DD-20 vs. DL4

jeffro · Unread post by **jeffro** » Mon Dec 27, 2004 10:34 pm

Alright guys, I want a delay pedal. But not only do I want a delay pedal, I want to be able to loop. I've decided that shelling out $300 for an RC-20 is just not reasonable for me, since basically all the RC-20 does is loop (as far as I can tell). So I've pretty much narrowed it down to the Boss DD-20 and the Line-6 Dl4.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=h ... _id/103518

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=g ... id/150380/

Looking at the musicians friend reviews, the dd-20 looks better. Based on the sound clips, the dd-20 sounds better. But does it loop? Also, anyone who has a Dl-4, are the effects as boring as the sound on the sound clips? I doubt it, but it never hurts to ask.

filmdude100cms · Unread post by **filmdude100cms** » Mon Dec 27, 2004 10:41 pm

the RC-20 also has a drum machine where you can make your own custom beats...

BUT id go for the line 6, they make good stuff, theres 23 effect choices and settings, has a 14 seconds loop, and you can changed relays quickly.

jeffro · Unread post by **jeffro** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 1:17 pm

Yeah, I've heard the line 6 in action and is seems like what I want, but the Boss advertises 23 seconds of "sound on sound" recording. could that mean loop?

mangold · Unread post by **mangold** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 1:48 pm

line 6. its better and simpler.

filmdude100cms · Unread post by **filmdude100cms** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 7:31 pm

im not sure, but i think if it had true loop capabilities, itd be advertised.

HCHaikuWarrior · Unread post by **HCHaikuWarrior** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 7:42 pm

i just got the line 6 for christmas and there is so much too it! i love it! but i have a lot to learn. go for that man it's a lot of fun and worth it.

jeffro · Unread post by **jeffro** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 8:51 pm

Alright, you guys convinced me, I'm gonna go with the DL4. Thanks!

GuitarGuy305 · Unread post by **GuitarGuy305** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 6:38 pm

RC20.

Adam

GuitarGuy305 · Unread post by **GuitarGuy305** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 6:38 pm

DD20 Giga Delay.

jeffro · Unread post by **jeffro** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 7:12 pm

GuitarGuy305 wrote:DD20 Giga Delay.

Thats all I get? Have you played one before/own one? How is it? Does it loop?

HCHaikuWarrior · Unread post by **HCHaikuWarrior** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 7:27 pm

just get the line 6 man

GuitarGuy305 · Unread post by **GuitarGuy305** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 7:31 pm

I used to own a DL4 and wound up selling it to a friend. I've been wanting a dd20 for some time. I've played with it a few times at a local store and it is much more versatile. It has 23 seconds of delay, so you could loop a chord progression and solo over it. You can also layer loops with it.

I would suggest tracking both pedals down locally if you can and trying them both extensively.

Sorry for the brief response originally, but I'm at work and I had 2 seconds to finish my post and click submit.

Adam

jeffro · Unread post by **jeffro** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 10:08 pm

Cool deal.

jared · Unread post by **jared** » Fri Dec 31, 2004 2:24 am

I just got a DL4 for christmas... soooo easy to use, and you CAN layer loops to - its called overdubing

I play a lot of howie day, and lemme tell you.. after like 15 minutes i had a sweet ass version of Ghost looping over and over.. so hot

It takes a little while to get timing down, but after a little practice you can get clear, crisp, fast, tight loops going - like DMB satellite for instance. I played crash into me, and then did some tim fills over it... so sweet

I also like the "play once then stop" button on it. If your song is about to go into a bridge you hit that and it'll stop at the end of the loop - allowing you to play the bridge (which is different than whats in the loop) seamlessly - HOT!

i've never played on the other pedals but i'm very very happy with my DL4. loops like a champ, easy to use, does everything i wanted to do with it and more.. wow i sound like a DL4 advertisment. anyhow its a good investment and can really show off your guitar skills / just have fun playing with yourself. Hit me up on IM, i'll send you some live howie day songs that use the DL4 for looping

-jared

jared · Unread post by **jared** » Fri Dec 31, 2004 2:27 am

oh one more thing, those sound bytes at
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=h ... _id/103518
are all easily achievable with the DL4

edit: damn, sorry to keep posting, but the sound bytes on that other link are pretty shitty for the DL4. Its way more capable, and sounds a lot better than that loop clip

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