Re: Boss DD-20 and Volume Pedals

[Paul Mimlitsch <pmimlitsch@mac.com>]

Make sure to get an FS5U to do the "tap in/ out" thing to set loop 
length. - Paul

On Jan 9, 2006, at 11:45 PM, David Coffin wrote:

> I'm expecting a DD-20 here soon, too, and I plan to patch a stereo 
> volume pedal in front of it, between its inputs and the output of my 
> guitar processor. Along with the T.I.P 3rd Hand 
> (http://www.musictoyz.com/guitar/pedals/tip.php) that I plan to attach 
> to its feedback knob, this will convert the DD into a very capable, 
> fully foot-controlled looper, without requiring any use of the 
> control-pedal input. I'll have continuous control of the level going 
> into the delay, not just on-or-off input from the DD's switches. Go 
> for it!
> dc
>
>
> On Jan 9, 2006, at 7:29 PM, Bill Campbell wrote:
>
>> Well, after researching analyzing the kind suggestions from fellow 
>> mailing list members, I bought my first looping device: the Boss 
>> DD-20.  I've only had it for several days, but I'm like a kid in a 
>> candy store with it, fooling around with its myriad possibilities.  
>> One question though: it has a plug-in for a control pedal, but it 
>> appears that the pedal in question is for changing tones only.  I'm 
>> interested in hooking up a volume pedal to it, as I'm very keen on 
>> utilizing volume swirls with my guitar.  Will a volume pedal work 
>> with the DD-20?  Thanks in advance.
>>
>> Bill
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