The Beetronics Analog Bee Bee Dee Delay is an analog modulated delay pedal. At its core are two bucket brigade chips, the classic analog delay technology that stores the signal in a chain of capacitors, which Beetronics says deliver "warm, rich, musical repeats with unmistakable character"1. Behind that analog audio path sits a digital control engine, which is what gives the pedal its tap tempo, tap divisions and performance switching1.
The pedal offers three delay modes, Classic, Lo-Fi and Pitch, and up to 600ms of clean analog delay in Classic Mode, sitting around the 1 o'clock position on the TIME knob2. With tap tempo you can stretch the delay time up to 2 seconds, which Beetronics describes as pushing into wilder delay territory3.
Modes and controls
The Bee Bee Dee has three delay modes, each with its own character and its own use for the modulation controls2.
| Mode | What it does | Modulation controls |
|---|---|---|
| Classic | Up to 600ms of clean delay, around 1 o'clock on TIME2 | ACTIVITY sets how fast the modulation moves; DEPTH sets how deep it goes1 |
| Lo-Fi | Warbled, degraded repeats | ACTIVITY sets how often delay time warbles and tone modulation happens1 |
| Pitch | Pitch-shifting repeats | Third mode in the set of three2 |
The Tone knob works differently from most delay pedals. There are two signals inside, one low-pass and one high-pass, blended by the Tone knob and tuned flat at noon6. Turned left, toward the low-pass side, it keeps things what Beetronics calls "classic. Mellow, clean, and smooth"3. Turned right, toward the high-pass side, you get brighter, noisier echoes6. Beetronics claims it is the only BBD delay that goes both ways, low-pass and high-pass5.
Tap tempo and the performance switches
The pedal uses its footswitches as performance controls rather than simple on/off switches:
- TAP sets the delay time1
- HOLD + turn ACTIVITY selects the tap division1
- TAP or HOLD doubles the delay speed, which also shifts the feedback line up or down one octave; holding it returns to normal when released1
- TAP or HOLD on the MOD switch toggles modulation on and off, either momentary or latched5
The 2X doubling function is also how the pedal handles live contrast in place of presets. There are no traditional presets; instead, 2X acts as a second delay time you can jump to, and MOD toggles between dry and modulated settings6.
Mono, not stereo
The Bee Bee Dee is a mono pedal. Guitar Pedal X describes it as mono, and Beetronics' own answer to whether it can do stereo is blunt: "Only if you buy two."6
Versions and price
The Bee Bee Dee is marked sold out on Beetronics' own product page at the time of writing5. Players interested in the pedal will need to look to the secondhand market or contact the maker directly for current availability.
The Bee Bee Dee is marked sold out on Beetronics' own product page at the time of writing5, so players hoping to pick one up new may find it difficult, and anyone comparing it against other delay options may need to consider what is currently in production instead.
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Questions
How long is the delay time on the Beetronics Bee Bee Dee?
In Classic Mode you get up to 600ms of clean analog delay, which sits around the 1 o'clock position on the TIME knob. Using tap tempo you can stretch the delay time up to 2 seconds, at which point Beetronics says the repeats push into wilder territory.
Does the Beetronics Bee Bee Dee have tap tempo?
Yes. A TAP footswitch sets the delay time, and holding it while turning the ACTIVITY knob selects the tap division. Tapping or holding can also double the delay speed, which shifts the feedback line up or down one octave and returns to normal when released.
Is the Beetronics Bee Bee Dee stereo?
No. The Bee Bee Dee is a mono pedal. Beetronics' own answer to the stereo question is that it is stereo only if you buy two, and Guitar Pedal X likewise describes it as mono.
What does the Tone control do on the Bee Bee Dee?
It blends two signals, one low-pass and one high-pass, and is tuned flat at noon. Turned left it gives darker, smoother repeats; turned right it gives brighter, noisier echoes. Beetronics calls it the only BBD delay that goes both ways.
Does the Bee Bee Dee have presets?
There are no traditional presets. Instead it offers live contrast: the 2X function acts as a second delay time, and the MOD switch toggles between dry and modulated settings, momentary or latched.
How much does the Beetronics Bee Bee Dee cost?
Guitar Pedal X listed the Analog Bee Bee Dee at $299. On the Beetronics webstore, prices vary by finish: regular prices shown include £230.00 and £184.00 for the standard pedal, and £307.00 and £230.00 for a Custom Shop version.
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