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The legendary Roland SDE-3000 delay unit from 1983 has been reborn as the SDE-3000D, bringing the iconic rackmount's revered sound to a modern floor pedal format. This dual-engine delay pedal faithfully recreates the warm, musical character that made the original a studio and stage favourite among world-class guitarists and engineers throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Unlike the clinical precision of typical digital delays, the SDE-3000's distinctive voice came from its complex internal processing and nonlinear analogue behaviours, creating the beautiful warm tones that became integral to countless classic recordings.
Roland's meticulous analysis of the original hardware has resulted in an authentic reproduction that captures every nuance of the SDE-3000's character. The SDE-3000D features two independent delay engines with all the original parameters, including the crucial dual delay ranges with their distinct frequency characteristics and the unique external feedback loop colouration. Enhanced modulation capabilities now include both the original triangle wave LFO and a new sine wave option, while expanded phase control options provide greater sonic flexibility than the vintage unit.
Modern versatility comes through flexible routing options that allow parallel stereo operation or series chaining for complex rhythmic patterns. The pedal accommodates various rig configurations with comprehensive I/O options for stereo, wet/dry, or dual-output setups. Three onboard footswitches handle memory selection, tap tempo, and delay hold functions, while external control is possible via footswitches, expression pedals, or MIDI connectivity. With 100 memory locations compared to the original's eight, plus carryover switching and extensive real-time parameter control, the SDE-3000D brings this classic delay sound into the contemporary music-making environment.
- Faithful floor-based reproduction of the legendary Roland SDE-3000 rackmount digital delay from the 1980s
- Classic warm digital delay sound with extended features for modern rigs
- Distinctive retro display and panel controls based on the original SDE-3000
- Includes two full-featured delays, each with independent parameters, mono/stereo modulation, and panning
- Widely adjustable delay time with two range settings: 0–1500 ms and 0–3000 ms
- Characterful modulation inspired by the original circuit design
- Phase switches for the primary delay and delay feedback loop
- Adjustable low-cut and high-cut filters for shaping delay feedback sounds
- Two inputs and two outputs for dual mono, wet/dry, or stereo setups
- Selectable series or parallel operation for the two delays
- Save and recall sounds with 100 memories
- Assignable onboard footswitch control for tap tempo, hold, and more
- Jacks for extended operation with up to four footswitches, two expression pedals, or the GA-FC/GA-FC EX foot controller
- MIDI I/O on space-saving mini TRS jacks



