Essential Information About the SDE-3000D Pedal
- Independent double delay inspired by the legendary 1983 SDE-3000 rack, featuring series/parallel routings and dedicated panoramics.
- Warm "digital" grain reissued: two time ranges (0-1500 ms and 0-3000 ms), rich modulation, and built-in HP/LP filters.
- Complete stereo connectivity (2 In / 2 Out), Wet/Dry, MIDI TRS, extended external control, and 100 user memories.
- Retro interface with display and controllers inspired by the original for immediate workflow both live and in the studio.
The Grand Return of an 80's Rack Classic
Released in 1983, the Roland SDE-3000 established itself in professional rigs for its long delay times, musicality, and preset memory capabilities. The SDE-3000D condenses this heritage into a modern pedal, doubling the delay engine for evolving stereo textures or complex rhythmic architectures, without betraying the vintage character that marked productions of the 80s and 90s.
Who and What For?
Ideal for demanding guitarists (from enthusiasts to pros), the SDE-3000D shines in rock, pop, ambient, shoegaze, fusion, or melodic metal. It easily integrates into a stereo pedalboard, an amp loop, a Wet/Dry system, or a touring rack. In the studio, its precision and stereo width facilitate mix placement, while Tap Tempo and MIDI secure click-based shows.
Features and Modern Workflow
Each delay line has its own parameters, mono/stereo modulation, panning, and phase switches (on the primary delay and feedback loop) to sculpt depth and movement. The high-pass/low-pass filters refine the feedback bandwidth, and the two time ranges offer distinct frequency signatures faithful to the original. Add 100 memories, effect persistence during preset changes, three assignable footswitches (Tap, Hold, momentary), two Control inputs (up to four footswitches or two expression pedals), and MIDI In/Out in minijack format: everything is ready for advanced control.
Sound
Unlike many "clinical" digital delays, the SDE-3000D recaptures the warmth and musicality due to the slight nonlinearities of the vintage analog path (preamp, anti-aliasing filtering) and the LFO behavior. The result: a precise yet organic delay that responds beautifully to playing dynamics, blends with the dry signal without masking it, and can switch from clear, deep echoes to wide, modulated soundscapes. This character shaped countless professional rigs and notably found its place in iconic Wet/Dry/Wet setups.
Technical Specifications
General
- Faithful reproduction of the Roland SDE-3000 digital rack delay (1980s) in pedal format.
- Front panel display and controls with retro look inspired by the original.
- Warm digital delay sound optimized for current setups.
- Dimensions: 199 x 135 x 54 mm.
- Weight: 1.1 kg.
Audio and Routing
- Two complete and distinct delays with parameters, mono/stereo modulation, and independent panning.
- Selectable delay times: 0-1500 ms or 0-3000 ms.
- Character modulation inspired by the original circuit; LFO with triangle and sine waveforms.
- Phase switches for primary delay and feedback loop.
- Adjustable low-pass and high-pass filters to shape feedback.
- Operation of both delays in parallel or series.
- Two inputs and two outputs for dual mono, Wet/Dry, and stereo.
Memories and Control
- 100 memories to save and recall your sounds; effect persistence during changes.
- Assignable built-in footswitches: Tap Tempo, Hold, or other commands.
- External control: up to four footswitches, two expression pedals, or GA-FC/GA-FC EX.
- MIDI In/Out in compact minijack format.
Included Accessories
- PSB-1U power adapter + power cord.
- Quick start guide.
- "Using the unit safely" leaflet.
- Rubber feet x4.
Options (sold separately)
- Footswitches: FS-5U, FS-5L; dual footswitches: FS-6, FS-7.
- Expression pedals: EV-5, EV-30, FV-500L, FV-500H.
- Foot Controllers: GA-FC, GA-FC EX.
- MIDI/TRS cables: BMIDI-5-35, BMIDI-1-35, BMIDI-2-35, BCC-1-3535, BCC-2-3535.
Power Consumption
- Power supply: 9 V DC adapter (included).
- Consumption: 450 mA.
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