Using The Tempo Delay - Boss DD-8 Reference Manual

Using the Tempo Delay

Tempo input allows you to set the delay time to match the tempo
of a song by repeatedly pressing the pedal switch in time with the
desired tempo. You can also use this method to change the delay
time to any setting you like as you perform.
Using tempo input, the delay time can be set within the range of
67–10000 ms.
This corresponds to a range of BPM=24–300.
Setting the TAP DIVISION
This specifies the note value corresponding to the delay time that
is actually set when you press the pedal at quarter note intervals.
Before using tap delay, you must first specify this TAP DIVISION.
1. Make the connection to the INPUT-B jack and leave
nothing connected to the INPUT-A (MONO) jack.
2. Hold down the pedal switch and insert the plug to
INPUT-A (MONO) jack.
The unit is now in TAP DIVISION setting mode, and the CHECK
indicator is lit orange.
3. Select the TAP DIVISION.
Use the [MODE] knob to select the TAP DIVISION value.
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According to the value that you select, the actual delay time will be
as shown in the illustration.
Timing at which you
press the pedal
MODE: LOOP
MODE: ANALOG
MODE: STANDARD
(SHIM/MOD/GLT/WARP)
MODE: TAPE
MODE: WARM
MODE: REVERSE
MODE: +RV
* With the factory settings, this is set to "quarter notes
(STANDARD)."
* In GLT mode, the delay time is 1/4 of the above lengths.
4. Saving the setting.
When you press the pedal switch of the unit, the CHECK
indicator blinks orange at high speed, and the setting is saved.
After the setting is saved, the unit returns to the normal
operating state.