KLARK TEKNIK 3RD DIMENSION BBD-320 versus BOSS (WAZA CRAFT) DIMENSION C, DC-2W (SDD-320 mode only)
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- Опубликовано: 4 июл 2024
- My buddy Rüdiger alias SYNTHLEGENDS / vintagesynthie
was so kind and sent me his BOSS (WAZA CRAFT) DIMENSION C, DC-2W chorus pedal in order to do a direct comparision with my KLARK TEKNIK 3RD DIMENSION BBD-320 chorus unit. Well, here it is ! People also asked me to include a pad or string sound, which I took from the mighty Oberheim Matrix 6.
Is there a winner ?
Enjoy the music !
0:07: Boss guitar bypass
0:25: Klark Teknik guitar bypass
0:44: Boss guitar preset 1
1:02: Klark Teknik guitar preset 1
1:21: Boss guitar preset 2
1:40: Klark Teknik guitar preset 2
1:58: Boss guitar preset 3
2:16: Klark Teknik guitar preset 3
2:34: Boss guitar preset 4
2:53: Klark Teknik guitar preset 4
3:12: Boss pad bypass
3:38: Klark Teknik pad bypass
4:03: Boss pad preset 1
4:29: Klark Teknik pad preset 1
4:54: Boss pad preset 2
5:21: Klark Teknik pad preset 2
5:45: Boss pad preset 3
6:12: Klark Teknik pad preset 3
6:36: Boss pad preset 4
7:02: Klark Teknik pad preset 4 
Видеоклипы
0:07: Boss guitar bypass
0:25: Klark Teknik guitar bypass
0:44: Boss guitar preset 1
1:02: Klark Teknik guitar preset 1
1:21: Boss guitar preset 2
1:40: Klark Teknik guitar preset 2
1:58: Boss guitar preset 3
2:16: Klark Teknik guitar preset 3
2:34: Boss guitar preset 4
2:53: Klark Teknik guitar preset 4
3:12: Boss pad bypass
3:38: Klark Teknik pad bypass
4:03: Boss pad preset 1
4:29: Klark Teknik pad preset 1
4:54: Boss pad preset 2
5:21: Klark Teknik pad preset 2
5:45: Boss pad preset 3
6:12: Klark Teknik pad preset 3
6:36: Boss pad preset 4
7:02: Klark Teknik pad preset 4
Finally the right material to hear the things. Shocked what other engineers??? were playing through it.
Both sound great. Thanks for adding pads to the test, that makes some sense.
Thanks for doing this A/B. Wish the DC-2W had more headroom for line input, the distortion on the synth pad is very noticeable.
I bought the Klerk Teknik from Sweetwater recently, and I really like it. Sounds great for both acoustic guitar and synths. Fits nicely in the 12u rack along with some rack mounted synths and Furman strip.
Thank you for making this comparison, especially for including a pad sound.
I bought my DC-2w two months before this video was uploaded and I'm glad I did it. The BOSS's "S" mode is the mode I use much more often. It just soothes my taste better. I overcame the potential input distortion problem by reamping and attenuating the signal coming out of the DAW. On top of it all, the guitar pedal format makes the DC-2w so much easier to use in my case.
On the other hand, I kinda like what the KT does to the low end in these comparisons. The other differences are pretty subtle when one listens for them on RUclips.
Thanks for your detailed comment. The differences are indeed subtle and in my studio environment the KT fits in very well.
I bought the Boss Pedal but as shown in the video, it just couldn't handle Line Level very well and kept clipping, so sent it back and have ordered the KT. The KT sounds a little more open in the top end which Chorus can affect and I'm one using it to widen mono synths. Thanks for doing the video.
perhaps clipping on the pedal happened cause reamp box wasnt put before pedal to match impedance of the pedal inputs with louder sources
Thanks for this. They both sound fantastic. I’m going for the KT because I think my electric pianos and synths will appreciate the inputs and headroom.
FYI, watching and reading more about the KT, it is sounding less like "more headroom" and more like "the low frequencies are being phased out by an overcranked BBD chorus" much like my juno 106, albeit much cleaner and more subtle
perhaps clipping on the pedal happened cause reamp box wasnt put before pedal to match impedance of the pedal inputs with louder sources
These pedals are not supposed to take line level from synths, so yes, a reamp box would have helped
Nice video👍
They sound different. The KT sound is like it's moving in the stereo field. With the current prices for BOSS DC2W going up with 40 euros, the KT is a no brainer. And even has XLR ins and outs.
Thank you for this, have been tempted to pick up a KT 3rd Dimension. Been running my DX7 into the Dimension D (waza, sdd settings), with a Boss DD3 and a Lexicon Reverb. I don't think the Klark will be any improvement over the lush 80's sounds I'm getting with the current setup. Cheers.
perhaps clipping on the pedal happened cause reamp box wasnt put before pedal to match impedance of the pedal inputs with louder sources
Thanks for this great comparison. Difficult to say what is the winner. Maybe I still prefer my Boss. I am happy that I don’t have to spent money for a new pedal 😆
I prefer the boss, it sounds thicker/fuller, it may have more low end. The klark while it can be more open sounds weaker to me.
Just tried my MD-500 on this setting and it is better than both of these IMHO.
The daft thing is that the default setting was mono at 70%, tweak it and the magic happens.
The Boss sounds more defined in the stereo field...
The KT is a little more warmer and do cut better through the mix and the boss muffles the high & clash with the bass frequencies. Although you can subtract and filter the bass on the boss it is better to leave audio without eq.
Try to compare these on bass guitar & keyboard 🎹
KT has more snappy transients… surprising. i was expecting to like the waza more
BOSS sounds slightly better to me and I prefer a compact pedal to a 19" 2U rack machine. Plus the BOSS has other modes besides SDD chorus making it more versatile. Regarding distortion, like with most guitar pedals, you need to keep the input level on the synth down a bit and then re-amp after (or crank your input gains on the mixer/soundcard a bit).
Definitely more hiss on the klark. Boss sounds slightly wider, btw the md500 doesn’t i sent it back the stereo image was rubbish compared to this pedal.
I didn't even notice it until you pointed out lol. More vintage vibe then?? Haha
this was all 100% wet? just listening on my laptop i could hear that the boss sounded significantly wider
senor coconut yes, 100% wet! The synth went straight into the effect units and from there to the recording interface.
The Boss output signal seems to be a bit hotter. More Bass, more noise, and distortion from that synth signal. It costs 40€ more, new.
In this test I prefered the Boss sound.
Did you think about a comparison to the UAD Dimension D? Or the Behringer CC300? Thats what I've been using so far...
saftpackerl I don’t have the UAD Dimension D or the CC300, so there probably won’t be any further comparison.
Great job! Ive had the Waza Dim for about a year now. Considering the KT just for ease of use in the studio with Line level! I would love to see a PT2 of these comparing dual button modes. Can the Klark Teknik only do any 2 buttons at a time or more? I forget what the original Roland did, was it only 2 as well?
Hard to pick between them sonically. The boss is way more compact but does the Klark handle line level so would be better for synths? Is the takeaway that the boss is better for guitar and the Klark is better for synths?
Made In Machines the guitar is coming from my Yamaha MOXF-8, the pad comes from a Oberheim Matrix 6, so yes, the Boss pedal can handle line level very well.
$189+ for the Klark! 😲 I'm in utter disbelief! I just assumed this unit would be AT LEAST $600. SOLD.
Boss has a more flattering low end
Agreed, the Klark Teknik sounds either quieter or lacking low end.
is the boss able to recreate an ensemble 3-chorus like on string machine?
I think you need a small stone phaser
for that
Not really. There used to be a stand alone chorus ensemble called the Synthoma Elkorus, but it was discontinued. Klark Teknik should clone that.
The Klark most def has less bottom. Makes it sound like everything is High Passed. I like the sound of it, but just wish it had better frequency response. Mod????? Hmmmmmmm
Boss has a bit more richness to the lows, and a bit more sparkle on the top end. It would be cool to a/b with an original Dimension D.
TheLexluthier I would do an extensive test video, if I had a Roland dimension D.
The Klark sounds a little sterile and clinical compared to the pedal. It’s okay but the Boss has the mojo.
All in stereo?
Lee Atkins both mono in and stereo out.
BOSS wins! VERY Clearly.
Boss sounds the best by far. Not sure what KT were thinking.
Difference is subtle
Boss succs!
Lets say there are differences
@@Bernd_Bruening Okay, but I hear the Behringer is more my taste.
Boss spreads more and is cleaner. I want a boss.
jonny historia I think the differences are very subtle. In the end it’s a matter of personal taste.
They sound like totally different effects.
I wouldn't say they sound totally different, but there are minor differences.
Thank you BOSS. Lets get that old heavy garbage out of our studios and put it where it belong.. Thae garbage bin.
Still isnt better than vintage original less headroom and flat modulation
Behringer wins! Roland's succed
Buy Behringer CC300 and save some serious money ;)
Whe whole "guitar pedals instead of studio processors" thing while novel, is cringe. Not your use or anything, but guitar pedals are just cringe af.