Bucket List Gear - BOSS DM-2

[@thos1618]

Thank you for explaining it correctly. The older pieces of gear had to a ton of LPF to keep the primitive tech from sounding bad. Guitarists today think those chips were magical or had 'analog warmth' because because the engineers at the time designed _around_ their shortcomings. The same is true of the Boss CE-2, TR-2, BF-2 etc; the magic to the sound is layer upon layer of filtering.

[@marcusrios8517]

I'm lucky enough to have the DM-2, CE-2, and also BF-2. Incredible sounding pedals to me.

[@brandonproctor3639]

I think I actually still have this pedal put up somewhere! I’m going to search for it, it’s really a great delay pedal. I bought it from a guy for $20 that lived down the road from me.

[@LeonTodd]

One of the greatest delays ever!

[@chrisday5341]

That slapback sound was a lot of fun! Dug it.

[@LeonTodd]

I often forget how satisfying that effect is

[@mickfaragher7897]

One of the best pedal demo's and clear explanations of how to use all its features 👍

[@BossDM-2]

My first ever delay pedal, and still in the board, made in Japan DM-2.

[@buck7477]

Gamma! Razor King Wow cool! Gotta get it! Ronnie Montrose must have used that! For Razor King!

[@josephburleson1099]

And to say that this pedal and the DM-2W sound so close to tape delay it a slight bit hard to tell the difference except for the pitch qualities. My favorites along with the DD-3 and SDE-3000.

[@1976ClassicCelica]

Awesome review. I didn't know you could create a cool feedback sound effect. I think I paid $50 bucks for mine from a pawn shop years ago. I didn't realize they were so expensive.

[@LeonTodd]

Bargain!

[@harris6235]

Best demo for dm2 boss delay. Thanks! (dd-2 by boss is the BEST Digital Delay!)

[@alexmurphy5289]

I use the DM3 toneprint on my flashback 2, I know it's not the same but it's a killer solo option on my pedal. Boss makes such incredible stuff

[@josephburleson1099]

Everytime I here that DM-2 no matter from who or where it comes from, it sounds spectaculous.

[@grantlazenby8192]

I love it, I had one years ago and traded it for a zoom 510 or something like that...could kick myself. I have a DD-7 now and it's analogue setting is based on the DM-2 sound.

[@LeonTodd]

The boss analog move on it's DD series is great

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

I like it. It is a boss. They just work.. Cool video as always... That surf sound was great. 😂😉

[@LeonTodd]

Does what it says on the tin

[@rifflix]

I have this in the loop of my MT15 and use it for lead solos. I will try some of the other things I heard on here today on this video. Thank for the review and the information.

[@LeonTodd]

the MT15 is a really sweet amp, I'd love to grab one at some point.

[@hayabusa1300100]

MT-15 is a killer amp underrated great bottom end with the 6L6 tubes it’s literally plug and play no distortion pedals needed ad Delay in the FX loop and your off . Clean channel is very nice and takes pedals well with a Treble pull Boost Rock-n-roll and Heavy Metal amp definitely try one I love mine as well play it daily

[@jkills3057]

Nice! Yeah John 5 got me into the Dm2 he uses what you demonstrated 5:05 as a effect on making monsters about half way through the track

[@lanceross3633]

I'm a couple days late commenting, Leon you should check out the song Razor King by Ronnie Montrose band Gamma. Killer slap delay throughout that tune. Used the DM-2 when covering that one.

[@rickbrunet2559]

Awesome scratched and dinged pedal but still working. Love it!!

[@LeonTodd]

If this pedal could talk!

[@lexingtRick]

Indeed the classic, this Delay Dm-2 reminds me of tape delay.

[@z1xy273]

You mentioned a tutorial about echo in front of an amp, can you share the link? P.s. maybe you already made one, anyway you should shoot a video about VH sound and "secrets". You rock man!

[@naturepark4684]

Very good and Clear tutorial in using this analog delay..thank you Sir

[@sadwingsraging3044]

Instant sampling at the stomp of a pedal.

[@ROKZLEON]

Great pedal! Great demo! They're fun to plug into the loop to add a little delay to your sound. 👦🏻

[@Eventual420]

I love the color.

[@LeonTodd]

I want a pair of pants in this colour.

[@CalitranoN]

SOUNDS AMAZING! So, the Van Halen I or II sound is Delay (repeat rate) only 200 ms? and Echo low and Intensity off? for Rhythm, Lead? I have the Waza one...

[@GarrettX001]

Sounds great!

[@LeonTodd]

Totally!

[@salperez5131]

One of the better DM-2 demos out there 👍👍 do you know which chip this one has? 3005 or 3205? The 3005 is supposed to oscillate easier and if this is a 3205 it does a great job at it!

[@LeonTodd]

Cheers. I don't but I'll have to check

[@truckzone]

if it ocsillates whitch it does its mn3005, the mn3205 doesnt

[@drippinglass]

@@truckzone I’m using a MN3205 right now and it oscillates. I also have several Matsushita MN3005 DM-2’s as well.

[@Tjricchio]

It It Sounds Sounds Killer Killer!

[@nomojo6329]

Purchased a GFI Specular Tempus. It's cool, but way overdone for me. Bought a DM-2w and haven't touched the GFI since. Beck - High 5 (Rock the Catskills).

[@LeonTodd]

Those look rad, been wanting to try one for a while

[@nomojo6329]

@@LeonTodd The GFI? Happy to send it to you to goof about with. Actually, you'll probably make cool music. I goofed about with it ;) Drop an email with somewhere to send it. thelastjediATbigpondDOTcom Spoiler: I'm not really a Jedi :(

[@LeonTodd]

@@nomojo6329 that would be wild. I'm [e-mail] if you want to drop me a line

[@youztuber5000]

I'll take three

[@gordontubbs]

This is one of those "benchmark pedals" that you have to compare and contrast with other delays to see if they are worthy to be on your board.

[@LeonTodd]

Hahaha yep, not worth the time of day otherwise

[@joeywilder9708]

Leon Todd what would you consider the ultimate always on delay for dirty sounds? Like if you could only have 1 to use for rhythms and leads what would it be

[@LeonTodd]

I gravitate towards the "Deluxe Mind Guy" (Memory Man) and "BBD" (DM-2) style delays in the Axe-Fx, so if I had to choose a stand alone pedal to do that I'd probably go with a Boss DD-20 or a Memory Man with Tap Tempo.

[@joeywilder9708]

Leon Todd I love the memory man tone print on my flashback delay I need to try the real thing.

[@azza0575]

I bought DM-2 last year of a mate and have a guess what i paid. ......... $50, yes that's right $50 and that's australian dollars.

[@LeonTodd]

DM2 for a pineapple, deal of the year.

[@azza0575]

@@LeonTodd i also bought off the same bloke a vintage BOSS DS1 for $50 and a vintage maxtone stereo chorus for $50 and a vintage BOSS CS2 for $50. All pedals made in the very early 80's.

[@a.c.3070]

@@LeonTodd I actually got this pedal today for 50 bucks at music store down the road..the owner admitted he didnt research the price and he just said fuck it and charged me 50. I didnt know how good this pedal was truly until I googled it after..how much of a steal is that? I'm googling it and doing my research but I want am expert opinion?? Lol

[@haloworld121212]

Damn i thought i am lucky and got a steal deal, i got one for just a few minutes ago for like $100 hahahaha

[@adakhochalai]

Behringer vd 400 is a cheaper alternative

[@rome8180]

How does the DM-2W compare? People seem to fetishize older Boss pedals over the newer ones, but maybe there's a reason for that?

[@LeonTodd]

You can get longer delay times which is cool, but AFAIK it's more or less a 1-1 replica. Will have to try do a comparison.

[@rome8180]

@@LeonTodd the DM-2W is cheaper and easier to find. That's the only reason I asked. I've noticed that people also prefer the OC-2 octave pedal over Boss's later versions.

[@LeonTodd]

@@rome8180 I'd say the DM2w is a pretty safe bet.

[@SnappyJCM800]

What would be your ultimate 80s style rig?

[@LeonTodd]

Oh boy... With gear available at the time? It would have to be a W/D/W setup with 3 cabs and some kind of Boogie for pristine cleans and smooth leads (Mark IIC+ or Studio Pre) and an ADA MP-1 for the hot rodded Marshall rhythms. With current gear the Axe-Fx III more than covers everything I'd ever need.

[@SnappyJCM800]

Leon Todd Leon Todd that sounds like a sweet rig. Obviously you’d have to add in an eventide and something like a Yamaha spx

[@hayabusa1300100]

All you need is a Full stack Marshall and DD-3 and your choice of distortion I’ve been running mine also with what I picked up a Digitech RP20 Valve Has a single 12AX7 Tube lots of great sounds give it a try if you haven’t

[@Ripzalot]

How does the waza version compare? Vintage is stupid expensive.

[@LeonTodd]

The vintage prices are scary now. Will have to grab a DM2w to try

[@davidbuzzin426]

👍🇺🇸❤

[@timcooper6579]

Cool pedal, but I like my carbon copy better.

[@LeonTodd]

Love the CC - gigged one for a while and it always sat real nice for leads.