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EVH and BOSS Team Up to Bring Legendary Stereo Delay Sound to One Pedal

Guitarist Eddie Van Halen used three cabinets to create a powerful wet/dry/wet stereo delay sound. EVH and BOSS have collaborated to develop the SDE-3000EVH Dual Digital Delay to faithfully reproduce that sound.

Two Roland SDE-3000s, the famous rack delay machines, are mounted in a floor-type chassis. The SDE-3000EVH is equipped with a full array of inputs and outputs that can be used to realize wet/dry/wet setups. In addition, eight EVH presets were created by EVH using the SDE-3000 that Eddie actually used as a reference.

You can experience the expansive stereo delay sound that Eddie loved with this unit.

Eddie Van Halen and the SDE-3000

Eddie Van Halen is arguably one of the most influential guitarists in history. His joy for music, his passionate performances, and his extraordinary technique have captivated and influenced generations of players. Throughout his career, Eddie has constantly re-evaluated his amp and effects setup in pursuit of the best sound. The SDE-3000's extensive parameter set-up perfectly met his delay sound requirements and allowed for precise sound editing. Eddie continued to experiment with all kinds of delays, always looking for a better sound. However, he never found a better delay than the SDE-3000, and throughout his long career, the two SDE-3000s remained the core equipment in his stage rig.

We spent two weeks trying all kinds of delay gear," said Eddie. In the end, Eddie concluded that the two SDE-3000s were the best choice. - Matt Bruck, EVH Managing Director

EVH and BOSS unite to develop the SDE-3000EVH

EVH continues to share Eddie's guitar ideas and vision with musicians around the world. Several years ago, EVH and BOSS began this project to bring Eddie's legendary approach using two vintage SDE-3000s back to life in the modern age. BOSS arranged for EVH to build a number of prototypes, which were then used in the 5150 recording studio. BOSS arranged for EVH to use a number of prototypes, which were carefully compared and verified in the 5150 recording studio to recreate his own settings. After numerous tests and feedback, the result is a recreated sound preset, complete with EVH's signature stripes.

Eddie really enjoyed seeing how players used what he had created. We couldn't think of a better way to create a creative tool to inspire them. - Matt Bruck

Recreating Eddie Van Halen's Delay Setup

The original SDE-3000 was a mono delay unit, but Eddie used two of them to create a unique setup. preset banks that can be used to recall Eddie's settings.

Wet, Dry, and Wet

Eddie pioneered the wet-dry-wet setup in the early 1990s using three cabinets. The SDE-3000EVH can easily reproduce this complex setup with its multiple output jacks and highly flexible internal routing. The SDE-3000EVH can easily reproduce this complex setup with its multiple output terminals and flexible internal routing.

When Eddie discovered the wet-dry-wet setup, he was blown away by the unprecedented breadth and depth of sound." - Matt Bruck

Recreated EVH Presets

The SDE-3000EVH features eight EVH presets that can be instantly accessed via dedicated buttons on the panel. The first four presets are recreations of the settings Eddie actually used for his wet/dry/wet setups. The second four presets were created to provide a similar sound for standard stereo amp setups.

The EVH preset is a perfect replica of the preset found in Eddie's rack system. Every parameter, including mix level, input level, and delay time, is matched one-to-one. - Matt Bruck

Vintage Digital Delays Reborn

While most digital delays have a clear, defined sound, the SDE-3000 delivers a softer, warmer delay sound. This iconic sound character is the result of the musical effects of the analog parts and circuit design. By meticulously reproducing the entire process, including the slight change in frequency response in the head amp, the distortion caused by magnetic saturation in the low-pass filter, and the unique fluctuations caused by the parts used in the original, the SDE-3000EVH sounds and behaves very faithfully to the original. The SDE-3000EVH is a true reproduction of the original sound and behavior.

Detailed reproduction, updated for the modern age

The SDE-3000EVH not only sounds like the original SDE-3000, but even the parameters have been faithfully reproduced, allowing you to create the same sound as back then. Even the secondary behavior of each setting has been reproduced, with the frequency response changing according to the delay time value. Beautiful modulation can also be controlled just as in the original, with RATE and DEPTH as well as a phase switching function for the delay sound that enhances the modulation effect. On the other hand, the memory capacity for storing created sounds has been expanded to 92 pieces, and a carryover setting, which was not available on the original, has been added. It also supports a carry-over setting, which is not available on the original, and it is possible to leave the delay sound when the effect is turned off. Many improvements have been made for the modern musician.

Possibilities for sound creation surpassing the original

The SDE-3000EVH is equipped with two SDE-3000s with stereo inputs and outputs in a single unit, each with individual parameter settings. The flexible input/output jacks allow for a wide range of sound creation. The RETURN jack allows you to switch the impedance according to the device you are connecting. The RETURN jack can be used to switch the impedance according to the connected device.

Versatile Foot Controls

Compared to the rack type SDE-3000, the SDE-3000EVH uses a pedal type for superior real-time operation. The SDE-3000EVH can be easily integrated into a pedal board. The footswitch on the main unit allows for effect ON/OFF during performance, memory switching, TAP TEMPO, and momentary control not available on the original. The new model also supports MIDI input/output, allowing for precise setups in effect switching systems. The GA-FC is also highly expandable, and can be connected to multiple external footswitches, expression pedals, or GA-FC foot controllers to greatly extend its controllability.

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