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BOSS reinvents delay once again with the DD-8, a loaded pedal that delivers the most wide-ranging and feature-rich delay in the BOSS compact series. Eleven modes provide delay colors from basic to exotic, plus an onboard looper offers unlimited overdub capability. For maximum versatility in a minimum amount of space, the DD-8 is an amazing pedal to add to your signal chain.

A Plethora of Pristine Echoes

Equipped with a diverse selection of delays, the DD-8 packs impressive sonic range into one small pedal. Clean digital delays, vintage analog and tape types and modulation echo are available, plus specialty delays like shimmer and reverse. There's a new Warm type for softer echo tones and a +RV type that blends delay and reverb together. The DD-8 delivers ambient swells and textures with the Warp mode, as well as glitchy rhythmic effects with the new GLT type.

Immersive Stereo Sound

Everything sounds bigger and better in stereo and the DD-8 delivers with full stereo I/O support and three output modes. The default setting provides independent delays, with normal delays on Output A and long delays on Output B. There's also a panning mode for ping-pong delay effects and a wide stereo mode for enhanced spatial depth.

Hands-Free Expression

The DD-8 offers extensive real-time delay options to bring your music to life. You can tap in tempos with the onboard pedal switch and control the Warp and GLT modes for unique expressive effects. Adding one or two optional footswitches unlocks more creative possibilities, like on-demand tap tempo, extended looper control and a Twist effect for soaring echo sounds. An expression pedal provides continuous control of level, feedback or delay time—or all at once.

Built-in Looper and Smart I/O

The DD-8's looper mode offers up to 40 seconds of recording time to create on-the-fly backing tracks and ambient layers. The DD-8's inputs and outputs have smart functionality, allowing you to set the pedal for any application by connecting cables in different ways. A variety of mono and stereo connections are supported, including discrete dry and effect outputs for wet/dry setups.

BOSS DD-8 Digital Delay Effects Pedal
BOSS DD-8 Digital Delay Effects Pedal
BOSS DD-8 Digital Delay Effects Pedal

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  • Eleven versatile modes include basic digital delay, vintage echos, shimmer, mod, looper and more
  • Looper offers up to 40 seconds of recording time, overdub capability and three-pedal operation with external footswitches
  • Three newly developed delay types: Warm, +RV (delay+reverb) and GLT (rhythmic delay)
  • Up to 10 seconds of delay time available with tap tempo input
  • Carryover switch sets whether delay trails continue or stop when the effect is bypassed
  • True stereo I/O and three selectable output modes (independent, panning and wide stereo)
  • Smart I/O jacks support a variety of connection setups (mono, stereo, wet/dry, wet only and more)
  • Support for external control with two footswitches or an expression pedal
  • Unique Twist function available in each delay mode via an external footswitch
  • BOSS five-year warranty

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Boss pedals - 5 year parts warranty
90 day labor warranty.
1 year warranty - Multitracks, Jamstations, etc.
Check with manufacturer for specific product warranty.

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4.76

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Most Liked Positive Review

5

I would definitely buy this product again.

I purchased this unit with a few other BOSS goodies and I must say Ooo-lala. What a great sound in a small package. The tap tempo and looper are some cool features that I have yet to try, and I am really stoked about that. The last digital delay I had was a Deltalab way back in the late 1900's, need I say more. I put the guitar down for some 10 years, but I have to tell you with my new gear I am excited about playing again.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Works fine but Not impressed

Everything works but I wasn't impressed with any Of the new features- but a used dd7 and save your money.

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  2. Uses up batteries1
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  • Love this effect

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted6 months ago

    byShawn

    fromTigard, Oregon

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Love the rich sound through this effect.

  • Boss Digital Delay DD-8

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted6 months ago

    byRobert

    fromEdgewater Florida

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    The product is good it is stacked with other delays on the pedalboard

  • Great Delay

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byPat

    fromAtlanta

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Delays are awesome, just wish it would do Loop & Delay functions simultaneously.

  • One of my favorite pedals so far.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byMichael

    fromJacksonville, Florida

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This pedal kicks ass. All positive and no cons so far. I've had it almost a month now and use it constantly. Would definitely recommend buying.

  • I would buy this Boss pedal all day long

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byRobin

    fromOxford, Ma

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Prior owner of DD6, This pedal works as expected and delivers great digital delay effects

  • High quality delay, multi-fx

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byKitchen

    fromYour mom's house

    Solid standalone delay, loop function is way better than I thought it was gonna be, shimmer mode doesn't sound cheesy. Reverse mode is fun. And in MOD mode, if you set feedback and time to minimum, it becomes a chorus/flanger

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  • asked byPeter

    fromHoover, AL

    What's the required voltage for this pedal?

    What's the required voltage for this pedal?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m sorry, I don’t know. 9V battery or any standard power supply will do.