Boss DD-20 - Tips and Tricks

[@marcDS]

I've owned this pedal for 20 years or so. Now after watching this video, I finally know how to use it.

[@lilsponge777]

I have used this pedal for yonks and I certainly learned some tricks I didn't know was possible. The chorus especially. I don't have a chorus on my board so might need to reserve a preset.

[@freddycansino3440]

I’ve also had this pedal for over 20 years and never fully understood how to use it,I’m retired now and will start playing more.So glad I didn’t sell it, was going to do a pedal purge but can’t seem to get rid of my equipment 😂Thanks for the advice.

[@matthewrtrego]

I've made a lot of mistakes in my life, but selling my DD-20 is not one of them... so grateful to still own it with the presets that I made in my favorite band years ago.

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

I am also grateful that I never sold any of my Boss pedals (I did sell a GS-10 tabletop unit to Guitar Center for like $40 when I paid $500 fot it, but it had been acting up and I didn't have any way of fixing it, it turned on, so they bought it), even in the depths of addiction. I still own all of them from my original DS-1, except for an RE-20 Space Echo that got stolen as I was going through a divorce, which I recently finally replaced. I missed it so much.

[@MusicFed]

I agree. The DD20 is just a good pedal. In some ways never beaten by the other DD “single” pedals

[@Jalliams]

Hey Leon, top video! Man, never knew you could change ‘rate’ & ‘depth’ on the modulation setting! 👌thanks! By the way, fantastic sounding guitar.

[@LeonTodd]

It's so handy being able to tweak those. I intended to do more distorted clips but was vibing too hard on those cleans!

[@MrGsdavis72]

thanks for sharing all of your expertise on this pedal, really helpful that you went through so many settings and sounds.

[@copernicansun744]

Best review of the DD20 on KZbin, thanks mate!

[@tattooedsailor8666]

Considering that the DD20 can be had for about $120 used (i purchased 2nd one for a backup)I still think for money you cant beat it. Its extremely easy to program and use. I cant justify the price of the Strymon Timeline or any other expensive delays that out there. I've had this pedal for years. It gets the job done and sounds fantastic!

[@LeonTodd]

Right there with you. Timeline is a great piece of gear but the DD20 is unbeatable for the money IMO

[@thedeadxtras9927]

Totally agree!! I love my Giga delay it does everything I need it to do and more and the delay tones sound fantastic, easy to edit IMO, nice user interface and I think it looks kool, I think a lot of players will think the size of the unit is to large to put on their pedalboard but for me it’s worth the sacrifice taking up a bit more space for the £120 I paid for it. I don’t need any other delay pedals this does it for me at a great price and high quality so although they are very nice I could never warrant paying around £400 for a Strymon Timeline as I don’t think I would do that much more with it than the Giga delay. Nice video Leon

[@Nikkibausch]

Glad I own this have you found the hidden features yet you can actually get a good shimmer modulation and sounds so cool stereo as well :)

[@LeonTodd]

Shimmer modulation you say? Teach me!

[@Jalliams]

Ditto!

[@javiceres]

Not what we know as shimmer effect by any means in this pedal. “Shimmery modulation” would be a more accurate description of what it can do.

[@lilsponge777]

Wonders what this setting might be?

[@javiceres]

Josh L Nothing like cascading octaves.

[@teriakamoto]

Bought this new around '99-2000 and sold it a few years later and the ease of use was simple and comprehendible. Occasionally, i look for them and have come across some minty ones a few years back but didn't pull the Trigger. Now prices are out of control and have more than my share of tasty Delays, but i always found what i needed with it. The one that got away. Always enjoy your content Leon.

[@bigbasil1908]

I got mine for £108 second hand off the fleabay and it came through the post today. Works perfectly but has a few small chips to the paint, which I'm not bothered about in the slightest.

[@teriakamoto]

@@bigbasil1908 One of the best ever. Good Price. You'll love it.

[@stevenmgyori3826]

I can see why it's a favorite, Great explanation and pedal! Well done Leon! Enjoyed that country shuffle! Thanks brother!

[@cjcurcio]

Thanks so much for the tips! Years ago I bought this pedal, new, and am now just doing a deep dive into the versatility of it!

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

Isn't it great pulling out an old pedal and finding something new and inspiring? F*** yeah!

[@benagen2954]

great review and explanation of how to use pedal. Thanks

[@LeonTodd]

My pleasure!

[@thebreakfastmenu]

I've found cranking up the tone control on the analog mode gives you a pretty convincing Echorec sound.

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

I'm working on collecting as many Boss twin pedals as I can, I have the RE-20, RC-20XL, and just got an OD-20, I need one of these now.

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

Just ordered one, with a box and Japanese instructions for $120.99 (the box was only 99 cents more, I couldn't pass it up).

[@zeejonesy]

It just has a vibe to it! I love mine!

[@kentwyngaard8803]

Hi Leon. Thanks for the video. I asked this question in another video of yours. Is there a way to change the head speed individually in the tape mode? I know you hold down the on/off switch for changing between one or two heads but I can’t seem to find a way to edit them separately. I see you mentioned that you can do it in this video but it was not demonstrated. Please help

[@bigbasil1908]

I got one of these today through the post and I tried it with a 9v rechargeable battery via a 9v battery cable and plug. It was alright for maybe 10 minutes and then the display started flashing on and off. So I understand why they use 6 AA batteries and not a 9v battery lol. And I opened it up and there's 3 microprocessors or processors on the circuitboard. It's a great pedal and I really like it.

[@rorschach1]

I love this pedal. It has caused me to sell most of my other delays!

[@lightinme217]

Fantastic video! I grabbed one up today off of reverb and she looks mint! 150 shipping and all. I love the chorus you demoed. I don’t really want a all in one modulation pedal on my board or really don’t care for flanger or phaser. I grew up in the 80’s and just heard them way to much lol. I have dd200 I use with midi and in the effects loop. This one I was thinking front of amp. We will see. Thanks for sharing my man!

[@LeonTodd]

If you're familiar with the DD200 this will make a lot of sense. Built like a tank too.

[@lazomachavez-walton1549]

Such a helpful demo. Thank you.

[@LeonTodd]

Much appreciated.

[@MR.HandyANDY]

wow. great stuff. thanks for sharing.

[@TomPark1986]

Good video. I never had a DD20. I have a DD500 but I' m thinking of picking this up too.

[@LeonTodd]

They would make a pretty fun combo!

[@thepoetmao]

After this video, I found one, a local guy selling one. I got it two days ago. It's awesome.

[@davidkeller9345]

I just got this pedal last week...i love it more.

[@je7647]

liked for "in the court of the crimson" vinyl lying around

[@89ji76]

Even now with the DD-200 mostly eclipsing the DD-20's role, I have a hunch the lower bit depth and sample rate of this guy is part of the magic.

[@LeonTodd]

It's a top notch pedal in it's own right. Probably never sell mine.

[@guittarwizzrd]

@@LeonTodd that tells me all I need to know

[@guymandude999]

I only clicked to see the sos mode, or 'loopa', and it's the only mode you skipped over hahaha

[@LustDcay]

Love this pedal entirely, but still can’t find a use for the TWIST hold . If it would go along with notes that be epic but just kinda does it’s own thing and VERY loud & off balanced . I won’t give up tho lol the musician I’m me . Cheers all .

[@mitchdykema5182]

Haha I have had this pedal for over a decade and have been trying the same. It doesn't work. I feel like if you weren't forced to let it drop in pitch it would be a cool thing for transitions, but nope. You always have to let it obnoxiously pitch shift and slow down forever

[@guillaumelebayon]

Hi. Juste turn down the level knob...

[@stephenchow5161]

dd20 is fabulous that it dd500 cant kick it off the board.

[@ibrahim47x]

Hi, I’m very new to guitar pedals and I’m getting this for a dear friend for his birthday. Does it come with a power supply typically? If not, what should I get to power it? And I assume I need to get two guitar cables to be able to use it, correct? I have seen people using four guitar cables with it and I’m not sure why or what that does. Any recommendations on specific guitar cables and power supply that you recommend for this? P.S. it will be used by itself/without a pedal board. Thank you!

[@SoFloCichlids]

Buy yourself a Boss 9v power supply. All you need is two cables. One for input and one for output. Of you need cables just get him some HOSA instrument cables.

[@PatrickJohnEramis]

How are you able to switch back & forth between 2 presets, instead of having to cycle through all four?

[@LeonTodd]

From memory you cans witch back and forth between a saved preset and the "live" mode.

[@michaelbrodsky]

Does it handle line-level inputs? I have a really hot effects loop that crushes my DD-6. Has anyone actually used it in a line-level loop and had it work? A simple yes/no will do.

[@LeonTodd]

There's an instrument or line option

[@SouthShine01]

Powerfull Unit

[@PK22-b7v]

Can you use each side of the two pedals on this two have two different delays set?

[@hoobastanker9]

what i've always wondered is, what type of delay is the "modulate" setting using, standard? digital? analog? I've always struggled to get it sounding as good on the DD-500!

[@LeonTodd]

I too wonder the same thing!

[@mathew1268]

Do you think the dd 200 is worth the price difference between this and the dd 200?

[@szefowietv3614]

Sweet demo! It sounds and looks cool, my question, is it possible to make DD20 sound like DD3 Boss Delay? Which one is better in your opinion? Regards!

[@LeonTodd]

i'd say the standard digital delay mode will get you into DD3 territory.

[@szefowietv3614]

Leon Todd thanks, now I'm sure I want dd20! Regards!

[@bedebill]

Can you get a Hendrix sound out of this pedal ? if not which one to go for ?

[@lovecraftmusic8717]

What does it mean "hendrix sound" for a delay? He used single coils, Marshalls, wha, fuzz, octaver and univibe. Possibly reverb added in studio.

[@youngboyharless9769]

​@@lovecraftmusic8717i think op is referring to an echoplex. Which hendrix did use on some tunes. Most notably voodoo child

[@arch.marcoporro1367]

dd20 or flashback x4? Someone could help me??-😂 ps: this demo is stunning!

[@LeonTodd]

I've owned both, the DD-20 stayed.

[@arch.marcoporro1367]

@@LeonTodd I am Italian, so I could make mistakes writing this comment, but, anyway, the fact is that dd 20 fascinates me because of its vintage style ('90-00), its Radiohead's flavour... and then it sounds well, warm. On the other hand the new tc flashback x4 gives u the possibility to experiment more, but seems also more cold and aseptic. Do you agree with these thoughts?

[@LeonTodd]

@@arch.marcoporro1367 the TC has some cool modes and the looper is easier to use, plus there's the toneprint feature. The DD-20 is just a lot more grab and go and inspiring IMO.

[@brenomafioso1977]

Sem entender nada aprendi muito 💗

[@DerekJones]

I admit, I shouldn't have sold mine. It did everything I needed for a long time. stupid me.

[@LeonTodd]

Well, if it's any consolation they are cheap if you ever wanted to buy it back :)

[@davidhartly9333]

HEY BRO WHATS YOUR FAVE REVERB NOT A STRYMON SOMETHING AFFORDABLE ?? LOVE THIS VID GOT ME SOLD I FOUND ONE CANT WAIT TOO GET IT THANX YOU ROCK AS ALWAYS CHEERS!!!

[@LeonTodd]

Check out the Neunaber stuff

[@practicalworshipguitar8630]

Do you find it helps running the output at +4 db?

[@LeonTodd]

In the loop, yes

[@4ndresravest]

how trails works in this pedal?

[@MusicFed]

Can the DD20 do the stutter effect?

[@MattEliasDrums]

Hey. No sadly it can’t. It CAN but unlike the DD3 it doesn’t stop when it’s supposed to

[@hruiz93]

I speak spanish, please read to me. ese pedal es muy bueno, veo que ha perdido potencia y por ello elegiste la opción de +4dB, eso mismo me sucedió a mi, la solución es sencilla, es que no estas poniendo una fuente de energia correcta, ese pedal usa 9v en su manual dice 250mA. pero no es cierto, el pedal usa 500mA, prueba con una fuente con esas características y verás la diferencia, incrementará su volumen sin necesidad de tenerlo en +4dB. eso es todo, saludos.

[@albertoramirez2076]

Cómo le subo el volumen ?

[@hruiz93]

@@albertoramirez2076 manten presionado el boton de on/off y luego lo conectas a la corriente... y sueltas el boton, en la pantalla dirá "OUT 1" presiona el boton SELECT hasta encontrar la opcion "OUT 3" y luego presionas el boton WRITE (02 veces) y listo.. todo el pedal subio de volumen, el twist, el warp tambien, tiene otras funciones ocultas.. las puedes buscar.. saludos

[@albertoramirez2076]

@@hruiz93 gracias bro! Encontré otro vídeo donde explican eso pero de todos modos muchas gracias!

[@je7647]

I’ve had a timeline and this I think this is better they just have snazzier ads

[@merlosphoto]

If you rehouse it, it’s even cooler!

[@LeonTodd]

Been thinking about that for a while

[@merlosphoto]

And most companies an extra switch for Tap Tempo

[@BeesWaxMinder]

@@LeonTodd rehousing..?🤷🏻

[@cocolococo]

Hello and thank you for this video. I ask myself a question about this pedal: I have one, I really appreciate it. But I would sometimes like to STOP the effect when I press the left pedal. Currently the effect continues to occur according to the regalge of the feeback. This is very nice most of the time. But I would also like to be able to deactivate tihs "seamless switching". An idea ??

[@LeonTodd]

I'm not sure TBH. Spillover seems to be on by default, check the manual to see if you can disable it.

[@cocolococo]

I looked in the manual but I found nothing unfortunately. I have not tried yet with an external pedal but I do not think it changes my problem. ... in general "who can do most can the least" but not with this good material

[@zeekmx1970]

I don't really trust anyone that doesn't own a DD-20 👀

[@gamblore5148]

Go the eagles!!

[@wolfreyet]

I just picked one up for $100 aud 👍

[@LeonTodd]

Bargain!

[@ultrajayme]

I just ordered mine for $129USD from reverb last night.

[@ultrajayme]

I'll be stacking this with the Loomer pedal, blues driver 2, and EHX graphic fuzz eq pedal.

[@f.i.l.d.e.p.s]

what? super bargain. got 1 although i still consider it a best buy for $150 aud

[@seravenerdi]

I'm given mine a new paint job, screamin john deere green !

[@mistergoat7357]

Came here for the looper 😡

[@stevewhite3753]

Can you have a stereo effect where you have dual delays one quarter the other dotted eights using one amp?