Boss SDE-3000EVH Dual Digital Delay
Boss - SDE-3000EVH Special Edition Dual Delay Pedal Developed by EVH and BOSS
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Dual Digital Delay
BOSS - SDE-3000EVH
the Legendary Eddie Van Halen Dual Delay SoundEVH and BOSS join forces to bring you the SDE-3000EVH Dual Digital Delay, an authentic recreation of the stereo delays found at the core of Eddie Van Halen’s huge three-cabinet live stage guitar sound. Based on the vintage Roland SDE-3000 rackmount delay, this powerhouse processor puts two feature filled SDE-3000s in one floor-based pedal, together with extensive connectivity to build a wet/dry/wet rig just like Eddie’s. You also get eight presets curated by EVH with the exact settings from his actual delay units, so you can experience the expansive spatial delay tone created by the man himself in your own setup.
At A Glance
• Special edition dual delay pedal jointly developed by EVH and BOSS
• Based on the legendary Roland SDE-3000 rackmount digital delay from the 1980s
• Eight EVH presets with the exact settings from the two SDE-3000 delays in Eddie Van Halen’s live rig
• Distinctive retro display and panel controls based on the original SDE-3000
• Warm vintage digital delay sound with extended features for modern rigs
• Versatile connectivity for creating an EVH wet/dry/wet rig
Eddie Van Halen and the SDE-3000
nothing but the bestEddie Van Halen is one of the best and most influential guitarists of all time, and his effortless musicality, spirited performances, and unique techniques will continue to inspire players for generations to come. Eddie’s amazing tone is equally legendary, and he continually refined his amplifier and effect choices throughout his career to achieve the very best sound possible.
The Roland SDE-3000 delays were perfect for his unique wet/dry/wet live rig approach, providing rich, high-quality tone and special delay parameters that allowed him to perfectly tweak the sound exactly how he wanted it. After years of using the SDE-3000s, the ever-ambitious and competitive Eddie tried to see if he could improve his sound with a rival product. But he never found another delay that worked better, and his two SDE-3000s remained core components of his stage rig throughout his expansive career.
EVH and BOSS Unite to Create the SDE-3000EVH
exact sonic replicasEVH carries on Eddie’s legacy, sharing his innovative ideas for guitar gear with musicians around the world. A few years ago, EVH and BOSS began discussing the idea of bringing the legend’s distinctive approach with the vintage SDE-3000s to everyone.
EVH and BOSS worked closely in the development of the SDE-3000EVH to ensure it authentically delivers Eddie’s personal delay tone. Boss prepared many test units for the EVH team, which were meticulously compared with the guitarist’s settings and sounds at his famous 5150 recording studio.
After a long process of testing and feedback, BOSS can proudly introduce the finished product, filled with exact sonic replicas of his presets and complete with the signature EVH stripes.
Reproducing the Eddie Van Halen Delay Setup
multi-dimensional soundstageThe original SDE-3000 was a mono delay, and Eddie used two units with unique settings on each to achieve his sound. The SDE-3000EVH combines two SDE-3000s in one pedal, together with an EVH preset bank that allows you to load all the settings for the dual delays with a touch.
Wet/Dry/Wet Configuration Made EasyEddie pioneered his three-cabinet wet/dry/wet setup in the early 1990s, using a dry path from a single amplifier in the center cab and left and right cabs amplified with wet-only delay effects for a wide, multi-dimensional soundstage. With the multiple outputs and versatile routing choices in the SDE-3000EVH, you can recreate this setup with your own amps.
One-Touch EVH PresetsThe SDE-3000EVH features eight EVH presets accessed via a dedicated panel switch. The first four presets are designed for a wet/dry/wet setup, and they represent the actual presets Eddie used in his live rig. The next four presets provide the same sounds, used for a standard stereo amplifier setup.
Vintage Delay Reborn
detailed processingIn contrast with the clear, precise tones of other digital delays in the 1980s, the SDE-3000 stood out from the crowd with its beautiful warm sound and inviting musicality. This was the result of clever and detailed internal digital processing together with nonlinear behaviours from the supporting analogue circuitry.
These behaviours included variable frequency response in the preamp based on input gain, magnetic saturation in the anti-alias filter, and growing modulation produced by the components of the time. BOSS deeply analyzed these multiple factors in creating the SDE-3000EVH, bringing the complete character of this time-honored classic alive for the modern age.
Authentic Details, Modern Enhancements
More memoriesThe SDE-3000EVH features almost every parameter from the SDE-3000, accessed using a retro interface taken from the vintage hardware. Two selectable delay ranges offer different frequency characteristics, crucial elements in the original’s appealing sound.
The unique tonal colour of the SDE-3000’s external feedback loop circuit has been replicated too, you can also turn this colouration off or internally process the feedback loop with a powerful EQ. You also get 100 memories, whereas the original had eight, plus carryover when switching sounds.
Two SDE-3000s In One Pedal
Run in seriesWhile the original SDE-3000 was mono, the SDE-3000EVH gives you two discrete delays with independent parameters and mono or stereo modulation on each. Run the delays in parallel and pan them for ever-evolving stereo colours.
Alternatively, you can chain them in series to create complex rhythms and reverb-like depth. With the flexible audio I/O, you can route the effects for wide stereo operation, send each delay to its own output, or split effect and unprocessed sounds for wet/dry setups.
Modern Compact Power
Greater versatilityThanks to its pedal-based design and expanded control options, the SDE-3000EVH offers much greater versatility than its rackmount inspiration. Three onboard footswitches provide instant control of memory selection, tap tempo, delay hold, momentary effect engagement, and more.
Two control jacks allow you to connect up to four footswitches, two expression pedals, or a GA-FC/GA-FC EX for external operation, and TRS MIDI I/O is also included. There’s also a large selection of assignable targets to choose from, delivering deep real-time control that reaches much further than the capabilities of the original SDE-3000.
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specifications | Sampling Frequency | 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 |
| Processing | 32-bit floating point |
| Effects | SDE-3000 STEREO DELAY x2 NOISE SUPPRESSOR FOOT VOLUME |
| Memories | 100 |
| Nominal Input Level | INPUT (L/MONO, R): -10 dBu |
| Maximum Input Level | INPUT (L/MONO, R): +12 dBu |
| Input Impedance | INPUT (L/MONO, R): 1 M ohm |
| Nominal Output Level | OUTPUT (L/MONO, R): -10 dBu |
| Output Impedance | OUTPUT (L/MONO, R): 1 k ohm |
| Recommended Load Impedance | OUTPUT (L/MONO, R): 10 k ohms or greater |
| Controls | TIME button､FEEDBACK button､OUT button､RATE button､DEPTH button, 1--4 buttons､BANK A/B button､EVH button､LEFT button､RIGHT button､FILTER button､TIME×2 button､DELAY PHASE button､MOD button､FEEDBACK PHASE button､DIGITAL DELAY1 button､DIGITAL DELAY2 button､SETUP button, DDL1 switch､DDL2 switch､TAP/CTL1 switch, GND LIFT switch､RETURN IMPEDANCE switch |
| Display | 7 segments, 12 digits LED |
| Connectors | INPUT (L/MONO, R) jack, OUTPUT (L/MONO, R) jacks, : 1/4-inch phone type CTL2,3/EXP1 jack, CTL4,5/EXP2/GA-FC jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type MIDI (IN, OUT) jacks: Stereo miniature phone type USB port: USB Type-C(R) DC IN jack |
| Power Supply | AC adaptor |
| Current Draw | 450 mA |
| Dimensions | 199 (W) x 135 (D) x 54 (H) mm (including rubber foot) 7-7/8 (W) x 5-3/8 (D) x 2-1/8 (H) inches (including rubber foot) |
| Weight | 1.1 kg 2 lbs 7 oz |
| Accessories | AC adaptor (PSB-1U + AC Cord Set) STARTUP GUIDE Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" Rubber foot x 4 |
