Boss Digital Delay DD-500 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
5 High-precision 96 kHz 32-bit audio processing from input to output ensures high audio quality.
5 Easily visible delay time indication and an independent [TAP/CTL] switch provide sophisticated
functionality that’s easy to use in live performance.
5 A total of 12 dierent delay modes, including “VINTAGE DIGITAL” that models the SDE-3000 and
DD-2, as well as “ANALOG” and “TAPE.”
5 The memory function lets you store and recall 297 dierent setups from internal memory.
“CARRY OVER” provides seamless transition that preserves the reverberant sound when
switching between patches.
5 “Phrase Loop” function lets you layer new material in real time while recording and playing back.
This can be used simultaneously with delay.
5 By connecting the DD-500 via a USB cable or MIDI cables, you can switch sounds and control
parameters in synchronization with your computer DAW or an external MIDI device.
Getting Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Installing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Connecting the Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Turning the Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Adjusting the Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Turning Delay On/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Switching Banks/Patches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the [TAP/CTL] Switch to Control the Delay 8
Playing Phrase Loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Editing a Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Saving a Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
PATC H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ASSIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
MIDI PC MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Specifying Whether to Carry-Over the Delay
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Sound
Assigning the Functions of the [A], [B], and
[TAP/CTL] Switches
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Synchronizing with a DAW or External MIDI
Device
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Connection Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
MIDI Messages That Can Be Transmitted and
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Received
MIDI Messages That Can Only Be Received . . . . 21
MIDI Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Assigning a Function to an External Pedal. . . . . 22
Restoring the Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . 24
Transmitting Data to an External MIDI Device . . 24
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Main Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES”
(leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Owner’s Manual (p. 26)). After reading, keep the
document(s) including those sections where it will be available for immediate reference.
© 2015 Roland Corporation
Getting Ready
Installing the Batteries
Install four alkaline batteries (AA, LR6) in the battery compartment located on the bottom of the
unit.
* When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons and knobs from damage.
Also, handle the unit carefully; do not drop it.
* If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and uid leakage. Make sure that you
carefully observe all of the items related to batteries that are listed in “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (separate sheet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Owner’s manual (p. 26)).
* We recommend that you keep batteries installed in the unit even though you’ll be powering it
with the AC adaptor. That way, you’ll be able to continue a performance even if the cord of the
AC adaptor gets accidently disconnected from the unit.
* To prevent malfunctions or accidents, install or replace the batteries before connecting the unit
to other equipment.
* “BATTERY LOW” will appear on the display if the batteries are low. Replace them with new ones.
Attaching the Rubber Feet
You can attach the rubber feet (included) if necessary.
Attach them in the locations shown in the illustration.
Connecting the Equipment
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn o all
the units before making any connections.
* Be sure to minimize the volume of your amp before you connect or disconnect cables.
USB (O) port
Use a commercially available
USB 2.0 cable to connect this
port to your computer.
You can synchronize with a
DAW via MIDI.
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MIDI IN, OUT connectors
Connect an external MIDI
device here.
You can synchronize with
an external MIDI device
via MIDI.
MIDI device
DC IN jack
Accepts connection of an AC Adaptor (PSA series; sold
separately). By using an AC Adaptor, you can play without
being concerned about how much battery power you have left.
* Use only the specied AC adaptor (PSA series; sold
separately), and connect it to an AC outlet of the correct
voltage. Do not use any other AC adaptor, since this may
cause malfunction.
* If the AC adaptor is connected while power is on, the power
supply is drawn from the AC adaptor.
Getting Ready
INPUT A/MONO, B jacks
Connect your electric guitar, or another
instrument or eect unit, to these jacks.
* Use the INPUT A/MONO jack and B jack
when connecting a stereo-output eects
unit. Use only the INPUT A/MONO jack if
you’re using a mono source.
* The INPUT A/MONO jack doubles as
the power switch. Power to the unit is
turned on when you plug into the INPUT
A/MONO jack; the power is
turned o when the cable is
unplugged.
CTL 1 ,2/EXP jack
You can control various parameters by connecting a footswitch (FS-5U, FS-5L, FS-6, FS-7: sold separately) or an expression pedal (such as
the Roland EV-5: sold separately) to the CTL 1, 2/EXP jack (p. 22).
When Connecting an FS-5U
(or FS-5L)
1/4” phone type ,1/4”
phone type
When connecting an FS-5L, set MODE to
“MOMENT” (p. 22).
OUTPUT A/MONO, B jacks
Connect these jacks to your amp or monitor speakers.
If you’re using a mono setup, use only the OUTPUT A/MONO jack.
* Do not connect headphones to the OUTPUT A/MONO, B jacks.
Doing so may damage the headphones.
When Connecting Two FS-5Us
(or FS-5Ls)
Stereo 1/4” phone type
,
1/4” phone type x 2
POLARITY switch
CTL 1 CTL 2 CTL 1
When Connecting an FS-6
Stereo 1/4” phone type
,
Stereo 1/4” phone type
CTL 2 CTL 1
MODE/POLARITY switch
When Connecting an FS-7
Stereo 1/4” phone type
,
1/4” phone type x 2
* Use only the specied
MODE/POLARITY switch
When connecting EV-5
expression pedal (EV-5; sold
separately). By connecting any
other expression pedals, you
risk causing malfunction and/
or damage to the unit.
EXP
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Getting Ready
Turning the Power On
* Once everything is properly connected (p. 2), be sure to follow the procedure below to turn
on their power. If you turn on equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or
equipment failure.
1. Insert a plug into the INPUT A/MONO jack.
The DD-500 power turns on.
2. Turn on the power of your guitar amp or other equipment.
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after turning the
unit on is required before it will operate normally.
* Before turning the unit on/o, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume
turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/o. However, this is
normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
* When turning the power o, do so in the reverse order.
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Basic Operation
Adjusting the Delay
[MODE] knob
Selects the type of delay.
STANDARD Clear digital delay.
TERA ECHO Spacious echo sound with movement, neither reverb nor delay.
SLOW ATTACK Delay with a suppressed attack as if the volume is being faded-in.
FILTER Delay with a swept lter added.
SHIMMER Delay with pitch-shifted sound mixed in.
SFX Delay with a sound-eect character.
REVERSE Produces an eect where the sound is played back in reverse.
PAT TERN Sixteen independently-settable delays.
DUAL A delay comprising two dierent delays connected either in series or in parallel.
VINTAGE DIGITAL Vintage digital delay with the warmth of an early unit.
TAPE Provides the characteristic wavering sound of the tape echo.
ANALOG Gives a mild analog delay sound.
[TONE] knob
Adjusts the tone of the eect’s sound.
The frequency response is at when
the knob is set to the center position;
turning it to the right boosts the higher
frequencies, and turning it to the left
cuts the higher frequencies.
[A] [B] switches
Switch banks/patches (p. 7).
[I] [H] buttons
Switch screens.
[H]
[I]
[H] [I]
Turn the [TIME/VALUE] knob to adjust
the value.
[TIME/VALUE] knob
Adjusts the delay time.
To make larger changes in the value,
turn the knob while pressing it.
Top screen
Delay timeDelay time
[H]
[I]
Tempo
[FEEDBACK] knob
Adjusts the feedback level (or how
much the sound is repeated).
* Oscillation may occur with certain
input sounds, or when the knob is
set at certain positions.
[E. LEVEL] knob
Adjusts the volume of the eect sound.
[MOD DEPTH] knob
Adjusts the modulation depth of the
delay sound.
[TAP/CTL] switch
You can easily set the delay
time to match the tempo
of the song being played
by pressing the pedal
in time with the song’s
tempo (Tap Input).
If you like, you can assign
this switch to a dierent
function (p. 8).
[H] [I]
Note length relative to the tempo
Delay time
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Basic Operation
Turning Delay On/O
Patch A delay
Each time you press the [A] switch, the delay alternately turns on (lit blue) / o (unlit).
Patch B delay
Each time you press the [B] switch, the delay alternately turns on (lit blue) / o (unlit).
Blue: on Unlit: o
Press once
MEMO
You can also make settings so that patches A and B are used simultaneously (p. 19).
Patches and Banks
Settings for MODE, FEEDBACK, EFFECT LEVEL, TONE, MOD DEPTH, and TIME are collectively
called a “patch.” You can select patches using [A], [B], and [TAP/CTL] switches (p. 19). A
combination of patches A, B, and C is called a “bank.”
BANK 99
BANK 02
BANK 01
Patch 01A Patch 01B Patch 01C
* If you want to use the [TAP/CTL] switch to select patch C, refer to “Assigning the Functions of the [A], [B], and [TAP/CTL]
Switches” (p. 19).
Bank down
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Bank up
Switching Banks/Patches
Basic Operation
1. Switch banks (01–99).
Bank up (press the [B] and [TAP/CTL] switches simultaneously)
Bank down (press the [A] and [B] switches simultaneously)
2. Press a blinking switch ([A] or [B]) to switch patches.
Blinking blue
MEMO
You can recall a dierent patch by turning the [TIME/VALUE]
knob while you hold down the [EXIT] button.
MEMO
You can use the following functions to switch patches/banks.
5 “Assigning the Functions of the [A], [B], and [TAP/CTL] Switches” (p. 19)
5 “Specifying Whether to Carry-Over the Delay Sound” (p. 19)
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Basic Operation
Using the [TAP/CTL] Switch to Control the Delay
With the default settings, the [TAP/CTL] switch is used for tap input, but you can change this
setting to make the switch aect the delay in various ways.
1. Press the [EDIT] button.
2. Use the [
H
] [I] buttons to select “CONTROL” and then press the
[EDIT] button.
3. Use the [
H
] [I] buttons to select “TAP/CTL,” and use the [TIME/
VALUE] knob to assign a function.
Value Explanation
TAP Use the switch for tap input.
HOLD Repeats the delay sound while you hold down the switch.
WARP Simultaneously controls the delay sound’s feedback level and volume to produce a totally unreal delay.
TWIST A new type of delay that produces an aggressive, spinning sensation.
MOMENT Outputs the delay sound only while you hold down the switch.
ROLL 1/2 Cuts the delay time to 1/2 the setting only while you hold down the switch.
CTL
ROLL 1/4 Cuts the delay time to 1/4 the setting only while you hold down the switch.
ROLL 1/8 Cuts the delay time to 1/8 the setting only while you hold down the switch.
FADE IN Fades-in the delay sound.
FADE OUT Fades-out the delay out.
ASSIGN Select this if you’re using the ASSIGN 1–8 setting (p. 15).
4. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the top screen.
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