You have quickly become my favorite guy to learn about guitars maintenance and hear test effects with yer awesome riffs. Hoping to visit the Guitar Bar this spring or summer!!!
when you mentioned the XLR, I had a flashback to the first time I ever encountered an o.g. DL4. A friend had the DL4 and MM4 set up in his studio with an SM58 running into them. My initial reaction was "man, these would be so cool on guitar"... well man, was my mind blown over the next few hours.
Great playing as always, Mike! Love it, but I kinda wish L6 would do a 4 series looper. Not a delay, a looper. Maybe multiple loops et c. The DL4 looper was life-changing for me and is still my favorite user interface for looping. A more fully featured version of just that would rule.
These delays do sound great, though. I'm just ass deep in delays already but still haven't found a looper I like as much as the DL4. The MXR clone looper is close but seems to clip a little too easily with multiple layers. At least mine does.
I think I only want to watch pedal reviews done by you. You are crafting exactly the kind of sounds in exactly the kind styles that I would want to craft with a tool like this. Your taste is absolutely great. Unlike so many pedal review videos, I don't have to strain to imagine how it would sound with my playing style. You're doing the Lords work.
Wow I was accidentally playing it at .75 playback speed in the intro and had no idea until you started speaking... then went back and put it at half speed and it sounded even cooler. Sick playing
Thanks for a thorough and experienced introduction to this new generation of Line 6 DL4 MK II. I have always preferred analog or software-based effects due to possible catastrophic failures of circuit components in digital pedals, but this seems like a great solution, especially for gigging musicians. It’s definitely on my list. 🙏
When this pedal dropped I only wanted to hear two people's opinions on it: one was "Mr. DL4" Dave Knudson of Minus The Bear fame, and the other was "my old pal, Mike." You both provided excellent demos of the pedal, and I especially loved how well you utilized the expression pedal in your video. Additionally, seeing you get immersed in some of the sounds and just play away is as legitimate of an endorsement as I've ever seen, so I'm happy to say I'll be picking one of these up because you made it look like so much fun. Cheers Mike!
Love your channel, amazing jams, best guitars, highly professional creator! Great pedal, can't wait to get my hands on one, hope they make fm4 mII as well! Cheers!
Yes and no. This pedal stood the test of time because they got the features and sounds right. I think there were other ways to pay homage to the original that would have looked better but I think most people will still get this even if they're not crazy about the aesthetics.
If they would have made it's appearance vastly different, then you would likely have more folks complaining than the small minority wishing for something completely different. They weren't going to please everyone, but if it doesn't break after six weeks, then it's vastly superior to the original.
You my friend, are such a cool fkn guitar player. My DL4 MkII is on the way and I found your channel because I was searching for demos on this. Subscribed immediately.
Woah, which Jag is that in the intro (charcoal blueish)?? Sounds wonderful, looks just as good 😁. Great video. I still have an original DL4… and it’s box haha. Is it wrong that I want the new one too?? 😉🤘
Wow! Between yours's and Ryan Burke's Demo, it would make me want to get one. My problem is that my guitar skills as a beginner are not yet worthy. I need to learn more about the basics. Like how a looper works and how to smoothly operate. trying to learn on a Donner Circle Looper. You give a small demo of some ambient sound, but would say that' the extent or would it be open to more ambient guitar sounds?
My take: fun is fun no matter your skill level, so don't limit yourself based on some artificial set of hurdles! If you can play a chord, you can have fun with delay and looping, and I bet you can find a compelling sound that makes you dig in even harder. Plus, loopers are great for learning too. When I decided to try to be more of a 'lead' guitarist, the DL4 actually helped a lot by giving me my own backing tracks. I'm sure the Donner does the same for you. Oh I wouldn't presume to speak for the ambient sounds -- that's not usually my wheelhouse. There's a bunch of ambient stuff in the box, far more than I'm capable of showing off
they seem to have improved it quite a bit, interesting new features. some people have had some power supply problems in the classic dl4, would they have been able to fix it?
Dude loved the intro!! well done! I just got one of these as a surprise from the wife and cant use it till later so of course im watching a vid instead! lol Have my OG one still and have missed having it on the board.
Love your music, man, nice work. it's fun to hear your musical style with this pedal. can I request a special video just about the LOOPER? there is not a video out there that I have found that fully explains how the DL4 looper works, original or new. like REALLY break it down. meaning --- It took my reading the manual and playing around last night to figure out some basic functionality. for example, when in looper mode, you can't use delays aside from the built in echo, but only on the base layer -- SO -- once your loop is playing and you're in overdub mode, you can switch out of looper mode and your layers will have delay. is that obvious to everyone? ! I might remember reading that is new to the MkII?? -- so if you were to say, record a layer of no playing first, just silence, then go into OD mode, ALL of your layers can have delay? also would be cool to talk about the one shot looper function. seems losing tap tempo is a high price to pay! anyway, the DL4 is one of the most popular loopers and there seems to be a lack of good content just focused on that. you're the perfect guy!
I have a few questions that i'd like to know the answer to before making a big investment in a new pedal, does the dl4 mkII have reverse reverb ? that kind of reverb used by my bloody valentine and other alike shoegaze bands ? can the reverb be used without any delay ? or is it more of a delay pedal that has types of reverb as a bonus ? but can't solely be used as a reverb pedal ? Thank you so much and keep up with those videos, i love the way you explore offset guitars.
@@joseborges6239 mine's arriving today! There's a couple videos out there of people going through all the delays and all the reverbs. And I know one was reverse delay, and they talk about how you can turn the delay down and have just reverb, and vice versa
@@tubasco504 i know it has reverse delay, like the previous dl4 which i also owned, what i want to know is if does have a reverse reverb, which doesn't sound like a reverse delay, not the same thing...i'd love to know if it has reverse reverb, if it does, i'm sold :P if not, i guess i'll buy the mooer R7 X2 and just get another basic delay pedal like a digidelay by digitech.
@@joseborges6239 ah, my mistake. They don't show a reverse reverb in the list. I plan to look at the reverse delay patch with the delay turned down to see if the reverb is also reversed. (unlikely, since they just pair reverbs from the list with the delays) From everything I've seen the reverbs are simply a bonus, and don't have many adjustable parameters.
Yes. Worship Tutorials channel said that this pedal seems to sound better. I don't know if that's true or not. Both units are running the same algorithms.
I can't compare because I broke my Helix! They do sound familiar but with the knob-based functionality of the DL4 I'm going to get a lot more use out of it I reckon
Incredible review. I’m really glad someone who understands the pedal, & is creative enough to take advantage of it, did a review demonstrating how useful this device is. At least one popular YT pundit has spent a lot of time & energy (a full video & livestream) explaining why he likes the HX Stomp instead, which is significantly more expensive, & might be the least intuitive piece of gear Line 6 has ever produced. He doth protest too much, about a product he can’t make money selling profiles for. Many of us don’t need a million effects & options buried in 18 submenu levels that require extra accessories &/or a midi controller. I also don’t need or want the variations of an old space echo, & definitely don’t want the CBP latest, which seems like a small clone of Hologram’s Microcosm. The DL4 MKII fits the bill, so much better, for my needs. Having the things I need, attached to physical knobs & dials, along with the most performer friendly looper, is where it’s at.
I have a DD20 I dont need a new delay pedal. I have a DD20 I don't need a new delay pedal. I have a DD20 I don't need a new delay pedal... I need a new delay pedal, don't I?
As many have said, the jams in this video are next level. It confirms my need for this pedal. Thank you.
You are my favorite
Where has this man and his content been all my life!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Mike, the tune at 6min mark, man. I needed that. Love the Patreon, love that I found you. Thank you.
Adam you are too kind. Glad you're here.
You have quickly become my favorite guy to learn about guitars maintenance and hear test effects with yer awesome riffs. Hoping to visit the Guitar Bar this spring or summer!!!
Dude, Fender just needs to give you your own signature offset cause that Jaguar is pretty damn awesome!
when you mentioned the XLR, I had a flashback to the first time I ever encountered an o.g. DL4. A friend had the DL4 and MM4 set up in his studio with an SM58 running into them. My initial reaction was "man, these would be so cool on guitar"... well man, was my mind blown over the next few hours.
Wow that's cool as hell. When I read stuff like this I wonder if I even know anything about making music! Wow!
Mike, THANK YOU for utilizing an expression pedal on this demo. I haven’t seen anyone else really using it. Any chance you’re gonna do a RE-202 demo??
Great demo. Made it seem a lot more useful than some have so far. Pretty cool pedal.
Great playing as always, Mike! Love it, but I kinda wish L6 would do a 4 series looper. Not a delay, a looper. Maybe multiple loops et c. The DL4 looper was life-changing for me and is still my favorite user interface for looping. A more fully featured version of just that would rule.
These delays do sound great, though. I'm just ass deep in delays already but still haven't found a looper I like as much as the DL4. The MXR clone looper is close but seems to clip a little too easily with multiple layers. At least mine does.
CANNOT WAIT FOR MINE TO ARRIVE
I think I only want to watch pedal reviews done by you. You are crafting exactly the kind of sounds in exactly the kind styles that I would want to craft with a tool like this. Your taste is absolutely great. Unlike so many pedal review videos, I don't have to strain to imagine how it would sound with my playing style. You're doing the Lords work.
I always wanted the sparkle finish one you had. Then this thing comes out with more stuff and is smaller... Rattle can sparkles it is! 😁
ok the intro jam was very very dope also that's the coolest jag i've ever seen
Wow I was accidentally playing it at .75 playback speed in the intro and had no idea until you started speaking... then went back and put it at half speed and it sounded even cooler. Sick playing
Thanks for a thorough and experienced introduction to this new generation of Line 6 DL4 MK II. I have always preferred analog or software-based effects due to possible catastrophic failures of circuit components in digital pedals, but this seems like a great solution, especially for gigging musicians. It’s definitely on my list. 🙏
this is exactly what ive been looking for. someone being super creative with this amazing pedal. your amazing dude...
When this pedal dropped I only wanted to hear two people's opinions on it: one was "Mr. DL4" Dave Knudson of Minus The Bear fame, and the other was "my old pal, Mike." You both provided excellent demos of the pedal, and I especially loved how well you utilized the expression pedal in your video. Additionally, seeing you get immersed in some of the sounds and just play away is as legitimate of an endorsement as I've ever seen, so I'm happy to say I'll be picking one of these up because you made it look like so much fun. Cheers Mike!
Excellent demo Mike! New DL4 looks awesome
Before this demo I really doubted I would be able to justify it, but the looping in this video swung me in the other direction!
We are not from your planet, but we come in peace. Stunning demo bro. Thanx.
Fun and informative as always, love your videos Mike!
Always a warm welcoming vibe and top-notch quality videos. You deserve all the success.
Love your channel, amazing jams, best guitars, highly professional creator! Great pedal, can't wait to get my hands on one, hope they make fm4 mII as well!
Cheers!
that was a sick demo/intro... I like your in depth review style too. subbed
Phenomenal video that covered everything I needed to know. Is the Jag mute video next?
I’ve seen a lot of people complaining that it’s still weird looking but isn’t that part of what makes this pedal this pedal?
Yes and no. This pedal stood the test of time because they got the features and sounds right. I think there were other ways to pay homage to the original that would have looked better but I think most people will still get this even if they're not crazy about the aesthetics.
If they would have made it's appearance vastly different, then you would likely have more folks complaining than the small minority wishing for something completely different. They weren't going to please everyone, but if it doesn't break after six weeks, then it's vastly superior to the original.
Hey! I am 57. Heard 1000s a great player in my life . YOU ARE AN AMAZING GUITARIST! dude! Nice stuff.
I watched this on x2 speed and the demo sections were still awesome!
You my friend, are such a cool fkn guitar player. My DL4 MkII is on the way and I found your channel because I was searching for demos on this. Subscribed immediately.
Woah, which Jag is that in the intro (charcoal blueish)?? Sounds wonderful, looks just as good 😁. Great video. I still have an original DL4… and it’s box haha. Is it wrong that I want the new one too?? 😉🤘
Wow I love that Jaguar! What pick ups is in that beauty?
just pre ordered one, can't wait
I've never owned (or even played!) the original DL4, but I really think I need to see what I'm missing out on. I'm sold (and ordering)!
Wow! Between yours's and Ryan Burke's Demo, it would make me want to get one. My problem is that my guitar skills as a beginner are not yet worthy. I need to learn more about the basics. Like how a looper works and how to smoothly operate. trying to learn on a Donner Circle Looper. You give a small demo of some ambient sound, but would say that' the extent or would it be open to more ambient guitar sounds?
My take: fun is fun no matter your skill level, so don't limit yourself based on some artificial set of hurdles! If you can play a chord, you can have fun with delay and looping, and I bet you can find a compelling sound that makes you dig in even harder. Plus, loopers are great for learning too. When I decided to try to be more of a 'lead' guitarist, the DL4 actually helped a lot by giving me my own backing tracks. I'm sure the Donner does the same for you.
Oh I wouldn't presume to speak for the ambient sounds -- that's not usually my wheelhouse. There's a bunch of ambient stuff in the box, far more than I'm capable of showing off
dude the opening track!!
Feeling the Weezer vibes in the intro.
Another amazing video!!!
Wow, Mike! Excellent sounds. I want more!
You... the tunes played!!! I would be the first in the queue to by your record💥 lavv ya man
This was a great vid, thanks Mike.
Good job, I just got this pedal and randomly found this video. Im def subscribed now. Thanks
they seem to have improved it quite a bit, interesting new features.
some people have had some power supply problems in the classic dl4, would they have been able to fix it?
aha ! The demo I was looking for ! 👏subscribed 👍
Dude loved the intro!! well done! I just got one of these as a surprise from the wife and cant use it till later so of course im watching a vid instead! lol Have my OG one still and have missed having it on the board.
Thank you for showing off some sounds that actually sound great!
Amazing Mike brilliant demo of an exceptional pedal
Love your music, man, nice work. it's fun to hear your musical style with this pedal. can I request a special video just about the LOOPER? there is not a video out there that I have found that fully explains how the DL4 looper works, original or new. like REALLY break it down. meaning --- It took my reading the manual and playing around last night to figure out some basic functionality. for example, when in looper mode, you can't use delays aside from the built in echo, but only on the base layer -- SO -- once your loop is playing and you're in overdub mode, you can switch out of looper mode and your layers will have delay. is that obvious to everyone? ! I might remember reading that is new to the MkII?? -- so if you were to say, record a layer of no playing first, just silence, then go into OD mode, ALL of your layers can have delay? also would be cool to talk about the one shot looper function. seems losing tap tempo is a high price to pay! anyway, the DL4 is one of the most popular loopers and there seems to be a lack of good content just focused on that. you're the perfect guy!
Intro was great.
Omg, why the keeley loomer sounds so massive ? Is there a low octave thing going on with it ?
Natasha Yar FTW! Great demo and playing :)
Love love love that intro Mike! Reminded me of NES The Legend of Zelda at times
Hey. Heck yeah buddy!
Woah, that intro song 👏🏻
"In the pocket of big delay" got you the thumbs up. lol
sick demo
I’m trying to use the MK2 tap tempo without the time stretch effect whenever I’m changing the tempo. Like it was in the old DL4. Please help!
Glitch reminds me of 'Glycerine" by Bush
I was getting a nu metal vibe. Waiting for a dj to come in scratching over the guitar.
great demo
Whats that guitar =O looks so cool.
Such a great review, thanks
Hi!. What do you think about Hx Stomp?.
This was a great demo. Wish it was longer
Excellent demo! Sold
What’s that guitar strap my guy? It’s great!!
I know this is about the pedal but I’m actually really interested in where you got those pickups for the jaguar?
I’m pretty sure he’s said they’re Curtis Novak units in another video.
Curtis Novak xii. Designed for fender electric xii
@@creepycandy-zr9ui awesome thanks
Dang, the Eucledian jam is pure Tim Hecker wow
I have a few questions that i'd like to know the answer to before making a big investment in a new pedal, does the dl4 mkII have reverse reverb ? that kind of reverb used by my bloody valentine and other alike shoegaze bands ? can the reverb be used without any delay ? or is it more of a delay pedal that has types of reverb as a bonus ? but can't solely be used as a reverb pedal ? Thank you so much and keep up with those videos, i love the way you explore offset guitars.
yes to both questions
@@tubasco504 so it has reverse reverb ? cool, do you happen to have one ?
@@joseborges6239 mine's arriving today! There's a couple videos out there of people going through all the delays and all the reverbs. And I know one was reverse delay, and they talk about how you can turn the delay down and have just reverb, and vice versa
@@tubasco504 i know it has reverse delay, like the previous dl4 which i also owned, what i want to know is if does have a reverse reverb, which doesn't sound like a reverse delay, not the same thing...i'd love to know if it has reverse reverb, if it does, i'm sold :P if not, i guess i'll buy the mooer R7 X2 and just get another basic delay pedal like a digidelay by digitech.
@@joseborges6239 ah, my mistake. They don't show a reverse reverb in the list. I plan to look at the reverse delay patch with the delay turned down to see if the reverb is also reversed. (unlikely, since they just pair reverbs from the list with the delays)
From everything I've seen the reverbs are simply a bonus, and don't have many adjustable parameters.
Dat loomer doe 👌🏼
OK what is going on at the 6min mark and how is it done that's so siq
Lol at the he let me steal that, I did the same to my uncle who let me use some stuff when I got into pedals
Love your videos!
for some people, being in the pocket is a good thing! they're mainly drummers and bassists though
“He let me steal that…” 😂
Doesn’t the helix have this whole unit inside it? Can you compare the DL4 MKII with the sounds in the Helix?
Yes. Worship Tutorials channel said that this pedal seems to sound better. I don't know if that's true or not. Both units are running the same algorithms.
I can't compare because I broke my Helix! They do sound familiar but with the knob-based functionality of the DL4 I'm going to get a lot more use out of it I reckon
@@Puisheen gotta get that Helix Native! It’s an awesome deal for 99 bucks
Ladies and germs let's hear it for the opening jam...
9:50 sounds exactly like the end of hearing damage by thom yorke
Opening jam is like if Tom Morello joined Weezer.
heck yezzir
hell yeah HD280 gang
Incredible review. I’m really glad someone who understands the pedal, & is creative enough to take advantage of it, did a review demonstrating how useful this device is.
At least one popular YT pundit has spent a lot of time & energy (a full video & livestream) explaining why he likes the HX Stomp instead, which is significantly more expensive, & might be the least intuitive piece of gear Line 6 has ever produced. He doth protest too much, about a product he can’t make money selling profiles for.
Many of us don’t need a million effects & options buried in 18 submenu levels that require extra accessories &/or a midi controller.
I also don’t need or want the variations of an old space echo, & definitely don’t want the CBP latest, which seems like a small clone of Hologram’s Microcosm.
The DL4 MKII fits the bill, so much better, for my needs. Having the things I need, attached to physical knobs & dials, along with the most performer friendly looper, is where it’s at.
I have a DD20 I dont need a new delay pedal. I have a DD20 I don't need a new delay pedal. I have a DD20 I don't need a new delay pedal...
I need a new delay pedal, don't I?
⚜️🍷🍷⚜️
SUB!! for sure!
Not the point of the video but the F*ck overdrive sounds amazing.
Seems kinda weird you can only have longer loop time by using and expander... it's 2022, they couldn't add more memory, like a Ditto?
Pretty sure it has 10x the loop time. 280 seconds vs 28 seconds in half speed on the OG.
sounds radioheadish