BOSS SDE-3 Dual Digital Delay
The BOSS SDE-3 Dual Digital Delay brings the distinctive character of the legendary Roland SDE-3000 rackmount digital delay into a modern BOSS compact pedal. Combining vintage-inspired digital delay tone with powerful contemporary control, the SDE-3 delivers everything from clean rhythmic echoes to rich modulation and spacious, dimensional delay textures.
At the heart of the SDE-3 is its unique Offset control, which introduces a secondary delay relative to the primary delay time. This allows players to quickly create sophisticated rhythmic patterns and layered echoes that would normally require a much more complicated setup. Dedicated Time, Feedback, Hi Cut, Modulation Rate, and Depth controls provide extensive control while keeping operation intuitive.
The SDE-3 also offers impressive connectivity, including stereo operation, selectable output modes, tap-tempo capability, and support for external control. Whether you're building classic '80s-inspired sounds, modern ambient textures, or simply looking for a premium everyday delay, this pedal offers remarkable creative range.
At Northeast Music Center, we appreciate pedals that give musicians something genuinely different, and the SDE-3 does exactly that. Northeast Music Center proudly offers BOSS effects for players who demand professional sound, dependable construction, and creative flexibility. Shop with Northeast Music Center for expert service and a buying experience built around musicians.
Key Features
- Inspired by the legendary Roland SDE-3000 Digital Delay
- Unique Offset control creates additional rhythmic delay possibilities
- Time, Feedback, Hi Cut, Rate, and Depth controls
- Characterful vintage-style digital delay sound
- Modulation for lush, dimensional echoes
- Stereo connectivity and versatile output configurations
- Tap-tempo and external control capabilities
- Legendary BOSS compact-pedal construction
- 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 mA
- Expected 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) - Options (sold separately)
- AC adaptor: PSA series
Footswitch: FS-5U
Dual footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
Expression pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5
TRS/MIDI connecting cable: BMIDI-5-35, BMIDI-1-35, BMIDI-2-35, BCC-1-3535, BCC-2-3535 - 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
