The Boss DD-500 Digital Delay is a Boss delay pedal, currently around $308.99. Close alternatives include the Electro-Harmonix Canyon and the Line 6 DL4 Delay Modeler. It pairs well with the PRS MT100 and the Synergy SL2 Module.

Boss DD-500 Digital Delay

Boss · pedal

The Boss DD-500 is a flagship multi-mode delay pedal featuring 12 distinct delay algorithms processed at 32-bit/96kHz for studio-level audio quality. Modes include Standard, Analog, Tape, Vintage Digital, Dual, Pattern, Reverse, SFX, Shimmer, Filter, Slow Attack, and Tera Echo, each carefully crafted for unique sonic character ranging from crystalline digital precision to warm tape emulation and spacious ambient textures. The DD-500 provides 297 patches for saving custom configurations, a built-in 60-second looper, MIDI/USB connectivity, expression pedal input, and selectable buffered or true-bypass operation, making it one of the most comprehensive delay solutions available.

What stands out

  • “Dual delay mode enables complex delay stacking within a single effect”

    — from the reviews

  • “The built-in looper is capable and accessible”

    — from the reviews

  • “Modes include Standard, Analog, Tape, Vintage Digital, Dual, Pattern, Reverse, SFX, Shimmer, Filter, Slow Attack, and Tera Echo, each carefully crafted for unique sonic character ranging from crystalline digital precision to warm tape emula…”

    — from the listing

  • “each carefully crafted for unique sonic character ranging from crystalline digital precision to warm tape emulation and spacious ambient textures”

    — from the listing

  • “Tape and Vintage Digital modes convincingly emulate classic hardware”

    — from the reviews

  • delay
  • looper
  • shimmer
  • ambient
  • digital
  • vintage
  • expression pedal
  • bypass

Good for

  • Live
  • Silent Stage
  • Studio
  • Worship
$308.99View on Reverb

Price updated Oct 24, 2026

Genres the Boss DD-500 Digital Delay is commonly used in

  • Ambient
  • Experimental
  • Post Rock
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
  • Lo Fi
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
  • Electronic
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
  • Shoegaze
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.

Amps that pair well with the Boss DD-500 Digital Delay

PRS MT100

PRS

21% match
$1329.26via Reverb

PRS MT100's own mid-forward character is the real reason this is worth trying

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Synergy SL2 Module

Synergy

16% match

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → shimmer)

Keep Synergy SL2 Module's high gain voice out front: Boss DD-500 Digital Delay goes in Synergy SL2 Module's effects loop so its shimmer voice doesn't muddy it

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Reissue 1x12 Combo

Mesa Boogie

15% match

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → shimmer)

Put Boss DD-500 Digital Delay in Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Reissue 1x12 Combo's effects loop, clear of Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Reissue 1x12 Combo's own gain stage

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Egnater Tourmaster Combo 4212

Egnater

15% match
$380via Reverb

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → shimmer)

Put Boss DD-500 Digital Delay in Egnater Tourmaster Combo 4212's effects loop, clear of Egnater Tourmaster Combo 4212's own gain stage

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Revv Dynamis D40 2-Channel 40W Head

Revv

14% match
$1888.73via Reverb

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → shimmer)

Run Boss DD-500 Digital Delay in Revv Dynamis D40 2-Channel 40W Head's effects loop, clear of Revv Dynamis D40 2-Channel 40W Head's own gain stage

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Friedman Runt 20

Friedman

14% match

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → shimmer)

Run Boss DD-500 Digital Delay in Friedman Runt 20's effects loop, clear of Friedman Runt 20's own gain stage

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt

Mesa Boogie

tonal match

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt goes in front of Boss DD-500 Digital Delay in the chain

Egnater Tweaker 88 Head

Egnater

tonal match

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Egnater Tweaker 88 Head goes in front of Boss DD-500 Digital Delay in the chain

Pedals that stack with the Boss DD-500 Digital Delay

Beetronics Overhive

Beetronics

24% match

Beetronics Overhive leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Beetronics Nectar

Beetronics

24% match
$199via Reverb

What Beetronics Nectar brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Electro-Harmonix Bad

Electro-Harmonix

18% match
$56.59via Reverb

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Keep Electro-Harmonix Bad after Boss DD-500 Digital Delay in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Boss DD-500 Digital Delay

Comes earlier in the signal chain

NuX Metal Core Deluxe MKII

Nux

18% match
$68.69via Reverb

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → shimmer)

Keep NuX Metal Core Deluxe MKII's pristine voice out front: Boss DD-500 Digital Delay goes after NuX Metal Core Deluxe MKII in the signal chain so its shimmer voice doesn't muddy it

Comes earlier in the signal chain

EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter V3

EarthQuaker Devices

17% match
$199via Reverb

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Keep EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter V3 after Boss DD-500 Digital Delay in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Boss DD-500 Digital Delay

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2

Dr Scientist

tonal match
$204.36via Reverb

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Put Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 in front of Boss DD-500 Digital Delay

Warm Audio Jet Phaser

Warm Audio

tonal match
$109.01via Reverb

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Put Warm Audio Jet Phaser in front of Boss DD-500 Digital Delay: modulation lands before the repeats, so the echoes stay defined

Donner Big Mouth Distortion

Donner

tonal match
$29.95via Reverb

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Put Donner Big Mouth Distortion in front of Boss DD-500 Digital Delay

Cheaper alternatives

TC Electronic Flashback Delay

TC Electronic

65% similarity
$161.13via Reverb

Shared character: looper, expression pedal, delay

Electro-Harmonix Grand Canyon

Electro-Harmonix

65% similarity
$235.97via Reverb

Shared character: looper, expression pedal, analog

TC Electronic Flashback 2

TC Electronic

63% similarity
$102.63via Reverb

Shared character: looper, analog, digital

Line 6 DL4 MkII

Line 6

58% similarity
$249.99via Reverb

Shared character: looper, analog, digital

Beetronics Pollinator Hazee Delay

Beetronics

58% similarity
$249via Reverb

Shared character: filter, true bypass, digital

Alexander Pedals Quadrant Audio Mirror

Alexander Pedals

56% similarity
$199.99via Reverb

Shared character: delay, expression pedal, digital

Boutique & premium upgrades

Meris LVX Modular Delay System

Meris

64% similarity
$599via Reverb

Shared character: looper, filter, digital

Strymon TimeLine

Strymon

62% similarity
$414.86via Reverb

Shared character: looper, analog, digital

Meris LVX

Meris

61% similarity
$599via Reverb

Shared character: looper, delay, filter

Similar charactersee all similar tone character →

Electro-Harmonix Canyon

Electro-Harmonix

66% similarity

Shared character: three modes, delay, looper

Line 6 DL4 Delay Modeler

pedal

64% similarity
$369.34via Reverb

Shared character: expression pedal, looper, delay

TC Electronic Alter Ego V2 Vintage Echo

TC Electronic

60% similarity

Shared character: looper, analog, digital

Alexander Pedals Super Radical Delay

Alexander Pedals

58% similarity
$329.99via Reverb

Shared character: three modes, filter, true bypass

Chase Bliss Tonal Recall Red Knob

Chase Bliss Audio

56% similarity

Shared character: expression pedal, true bypass, digital

Eventide Rose Modulated Digital Delay

Eventide

55% similarity
$350via Reverb

Shared character: analog, filter, digital

See all alternatives to the Boss DD-500 Digital Delay (cheaper + boutique) →

Questions people ask

What are good alternatives to the Boss DD-500 Digital Delay?+

The closest matches in character are the Electro-Harmonix Canyon, the Line 6 DL4 Delay Modeler, the TC Electronic Alter Ego V2 Vintage Echo. Budget picks: TC Electronic Flashback Delay, Electro-Harmonix Grand Canyon, TC Electronic Flashback 2. Boutique upgrades: Meris LVX Modular Delay System, Strymon TimeLine, Meris LVX.

What pairs well with the Boss DD-500 Digital Delay?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS MT100, Synergy SL2 Module, Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Reissue 1x12 Combo — PRS MT100's own mid-forward character is the real reason this is worth trying.

How much does the Boss DD-500 Digital Delay cost?+

Around $308.99 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).

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