tfridgen
Well-known member
Been looking for a rack delay for some time and one of these has popped up locally. Anyone ever use one? Dish, ladies, dish!
lordriffenstein
New member
I had one and should have never sold it. It's definitely a killer delay, not on par with the 2290 but it's relatively close. It has a lot of possibilities like adding modulation etc. As far as standalone delay units go, the 2290 is king followed by the D-Two and a Korg unit, can't remember the name. It can do modern crisp delays as well as more old-school stuff (analog sounding). If you strictly want the old-school sounding delays, there are better options like the old Lexicon PCM42s or some older Korg units.
glpg80
Well-known member
stay away. D-Two does not have the ability to set the mix volume of the delay repeats. it is a constant volume and cannot be adjusted in those units - google it and you will see all of the same issues. back when i was researching for a high end delay i also found out that TC electronics acknowledges the problem/lack of feature but refuses to support the product with a firmware update to allow you to vary it.
the korg unit LR is mentioning is the DL8000R - full MIDI and sound fucking amazing, but they are very very rare, and the only one i found for sale had a cracked screen over at HRI. Hunter here on the forum owns one, the clips sound great.
minus the cash for a 2290 and didnt want an all in one effects unit (gforce), i went for a damage control timeline. full midi, tube buffered, and strum-tempo. covers the lead tones i was looking for and has all of the adjustments i could ask for.
the korg unit LR is mentioning is the DL8000R - full MIDI and sound fucking amazing, but they are very very rare, and the only one i found for sale had a cracked screen over at HRI. Hunter here on the forum owns one, the clips sound great.
minus the cash for a 2290 and didnt want an all in one effects unit (gforce), i went for a damage control timeline. full midi, tube buffered, and strum-tempo. covers the lead tones i was looking for and has all of the adjustments i could ask for.
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ericb
Active member
As you see there are varying replies you'll get, but I'd have no problem with my D2 for guitar use at all. It sounds great and is easily programmable , but could have more features of course. I think it's easy to get great guitar delay with it. . I've owned it since they first came out BUT I use it for our PA. (just wanted to mention that .. haha) I have loads of other great gear including the Axe-Fx , Ensoniq dp-pros, dp4+'s, and for a simple/easily set up guitar delay I think the D2 is just fine... They're prevalant so just go out and try one in a store.
I don't know what they go for these days, but holy shit , just looked at ebay , and they're more than I paid new for mine back then!!! That's crazy!!!! BUT it shows they retained their value ..
just a headsup though , if you do buy one, it's cheap plastic and the buttons can come off, etc. . I of course use a rack for our pa-use, but if you were to carry it without one , I wouldn't trust the buttons!
Eric
I don't know what they go for these days, but holy shit , just looked at ebay , and they're more than I paid new for mine back then!!! That's crazy!!!! BUT it shows they retained their value ..
just a headsup though , if you do buy one, it's cheap plastic and the buttons can come off, etc. . I of course use a rack for our pa-use, but if you were to carry it without one , I wouldn't trust the buttons!
Eric