Yes, there are delays that give the user so many more options, but the simplicity and beauty of this pedal is a nice change from having too many options.

The BOSS DM-1 was the very first analog delay pedal produced by BOSS. It was first introduced to the public in 1977 and went out the market at the beginning of the ’80s. The idea was to give players an alternative to their already successful tape delay, the Roland Space Echo RE-201. Even though the DM-1 didn’t have many of the features of the RE-201, it had two main advantages over his mechanical counterpart: it was more affordable and also, it was portable. Image 1: Front view of the BOSS Dm-1. Some More Specs The compressor pedal is a brilliant tool to enhance a guitar tone. Learn to get the most from this dynamic pedalboard mainstay. Read more… The Complete Guide to Delay PedalsThe coolest thing about the DM-2W’s lo-fi delay tone is how well it complements and supports your straight guitar sound. Like so many classic music tools, it produces that magical “glue” that takes an already great tone and makes it even better. While the enhanced definition of digital delays can sometimes create bouncy echo artifacts that get in the way, the analog DM-2W always supports your tone with highly musical sounds, even at extreme settings. In its way, the “murky” BBD sound straddles the line between delay and reverb, and is often preferred by many top players over a straight reverb effect (though they work really well together too—the DM-2W sounds especially luscious when paired with the new RV-6 Reverb). Specifically, Custom mode nearly triples the available delay time to 800 milliseconds. That’s getting close to digital delay territory! In addition, the delay repeats are somewhat clearer than Standard mode, though the tonal quality still remains firmly in gritty analog BBD-land. Custom mode brings a lot more to the party, giving you increased range for rhythmic delays and dramatic echo effects. Nothing in this EULA affects Your statutory rights if the laws of your state or country do not permit it to do so. At a glance, it may seem like a simple reissue, but they came with interesting tweaks for this one. For instance, you have two modes: Standard and Custom. Boss have released the Waza CraftDM-2w, giving you boutique brilliance with all of today'sperks of guitar effects. Boss manufacturers in Japan have developed a special breed of pedal that not only flawlessly reproduces all of that vintage, authentic tone of the older analogue circuitry, but also offers the razor-sharp benefits of modern technology, in one single analogue foot pedal.

Phaser is a naturally versatile modulation effect. From overdrive to reverb, it can enhance, expand, and excite a guitar tone. Read more… Pedal Partners: Combining Chorus with Other Effects P. Use the Software to create other software, products or technologies unless the Software contains Development Tools as described in Section 6; Nonetheless, this leaves me the question? Are players going to stop hunting for the older units now that they have a better version of this pedal? Mmm… I’m not so sure, what do you think? I applaud the idea and intentions behind recreating this pedal, not only by offering a simple re-issue of it but also by adding some new features and capabilities. This is remarkable because, in my opinion, it worked: the DM-2W has the looks and the feelings of the old units, and the new features don’t mess with that.When choosing a delay pedal, the first thing to consider is whether you want an analogue or digital effect. Neither is better or worse than the other, each provides its own function and has its own application. Analogue delays tend to sound a bit darker, and often have shorter maximum delay times. Digital delays, on the other hand, are less unpredictable, are clear and transparent, will be able to offer longer delay times, and are generally more flexible. Echo continues to be a favored sound for guitarists, both live and in the studio. Enter the DM-2W, a fresh take on the classic delay pedal. Read more… What is the Waza Craft Pedal Line? As explained before, prices for the vintage used analog delays started to rise after these units were discontinued. Also, even though players were happy with their digital units, a new market trend started to develop: analog delay was something the people wanted again. That being clarified, it is said that they decided to change the chip around the serial number 182.000. You also have to take into consideration that the DM-2 was being sold between 1981 and 1984. So, if you have a green label unit with a serial close the number above, chances are you’re dealing with version 2. The further you get from this number, the more your probability will increase of having a version 3 unit. The DM-1 did not use BBD chips! Yes, it’s an analog delay, but as surprising as it may sound, this pedal used something called a Charged Coupled Device (CCD), a competing technology with the BBD chips. I’m not really 100% sure about this, but I think it used the CCD chip made by Reticon, the R5101 as you can see on this picture below: Image 2: Here you can see the CCD chip used in the DM-1.

Specifications Nominal Input Level -20 dBu Input Impedance 1 M ohm Nominal Output Level -20 dBu Output Impedance 1 k ohm Recommended Load Impedance 10 k ohms or greater Delay Time Standard Mode: 20 ms to 300 ms

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I will add the following. I think it might be also possible to identify your version of the pedal utilizing the serial number on the device. This will require of course, that you at least have an idea about which serial numbers can represent a specific date/batch. As you can already guess, the BD-2W is fully analog. That being said, the BBD chip being used is not an MN3005.K. Modify or create derivative works based upon the Software, or decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or otherwise attempt to derive source code from the Software, in whole or in part; Each Waza Craft pedal is a complete redesign of the classic circuits by the original designers. Find out exactly what makes them so unique. Read more… Waza Craft Ultimate Rundown! Free Software. “Free Software” means Software that is provided to You without additional charge. You may only use Free Software on or with equipment or in the operating environments for which Roland has designed that Free Software to operate. Roland may terminate any license to Free Software at any time in its sole discretion. You may not transfer Free Software to anyone else. Standard mode is the classic DM-2 delay we all know, with 300 milliseconds of max delay time; Custom mode will give you 800 milliseconds of delay time, and will also make the repeats sound cleaner.