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Boss DD-500 Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

Getting Ready

Installing the Batteries

Connecting the Equipment

Turning the Power On

Basic Operation

Adjusting the Delay

Turning Delay On/Off

Switching Banks/Patches

Using the [TAP/CTL] Switch to Control the Delay

Playing Phrase Loops

Editing a Patch

Saving a Patch

Parameter List

Convenient Functions

Specifying Whether to Carry-Over the Delay
Sound

Assigning the Functions of the [A], [B], and
[TAP/CTL] Switches

Synchronizing with a DAW or External MIDI
Device

Connection Example

MIDI Messages That Can Be Transmitted and
Received

MIDI Messages That Can Only Be Received

Assigning a Function to an External Pedal

Restoring the Factory Default Settings

Transmitting Data to an External MIDI Device

Troubleshooting

Main Specifications

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

IMPORTANT NOTES

Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES”
(leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Owner’s Manual (p. 26)). After reading, keep the
document(s) including those sections where it will be available for immediate reference.

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High-precision 96 kHz 32-bit audio processing from input to output ensures high audio quality.

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Easily visible delay time indication and an independent [TAP/CTL] switch provide sophisticated

functionality that’s easy to use in live performance.

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A total of 12 different delay modes, including “VINTAGE DIGITAL” that models the SDE-3000 and

DD-2, as well as “ANALOG” and “TAPE.”

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The memory function lets you store and recall 297 different setups from internal memory.

“CARRY OVER” provides seamless transition that preserves the reverberant sound when

switching between patches.

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“Phrase Loop” function lets you layer new material in real time while recording and playing back.

This can be used simultaneously with delay.

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By connecting the DD-500 via a USB cable or MIDI cables, you can switch sounds and control

parameters in synchronization with your computer DAW or an external MIDI device.

© 2015 Roland Corporation

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Page 1: ...fully read USINGTHE UNIT SAFELY and IMPORTANT NOTES leaflet USINGTHE UNIT SAFELY and Owner s Manual p 26 After reading keep the document s including those sections where it will be available for immediate reference 5 5 High precision 96 kHz 32 bit audio processing from input to output ensures high audio quality 5 5 Easily visible delay time indication and an independent TAP CTL switch provide soph...

Page 2: ...ay if the batteries are low Replace them with new ones Attaching the Rubber Feet You can attach the rubber feet included if necessary Attach them in the locations shown in the illustration Connecting the Equipment To prevent malfunction and equipment failure always turn down the volume and turn off all the units before making any connections Be sure to minimize the volume of your amp before you co...

Page 3: ...is unplugged OUTPUT A MONO B jacks Connect these jacks to your amp or monitor speakers If you re using a mono setup use only the OUTPUT A MONO jack Do not connect headphones to the OUTPUT A MONO B jacks Doing so may damage the headphones When connecting EV 5 EXP Use only the specified expression pedal EV 5 sold separately By connecting any other expression pedals you risk causing malfunction and o...

Page 4: ...wer turns on 2 Turn on the power of your guitar amp or other equipment This unit is equipped with a protection circuit A brief interval a few seconds after turning the unit on is required before it will operate normally Before turning the unit on off always be sure to turn the volume down Even with the volume turned down you might hear some sound when switching the unit on off However this is norm...

Page 5: ...The frequency response is flat when the knob is set to the center position turning it to the right boosts the higher frequencies and turning it to the left cuts the higher frequencies TIME VALUE knob Adjusts the delay time To make larger changes in the value turn the knob while pressing it E LEVEL knob Adjusts the volume of the effect sound TAP CTL switch You can easily set the delay time to match...

Page 6: ... settings so that patches A and B are used simultaneously p 19 Patches and Banks Settings for MODE FEEDBACK EFFECT LEVEL TONE MOD DEPTH and TIME are collectively called a patch You can select patches using A B and TAP CTL switches p 19 A combination of patches A B and C is called a bank Bank down Bank up BANK 02 BANK 99 BANK 01 Patch 01A Patch 01B Patch 01C If you want to use the TAP CTL switch to...

Page 7: ...neously 2 Press a blinking switch A or B to switch patches Blinking blue MEMO You can recall a different patch by turning the TIME VALUE knob while you hold down the EXIT button MEMO You can use the following functions to switch patches banks 5 5 Assigning the Functions of the A B and TAP CTL Switches p 19 5 5 Specifying Whether to Carry Over the Delay Sound p 19 ...

Page 8: ...d down the switch WARP Simultaneously controls the delay sound s feedback level and volume to produce a totally unreal delay TWIST A new type of delay that produces an aggressive spinning sensation MOMENT Outputs the delay sound only while you hold down the switch ROLL 1 2 Cuts the delay time to 1 2 the setting only while you hold down the switch ROLL 1 4 Cuts the delay time to 1 4 the setting onl...

Page 9: ...l be erased when you exit Phrase Loop The recorded content will not be saved Overdub Record additional layers while playing back the loop A and B are lit red Loop playback B is lit red Record Record the performance A is lit red Enter Phrase Loop mode If you hold down the blue lit A or B switch for two seconds or longer the Phrase Loop enters the standby condition and A blinks red Red Stop Stop pla...

Page 10: ...uttons to select a parameter and use the TIME VALUE knob to edit the value 4 Press the EXIT button to return to the top screen Save the edited patch as described in the procedure on Saving a Patch p 11 Basic EDIT operations Use the H I buttons to move the cursor Use the TIME VALUE knob to edit the value EDIT button Use the H I buttons to move the cursor EDIT button EXIT button ...

Page 11: ... 99A 99B 99C If you want to use the TAP CTL switch to select patch C refer to Assigning the Functions of the A B and TAP CTL Switches p 19 3 Press the H button to select the patch name 4 Edit the patch name H I buttons Move the cursor TIME VALUE knob Edit the character 5 Press the EDIT button to save the patch If you decide to cancel press the EXIT button By moving the cursor to WRITE TO and turni...

Page 12: ... the LM FREQ Higher values will narrow the area EQ HM GAIN Adjusts the high middle frequency range tone EQ HM FREQ Specifies the center of the frequency range that will be adjusted by the HM GAIN EQ HM Q Adjusts the width of the area affected by the EQ centered at the HM FREQ Higher values will narrow the area EQ HI GAIN Adjusts the high frequency range tone EQ HI CUT Sets the frequency at which t...

Page 13: ...nation PITCH SHIFT Specifies the amount of pitch shift in semitone units PITCH FINE Specifies a fine adjustment to the amount of pitch shift A change of 100 in the Fine setting corresponds to a change of 1 in the Pitch Shift setting PITCH BAL Adjusts the balance between the pitch shifted sound that is input to the delay and the direct sound DIRECT FB Adjusts the amount of feedback for the delay th...

Page 14: ... delay time doubled when TYPE is set to SDE 2000 or SDE 3000 MODE TAPE Parameter Explanation TYPE Selects the type of unit that is being modeled MODE ANALOG Parameter Explanation STAGE Specifies the number of BBD stages The delay time lengthens in proportion to the number of stages CONTROL Parameter Explanation TAP CTL Specifies whether the TAP CTL switch is used as TAP or as CTL CTL FUNC Specifie...

Page 15: ...ant to adjust the input sensitivity set the SENS INPUT SENS CC 1 31 CC 64 95 Controller number from an external MIDI device MODE SOURCE MODE Specifies the operation of the controller MOMENT The value will normally be OFF minimum value and will be ON maximum value only while the control is being operated If you want to use the internal pedal or wave pedal set to MOMENT TOGGLE The value will toggle ...

Page 16: ...ed to the CTL 1 2 EXP jack is moved through the middle position EXP HI This is activated when the external expression pedal connected to the CTL 1 2 EXP jack is set to the maximum position CTL1 2 PDL This is activated when an external footswitch connected to the CTL 1 2 EXP jack is operated CC 1 31 CC 64 95 This is activated when a control change is received TIME INT PEDAL TIME 2 0 100 This specif...

Page 17: ...re transmitted and received A SW CC A switch Specifies the controller number of the corresponding knobs or switches B SW CC B switch TAP CTL SW CC TAP CTL switch FEEDBACK CC FEEDBACK knob E LEVEL CC E LEVEL knob TONE CC TONE knob MOD DEPTH CC MOD DEPTH knob CTL1 CC External CTL1 switch CTL2 CC External CTL2 switch EXP CC External EXP pedal EFFECT ON OFF CC Specifies the controller number that swit...

Page 18: ...18 Parameter List MIDI PC MAP Parameter Explanation BNK PC Specifies the program number that corresponds to each patch number ...

Page 19: ... to select SYSTEM and then press the EDIT button 3 Use the H I buttons to select FSW MODE and use the TIME VALUE knob to select the mode Mode Explanation NORMAL Use the A and B switches to select patch A or patch B and use the TAP CTL switch for tap input If you want to use the TAP CTL switch as the CTL set the TAP CTL FUNC to CTL p 8 A B C Use the TAP CTL switch to select patch C In this case you...

Page 20: ...witch knob MIDI message Value Remarks A switch Controller Number 82 ON OFF 5 5 Transmits on when pressed off when released 5 5 Transmits program change when the patch is changed B switch Controller Number 83 TAP CTL switch Controller Number 84 EXP pedal Controller Number 16 0 127 CTL 1 switch Controller Number 80 ON OFF Transmits on when pressed off when released CTL 2 Switch Controller Number 81 ...

Page 21: ...N connector or the USB port are transmitted MIDI message output destination MIDI IN OUT Specifies the MIDI messages that are transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector USB IN OUT Specifies the MIDI messages that are transmitted from the USB port If you experience problems connecting with your DAW Normally you don t need to install a driver in order to connect the DD 500 to your computer However if so...

Page 22: ...nimum value and on maximum value each time you press it CTL1 FUNC and CTL2 FUNC Settings Value Explanation OFF No function is assigned Select this if you re using the ASSIGN 1 8 setting p 15 TAP Use the switch for tap input HOLD Repeats the delay sound while you hold down the switch WARP Simultaneously controls the delay sound s feedback level and volume to produce a totally unreal delay TWIST A n...

Page 23: ...on is assigned Select this if you re using the ASGN1 8 setting p 15 TIME Controls the DELAY TIME FEEDBACK Controls the FEEDBACK TONE Controls the TONE E LEVEL Controls the E LEVEL MOD DEPTH Controls the MOD DEPTH MOD RATE Controls the MOD RATE 4 Press the EXIT button to return to the top screen ...

Page 24: ...Press the EDIT button to reset the settings If you decide to cancel without resetting press the EXIT button Transmitting Data to an External MIDI Device You can use Exclusive messages to set another DD 500 to the same settings or to save effect sound settings to MIDI sequencers and other such devices This transmission of data is referred to as bulk dump 1 Press the EDIT button 2 Use the H I button...

Page 25: ...en you switch patches or turn off the delay Is the PATCH CARRY OVER p 19 setting ON If CARRY OVER p 19 is set to OFF the delay sound does not remain Could the SYSTEM BYPASS p 17 setting be TRUE If this is set to TRUE True bypass the delay sound cannot be carried over when the effect is turned off even if CARRY OVER is turned ON Set SYSTEM BYPASS to BUFFERED Main Specifications BOSS DD 500 DIGITAL ...

Page 26: ...ontent that has been lost The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display Note however that your unit may incorporate a newer enhanced version of the system e g includes newer sounds so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display Use only the...

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