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Boss DD-200 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
Before using this unit, carefully read "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (the leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and the Owner's
Manual (p. 17)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
© 2019 Roland Corporation

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and the Owner’s Manual (p. 17)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference. ©...

  • Page 2: Top Panel

    Panel Descriptions Top Panel Display Shows the delay time, etc. [TIME] knob Specifies the delay time. Each time you press the button, the delay time indication switches between time and tempo (BPM). Example indications 1 ms 100 ms = “1”, = “100”, = “1.00”, Tempo: 120...
  • Page 3 Panel Descriptions Mode knob [PARAM] knob Selects the delay mode. Adjusts an appropriate parameter for each mode. Mode Explanation Mode Explanation STANDARD Clear digital delay. Adjusts the sense of attack for the delay STANDARD sound. ANALOG Mild analog delay. Adjusts the character of the delay sound and Sound with the distinctive waver of a tape ANALOG TAPE...
  • Page 4 Panel Descriptions Mode Explanation Preventing accidental operation (panel lock) Adjusts the sensitivity by which the volume By long-pressing the [TAP DIVISION] button, you can is automatically adjusted according to DUCKING switch between enabling (unlocking) or disabling the input. Increasing this value makes the (locking) operation of the knobs and buttons.
  • Page 5 Panel Descriptions [MEMORY] button Switches or saves memories (MANUAL, 1–4) (p. 8). MEMORY indicator Indicates the currently selected memory. [ON/OFF] switch Turns the delay on/off. [MEMORY/TAP] switch Switches memories (p. 8). Long-press the [MEMORY/TAP] switch to select tap mode. By pressing the switch at the tempo of the song you’re performing, this lets you specify a matching delay time.

  • Page 6: Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)

    Panel Descriptions Rear Panel When powering up (Connecting Your Equipment) Power-up equipment such as your guitar amp last. * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the When powering down volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections. Power-down equipment such as your guitar amp first.
  • Page 7 Panel Descriptions Side Panel Using the jack as EXP (Connecting Your Equipment) You can connect an expression pedal (sold separately: EV-30, Roland EV-5, etc.) and use it to control the delay time or the volume of the effect sound (p. 12). * Use only the specified expression pedal.

  • Page 8: Saving To Memory

    Saving and Switching Memories Saving to Memory Switching Memories Here’s how to save delay settings that you edited. Here’s how to recall a saved memory. Long-press the [MEMORY] button. Press the [MEMORY] button to select a memory. The display indicates “Wrt. ” Each time you press the button, you cycle through Press the [MEMORY] button to select the save- the memories in the order of “MAN (manual) 0 1...
  • Page 9 Performing with Phrase Loops You can use the looper to perform while recording and playing-back the sound in real time to create layers. This lets you layer sounds while applying delay. Entering (exiting) looper mode: Press the [ON/OFF] switch and [MEMORY/TAP] switch simultaneously. When the looper starts, the display indicates “LoP.

  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    Overall Settings (Menu) Assigning functions to external pedals Basic Operation You can connect footswitches (sold separately: FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7) to Press the [TAP DIVISION] button and the CTL 1, 2/EXP jack, and use them to tap-input the delay time or to switch memories.
  • Page 11 Overall Settings (Menu) Menu Parameter List Parameter Explanation Selects manual. (MANUAL): Parameter Explanation Selects memory 1–4. M-1–4 (MEMORY1–4): Selects Specifies whether the effect sound is MUP, Mdn (MEMORY UP, DOWN): memories according to MEMORY EXTENT carried-over (on) or not carried-over (p.
  • Page 12 Overall Settings (Menu) Parameter Parameter Explanation Explanation Turns the looper on/off. (LOOP ON/OFF): Specifies the variable range of the (EXPRESSION MIN) parameter controlled by EXPRESSION Controls the looper. (LOOPER CONTROL): FUNCTION. The variable range differs (ON/OFF FUNCTION) Tap: Switches the looper between play/overdub/stop. depending on the parameter.
  • Page 13 Overall Settings (Menu) Parameter Parameter Explanation Explanation Specifies the MIDI receive channel. (TIME CC) If this is “oFF, ” MIDI messages are not received. (MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL) 1–16, oFF (FEEDBACK CC) Specifies the MIDI transmit channel. If this is “oFF, ” MIDI messages are not (E.LEVEL CC) transmitted.
  • Page 14 (SYNC) being input via the MIDI IN connector, synchronize the tempo to MIDI clock. If you’re using the DD-200 as a slave device, choose the “Aut” setting. Specifies the source of realtime messages that are output to the MIDI OUT connector.

  • Page 15: Returning To The Factory Settings

    (Factory Reset) Insert the batteries as shown below, being careful to orient the batteries correctly. Here’s how to return the DD-200 to its factory-set state. * Batteries should always be installed or While holding down the [ON/OFF] switch and replaced before connecting any other devices.

  • Page 16: Attaching The Rubber Feet

    Appendix Attaching the Rubber Feet Main Specifications You can attach the rubber feet (included) if necessary. BOSS DD-200: DIGITAL DELAY Attach them in the locations shown in the illustration. Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 3, Power Supply AC adaptor (sold separately) * Using the unit without rubber feet may damage the floor.

  • Page 17: Using The Unit Safely/Important Notes

    USING THE UNIT SAFELY/IMPORTANT NOTES CAUTION Repairs and Data • Before sending the unit away for repairs, be sure to Keep small items out of the reach of children make a backup of the data stored within it; or you may prefer to write down the needed information.
  • Page 18 Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the “License”); You may obtain a copy of the License at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 • Roland, BOSS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Company names and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

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