Boss DD-500 Digital Delay

The Boss DD-500 is Boss's flagship digital delay, offering 12 delay modes with deep editing, comprehensive MIDI control, and Boss's legendary reliability. It competes directly with Strymon Timeline at a more accessible price point.

The 12 delay modes span classic and modern territory: Standard, Analog, Tape, Dual, Pattern, Reverse, Shimmer, Tera Echo, Slow Attack, and more. Each mode offers extensive parameter control — the Analog mode, for example, lets you dial in modulation depth, filter frequency, and saturation to taste.

The display and four-knob interface provide immediate access to key parameters, while the USB editor software opens up every parameter for detailed preset creation. 297 presets offer ample storage for any rig.

MIDI implementation is comprehensive, enabling integration with complex switching systems. Two expression inputs allow real-time control of any assignable parameter. The stereo I/O handles parallel or ping-pong configurations.

Who Is This For?

The DD-500 suits guitarists who need deep delay control at a reasonable price:

• Gigging musicians who need reliable, comprehensive delay
• Players with MIDI rigs requiring full integration
• Tone tweakers who want to sculpt every parameter
• Budget-conscious players wanting near-Strymon quality for less
• Boss loyalists who trust the brand's reliability

For simpler needs, the DD-8 or DD-3T offer Boss quality with less complexity. For flagship multi-delay with deep control, the DD-500 delivers exceptional value.