The essentials you need to know about the Beetronics BEE BEE DEE analog delay pedal
- 100% analog BBD delay with intelligent digital control: the sound remains analog, but the ergonomics go further.
- 3 creative modes (Classic, Lo-Fi, Pitch) to switch from vintage slapback to crazy harmonic textures.
- Expressive performances with Tap Tempo, 2X (octave jumps), and Mod hold/latch for instant flights of fancy.
- Musical controls (Tone, Delay Time, Mix, Activity, Depth) and true soft-click footswitches in True Bypass.
The first Beetronics delay, a milestone in the hive
The BEE BEE DEE is Beetronics' very first delay. It combines an analog BBD core with discrete digital control to preserve the grain while opening up the field of possibilities. Each mode pays homage to historic echoes, while the interface pushes modern creativity with stage-ready precision.
Who it's for and what it's used for
From guitar and bass to keyboards and synths, this pedal is for musicians who want a
warm delay capable of range from rockabilly slapback to experimental soundscapes. In the studio, it adds organic color; on stage, its Tap, 2X, and Mod functions allow for performative gestures that transform the delay into a true
instrument.
Features and New Additions
Three personalities coexist: in
Classic, a pure BBD echo with smooth sinusoidal modulation around the repeats; in
Lo-Fi, dark and grainy repeats where an irregular LFO drifts in time and pitch for echoes that alternate between light and dark; in
Pitch, repeats shift in pitch, creating harmonies, rhythmic patterns, and unexpected textures. On the play side,
Tap Tempo sets the tempo,
2X divides the delay time to propel the entire signal up an octave, and
Mod toggles or injects modulation at the foot (tap to latch, hold for expressive jumps then smooth return).
Technical features
Circuit and audio path
- Analog delay with BBD (Bucket-Brigade-Device) technology
- Fully analog audio path, digitally controlled digital functions
- True Bypass
Delay modes
- Classic: authentic BBD tone, slow sine wave modulation on repeats
- Lo-Fi: dark, grainy repeats, irregular LFO affecting tempo 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
- Footswitch Bypass (soft-click)
- Footswitch Expression (soft-click): Mod on/off or momentary injection
- Tap Tempo, 2X (divide tempo by 2, octave jump), Mod
Connectivity
- 1/4? input (Jack)
- 1/4? output (Jack)
Power supply and dimensions
- 9 V DC isolated power supply, center negative, 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm plug (not included)
- Power consumption not specified by the supplier
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 140 x 102 x 70 mm
- Weight: 455 g
Manufacturing
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