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As any music maker will understand, mastering your instrument is a fine art, but creating the right sound to express this intricate artistry accurately is an exact science in itself. Sound manipulation can be sublimely rewarding as well as ‘bang your head against the wall’ frustrating. It can be a process of trial and error, working your way through one piece of equipment to the next before eventually finding the one that hits just the right spot. Knowing the best place to start this search is the key. In the wide world of guitar effects pedals, Boss pedals have stood the test of great quality and affordability; a winning combination for any working musician.

When looking to achieve that big stadium sound, filling the stage with an epic resonance that growls in the soul, the Boss DD-20 Giga Delay is a hot and happening favourite. Considered as the world’s most powerful delay pedal around, its definitely one you can’t do without. This tried and trusted effects pedal offers up to 23 seconds of delay and the delay time can be adjusted conveniently by tap tempo or by manually adjusting the knob. There are 11 delay modes available, and the introduction of a new memory function makes changing delay modes quick and easy. Intelligent touches of design like this appeal to the live performer and make this a champion, user-friendly piece of equipment.

Brand new delay effects on the DD-20 are the ‘smooth’ and ‘twist’ modes. Hair raising wild effects that thrill, or ultra-smooth effects that command an audience; these added features make this little jewel better than best. And if that’s not enough, the sound-on-sound recording function allows you to record sections live and loop one over the next to create a one man orchestra of mind-blowing sound. All this at the push of a pedal; a thing of tonal beauty.

You know the equipment is good when top musicians are using and endorsing it. Showing love for the Boss DD-20 Giga Delay is guitar legend Steve Stevens. A Grammy winner who’s worked with a diverse range of artists including Joni Mitchell, Michael Jackson, Vince Neil and Billy Idol, he really knows his stuff. With the DD-20 being a vital part of his pedal collection, Steve has been quoted saying that it sounds great and he especially loves the functionality of the pedal’s reverse function. Another DD-20 user is guitarist Billy Morrison who has worked with the likes of The Cult and Billy Idol. Of the DD-20 he has said that he uses two on stage; one for the acoustic chain and one for the electric chain, with all four presets on each pedal saved and all tempos set.

Sounds Great Music has a whole range of Boss guitar effects pedals to choose from, and as illustrated by the pro’s the Boss DD-20 Giga Delay would be a great place to start.