Boss DM-101 Delay Machine Stereo Analog Delay Pedal

The Boss DM-101 Delay Machine Stereo Analog Delay Pedal is something pretty special — a modern pedal that fully embraces the character of classic analogue delay, but pushes it into territory those vintage units could only dream of.

At its core, the DM-101 is powered by eight genuine BBD (bucket-brigade) delay chips, delivering that unmistakable warm, organic, slightly imperfect analogue delay tone. Every repeat has that natural roll-off and movement that sits beautifully behind your playing rather than cluttering it.

But this isn’t just a throwback — it’s a serious evolution.

You’ve got 12 different delay modes, covering everything from classic mono delays to rich stereo patterns, multi-head tape-style echoes, and immersive rhythmic textures. Whether you want a subtle slapback, ambient wash, or complex layered delays, it’s all in here — and all in analogue.

The stereo operation opens things up massively. Running in stereo, the DM-101 creates wide, spacious soundscapes that feel huge without losing that analogue warmth. It’s perfect for modern rigs, wet/dry setups, or studio work where space and depth really matter.

Spend a few minutes with this on the floor in Musicmaker and it quickly turns into one of those “just one more setting” pedals — the kind that pulls you into experimenting and doesn’t let go.

Control is deep but intuitive. You’ve got hands-on access to delay time, feedback, modulation, and mix, plus more advanced options for shaping your repeats. There’s also tap tempo, onboard presets, and flexible routing, so it’s as practical live as it is creative.

And because it’s Boss, it’s built like a tank — solid, road-ready, and designed to handle serious use.

This is a pedal for players who love analogue tone but don’t want to be limited by it. It keeps all the warmth, character, and musicality — and adds flexibility, stereo depth, and modern control on top.

Features

• The ultimate analog delay pedal realized with advanced BOSS technology

• Fully analog BBD audio circuitry shaped by precision digital CPU control

• Warm, saturated, and highly musical tone

• Twelve modes deliver a wide range of mono and stereo delay textures, created using up to eight internal BBDs

• Stereo output with flexible signal routing options

• Adjustable modulation rate and depth with dedicated knobs

• Variation knob for controlling multiple parameters that are unique to each mode

• Selectable carryover for maintaining delay trails when the effect is bypassed

• MIDI I/O on mini TRS connectors

• Tap tempo function and tap division switch for creating rhythmic delays

• Four onboard memories plus the current panel settings

• 127 user memories accessible via MIDI program change

• Expandable control via external footswitches, an expression pedal, or MIDI

Specifications

Memory

• Number of Memories: 127 programmable memories and manual settings.

• Input/Output Levels and Impedance

• Input Level: -10 dBu

• Input Impedance: 1 M ohm

• Output Level: -10 dBu

• Output Impedance: 1 k ohm

• Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater

Delay Modes

• 12 modes: CLASSIC, VINTAGE, MODERN, MULTI-HEAD, NON-LINEAR, AMBIENCE, REFLECT [STEREO], DOUBLING+DELAY [STEREO], WIDE [STEREO], DUAL MOD [STEREO], PAN [STEREO], and PATTERN [STEREO]

Bypass

• Type: Buffered bypass

Controls

• ON/OFF Switch

• MEMORY Switch

• TAP Switch

• MOD RATE Knob

• MOD DEPTH Knob

• VARIATION Knob

• MODE Knob

• DELAY TIME Knob

• INTENSITY Knob

• DELAY VOLUME Knob

• MEMORY Button

• TAP DIVISION Button