Boss DM2W Analog Delay

Step into the golden age of delay with a modern twist. The Boss DM-2W Waza Craft Analog Delay Pedal revives one of the most beloved echo boxes of all time—the original DM-2—and reimagines it for today’s players who crave that unmistakable warmth, but with more control underfoot. If you’ve ever wanted the character of a vintage delay without the quirks and constraints, this pedal is your holy grail.

Built using all-analog circuitry, the DM-2W delivers the lush, syrupy repeats that defined the sound of countless records. But unlike the original, this modern take features two switchable modes: Standard, which nails the vintage tone down to the creamy, saturated tails; and Custom, which extends the delay time and cleans things up a touch for more articulate echoes and ambient adventures. From slapback rockabilly to cavernous post-rock washes, it’s all inside this unassuming red box.

And then there’s the Waza Craft treatment. That iconic Japanese symbol stamped on the chassis isn’t just for show—it stands for premium build quality and meticulously selected components. The DM-2W also includes dual outputs (for splitting wet and dry signals), an input for an expression pedal to control delay time in real-time, and the kind of musicality that makes this pedal more than just a utility—it becomes an instrument in its own right.

At Musicmaker, we’ve seen delay pedals come and go, but this one’s a keeper. A true blend of legacy tone and modern ingenuity, the DM-2W is a faithful companion for the gigging player and studio tone-chaser alike.

Features

• Circuitry: Fully analogue with bucket brigade delay magic

• Delay Modes:

• Standard Mode – authentic vintage tone with 20–300 ms delay

• Custom Mode – cleaner repeats and extended range up to 800 ms

• Control Options: Expression pedal input for on-the-fly delay time adjustments

• Outputs: Dual outs for flexible routing—direct and wet signal paths

• Build: Waza Craft series – premium components, built in Japan

• Sound Profile: Warm, musical, and inspiring for both subtle and spacey textures

• Ideal For: Vintage tone lovers, experimental ambient artists, and everything in between

Specifications

• Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu

• Input Impedance: 1 M ohm

• Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu

• Output Impedance: 1 k ohm

• Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater

• Controls:

  • Pedal switch

  • REPEAT RATE knob

  • INTENSITY knob

  • ECHO knob

  • Mode switch

• Indicator: CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator)

• Connectors:

  • INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type

  • OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type

  • DIRECT OUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type

  • RATE jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type

  • DC IN jack

• Power Supply:

  • Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61) or Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22)

  • AC adaptor (sold separately)

• Accessories:

  • Owner's manual

  • Leaflets

  • Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)

• Options (sold separately):

  • AC adaptor: PSA series

  • Expression pedal: Roland EV-5

  Size and Weight

  • Width: 73 mm (2-7/8 inches)

  • Depth: 129 mm (5-1/8 inches)

  • Height: 59 mm (2-6/16 inches)

  • Weight: 460 g (1 lbs. 1 oz.)