Delay time is widely adjustable between two ranges, 0 to 1500 ms and 0 to 3000 ms, and you can use phase switches for the primary delay and feedback loop to experiment with different sounds. The dual inputs and outputs let you operate in dual mono, stereo, or build a wet/dry/wet rig setup just like Eddie's; you also get space-saving 3.5mm TRS jacks for MIDI I/O, two separate control inputs for connecting external footswitches, expression pedals, or controllers like the GA-FC / GA-FC EX foot controller, and a USB-C port for firmware updates. This pedal includes an AC power adapter and four rubber feet for secure pedalboard placement.
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.
EVH and BOSS worked closely in the development of the SDE-3000EVH to ensure it delivers Eddie’s personal delay tone with complete authenticity. BOSS prepared many test units for the EVH team, which were meticulously compared with the guitarist’s settings and BOSS is proud to bring you the finished product, filled with exact sonic replicas of his presets and emblazoned with the signature EVH stripes.
- Wet/Dry/Wet Made Easy: Eddie pioneered his three cab wet/dry/wet setup in the early 1990s, using a dry path from a single amp in the center cab and left and right cabs amplified with wet-only delay effects for a wide, multidimensional soundstage. With the multiple outputs and versatile routing modes in the SDE-3000EV, it's possible to create this setup with your own amps
- One-Touch EVH Presets: The SDE-3000EVH features eight EVH presets via a dedicated panel switch. The first four presets are designed for a wet/dry/wet setup, and they represent actual presets Eddie used in his live rig, while the next four presets provide the same sounds adapted for a standard stereo amp setup
These behaviors included variable frequency response in the preamp based on input gain, magnetic saturation in the anti-alias filter, and evolving modulation produced by the components of the time. BOSS deeply analyzed these many factors in creating the SDE-3000EVH, bringing the complete character of this time-honored classic alive for the modern era.
Along with depth and rate controls, it's possible to independently switch the phase of the initial delay and the delay feedback loop, which influences the way the modulation reacts. Many enhanced features are also available, including 100 user memories, carryover, and more.
And along with the EVH wet/dry/wet configuration, the flexible I/O supports a variety of mono and stereo setups. There's an external FX loop as well, allowing you to insert external pedals or interface with an amplifier's effects loop via the four-cable method, complete with selectable impedance for optimum tone.
Two control jacks allow you to connect up to four footswitches, two expression pedals, or a GA-FC/GA-FC EX for external operation, and TRS MIDI I/O is also included. There's a large selection of assignable targets to choose from, delivering deep real-time control that reaches far beyond the capabilities of the original SDE-3000.