I believe the m series is light years better for various reasons. Feb 24, 2020 building off of the success of the line 6 dl4, this eventide model follows very closely in order to produce one of the most flexible delays ever made. The respective sounds hereby resemble the originals partly not available or not affordable very much. Exclusive line 6 tonedirect monitoring eliminates latency so you can record with amp and effect modelingwithout sacrificing tone or feel. The pedal presets can then be saved from the pedal via the editor software. The line 6 dl4 delay modeler provides a wide range of delays for any player looking to explore and experiment. There is also the stryman timeline, which is expensive, but my friend has one and is very pleased with it.
Includes 16 vintage delay and echo effects including tube echoplex, space echo, deluxe memory man. My dl4 wont loop anymore so im looking for a new looper. Strymon timeline delay pedal strymon timeline delay pedal. Line 6 dl4 being one of the very first multi delay stomp box units on the market, the dl4 is still pretty much an industry standard. Three presets, tap tempo, 16 echo and delay models, 24 bit stereo processing, and a looper with some fun toys reverse, half speed. Three programmable user channels give players the ability to save their favorite settings for later use. Released in 1999, the line 6 dl4 has been a staple among some of the most wellknown musicians, lauded for being an amazing delay modeler and one of the first stompboxes to feature a loopersampler with a variety of additional features, such as halfspeed, reverse and play once. Line 6s dl4 digital delay pedal offers a wide range of delay models that accurately approximate models of classic pieces of gear, including the electroharmonix deluxe memory man and roland re101 space echo. All line 6 stuff sounds like line 6 emulations to me uninspiring. This massively versatile pedal captures just about every style of delay youd ever need, with. Line 6 engineers have moved on to more advanced technologies, and the dl4, as ubiquitous as it remains, is in their rearview. Line 6 hasnt updated the dl4 since it was released in 99.
I believe the m series is light years better for various reasons so i dont get why everyone from amateurs to pros are still using the dl4. Line 6 produces a number of guitar amplifiers combos and heads, all featuring amplifier modeling software. We share our collection of line 6 dl4 delay settings and talk about how to use the pedal to dial in the most optimal delay tones. Starting with the your own shifting landscape of tonal possibilities. The line 6 dl4 has been the standard, affordable, swiss army knife for guitar players since its release in 2000. Jul 23, 2012 find great deals on these pedals on click here line 6 dl4 vs line 6 echo pro fender stratocaster vox ac30 pete. When i got around to the dl4, it seems like i plugged it in and an hour and a half went by in the blink of an eye. Three presets, tap tempo, 16 echo and delay models, 24 bit stereo. Packed with simulations of just about every tape machine and delay effect ever produced, the dl4 is a powerful unit, with impressive sounding tones and few unique features as well. The line 6 dl4 delay modeler pedal is the first stompbox to give you digitally modeled effects. The dl4 by line 6, introduced in 1999, is one of the first digital modeling effects units. Sixteen delay and echo effects are easily accessed for expressive delay voices featuring analog, digital, reverse, and many more in between.
Like all line 6 stompbox modelers, the dl4 boasts a simple and sturdy front panel design, with four footswitches for saving and recalling your sounds, and six knobs for selecting models and tweaking parameters, with distinct assignments for each knob depending on the delay model youve chosen. The line 6 pedals atleast the dl4 and dm4 requrie ac current not dc,though they will run on dc. The line 6 dl4 is a staple in modern rockabilly music these days. They do emulate a very large number of different pedals and boxes, but that amount of variation collapsed into a relatively small package with a limited number of controls makes for what is to me one of the most annoying, confusing, and frustratingt to negotiate user interfaces. With the colour system and auto save functions its about the. Ive seen that video before, but i had never noticed he had one line 6 dl4 thanks for mentioning it by the way. They do emulate a very large number of different pedals and boxes, but that amount of variation collapsed into a. If you guys at line 6 read this, thanks for making such a sweet amp, and please make a new amp cover and one that is not such a tight fit like the last one for the spider 2 and 3, i could not get it over the corner bits on the bottom on my old spider 2 212. Like all line 6 stompbox modelers, the dl4 boasts a simple and sturdy front panel design, with four footswitches for saving and recalling your sounds, and six knobs for selecting models and. Line 6 dl4 delay modeler pedal the dl4 delay modeler offers you an incredible array of sounds, from a tube driven, tape loop echo complete with adjustable wow and flutter, through 24bit squeaky clean digital echo, to realtime reverse delay. Being an owner of the boss md500 modulation pedal, i was aware of the endless possibilities via the parameter adjustments of the boss 500 series, and was very familiar with the pedal layout, how to adjust parameters, and using the editor software on a computer. Stereo evetinde timefactor vs strymon timeline demo.
And can you program in patches so that i can program an entire song. I have a new question, since its a guitar pedal, will i need a compressor in case i buy the line 6 dl4. Stomp box delay modeller the line 6 delay modeller offers 15 different delays, from old tape echoes and outstanding warm sounding analogue delays to. The line 6 dl4 delay modeler ranks as one of those stompboxes every player should own at some point. The staggering array of options in the world of pedals speaks to just how many ways there are to. The boss dd500 delay pedal is one of the best on the market. The dl4 features models of 16 vintage delay effects, including the echoplex, roland corporations space echo, and. As a matter of fact, its not even the second, or the third. The top 10 best delay pedals of all time 2020 pmt online. You can read my empress echosystem vs strymon timeline post for. Hx stomp contains all the same hx models found in helix family products, as well as the legacy effects library from line 6 mseries pedals, and stompbox modelers such as the dl4. Offering an onboard 24minutes recording time, with the possibility of increasing this with an up to 2gb sd card, the jm4 could give you around six and a half hours of recorded jamming.
Like the 412t, the 412b is a 4x12 cabinet for line 6 amps that includes celestion vintage 30 speakers, designed to be used a single cab, or as a base cab for which to stack a 412t cab. Reverb effects pedal with 3 toneprint slots and expressioncapable footswitch. I have a new question, since its a guitar pedal, will i need a compressor in case. Many individuals say that they hate using the power supply or c batteries, well my answer to them is either 1 by the charger or 2 get a trex chameleon fuel tank, which has a 12vac option and a special cable, designated for the line 6 dl4 and many other line 6 models. Along with line 6s dl4, the flashback 2 is one of those do it all delay pedals where. An open letter to line 6 dear line 6, tonight, while performing my song im afraid theres a hole in my brain at the aggie theater in fort collins, colorado, my line 6 dl4 delay pedal broke. Eight best delay pedals for guitarists in 2019 all things. Also they have the toneprint editor app for desktop so you can change all the parameters and make truly custom delay sounds. The line 6 delay modeller offers 15 different delays, from old tape echoes and outstanding warm sounding analogue delays to modern digital delays with which complex multi echoes are possible. Analog echo units like the dm2 were designed as improvements over the tape. Delay and reverb pedals are tried and true way to experiment with your electric guitars natural sound.
This hulk type of pedal has been around almost two decades now and unless line 6 comes with a game changer product, this situation wont divert much. Meanwhile 2015 theres a new firmware for the strymon timeline that is supposed have a improved swell mode. The line 6 dl4 is delay pedal with 16 different settings, all based on other delay pedals. Havent attempted to fix my dl4 yet, but will keep posted.
Line 6s dl4 digital delay pedal offers a wide range of delay models that accurately approximate models of classic pieces of gear, including the electroharmonix deluxe memory man and roland re101. Im new with pedals so sorry if i ask basic questions. Tc electronic introduced the original ditto looper as a compact solution. I had narrowed it down to the line 6 dl4 or the flashback x4 until i found out boss had. Digital delay pedal with 12 sounds, 200 presets, 30second stereo looper, stereo insouts, expression pedal input, and midi inout with 9volt power supply. Packed with simulations of just about every tape machine and delay. The dl4 features models of 16 vintage delay effects, including the echoplex, roland corporations space echo, and the electroharmonix deluxe memory man. The line 6 dl4 is somewhat oldfashioned looking and noticeably colours. The screens change momentarily and then go back to the original screen. The dl4 delay modeler offers you an incredible array of sounds, from a tube driven, tape loop echo complete with adjustable wow and flutter, through 24 bit squeaky clean digital echo, to real. Line 6 has just dropped their new software update for the popular helix range of products and since they recently just announced the new helix lt model, this is a welcome new set of. The shuriken variax sr250 guitar is the result of collaboration between shuriken guitars, line 6, and yamaha guitar development.
Feb 25, 20 the line 6 dl4 has been the standard, affordable, swiss army knife for guitar players since its release in 2000. Line 6 dl4 delay modeler pedal the dl4 delay modeler offers you an incredible array of sounds, from a tube driven, tape loop echo complete with adjustable wow and flutter, through 24bit squeaky. With the addition of these modes, players can access a new world of experimental sounds and musical landscapes, and. There are 14 mono and stereo inputs and outputs and has 3 spaces for making your own presets and also has a tempo tap feature.
View online or download line 6 dl4 delay modeler manual. Amp farm brought line 6 modeling technology into a software plugin. And please give it some light padding especially because of the display. Jul 24, 2012 eventide timefactor vs line 6 dl4 fender stratocaster vox ac30 pete cornish ss3. Tc can updated the firmware on their pedals so you get newer and better functionality over time. Still, its the mostconsistent selling pedal in line 6 s stock. Plus, pod studio interfaces come with the pod farm 2. The pedal has 16 different types of delays on here, each on modeled after a classic delay pedal with its own sort of sound. Despite being over 20 years old now, the line 6 dl4 remains a. Line 6s ever popular dl4 is a delay and looper pedal with a ton of versatility. The line 6 dl4 stompbox delay modeler provides the musician with lots of easy to use features for the person looking to create new sounds from their electronic instrument. If you guys at line 6 read this, thanks for making such a sweet amp, and please make a new amp cover and one that is not such a tight fit like the last one for the spider 2 and 3, i could not.
Find great deals on these delay pedals on click here. Compared, chose the dd500 over the strymon timeline. Many individuals say that they hate using the power supply or c batteries, well my answer to them is either 1 by the charger or 2 get a trex chameleon fuel tank, which has a 12vac option and a. I love the dl4, but i need more presets, and the nova delay does that, plus you can add modulation to any delay. Many strymon fans argue that the timeline is the best delay pedal in the. The line 6 dl4 is a great delay so i would assume the delay should be pretty decent. Had a blown zener diode and inductor coil as described above. If you dont have one youre missing out on one of the best tape delay emulations. Line 6, whose amps are favoured by such guitarists as james hetfield, mick thomson and tony iommi, present us with their prized looping machine, the jm4.