Essential information about the Beetronics BEE BEE DEE analog delay pedal
- True 100% analog BBD delay controlled by a discreet digital brain: organic grain, modern and precise control.
- 3 inspiring modes (Classic, Lo-Fi, Pitch) to go from vintage slapback to quirky textures and shifting harmonies.
- Expressive play with Tap Tempo, 2X function, and Mod switch in momentary or latch mode for on-the-fly effects.
- Musical interface with Tone, Delay Time, Mix, Activity, Depth, soft-click footswitches, and True Bypass.
The first standout delay from the Beetronics hive
The brand's first echo pedal, the BEE BEE DEE combines a
BBD core with analog warmth and digital management that smooths usage on stage. Each mode tells a story of echo history, from classic grain to modern drifts, while preserving the artisanal aesthetic and strong sonic personality unique to Beetronics.
For whom and in what contexts
Guitarists, bassists, keyboardists, and synth enthusiasts will enjoy a
warm delay covering rockabilly slapback, rhythmic rock delays, and ambient soundscapes. In the studio, it adds an immediately musical analog patina; on stage, Tap, 2X, and Mod turn the effect into a performance tool, easy to integrate into any pedalboard.
Features tailored for creativity
Three personalities coexist. In
Classic, a pure BBD echo animated by smooth sinusoidal modulation. In
Lo-Fi, darker, textured repeats where an irregular LFO disrupts time and timbre for back-and-forth shifts between light and dark. In
Pitch, repeats shift in pitch to generate harmonies, patterns, and unexpected cascades. The
Tap Tempo locks the pulse,
2X instantly halves the time and catapults the buffer an octave up, while
Mod activates in hold or latch mode to inject expressive jumps then gently return.
Sound
The BEE BEE DEE delivers a
velvety analog grain, with repeats that darken with a slight natural compression typical of BBDs. Dynamics remain touch-responsive: sharp attacks, musical echo tails that don't mask playing. Modulation ranges from subtle shimmer to more pronounced oscillations; the Pitch mode opens airy colors or glitchier dives. Ahead of an overdrive or in an effects loop, clarity remains excellent and pairing with reverb and modulation is obvious.
Technical specifications
Circuit and audio path
- Analog delay with BBD (Bucket-Brigade Device) technology
- Fully analog audio path, digital control of functions
- True Bypass
Delay modes
- Classic: authentic BBD tone, sinusoidal modulation on repeats
- Lo-Fi: dark, grainy repeats, irregular LFO affecting time and timbre
- Pitch: pitch shifting of echoes for harmonies and rhythmic patterns
Controls
- Tone, Delay Time, Mix, Activity, Depth
- 3-position mini-toggle: delay mode selection
- 3-position mini-toggle: expression mode selection
Switching and expression
- Bypass footswitch (soft-click)
- Expression footswitch (soft-click): Mod on/off or momentary injection
- Tap Tempo, 2X (time division by 2, octave jump), Mod
Connectivity
- 6.35 mm jack input
- 6.35 mm jack output
Power consumption
- 9 V DC center-negative power supply
- Consumption: not disclosed by manufacturer
- Recommended use with isolated power supply
Power supply and dimensions
- 9 V DC isolated power supply, center-negative, 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm plug (not included)
- Consumption not specified by supplier
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 140 x 102 x 70 mm
- Weight: 455 g
Included accessories
- Power supply: not included
- Cables: not included
- Manufacturer documentation
Manufacturing
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