just bought the pedal man, comes in a few days! I'm about to grab that M-audio expression pedal, but the manual for the delay says not to use anything but Roland or it could damage the unit. This one works fine? Is it worth getting the expression pedal? Sounded like it in the video! Thanks 🙂

[@mrfrontranger7911]

Teell you what The folks at Boss should be very pleased what a wonderful video🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@RiffMusic1970]

14:22. 🎶 I saw the decade end when it seemed the world could change at the blink of an eye! 🎶

[@bimscutney1242]

Does anyone else notice how clean Andy's shoes always are? He must have a nice pair to do demos.

[@AndyDemos]

Haha thanks, I do indeed have a pair of shoes just for indoors. It’s muddy here in Portland!

[@peterdenyer3002]

I use the reverse along with the reverse function on my RC5 looper, wild sounds.

[@markattaway4429]

SOLD!!! Always great videos, Andy!!!

[@botherangel]

im still using dd3 until now !

[@nemosirus]

I"m just stealin all this dudes riffs.

[@AndyDemos]

This dude is listening.

[@mrfrontranger7911]

What a great series of delays, but this DD8 is so fine.

[@sandyturner1911]

This is great, as usual. My only concern is the lack of a tone control. Thanks, Andy!

[@AndyDemos]

I wouldn’t be too concerned, tone control is not really a common adjustment in delays. However, modes like Warm and Analog are dark while Tape and Standard are bright. Thanks!

[@giuliocarmassi]

Absolutely one of the keepers.

[@paulosicne8498]

Some great tunes you were playing there. Sounds like the style and sound of The Smiths.

[@dimitriosilio3039]

This video convinced me to buy it!!! Thanks Andy, been searching for quite some time.

[@gustavorenovalez5229]

You have taken pedal demoing to the next level Andy, great Boss Delay by the way 😂

[@pclindholm]

Andy rules

[@v-gc7257]

Been listening to Andy since 2008 with the Soho Amp

[@RiffMusic1970]

Stereo mode. 😍 Can’t get enough!

[@robb4340]

Just Noticed You Have A New Channel, Great, Always Love Your Demo's & Playing. Subscribed.

[@AndyDemos]

Thanks so much for finding and following it! Been going strong for about 5 years now 🤘

[@robb4340]

@@AndyDemos I'm kinda late discovering. I'm familiar with your ProGuitarShop videos and Reverb. Anyway good look with the channel.

[@Lowered_Gadh]

the very reason it is underrated is: very few upgrade of features from it's previous brother DD7

[@AndyDemos]

There are lots of upgrades, check out the different modes they added 👍🏻

[@Lowered_Gadh]

@@AndyDemos okay thanks

[@lukaszbohdal8749]

I have Boss giga delay and Its very good. Modulate and tape echo sounds fantastic especially with good tube amp

[@imnotvintageimgrumpy586]

Obviously the delay times are long enough for Andy to shave in between demos!

[@Steviee8]

Cool demo! I want one now. Well I just bought one as I'm watching this video. LOL. Great DEMO Andy. THanks

[@debajitpalchoudhury1571]

Recently I bought this and it's awesome and value for money ❤️

[@mattgilbert7347]

This is a fantastic demo of s great delay

[@kenny6920]

Andy youre an underrated delay

[@ТрофимовАлександр-с9ц]

Cool guitarist! DD-8 sounds so beautiful...

[@marciolimongi]

Hi Andy! Thanks for another awesome review! I have a question - why did they add a longer delay time on output B instead of having the same delay time all across? It seems like a hidden feature that didn't need to be hidden. Am I missing something? Thanks again!

[@AndyDemos]

Thanks for watching! Regarding the longer delay, I can only guess it has to do with the limitations of the processor. It also makes ping pong delay possible to have those two different times.

[@wg821]

Andy , not sure if it was a conscious homage to the great and late John McGeoch but it was very tasteful playing that Eastwood 1000. There wouldn't be The Edge as we know him if there wasn't a John McGeoch in my opinion.