angelfreakz
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Hi guys! I'm looking for one with tap tempo and not too digital sounding delay. My budget is around $200 - $300. I would appreciate your suggestions thanks!
Go for either of the two "standards" - Boss DD-20 or Line 6 DL4. There are many comparisons of both on this site and all around the web if you need more info, but in my opinion the quick breakdown is:
- DD-20 - easier to get basic digital delay sounds, LCD display, can be used as weapon in case of zombie apocalypse;
- DL4 - nicer analog/tape modes and looper, but footswitches less durable.
I would expect to pay around $220-240 for one depending on condition, and both have consistently good resale value, so it's a no-risk investment.
Also, since you said "not too digital sounding" I assume you have pretty realistic expectations about 'analog' and 'tape' tones, but one additional trick to make digital delays sound better (to me) is to put a little light gain overdrive or preamp with a bit of character after the delay.
- DD-20 - easier to get basic digital delay sounds, LCD display, can be used as weapon in case of zombie apocalypse;