Boss SDE-3 Dual Digital Delay Pedal

Boss SDE-3 Dual Digital Delay Pedal

The new SDE-3 Dual Digital Delay fuses the authentic sound and core features of the legendary Roland SDE-3000 with versatile modern functionality and extended creative range.

Introduced in 1983, the SDE-3000 was the Digital Delay of choice for some of the most influential guitarists of all time and is still revered for its beautifully rich sound and distinctive modulation.

The inspiring SDE-3 levels up your pedalboard with timeless Digital Delay effects. Dripping with warmth and musicality, this feature-packed compact pedal boasts the iconic vintage digital tones of not one but two SDE-3000 rack units. Using dual parallel delay lines, you can create an extraordinary sense of dimension in your music with complex sounds that are otherwise unavailable.

Bottling the essence of Roland’s ‘80s outboard classic, it’s now easier than ever to sculpt head-turning Digital Delay effects in mono or stereo using the SDE-3’s innovative Offset knob. Explore retro single delays and ’80s-style mod/delay combos. Or tweak the mod and high-cut controls to conjure moody, atmospheric tonalities for ambient, chill, and lo-fi music.

Features

• The iconic character of the Roland SDE-3000 rackmount delay in a BOSS compact pedal
  
• Beautiful vintage digital delay tones with expanded creative range
  
• Distinctive modulation with independent Rate and Depth knobs
  
• Hi Cut control for shaping the high-frequency amount
  
• Variable Offset feature for creating unique sounds with a secondary delay line
  
• Adjustable maximum delay time: 800 ms (mono/stereo) or 1600 ms (mono)
  
• Two stereo delay options: panning and discrete stereo
  
• Versatile output modes: stereo, wet/dry, and dry mute (mono or stereo)
  
• Tap tempo and carryover functions
  
• Jack for extended control with up to two footswitches or an expression pedal
  
• TRS MIDI input for syncing to external MIDI clock signals
  
• BOSS five-year warranty

Specifications

Sample Rate:  48 kHz

AD Conversion:  24 bits + AF method
AF method (Adaptive Focus method) This is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD and DA converters.

DA Conversion:  32 bits

Nominal Input Level:  INPUT A (MONO), INPUT B: -20 dBu

Maximum Input Level: INPUT A (MONO), INPUT B: +7 dBu

Input Impedance:  INPUT A (MONO), INPUT B: 1 MΩ

Nominal Output Level:  OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B: -20 dBu

Maximum Output Level:  OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B: +7 dBu

Output Impedance:  OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B: 1 kΩ

Recommended Load Impedance:  OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B: 10 kΩ or greater

Bypass:  Buffered bypass

Controls

TIME knob
FEEDBACK knob
LEVEL knob
DEPTH knob
RATE knob
HI CUT knob
OFFSET Knob
Pedal switch
CARRYOVER switch

Indicator:  CHECK indicator (Used for indication of Tempo and check battery)

Connectors

INPUT A (MONO) jack, INPUT B jack, OUTPUT A (MONO) jack, OUTPUT B jack: 1/4-inch phone type
CTL/EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
DC IN jack
MIDI IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type

Power Supply:  Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22, commercially available)
AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)

Current Draw:  75 mAExpected battery life under continuous use

Alkaline: Approx. 4.5 hours

*These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Accessories

Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information")
Dry battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22)

Size and Weight

Width:  73 mm/2-7/8 inches

Depth:  129 mm/5-1/8 inches

Height:  59 mm/2-3/8 inches

Weight (including battery):  450 g/1 lb

* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms*The specifications are subject to change without notice.