Boss DM-101 Delay Machine Analog Effect Pedal

The Boss DM-101 Delay Machine masterfully combines the rich, saturated sound of 1970s analog delay with contemporary features and functionality. Boasting 12 distinct modes, this pedal effortlessly navigates between gritty vintage echoes and modern delay tones with an extended high-frequency clarity. Integral to each mode are the bucket-brigade devices (BBDs), low-pass filter settings, and clocking rates. The Variation knob provides unique parameters for each mode, and the Intensity knob can push the unit into a warm, self-oscillating saturation, echoing classic analog delays.

The intelligent use of CPU control allows for complex stereo effects, previously unreachable with BBD analog delays. The Pan mode alternates each BBD and its feedback loop across the stereo field, and the Dual Mod adjusts the modulation phase on each output, creating a spacious delay effect. Of the 12 modes, six support stereo operation, providing a spectrum of sound from brief, reverb-like echoes to expansive modulated and rhythmic pattern delays.

But the DM-101 goes beyond sound manipulation—it ensures user control. It offers tap tempo, note subdivisions, a carryover function to maintain delay repeats when bypassed, and four onboard memories for storing preferred setups. Connection options include up to two footswitches, an expression pedal, or MIDI for remote access to its 127 user memories and sync functionality. The audio outputs can be tailored for blended, wet/dry, or wet-only parallel setups. In sum, the Boss DM-101 Delay Machine is a formidable blend of vintage charm and modern utility.