Watched numerous demos, this is by far the best one showing all the capabilities. Ordered my DIG today. Just getting started on my journey into ambient guitar and you are a great inspiration and a great teacher. Thank you, your channel is so wonderful.
Thanks for this great review. I just picked my own up a couple of days ago. Still experimenting with all of the sounds in this little box and I'm all smiles
I've been watching your vids for the past 2 weeks. I've always been interested in ambient music but never truly knew how to accomplish it without a bunch of crazy gear. I actually own a few of the pedals you have in terms of reverb. But you have truly inspired me to get a Strymon Dig. Just ordered one this afternoon. Should get it some time next week. Can't wait to start experimenting with it all.Thanks!
Very nice .., Fine listening almost like a jazz quartet really like the repeats and subdivisions I’m going to pick one of these up love the mixture and capabilities it’s really something thanks for the in depth vid
I’ve had one of these for about five months and still come back to this video for tips. It’s such a great delay. I just wish it had presets. I often find myself having to take photos of the settings on my phone so I can recall them later.
That’s my biggest bone to pick with Strymon pedals.... so much variety but no way to save presets! I have a photo album on my phone just for favorite settings... and, One “Favorite” switch is not enough! For example, I owned an Empress Superdelay for a long time... great pedal but not quite as majestic sounding as the Strymons... but... you get 8 presets! That’s a big deal if you plan on playing these things live on stage.
voodoochilezee Noooooo! You can't have my PRECIOUS!!!! :-) Glad you liked the demo. I will tell that the more I use the DIG, the more I like/love it. It's well worth getting!!!
haha great entertaining intro! like in a science TV-show from the sixties! And pretty cool to listen to real stereo (after watching the Shimverb-demo) I really like to listen also to your demos, very good infos, great playing examples. BTW The first golden ratio I have seen on a delay was from Pigtronix Echolution.
Sounds better, the more modulation you add ... cool features ... the basic sound is sterile as heck (as it should be, being a modern digital delay). Why I prefer the classic 80s digital delays, but the mod settings make this very usable for me. Nice review.
I remember in one of your vids you showed "infinite repeats" (not the freeze function) - you mentioned that at 4:54 in this vid - can you mention the knob settings for infinite repeats?
I don't know what the other video is that you might be referring to. But, if you crank the repeats knob all the way up, in particular with the 24/96 and ADM delay types, the repeats just keep going and going for minutes. And then if you set the unit to buffered bypass, delay trails are enabled, allowing you to bypass the delay and still hear the repeats. Drone machine!
How are you getting the "Single Lead" tone @ 20:03 ? It's a very nice cello-like, bowing effect. Is that basically volume swells with a volume pedal? Any links to tutorials?
Another excellent demo. Thanks for taking the time to do this. I think your playing is outstanding and I enjoy it very much. Just curious if your using any reverb? I just got the dig and I use it with my MXR m300 reverb. I just started getting into pedals and the dig is a favorite for sure. Strymon in general are great. Their pedals have true bypass and great buffers. Input and output impedance are perfect if you need a good buffer. Between the dig the MXR m300 and the MXR m305 tremolo I’m loving using pedals so far. So much to explore. Thanks again Take care
Much more amiable than El Capistan to my ear. The time Line can wait a little longer - cuz this is my desire at the moment. 'Be interesting to hear this combined with the Boss Rev 6. Good show-n-tell thanks!
Richard Bates One of things that I really like about the DIG is that it's simple to set up and there's really no need for presets. As much as I love the Timeline (and I do!), I find the simple controls and limited options of the DIG refreshing. Thanks for commenting!!!
Great video! Can you have two different settings (one set light, the other for solos with more) or would an expression pedal be the way to go for less to more of the mix on this pedal? Also are you using two deals always on this like at the 8:50 part ? Thanks!
cragginshred The DIG itself does not have a way to save a preset, so there are 2 strategies that I think would work: 1) Get a Strymon "Tap Favorite" switch www.strymon.net/products/tapfavorite/ and use it to save one favorite setting. 2) As you suggest, use an expression pedal. For example, you could set up a basic slap delay on Delay 1 and then set up a longer delay on Delay 2. You could then assign the Delay 2 mix knob to the expression pedal to bring it up for a solo. Finally I am indeed using both delays at 8:50. The whole section where I go through the tap sub-division has both delay active. Hope this helps!!
I ordered a DIG yesterday. Be here next week. I have an expression pedal and will use that 1st. So to clarify, you said set delay one to slap or more likely or low to medium useable rock rhythm delay. Then as you described if the EP is signed to the Mix of the 2nd delay I could not have a dual delay for solos right?
cragginshred Awesome that you have a DIG coming! If you assign the expression pedal to Delay 2, then when you bring up the level with the expression pedal, you should have both delay 1 and 2 audible at the same time.
Depends on what you are trying to accomplish by stacking the 2 delays. The DIG can be quite complex on it's own, but sometimes adding a longer delay in front of it can be pretty cool.
Hi Bill....How do I set up the strymon so that one delay follows the other so as to give double delay instead of just having the two delays modulate each other?
Thanks for your vid ! I have a problem with the tap tempo : when I set it to be very slow, it just doesnt do it. If I tap a 1 or 2s tempo my actual delay will be much faster. Do you have the same problem ?
You may be hearing the multiple delays at once. Try turning down Delay 2 all the way so you just hear delay 1. Also check the secondary function of the delay 1 to ensure that it is set to quarter note.
Great tutorial thank you. If you are only going into one guitar amp, does the Left Output provide a mono sum of delay 1 and 2 ? In stereo mode ( using the Left and Right output ), which delay comes out of the left channel ? ( 1 or 2 ). Thankyou for your help. cheers
Yes. Left is a sum if you are running mono. The default stereo mode is series which means that both delays are sent to the right and left outputs. The stereo field is controlled by the modulation switch. The second mode is ping-pong, which moves both delays between each side, and the 3rd mode is parallel - delay 1 is sent to the left, delay 2 to the right. Check out the manual for more details: www.strymon.net/manuals/DIG_UserManual_REVA.pdf
If I were using two amps, I would run the DIG in stereo - left channel from the DIG into the left amp and the same for the right amp. If you want to run wet/dry, it will sound good, but you will lose the stereo effect of the DIG which for me is a big part of why I love the pedal. Same with the HOF. Mono reverb does not sound near as nice as stereo IMHO.
chartered vessel They both excel at different things, so I don't think it's an issue of either/or. For example, while the DIG excels at the rhythmic sub-division delay, it can't do 7 second or reverse delays like the Triple Delay. I am glad to have them both! But the DIG will be the shiny new baby for a while.. :-)
Great Vid. What happens to the time set by knob 1 when you have tapped in a tempo? e.g if turned fully to the right to give a delay of 1.6 sec and you tap a tempo of 120 bpm, does it default to 1/4 notes (suggested by the manual) or does it stay at 1.6 sec? Hope that makes sense...
+Tony Pearce Yep, it does make sense. The tap tempo simply overrides the knob 1 settings. In other words, it's as if you turned the knob. In either case you will see the Tap Tempo flashing light change to what the delay interval is. And Delay 1 it does indeed stay at a quarter note subdivision unless you change the setting via the secondary functions.
+Dan Jack-son Probably the Triple Delay. The 3 discrete delays are hard to beat, and so is the 7 second delay... Although there would be many tears shed at the loss of the DIG.
Could you explain what you'd miss from the DIG and the Triple if you had to choose either? It may or may not sway me off the Triple to get a DIG instead. Thanks! :)
+synth4ever I don't have a Timefactor, so can't compare directly. I would guess though, that the DIG is more single threaded in what it can do compared to the Timefactor.
+Kmuggle There are similarities, no doubt, but there are some differences. For example, there are 3 delay models on the DIG vs. the dual delay being just one model on the Timeline. Also, the second delay on the DIG can be set independently of the 1st. On the other hand, the Timeline dual delay can go up to 2.5 seconds vs. the DIG 1.6 seconds. I think that it is somewhat the same as the El Capistan tape effect delay vs. the Timeline dTape delay machine. Both are great options though, and I really like having both the DIG and the Timeline for stacked effects.
Hard choice! If I was allowed only one Strymon delay, the Timeline would provide the most flexibility given its many delay engine choices, so that would probably be the one. But I would sorely miss the DIG. It's got a great sound and is super easy to set up.
Thanks, you confirmed what I was thinking. I've been using a Behringer DD400 combined with a delay setting on a Zoom multi effects pedal with surprisingly good results but now want to upgrade and explore further. I also just got an EHX C9 Organ Machine which is great, the Shimmer and Mello Flutes patches are great with a bit of delay and the Mooer Slow Engine! Keep the great work, thanks again.
Ah. Gotcha. I would not say that it was meant to mimic the Sdd-3000, however, it was meant to be able to achieve the patterned delay styles used by the Edge and others. And it also has the advantage of being able to use 2 delays line in sync or independently.
If you mean a true analog circuit delay - I don't currently own one. It's not that I don't like them, but I find delays with multiple functions to be more useful.
WOW!!!! MUST....HAVE!!!! But the timeline has midi which helps if I want to use the Boss ES-8 and control my amp channels and timeline presets at a touch of a switch. The Dig doesn't have midi does it?
Nope. The DIG does not have MIDI. Nor does it have the capability to store any presets. I don't feel like that is a big issue though, as it is so easy to adjust.
+Sin sin sinner The Timeline is indeed the large format effect. The DIG is the smaller format, and it does not have all the delay models like the Timeline does.
love that creepy intro Bill lol... can you tell me if the strymon DIG has a slap back delay and where to find it if it does?...... if not, what would be a good delay pedal that does have that?
This is the definitive video for this photo.
I just bought one. It arrives Friday!
You’re playing is so inspirational!!!
Best comprehensive beginners tutorial for the DIG on the web. Strymon should pay you. Thanks Bill !!
Glad you found the video useful. Thanks so much!!!
Watched numerous demos, this is by far the best one showing all the capabilities. Ordered my DIG today. Just getting started on my journey into ambient guitar and you are a great inspiration and a great teacher. Thank you, your channel is so wonderful.
You are a very knowledgeable teacher who doesn’t try to impress guitarists even though you could if you wanted…
What a great, varied, complete demo ! Superb job :)
Monochrome Seasons Thanks!
Thanks for this great review. I just picked my own up a couple of days ago. Still experimenting with all of the sounds in this little box and I'm all smiles
I've been watching your vids for the past 2 weeks. I've always been interested in ambient music but never truly knew how to accomplish it without a bunch of crazy gear. I actually own a few of the pedals you have in terms of reverb. But you have truly inspired me to get a Strymon Dig. Just ordered one this afternoon. Should get it some time next week. Can't wait to start experimenting with it all.Thanks!
You will love the DIG!!!!
Just received it earlier today.
I really do LOVE it.
Thanks again :D
Vicente T Excellent!!!
The more I play with the DIG, the more I love it ! Great demo ! ♥️
Here In October 2019 Checking things out.
Nothing wrong with that. I still think the DIG is fabulous.
I do, too! Just grabbed one, thanks again for the demo and your take on it.
Great review...very helpful; love your tones. Just ordered one; you're really helping Strymon out with their great products...all the best...
That guitar sounds amazing! Great demo and great playing!
8:35 "The Edge" Sound yes!!
That dotted quarter is very musical, it's almost writing it's own song
Very nice .., Fine listening almost like a jazz quartet really like the repeats and subdivisions I’m going to pick one of these up love the mixture and capabilities it’s really something thanks for the in depth vid
Just got one of these and am loving it so far. Great demo.
That's great Craig!!
Got one coming so my swells should on point now. Took your cues from the ambient guitar video series. Thank you.
That's exciting! After all these years, the DIG is still one of my go-to delay pedals.
I’ve had one of these for about five months and still come back to this video for tips. It’s such a great delay. I just wish it had presets. I often find myself having to take photos of the settings on my phone so I can recall them later.
That’s my biggest bone to pick with Strymon pedals.... so much variety but no way to save presets! I have a photo album on my phone just for favorite settings... and, One “Favorite” switch is not enough! For example, I owned an Empress Superdelay for a long time... great pedal but not quite as majestic sounding as the Strymons... but... you get 8 presets! That’s a big deal if you plan on playing these things live on stage.
WOW!!!! Must haves it, must haves THE PRECIOUS!!!! Thank you for the excellent demo.
voodoochilezee Noooooo! You can't have my PRECIOUS!!!! :-)
Glad you liked the demo. I will tell that the more I use the DIG, the more I like/love it. It's well worth getting!!!
Very impressive. A lot of options there.
haha great entertaining intro! like in a science TV-show from the sixties!
And pretty cool to listen to real stereo (after watching the Shimverb-demo)
I really like to listen also to your demos, very good infos, great playing examples.
BTW The first golden ratio I have seen on a delay was from Pigtronix Echolution.
VolcaRock Thanks!!!!
Great demo, lovely guitar and lovely playing, thanks for sharing
GNeuman And thanks so much for the kind words!!
Thx man,you have a great radio voice to
Great demo!
Good stuff. Enjoyed the video!
Good demo
Sounds better, the more modulation you add ... cool features ... the basic sound is sterile as heck (as it should be, being a modern digital delay). Why I prefer the classic 80s digital delays, but the mod settings make this very usable for me. Nice review.
I remember in one of your vids you showed "infinite repeats" (not the freeze function) - you mentioned that at 4:54 in this vid - can you mention the knob settings for infinite repeats?
I don't know what the other video is that you might be referring to. But, if you crank the repeats knob all the way up, in particular with the 24/96 and ADM delay types, the repeats just keep going and going for minutes. And then if you set the unit to buffered bypass, delay trails are enabled, allowing you to bypass the delay and still hear the repeats. Drone machine!
8:28 You too have the edge
If you made an album>cd>mp3 of the sound samples in your video Wow. ! ! !
How are you getting the "Single Lead" tone @ 20:03 ? It's a very nice cello-like, bowing effect. Is that basically volume swells with a volume pedal? Any links to tutorials?
That is a Heet Sound EBow. I have a playlist on EBow stuff including a tutorial here: th-cam.com/play/PLseB5HzFJKVxvcycHA_Of8Vx_MjZ_B-rA.html
Hey, I'm really enjoying your demos. Thank you. I'm trying to decide between the DIG and the El Capistan for my board. :)
Tough choice, but a pleasant task!
stevey moon
Seems to me dual delay would provide more options than one delay that has several delay types.
Another excellent demo. Thanks for taking the time to do this. I think your playing is outstanding and I enjoy it very much.
Just curious if your using any reverb?
I just got the dig and I use it with my MXR m300 reverb. I just started getting into pedals and the dig is a favorite for sure. Strymon in general are great. Their pedals have true bypass and great buffers. Input and output impedance are perfect if you need a good buffer.
Between the dig the MXR m300 and the MXR m305 tremolo I’m loving using pedals so far. So much to explore.
Thanks again
Take care
Thanks Brian! There is no reverb on this video, however, I do use reverb in conjunction with the DIG and it sounds great!
Much more amiable than El Capistan to my ear. The time Line can wait a little longer - cuz this is my desire at the moment. 'Be interesting to hear this combined with the Boss Rev 6. Good show-n-tell thanks!
Richard Bates One of things that I really like about the DIG is that it's simple to set up and there's really no need for presets. As much as I love the Timeline (and I do!), I find the simple controls and limited options of the DIG refreshing. Thanks for commenting!!!
There -ya-go!
sounds amazing
Kudos on the Carvin. People seem to discount this great guitar.
It's been a great instrument for me!
Great video! Can you have two different settings (one set light, the other for solos with more) or would an expression pedal be the way to go for less to more of the mix on this pedal? Also are you using two deals always on this like at the 8:50 part ? Thanks!
cragginshred The DIG itself does not have a way to save a preset, so there are 2 strategies that I think would work: 1) Get a Strymon "Tap Favorite" switch www.strymon.net/products/tapfavorite/ and use it to save one favorite setting.
2) As you suggest, use an expression pedal. For example, you could set up a basic slap delay on Delay 1 and then set up a longer delay on Delay 2. You could then assign the Delay 2 mix knob to the expression pedal to bring it up for a solo.
Finally I am indeed using both delays at 8:50. The whole section where I go through the tap sub-division has both delay active.
Hope this helps!!
Chords of Onion
How do you get it back to normal modes...
I ordered a DIG yesterday. Be here next week. I have an expression pedal and will use that 1st. So to clarify, you said set delay one to slap or more likely or low to medium useable rock rhythm delay. Then as you described if the EP is signed to the Mix of the 2nd delay I could not have a dual delay for solos right?
cragginshred Awesome that you have a DIG coming! If you assign the expression pedal to Delay 2, then when you bring up the level with the expression pedal, you should have both delay 1 and 2 audible at the same time.
Hey Bill....i own a strymon DIG thanks to your reviews but do you think adding a TC electronics flashback would be overkill?
Depends on what you are trying to accomplish by stacking the 2 delays. The DIG can be quite complex on it's own, but sometimes adding a longer delay in front of it can be pretty cool.
neil groves
The dig pulls 250 mA while the TC triple is at 300. I went for the dig for that reason.
Hi Bill....How do I set up the strymon so that one delay follows the other so as to give double delay instead of just having the two delays modulate each other?
Thanks for your vid !
I have a problem with the tap tempo : when I set it to be very slow, it just doesnt do it. If I tap a 1 or 2s tempo my actual delay will be much faster.
Do you have the same problem ?
You may be hearing the multiple delays at once. Try turning down Delay 2 all the way so you just hear delay 1. Also check the secondary function of the delay 1 to ensure that it is set to quarter note.
Great tutorial thank you. If you are only going into one guitar amp, does the Left Output provide a mono sum of delay 1 and 2 ? In stereo mode ( using the Left and Right output ), which delay comes out of the left channel ? ( 1 or 2 ). Thankyou for your help. cheers
Yes. Left is a sum if you are running mono. The default stereo mode is series which means that both delays are sent to the right and left outputs. The stereo field is controlled by the modulation switch. The second mode is ping-pong, which moves both delays between each side, and the 3rd mode is parallel - delay 1 is sent to the left, delay 2 to the right. Check out the manual for more details: www.strymon.net/manuals/DIG_UserManual_REVA.pdf
Thank you for a wonderful demo how will this sound using two amps 1wet 1 dry? And bringing in a Tc hall of fame reverb.
If I were using two amps, I would run the DIG in stereo - left channel from the DIG into the left amp and the same for the right amp. If you want to run wet/dry, it will sound good, but you will lose the stereo effect of the DIG which for me is a big part of why I love the pedal. Same with the HOF. Mono reverb does not sound near as nice as stereo IMHO.
How are you enjoying the strymon DIG compared to the TC Triple delay? Nice demo by the way!
chartered vessel They both excel at different things, so I don't think it's an issue of either/or. For example, while the DIG excels at the rhythmic sub-division delay, it can't do 7 second or reverse delays like the Triple Delay. I am glad to have them both! But the DIG will be the shiny new baby for a while.. :-)
Great Vid. What happens to the time set by knob 1 when you have tapped in a tempo? e.g if turned fully to the right to give a delay of 1.6 sec and you tap a tempo of 120 bpm, does it default to 1/4 notes (suggested by the manual) or does it stay at 1.6 sec? Hope that makes sense...
+Tony Pearce Yep, it does make sense. The tap tempo simply overrides the knob 1 settings. In other words, it's as if you turned the knob. In either case you will see the Tap Tempo flashing light change to what the delay interval is. And Delay 1 it does indeed stay at a quarter note subdivision unless you change the setting via the secondary functions.
+Chords Of Orion Thanks muchly!
Lanterna in a box!
on a deserted island the DIG or Triple Delay? and why?
+Dan Jack-son Probably the Triple Delay. The 3 discrete delays are hard to beat, and so is the 7 second delay... Although there would be many tears shed at the loss of the DIG.
+Chords Of Orion Thanks... was contemplating trading in the Triple Delay for the Dig... maybe not the best idea.
I was considering trading my Flashback X4 for the Triple Delay or the DIG. I think I'm gonna go with the Triple. :)
Could you explain what you'd miss from the DIG and the Triple if you had to choose either? It may or may not sway me off the Triple to get a DIG instead. Thanks! :)
Great demo. Have you tried Eventide Timefactor, if so how does DIG compare?
+synth4ever I don't have a Timefactor, so can't compare directly. I would guess though, that the DIG is more single threaded in what it can do compared to the Timefactor.
Have you tried it with an expression pedal to control the mix?
cragginshred No, I haven't, but now I want to!
If you could reccomend one stereo delay what would it be
It all depends on what you want in a delay. The features between pedals can be so divergent, it's important to understand what your requirements are.
Why would I choose the Dig over the Timeline? The Timeline can do everything the Dig can do ... right?
+Kmuggle There are similarities, no doubt, but there are some differences. For example, there are 3 delay models on the DIG vs. the dual delay being just one model on the Timeline. Also, the second delay on the DIG can be set independently of the 1st. On the other hand, the Timeline dual delay can go up to 2.5 seconds vs. the DIG 1.6 seconds. I think that it is somewhat the same as the El Capistan tape effect delay vs. the Timeline dTape delay machine.
Both are great options though, and I really like having both the DIG and the Timeline for stacked effects.
+Chords Of Orion
If ya had to have just one ... which would it be?
Hard choice! If I was allowed only one Strymon delay, the Timeline would provide the most flexibility given its many delay engine choices, so that would probably be the one. But I would sorely miss the DIG. It's got a great sound and is super easy to set up.
+Chords Of Orion
Such is life ... I want cake ... but I also want pie ... but wait ... there are cookies to be had too! Thanks Bill!
Can anyone recommend a budget/affordable delay that is good for ambient guitar please?
Don't know what your budget is, but the TC Electronic Flashback (the standard pedal, not the X4) is a very nice delay at a lower price.
Thanks, you confirmed what I was thinking. I've been using a Behringer DD400 combined with a delay setting on a Zoom multi effects pedal with surprisingly good results but now want to upgrade and explore further. I also just got an EHX C9 Organ Machine which is great, the Shimmer and Mello Flutes patches are great with a bit of delay and the Mooer Slow Engine! Keep the great work, thanks again.
Do you have to be running stereo in order to have both delays on?
No - you still get them both in mono.
This Delay can be my solution for U2 and Toto Delay Types?
This is the ultimate U2 / The Edge delay pedal!
Chords Of Orion It's Like a SD3000 in a Box?
I don't know. What is a SD3000? I tried looking it up, but did not find anything that looked like a delay pedal.
Chords Of Orion Sorry was the SDD-3000 by Korg used by the Edge, i used the wrong description
Ah. Gotcha. I would not say that it was meant to mimic the Sdd-3000, however, it was meant to be able to achieve the patterned delay styles used by the Edge and others. And it also has the advantage of being able to use 2 delays line in sync or independently.
Wow! So this pedal sounds as reverb too?
No, it is not a reverb. But sometimes the 2 delays together can create a reverb type of sound.
@@chordsoforion Thank you!
No place for analog delays in Orion's music?
If you mean a true analog circuit delay - I don't currently own one. It's not that I don't like them, but I find delays with multiple functions to be more useful.
Is this a better choice than the strymon timeline?
Nope. Just more focused on pattern delays.
Can I use it with bass?
Sure!
Please, a El Capistan demo, Please, a demo like only you can and know how to do it
Forget the Korg Im getting this
+Sin sin sinner I still love my DIG!
+Chords Of Orion Im waiting for it to arrive thurs or fri
Sin sin sinner Congratulations! That's fantastic!
Are you adding any reverb to this? I heard yo u say "This is the ambient channel"
+slickcross This particular video has no reverb. Just the DIG!
WOW!!!! MUST....HAVE!!!! But the timeline has midi which helps if I want to use the Boss ES-8 and control my amp channels and timeline presets at a touch of a switch. The Dig doesn't have midi does it?
Nope. The DIG does not have MIDI. Nor does it have the capability to store any presets. I don't feel like that is a big issue though, as it is so easy to adjust.
Are the two delays in series or in parallel ?
The 2 delays are in series mode by default, but you can change that to parallel or ping-pong if you wish.
Is the timeline this is a bigger format?
+Sin sin sinner The Timeline is indeed the large format effect. The DIG is the smaller format, and it does not have all the delay models like the Timeline does.
shhh...Xmas gonna be expensive methinks.
love that creepy intro Bill lol...
can you tell me if the strymon DIG has a slap back delay and where to find it if it does?...... if not, what would be a good delay pedal that does have that?
The dig is cool but I sold it for the el capistan as I find digital delays rather sterile sounding.
Nothing wrong with the El Cap!
Except the Capistan is also a digital delay.
lol
Why do you have to skabe dig