BOSS and EVH Unite to Bring You the Legendary Eddie Van Halen Dual Delay Sound
EVH and BOSS join forces to bring you the SDE-3000EVH Dual Digital Delay, an authentic recreation of the stereo delays at the heart of Eddie Van Halen’s massive three-cabinet live stage guitar sound. Based on the vintage Roland SDE-3000 rackmount delay, this powerhouse processor puts two fully featured SDE-3000s in one floor-based pedal, coupled with extensive connectivity to build a wet/dry/wet rig just like Eddie’s. You also get eight presets curated by EVH with the exact settings from his actual delay units, allowing you to experience the master’s expansive spatial delay tone in your own setup.
Standard Features
- Special edition dual delay pedal jointly developed by EVH and BOSS
- Based on the legendary Roland SDE-3000 rackmount digital delay from the 1980s
- Eight EVH presets with the exact settings from the two SDE-3000 delays in Eddie Van Halen’s live rig (the EVH presets are locked internally but allow for output level adjustments)
- Versatile connectivity for creating an EVH wet/dry/wet rig and integrating with various mono and stereo setups
- Classic appearance with the signature EVH logo and stripes
- Warm vintage 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
- Send/return functionality for patching in an effect pedal or using the four-cable method
- Selectable impedance on the effect return for optimizing tone with different amplifiers
- Selectable series or parallel operation for the two delays
- Save and recall sounds with 92 user memories
- Adjustable noise suppressor
- 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
- Includes three ground-lift cables for eliminating hum with multi-amplifier setups
For optimal performance, stay up to date with the current SDE-3000EVH system software.
Eddie Van Halen and the SDE-3000
Eddie Van Halen is one of the greatest and most influential guitarists of all time, and his effortless musicality, spirited performances, and otherworldly techniques will continue to inspire players for generations to come. Eddie’s amazing tone is equally legendary, and he continually refined his amplifier and effect choices throughout his career to achieve the very best sound possible.
The Roland SDE-3000 delays were perfect for his unique wet/dry/wet live rig approach, providing rich, high-quality tone and special delay parameters that allowed him to perfectly tweak the sound to his exacting preferences. After years of using the SDE-3000s, the ever-ambitious and competitive Eddie tried to see if he could improve his sound with a rival product. But he never found another delay that worked better, and his two SDE-3000s remained core components of his stage rig throughout his long career.
“We went through a process for about two weeks of comparing many delay products. And in the end, Ed concluded that the SDE-3000s were the best.” — Matt Bruck, EVH Managing Director
EVH and BOSS Unite to Create the SDE-3000EVH
EVH carries on Eddie’s legacy, sharing his visionary ideas for guitar gear with musicians around the world. A few years ago, EVH and BOSS began discussing the idea of bringing the legend’s distinctive approach with the vintage SDE-3000s to everyone.
EVH and BOSS worked closely in the development of the SDE-3000EVH to ensure it delivers Eddie’s personal delay tone with complete authenticity. We prepared many test units for the EVH team, which were meticulously compared with the guitarist’s settings and sounds at his famous 5150 recording studio. After a long process of testing and feedback, we’re proud to bring you the finished product, filled with exact sonic replicas of his presets and emblazoned with the signature EVH stripes.
“Ed always really enjoyed seeing what people did with certain things that he created. We thought it would be cool to enshrine his unique delay approach and let others find their own inspiration with it.” — Matt Bruck
Reproducing the Eddie Van Halen Delay Setup
The original SDE-3000 was a mono delay, and Eddie used two units with unique settings on each to achieve his sound. The SDE-3000EVH combines two SDE-3000s in one pedal, along with an EVH preset bank that allows you to load all the settings for the dual delays with a touch.
Wet/Dry/Wet Configuration Made Easy
Eddie pioneered his three-cabinet wet/dry/wet setup in the early 1990s, using a dry path from a single amplifier in the center cab and left and right cabs amplified with wet-only delay effects for a wide, multi-dimensional soundstage. With the multiple outputs and versatile routing modes in the SDE-3000EVH, it’s possible to recreate this setup with your own amps.
“When Ed became aware of wet/dry/wet and implemented it into his rig, he had achieved the greatest amount of dimension, the greatest amount of depth and impression that his live rig had ever put forth.” — Matt Bruck
One-Touch EVH Presets
The SDE-3000EVH features eight EVH presets accessed via a dedicated panel switch. The first four presets are designed for a wet/dry/wet setup, and they represent the actual presets Eddie used in his live rig. The next four presets provide the same sounds, adapted for a standard stereo amplifier setup.
“The EVH presets are exactly like the presets in Eddie’s rack. There’s no difference in mix levels, input levels, or delay times—it’s one-to-one.” — Matt Bruck
INPUT MONO: +12 dBu
INPUT L/MONO: +12 dBu
RETURN/INPUT R: +12 dBuInput ImpedanceINPUT MONO: 1 M ohm
INPUT L/MONO: 1 M ohm
RETURN/INPUT R: 1 M ohm or 180 k ohm (switching)Nominal Output LevelOUTPUT (DIRECT, EFX L, EFX R): -10 dBu
OUTPUT (L/MONO, R): -10 dBu
SEND: -10 dBuOutput ImpedanceOUTPUT (DIRECT, EFX L, EFX R): 1 k ohm
OUTPUT (L/MONO, R): 1 k ohm
SEND: 1 k ohmRecommended Load ImpedanceOUTPUT (DIRECT, EFX L, EFX R): 10 k ohms or greater
OUTPUT (L/MONO, R): 10 k ohms or greater
SEND: 10 k ohms or greaterControlsTIME button, FEEDBACK button, OUT button, RATE button, DEPTH button, 1--4 buttons, BANK A/B button, EVH button, LEFT button, RIGHT button, FILTER button, TIME×2 button, DELAY PHASE button, MOD button, FEEDBACK PHASE button, DIGITAL DELAY1 button, DIGITAL DELAY2 button, SETUP button, DDL1 switch, DDL2 switch, TAP/CTL1 switch, GND LIFT switch, RETURN IMPEDANCE switchDisplay7 segments, 12 digits LEDConnectorsINPUT MONO jack, INPUT L/MONO jack, OUTPUT (DIRECT, EFX L, EFX R) jacks, OUTPUT (L/MONO, R) jacks, SEND jack, RETURN/INPUT R jack: 1/4-inch phone type
CTL2,3/EXP1 jack, CTL4,5/EXP2/GA-FC jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT) jacks: Stereo miniature phone type
USB port: USB Type-C(R)
DC IN jackPower SupplyAC adaptorCurrent Draw450 mAAccessoriesAC adaptor (PSB-1U + AC Cord Set)
GND LIFT CABLE x 3
STARTUP GUIDE
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
Leaflet "USAGE OF GND LIFT CABLE"
Rubber foot x 4Options (sold separately)Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-5L
Dual footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
Expression Pedal: Roland EV-5, EV-30, FV-500L, FV-500H
Foot Controller :GA-FC, GA-FC EX
MIDI/TRS connecting cable: BMIDI-5-35, BMIDI-1-35, BMIDI-2-35, BCC-1-3535, BCC-2-3535SIZE AND WEIGHTWidth199 mm
7-7/8 inchesDepth135 mm
5-3/8 inchesHeight (including rubber foot)54 mm
2-1/8 inchesWeight1.1 kg
2 lb 7 oz
