BOSS: DM-101 Delay Machine

The DM-101 is an analog delay, mono and stereo, with 12 modes and up to 1200ms of gorgeous, tap-tempo-able, warm, analog, modulated delay. It pays homage to the brand's legacy with the case design and includes modes such as 'Vintage' which emulates the ubiquitous DM-2. It has full MIDI implementation and includes extensive expression control, onboard presets with a dedicated 'memory' control, and comprehensive beat division choice for the tap-tempo facility. You can choose to have trails or no trails when it's bypassed and did I mention the sound? Oh boy, what a sound. That's the bottom line for me. Your search for the ultimate analog delay might just have ended with this one. Welcome to the world DM-101 Delay Machine. I know you'll be well received.

Today's tools:

Guitar: 2023 Fender CS 59 Relic Stratocaster, Faded Lake Placid Blue, hand-wound CS Texas Special pickups (which are amazing).
Amp: Axe-FX III Mark II Turbo running Cygnus X-2 FW 22.00. 2 x Fender Twin Reverb models
Cables: BOSS
Strings: Ernie Ball
Camera: GoPro HERO10 Black and Canon D60
Soundcard: PreSonus Quantum & Fractal Audio Systems Axe-FX III MKII (guitar, mixing and bouncing).
Computer: 2017 Apple iMac Pro, 2.5 GHz 14-Core Intel Xeon W, 64 GB 2666 MHz DDR4, Radeon Pro Vega 64X 16 GB

[LeonTodd]

That wide mode with your Strat is a thing of beauty!

[edclayton-jones]

I do remember the dm1. The 101 sounds bewdiful. Great demo.

[DocDave]

Brett - If there is a new pedal out, I immediately go and look if you reviewed it. No one reviews a pedal more accurately, more to my interests and tastes, more thoroughly, no BS backing tracks that don't let you hear the pedal itself, and you already did your research beforehand. I've been following you since you started when your duaghter was a wee one, and I can't imagine how she must be an adult like my son by now. Im on the other side of the globe, but you are most relevant in the pedal review to me and LOTS of people all over the world. I have bought, and not bought, pedals because of reviews. I bought this one and though havent had much time to dig into it yet, I am already pleased. Sold off 4 pedals already, and could probably part with more. Now if I could only play a fraction as well as you, I'd be the happiest man alive. Thank you for your hard work, it is appreciated and effects people beyond any scope you could possibly imagine. I ask one favor though - since this reminds me of my old EHX Deluxe Memory Man that sounded awesome when it worked and didn't get all touchy, do you think you could find a setting that you think would emulate closest to that pedal if I added some of my own reverb?

[sundrenched]

Great demo as always, but special mention also to that dry Strat sound, wow.

[robertshamansky]

Analog delay is such a wonderful thing!

[Mr.Steve-O]

this is a nice piece of gear, what a time to be alive !!

[markthespark]

Hi Brett. Great pedal & amazing sounding guitar. I got a 1964 Custom Shop relic 3 months ago. Exactly the same colour with rosewood neck. Looks exactly the same!! Probably would sound as good in your hands also ;)
I hope your move is going well. A really big job to pack up the family home after so long. Good luck with everything. Mark.

[simonpark]

This thing sounds versatile, but your playing is a big part of just how good it sounds in this video.

[poesybeat]

Haven’t been this excited about a pedal in a long time

[dalescott]

That is a great versatile machine brother.

[michaelfowler]

I literally jumped up and down 2 and a half times out of sheer excitement that this even happened. I was also hoping 500 bucks would fall out of me - but sweet funky Jesus this sounds good B-Rett.

[chipphillips]

Hey Brett, I think Noel Gallagher mentioned your channel on That Pedal Show. Rock n Roll Star, Cheers !

[davitofarito]

I wanted to reach through the TV to tweak a knob or two. It seems with the mod depth control a little goes a long way, and honestly I wasn't really digging what I was hearing with it set as high as it was. It sounds like there's a fine line between either adding spaciousness, or wonkiness with that knob.

[BV_Beve]

👍🏽 great demo Brett
it's a great analog BBD

[jrgenlundsgaard]

Well after this demo, I Will keep my old Yamaha magic stomp. To med IT sounds like somthing Ive heard before

[baabaabaa]

Nice warm delay Burgs...mate had the green (space echo?)..
Be great on stage out of two ampts!

[Visar-tewg]

Great destiny and worth a while for those with a lot in their mind. Absolutely loving it. When how and where can I buy it?😊😮😅😂

[tonyevans]

Actually... this does everything except the crazy preamp thing. I like it

[theproject]

Bummer. Bought this pedal brand new and 24 hrs later it developed a weird random crackle noise even when the pedal is off. Returning it. 😢

[tonyevans]

Respectfully submit the sheer glory that is (because I still have mine - won in a radio call in competition, god bless Lee Simon and EON FM) the Boss DM100.