
Notable Particulars
- Dual Roland SDE-3000 delay engines, faithfully recreating the warm, musical character of the celebrated 1980s rackmount processor, with independent controls and up to 3,000ms delay time per engine.
- Eight authentic Eddie Van Halen presets, developed with EVH using the exact settings from his original touring rig, including configurations for wet/dry/wet and conventional stereo setups.
- Flexible signal routing, with independent or combined delays, series and parallel operation, stereo panning and dedicated outputs for recreating Eddie's expansive three-amplifier sound.
- Extensive sound-shaping capabilities, including modulation, feedback phase switching, adjustable low-cut and high-cut filters, and 92 user memories for storing custom sounds.
- Comprehensive connectivity, featuring an external effects loop, four-cable method compatibility, MIDI control, expression pedal support and three assignable onboard footswitches.
The Details
The Boss SDE-3000EVH is a remarkable collaboration between Boss and EVH, bringing one of rock music's most distinctive delay sounds into a sophisticated floor-based processor. Inspired by the legendary Roland SDE-3000 rackmount digital delay, a crucial component of Eddie Van Halen's expansive live guitar sound, this special edition houses two independent SDE-3000 delay engines and faithfully reproduces the characteristics that made the original units so highly regarded. From warm, subtly modulated repeats to enormous atmospheric stereo textures, it combines vintage digital character with modern control and flexibility.
What distinguishes the SDE-3000EVH from the standard SDE-3000D is its close connection to Eddie Van Halen's original equipment. Developed in collaboration with the EVH team, it incorporates eight specially programmed presets based on the actual settings of the two SDE-3000 units used in Eddie's touring rig. Four presets recreate his celebrated wet/dry/wet three-amplifier configuration, while another four adapt those sounds for a more conventional stereo setup. The dedicated outputs and flexible routing options make it possible to explore these arrangements without assembling a collection of vintage rack equipment.
Beyond its famous inspiration, the SDE-3000EVH is an exceptionally capable creative delay processor. Each delay offers independent parameters, modulation and feedback shaping, while series and parallel configurations open up everything from rhythmic echoes and spacious stereo movement to dense, reverb-like textures. Extensive external control options, MIDI integration, an effects loop and 92 user memories make it equally suitable for elaborate touring rigs, studio setups and adventurous pedalboards. Finished with the iconic EVH striped graphics, it is both a tribute to an extraordinary guitarist and a serious instrument for developing sounds of your own.
The Essentials
- Mo's Secret Code: N267287