I’m not aware if this pedal had more than one version. But there is something interesting at the core of this one. A distortion pedal can be a guitarist's most defining tool. Learn to pair it with other effects and expand your sonic approach. Read more… Five Creative Ways to Use a Delay Pedal for Guitar

The BOSS DM-1 was the very first analog delay pedal produced by BOSS. It was first introduced to the public in 1977 and went out the market at the beginning of the ’80s. The idea was to give players an alternative to their already successful tape delay, the Roland Space Echo RE-201. Even though the DM-1 didn’t have many of the features of the RE-201, it had two main advantages over his mechanical counterpart: it was more affordable and also, it was portable. Image 1: Front view of the BOSS Dm-1. Some More Specs Except as otherwise permitted by this EULA or by mandatory law (meaning a law that the parties cannot change by contract), You must not, and must not allow Your Permitted Third Parties, to do the following:It also had an interesting cosmetic difference: the knobs on the DM-3 have a white top and a “thin” body. This design was not featured anywhere else on any other BOSS pedal, except for the early versions of the CE-2B. Boss have released the Waza CraftDM-2w, giving you boutique brilliance with all of today'sperks of guitar effects. Boss manufacturers in Japan have developed a special breed of pedal that not only flawlessly reproduces all of that vintage, authentic tone of the older analogue circuitry, but also offers the razor-sharp benefits of modern technology, in one single analogue foot pedal.

The coolest thing about the DM-2W’s lo-fi delay tone is how well it complements and supports your straight guitar sound. Like so many classic music tools, it produces that magical “glue” that takes an already great tone and makes it even better. While the enhanced definition of digital delays can sometimes create bouncy echo artifacts that get in the way, the analog DM-2W always supports your tone with highly musical sounds, even at extreme settings. In its way, the “murky” BBD sound straddles the line between delay and reverb, and is often preferred by many top players over a straight reverb effect (though they work really well together too—the DM-2W sounds especially luscious when paired with the new RV-6 Reverb). I will add the following. I think it might be also possible to identify your version of the pedal utilizing the serial number on the device. This will require of course, that you at least have an idea about which serial numbers can represent a specific date/batch. Feature Image: From the official DM-2 owners manual: http://cdn.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/DM-2_OM.pdfSadly, I have to admit I don’t have the answer. But I did realize that players tend to covet the MN3005 chips, so that’s one of the reasons the DM-2 is always sought after. Another difference that is always pointed out are the repeats. At shorter delay times, the DM-3 produces a clearer sound; this was, to be honest, the idea from the very beginning. At longer delay times, the repeats are pretty much the same as the DM-2. Image 6: A pedalboard with a DM-3? The legends are true…

If you’re playing as you adjust the time, a “warping” sound is produced, where the pitch of the delay repeats is continually shifted as it moves to its new setting. (This can also be accomplished by tweaking the Repeat Rate knob by hand, but it’s hard to play at the same time.) Used by lots of creative players over the years, this interesting expressive effect was first discovered by manipulating the time controls on early tape delays. On the DM-2W, it’s really effective with the Custom setting, thanks to the increased delay time that’s available. And after you’ve had some time-warping fun with the pedal, you might try reaching down and cranking up the Intensity knob for some way-cool self-oscillation effects as well.R. Assign this EULA, or any right or obligation under this EULA, or delegate any performance, without Roland’s prior written consent, unless You are transferring the Software in accordance with the Transferability Section 3 below. Even if Roland consents to an assignment, You remain responsible for all obligations under this EULA that You incurred prior to the effective date of the assignment. Explore the differences between BOSS delay pedals so you can decide which BOSS delay is perfect for your sound and playing style. Read more… Comparing Analog and Digital Delay Pedals The Japanese word "waza" means art and technique, an appropriate name for BOSS's premium line of redesigned guitar effects pedals. You see, the pedal collectors here at Sweetwater have seen more than enough special-edition stompboxes that are only a paint job away from the originals, which is why we're so blown away by what BOSS has done with the Waza Craft series. Even in their Standard modes, Waza Craft pedals sound like idealized versions of the originals, offering the same sonic character that made them iconic, but with less noise and more consistent tone. And when you A/B the standard mode and the custom mode, the contrast is nothing short of astonishing. BOSS Waza Craft DM-2W Analog Delay Pedal Features: So, with these two modes, the DM-2W is really far more versatile than the original DM-2. But it doesn’t stop there… 4. YOU CAN CREATE INTENSE REAL-TIME SOUND EFFECTS WITH AN EXPRESSION PEDAL