Boss DM-101 Delay Machine Pedal

Boss DM-101 Delay Machine Pedal Overview

Hailed as “the ultimate analogue delay pedal”, the Boss DM-101 Delay Machine combines the unmistakable sonic character of true analogue delay with modern features such as presets, MIDI, stereo I/O and more.

Ultimate Analogue Delay

The Boss DM-101 Delay Machine is a modern-day titan of tone, redefining what an analogue delay pedal can be. Building on a storied legacy of innovation and best-selling stompboxes, Boss brings you an ultimate blend of classic warmth and cutting-edge technology.

With 12 distinct delay modes (6 mono and 6 stereo), stereo outputs and state-of-the-art features, the DM-101 is a one-stop solution for guitarists, keyboardists, synth players, music producers and more who crave authentic analogue warmth in glorious stereo.

Whether you’re a vintage tone purist or a modern soundscape sculptor, the DM-101 delay pedal offers an inspiring playground of analogue possibilities.

Bask in the Glow of Analogue Tone

Don’t let the advanced features deceive you; the heart of the DM-101 is 100% pure analogue bliss. Plus, with dedicated controls right at your fingertips on the front panel, tweaking tones on this effects pedal is both immediate and intuitive.

At its core are eight BBDs (Bucket Brigade Devices), shaping your sound with warmth, saturation and musical character that digital processing can only dream of. Coupled with intelligent CPU control, the DM-101 delivers a vast array of inspiring delay textures, from vintage-flavoured echoes to crisp modern-style repeats, all whilst retaining that sweet analogue charm that only a true BBD delay can deliver.

12 Modes of Sonic Mastery

Each of the DM-101’s 12 modes opens up a new world of tonal possibilities, each of which is delicately sculpted using the eight internal BBDs. From the warm, familiar echoes of Classic mode to the rhythmic patterns of Pattern mode, the DM-101 offers a lot more versatility than your run-of-the-mill analogue delay.

Once you’ve dialled in a tone on the DM-101 that you like, you can store the panel settings in one of the four onboard preset slots. 127 memories can also be accessed via MIDI.

The adjustable modulation rate and depth controls allow you to add that special shimmer to your repeats, while the Variation knob alters unique parameters for each mode. The combination of the Variation control and the 12 distinct delay modes gives you an extraordinary range of analogue delay tones to discover.

Unleash Stereo Delays with True analogue Warmth

Stand out from the crowd with the DM-101’s sophisticated stereo delay capabilities, a unique feature in the world of analogue delay pedals.

Pan mode, for instance, routes each BBD and its feedback loop to different points in the stereo field, creating immersive, swirling soundscapes. Whether you’re a guitarist crafting expansive solos or a synth player creating immersive atmospheres, the DM-101’s stereo operation will breathe new life into your performances.

Control at Your Fingertips

The Boss DM-101 isn’t just about incredible delay sounds - it’s about giving you total control over them.

Onboard you’ll find onboard tap tempo and note subdivisions, four memory banks for storing your favourite settings and a selectable carryover function that keeps the delay trail going after you bypass the pedal.

The DM-101 can also be controlled externally via the MIDI I/O and footswitch/expression pedal input. With the DM-101, you have all the tools you need to command your delay like never before.

Exploring the DM-101 Delay Modes

• Classic – Experience traditional warm analogue delay, now with extended delay times.
• Vintage – Reminisce with the retro sound inspired by the iconic Boss DM-2 Delay pedal.
• Modern – Discover a clear analogue delay sound with a distinct high-end tone.
• Multi-Head – Emulate a multi-head tape delay whilst imparting a unique analogue BBD sound character.
• Non-Linear – Create consecutive short delays that gradually increase in volume.
• Ambience – Simulate a small space. Change the size and early reflections to your liking.
• Reflect – Generate a stereo delay sound that produces a reverb-style effect.
• Doubling+Delay – A stereo effect that combines a doubled sound with a longer delay.
• Wide – An expansive stereo delay with offset left/right delay times.
• Dual Mod – Stereo delay with different modulation phase settings on each output.
• Pan – A tapped stereo delay with different delay times distributed across the sound field.
• Pattern – A stereo delay with different rhythmic patterns.

A Trinity of Delay

With the DM-101 Delay Machine, the RE-202 Space Echo and SDE-3000D/SDE-3000EVH, Boss are offering musicians the three main types of delay in a pedalboard-friendly format - analogue, tape and digital.

The DM-101 covers the warm repeats of analogue delay, the RE-202 authentically recreates the inimitable wow and flutter of tape echo and the SDE-3000D recreates the organic, musical quality of the SDE-3000 digital delay.