New Boss DM-101 Delay Machine

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New Boss DM-101 Delay Machine

Post by BearBoy » Thu Jun 22, 2023 8:21 am

Looks like they've found another use for the RE-202 enclosure...

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Meet the Ultimate Analog Delay
Classic sound meets modern power with the DM-101 Delay Machine, the ultimate analog delay. Driven by eight BBDs under smart CPU control, this inspiring pedal delivers 12 unique modes, stereo operation, and a wide array of tonal colors, all while maintaining 100 percent analog signal processing throughout. And with 127 user memories, tap tempo, carryover, MIDI, and more, the DM-101 brings you the features and versatility of an advanced digital pedal—but with the vibrant, characterful sound that’s only possible with authentic analog BBD circuitry.

Standard Features
  • The ultimate analog delay pedal realized with advanced BOSS technology
  • Fully analog BBD audio circuitry shaped by precision digital CPU control
  • Warm, saturated, and highly musical tone
  • Twelve modes deliver a wide range of mono and stereo delay textures, created using up to eight internal BBDs
  • Stereo output with flexible signal routing options
  • Adjustable modulation rate and depth with dedicated knobs
  • Variation knob for controlling multiple parameters that are unique to each mode
  • Selectable carryover for maintaining delay trails when the effect is bypassed
  • MIDI I/O on mini TRS connectors
  • Tap tempo function and tap division switch for creating rhythmic delays
  • Four onboard memories plus the current panel settings
  • 127 user memories accessible via MIDI program change
  • Expandable control via external footswitches, an expression pedal, or MIDI
DM-101 Delay Modes
Classic—Traditional warm analog delay sound extended with up to 1200 ms of delay time. Adjust the modulation behavior by cycling through triangle, sine, and more complex waveform shapes with the Variation knob.

Vintage—Retro analog delay sound inspired by the iconic BOSS DM-2 Delay pedal introduced in 1981. Adjust the modulation behavior by cycling through triangle, sine, and more complex waveform shapes with the Variation knob.

Modern—Uniquely clear analog delay sound with a distinctive high-end tone and up to 840 ms of delay time. Adjust the modulation behavior by cycling through triangle, sine, and more complex waveform shapes with the Variation knob.

Multi-Head—Emulates a multi-head tape delay while imparting a uniquely analog BBD sound character. Use the Variation knob to cycle through 10 different head combinations.

Non-Linear—A unique effect that produces consecutive short delays (35–190 ms) that gradually increase in volume. The Variation knob allows you to control the delay times after the initial delay.

Ambience—Simulates a small space. Change the size and early reflections with the Variation knob.

Reflect—A stereo delay sound that produces a reverb-style effect. Adjust the pre-delay with the Variation knob.

Doubling+Delay—A stereo effect that combines a doubled sound with a longer delay. Use the Variation knob to balance the two sounds across the stereo output.

Wide—A stereo delay with offset left/right delay times for an expansive sound. Use the Variation knob to adjust the delay offset amount.

Dual Mod—A stereo delay with different modulation phase settings on the left and right outputs. Use the Variation knob to adjust the phase amount (the phase is fully inverted at the maximum setting).

Pan—A tapped stereo delay with different delay times distributed across the sound field. Use the Variation knob to fine-tune the delay time amounts.

Pattern—Stereo delay with different rhythmic patterns. Use the Variation knob to choose from the 10 available pattern types.

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Re: New Boss DM-101 Delay Machine

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Re: New Boss DM-101 Delay Machine

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Re: New Boss DM-101 Delay Machine

Post by Pepe » Thu Jun 22, 2023 8:48 am

Wow! Again a very interesting "new" product. Roland has completely ditched the "only forward"-philosophy, or am I wrong? I like it!
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Re: New Boss DM-101 Delay Machine

Post by BearBoy » Thu Jun 22, 2023 9:47 am

When I first saw it, I assumed it was going to be a digital emulation of analogue delay so was a bit surprised when I read the specs. I guess it's not a straight re-issue of an old product so they're still looking forward in that sense?

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Re: New Boss DM-101 Delay Machine

Post by laurie » Thu Jun 22, 2023 11:58 am

The BOSS DM-101 will be available in the US in July for $499.99.

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Re: New Boss DM-101 Delay Machine

Post by BearBoy » Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:51 pm

Yeah, very impressive looking pedal but not cheap.

So far this year we've had three pretty expensive delay pedals from Boss:
  • SDE-3000D - £449
  • SDE-3000EVH - £539
  • DM-101 - £449
I hope this doesn't mean they've given up on the cheaper end of the market due to the thousands of budget pedals kicking around these days.

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Re: New Boss DM-101 Delay Machine

Post by Pepe » Thu Jun 22, 2023 2:08 pm

Well, I think their standard compact pedals are still going strong. But we all could give them some advice which pedals urgently need an improved follow-up model. AW-3, PH-3 and ODB-3, yes I'm looking at you!
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Re: New Boss DM-101 Delay Machine

Post by BearBoy » Fri Jun 23, 2023 9:55 am

Watched a few of the demos of this last night and was really impressed. Would love to pick one up but might see if the price comes down a bit after it's been out for a while. I picked up an RE-202 for under £300 a couple of weeks back (they were £339 when first announced) and it would be psychologically easier to convince myself to buy one if it was under £400 :lol:

I wonder if they might apply this approach of digitally controlled analogue circuits to other types of pedal? An analogue modulation pedal with similar levels of computer control could be amazing.

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Re: New Boss DM-101 Delay Machine

Post by BearBoy » Fri Jun 23, 2023 10:02 am

Pepe wrote:
Thu Jun 22, 2023 2:08 pm
Well, I think their standard compact pedals are still going strong. But we all could give them some advice which pedals urgently need an improved follow-up model. AW-3, PH-3 and ODB-3, yes I'm looking at you!
Ha, yes. I'm sure we could collectively come up with a list that would keep their development teams busy for years! :lol:

Just thought it was a bit odd that we were pretty much halfway through 2023 and no new compacts had been announced, just three much higher end products. Maybe that's not so unusual though. I think someone on here had some sort of tracker of new releases.

Edit: it was Old_Iron here: http://www.bossareaforum.com/Forum/view ... ?f=6&t=701

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