Midi control is a *major* upgrade for this unit. I’ve been on the boss DD series for over 20 years and have no reason to change since the 500 came out…but it always shocks me when companies release new digital delays/verbs with no way of swapping patches with your controller/switcher/etc. If there’s any effect that you need to switch quickly, accurately and often, it’s your time-based stuff. Line 6 did it right with this unit 🤙
I have been wanting to get a second DL4 for my rig. I don’t get excited about new gear but I will definitely be getting one of these. Especially since it is smaller and 9v.
I already have a delay for my synths, but this one can receive MIDI clock, which would be a nice feature to have. If it can simulate crazy self-oscillation a la MXR Carbon Copy, I might have to get this.
OH MY GOODNESS!!!! The DL4 is one of my favorite pedals of all time. Unfortunately, mine that I had been using for over a decade and had some mods broke during an incident when I was moving a few months ago. Seeing this made me so excited! This has everything I loved about my DL4, everything I loved about my mods, and way more! I'm so stoked!!!
This looks really great. Using a Tele was a great idea as it really demonstrates the effect. I unboxed my new HX Stomp yesterday and grabbed my Baja as it was the ax most immediately available and it really did work great for trying it out.
Not so for me , I think it looks fugly 😂 seriously though the curve on the original allowed way better access to the foot pedals. Still sounds great though 👍
@eyesintheskies to each their own right? The original was so easily bustable in my opinion, but I also didn't use it for the tap delay or anything so the one tap worked well for me
Thanks for your message Harry, hope you’re well and safe. Reverbs are listed here on the DL4 MkII cheat sheet: line6.com/data/6/0a020a41f1766272dc5f57c4e/application/pdf/DL4%20MkII%20Cheat%20Sheet%20-%20English%20.pdf While there is a Reverse Delay, no Reverse Reverb is in the algorithm list. Please contact us direct with other questions as you have them! Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 2371, robert_williams@sweetwater.com
Hi, Erika. That extra footswitch is by Mission Engineering and it connects with a Y-cable. You can see them here: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TT2FS--mission-engineering-inc-tt2-external-footswitch www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/EBSICY30--ebs-icy-30-right-angle-flat-insert-cable-30cm Thanks for your interest! Charlie Davis, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1320, charlie_davis@sweetwater.com
looks amazing, but wont fit my pedal board. the Helix stomp is too pricey for what I need, and Im really working on a small footprint unit like the plethora. I just need delays modulations reverbs like you do in a regular small pedals, but in a small one for the return loop. I still need something that can make modulation effects. This is a great delay unit.
Hi, ludblight. If you're using the full 4-button looper then all of the switches are dedicated to that and you wouldn't be able to select delay presets while using it. There is still a basic delay that is part of the looper mode so you can still have some delay while using that. You can also assign the tap switch to be a simple 1-button looper so you could use that and still have access to your delay presets. Thanks for your interest! Charlie Davis, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1320, charlie_davis@sweetwater.com
Hope somebody can help me with this... I like to get this pedal for my guitar and want a basic drum pad to make in too the loops is this possible with the midi out from this unit and any budget friendly reccomandations?
Thanks for your interest! You can get an external pad or controller to trigger the looper functions in the DL4 MKII, as well as control presets. If you have an external drum looper you could send MIDI clocking info in to the DL4 MKII to sync the tempo up, too. Hopefully this answers your question, but feel free to reach out to me directly if I can help further! Connor Smith, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1793, connor_smith@sweetwater.com
Will a 300mA output from a Walrus Audio Phoenix PSU be enough to power this? I know the PSU included is 500mA but sometimes the actual draw is less... (Here's hoping for an easy life with cables eh..?)
Hey, parse! Great question and thanks for your interest. Yes, you can still run those effects while running the looper. You can even select pre or post effects in the global settings. In pre-effects mode you will hear the effects while recording, but the effects are not captured and in post-effects mode you’ll capture the actual effects along with the dry signal. I hope this helps! Connor Smith, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1793, connor_smith@sweetwater.com
@@parse.8740 Yep! The looper has a 1-button mode so you can use the first three buttons to engage effects and the fourth to record and overdub the loop. Connor Smith, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1793, connor_smith@sweetwater.com
Hi, Andres. Yes, there is a reverb mode called Octo that will do a shimmer effect. You can also use Particle, which will add some pitch shifting but it will be a bit weirder sounding than a traditional shimmer (which could be cool depending on what you're going for). Thanks for your interest! Charlie Davis, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1320, charlie_davis@sweetwater.com
Hi, gsanchez90. Yes, this could be done with an expression pedal. You could set it up so that in the heel position the delay mix is completely off, and then as you sweep the pedal up you also bring up the delay mix. You could also do it by creating two different presents. One with just reverb and another with the delay you want added. Thanks for your interest! Charlie Davis, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1320, charlie_davis@sweetwater.com
@@gsanchez90 also, to give a more basic response, if you noticed in the video all of the control knobs control the delay parameters by default, but holding down that alt button turns them into controls for the reverb parameters. I imagine you could just take the delay completely out of the mix with the control knob all the way on the right hand side of the pedal. then mix the reverb back in while turning that same knob in the opposite direction while holding down the alt button. Then if you just want to go through the different types of reverbs available to you, you would hold down that alt button while turning the dial all the way on The left hand side of the pedal. I really hope this makes sense. Please let me know if you need any clarification.
Hi, MonaraKudumbiya. It has a Dual Delay mode that will introduce a second delay line but you can't do two different delay sounds at the same time. You can add reverb to any of the delay sounds, including the Dual Delay mode. Thanks for your interest! Charlie Davis, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1320, charlie_davis@sweetwater.com
500ma power? Almost NO pedalboard power supplies will be able to power this. Maybe a $300 Mondo? My voodoo labs pedal power+ only goes to 400ma I believe.
@Mr. D. It's not that it it's 'better'. As with any gear, the question is always, what are your individual needs and will this work for you? To some, the original unit will always be what they need. To someone else, this new offering will be everything they want and need. As for other delay and reverb pedals, it always goes back to what you need and what works for you. You can keep trying things until you find what works for you. Enjoy the journey.
It isn't. Many people loved the original. Most people that owned one might want this one because of familiarity or any other personal reasons. The inclusion of the reverbs and more Helix based delays may interest those who like those effects on the Helix. However, in terms of sound quality and what you can actually tweek on the delays, the Empress Echosystem, Eventide Time Factor, Strymon Timeline and Boss DD500 are kings (thou they all descend from the DL4 concept).
when buying gear always think of the price... line 6 is the 'bang for buck' when it comes to multi fx, ever since their pod hd series came out, cause you get amp simulation + effects and don't even need a real amp for a gig, just connect it to FOH/mixer.. so for the budget guitarist, line6 will make the most out of your money are there better delay pedals out there? there's always STRYMON.. BUT not everybody is rich, that being said.. this new DL4 from line6 is getting closer to that strymon delay sound
- Don’t know why bpm visual is missing ✖️ - Not so sure about the shape of the pedal ✖️ - Modes are hard to read, why not a digital screen, its 2022 guys ✖️ - The pedal sounds good 👍🏼
Giving that there are tons of great delay pedals. And possibly even cheaper than this! I have no idea how much is this? Only the die hard fans will buy this. Just my opinion.
Great job explaining the pedal. Terrible job demoing it. You can do some really cool stuff with some of the new unique delays from the helix and this video didn’t demonstrate any of that well.
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The legend returns! What's your favorite updated feature on the new DL4 MkII? 💥
Well certainly not the shape of the casing or the silly flashing lights.
I feel about the same way about this as I did when the updated Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1&2 came out, and that is a very good thing
Olliean nation
Big true!
Midi control is a *major* upgrade for this unit. I’ve been on the boss DD series for over 20 years and have no reason to change since the 500 came out…but it always shocks me when companies release new digital delays/verbs with no way of swapping patches with your controller/switcher/etc. If there’s any effect that you need to switch quickly, accurately and often, it’s your time-based stuff. Line 6 did it right with this unit 🤙
Dude! My Sweetwater sales engineer is on RUclips!
The DL4 was my first line 6 pedal. I’ve been in love with Line 6 since!
I have been wanting to get a second DL4 for my rig. I don’t get excited about new gear but I will definitely be getting one of these. Especially since it is smaller and 9v.
Great move by Line 6. The DL4 was massively successful.
Minus the Bear took this pedal to the limit.
I already have a delay for my synths, but this one can receive MIDI clock, which would be a nice feature to have. If it can simulate crazy self-oscillation a la MXR Carbon Copy, I might have to get this.
If only Minus The Bear was still around to use this pedal live.
But can you buy it now? Bet your going to be on a list for a year before they get this in stock
been dreaming about mk ii for a while... hope they still kept the sweep echo
I was just looking getting at the older one! Good timing on this new one! 🤘👽
OH MY GOODNESS!!!! The DL4 is one of my favorite pedals of all time. Unfortunately, mine that I had been using for over a decade and had some mods broke during an incident when I was moving a few months ago. Seeing this made me so excited! This has everything I loved about my DL4, everything I loved about my mods, and way more! I'm so stoked!!!
Thanks for the helpful review. Which mic do you use to record the amplifier? The One you can spot in the video. Thanks!
I know guys in the worship scene who still use the DL4. Such a great pedal for a good price. So excited for the mkii. Finally! A 9V ac!
ABSOLUTELY! Definitely gonna be adding this to my pedalboard!
The OG DL4 was my first ever delay!
It's really interesting that the DL4 is still being sold new by Sweetwater and it is not a cheap pedal. The new one is only $50 more.
Thanks!!!!
Charlie?!?! you from Decatur?! Im still running that avatar cab i bought from you ages ago! Good to see ya!
Used my original DL4 until it basically fell apart, just ordered this can't wait to break it!
Charlie!!! Him and Preston always hook me up
I arrived at the conclusion that every musician needs this.
Bagpipes?
Great seeing sales engineers doing honest reviews. Great review🤘🤘.
Thanks for watching, Ron! 😊
great demo, I bought the original pedal around 2000 and love it . kep up the good work thanks for your relaxed presentation.
Will this work if I suck at guitar?
I'd pick this over timeline.
I was resistant but f-it, your vid convinced me to buy it after my second DL4 crapped out on me. MK2!
This looks really great. Using a Tele was a great idea as it really demonstrates the effect. I unboxed my new HX Stomp yesterday and grabbed my Baja as it was the ax most immediately available and it really did work great for trying it out.
Already picked mine up to go with my original DL4.
So how does it compare?
He doesn't blink
Cool. I find my DM4 modulation pedal drops in volume when engaged. I wish they could fix that.
This looks way better than the original. I'm in love.
Not so for me , I think it looks fugly 😂
seriously though the curve on the original allowed way better access to the foot pedals.
Still sounds great though 👍
@eyesintheskies to each their own right? The original was so easily bustable in my opinion, but I also didn't use it for the tap delay or anything so the one tap worked well for me
We got a new face for Sweetwater! New to me anyways. Welcome & thank you!
My DL4 got stolen and I haven't replaced it yet. Maybe I knew they were making these. Yeah, that's it. haha. I'll have to pick one of these up.
Am I right to assume that this device is capable of performing reverse reverbs?
Thanks for your message Harry, hope you’re well and safe.
Reverbs are listed here on the DL4 MkII cheat sheet:
line6.com/data/6/0a020a41f1766272dc5f57c4e/application/pdf/DL4%20MkII%20Cheat%20Sheet%20-%20English%20.pdf
While there is a Reverse Delay, no Reverse Reverb is in the algorithm list.
Please contact us direct with other questions as you have them!
Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 2371, robert_williams@sweetwater.com
makes me want to go back to school and learn manufacturing engineering... HOW DO THEY DO THAT?!
Oh sweet, demoing it with the same i amp I have nice.
the rocker 32
Why did the price go up?
What is the additional attachment with the 2 buttons?
Hi, Erika. That extra footswitch is by Mission Engineering and it connects with a Y-cable. You can see them here:
www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TT2FS--mission-engineering-inc-tt2-external-footswitch
www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/EBSICY30--ebs-icy-30-right-angle-flat-insert-cable-30cm
Thanks for your interest!
Charlie Davis, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1320, charlie_davis@sweetwater.com
Once I get an electric guitar I’ll definitely add this to a pedal board!
What two button foot switch product/cable are you using? Want to purchase to add to mine as well.
Does it have a reverse delay? Man i just love reverse delay sounds
Do you think that thay’ll produce a new version of the fm4 too?
Will people still be able to mod these? This with the loop footswitch mod would be the perfect pedal. I still use my modded DL4 all the time.
I still have my OG DL4
Outstanding demo by Charlie Davis. I want this pedal.
I’m buying 3
Will this work with a disaster area designs smart clock???????? If so I’m in
wth!!! i know a lot of people happy about this!
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!
When is the M13 mk2 comnig out?!
David Knudson endorses it. That's all I need to know.
The day this came out, I went and ordered a Lexicon. Same price, way better quality still in 2022
Question 1: have they fixed the switches? 😂
looks amazing, but wont fit my pedal board. the Helix stomp is too pricey for what I need, and Im really working on a small footprint unit like the plethora. I just need delays modulations reverbs like you do in a regular small pedals, but in a small one for the return loop. I still need something that can make modulation effects. This is a great delay unit.
I have also have a plethora yet I’m drooling over this update. I’m trying to suppress my gas for this and the new RE-2
what are those black footstomp exp pedal called? what's the purpose? anybody?
It is so nice and refreshing to see someone other than Mitch do a video. Great work!
wow.. this is great, much more versatile
Will this let you select different delays when using the looper function?
Hi, ludblight. If you're using the full 4-button looper then all of the switches are dedicated to that and you wouldn't be able to select delay presets while using it. There is still a basic delay that is part of the looper mode so you can still have some delay while using that. You can also assign the tap switch to be a simple 1-button looper so you could use that and still have access to your delay presets.
Thanks for your interest!
Charlie Davis, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1320, charlie_davis@sweetwater.com
I’ve been saying for years Line 6 should revamp this pedal. It will be like printing money for them.
Awesome demo!
Hope somebody can help me with this... I like to get this pedal for my guitar and want a basic drum pad to make in too the loops is this possible with the midi out from this unit and any budget friendly reccomandations?
Thanks for your interest! You can get an external pad or controller to trigger the looper functions in the DL4 MKII, as well as control presets. If you have an external drum looper you could send MIDI clocking info in to the DL4 MKII to sync the tempo up, too.
Hopefully this answers your question, but feel free to reach out to me directly if I can help further!
Connor Smith, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1793, connor_smith@sweetwater.com
Will a 300mA output from a Walrus Audio Phoenix PSU be enough to power this?
I know the PSU included is 500mA but sometimes the actual draw is less... (Here's hoping for an easy life with cables eh..?)
@@Leviathan-mj8gi knew it was a longshot hahaha. At least it comes with its own PSU
Question: while in the loop station mode can you also run a delay/reverb preset at the same time?
Hey, parse! Great question and thanks for your interest. Yes, you can still run those effects while running the looper. You can even select pre or post effects in the global settings. In pre-effects mode you will hear the effects while recording, but the effects are not captured and in post-effects mode you’ll capture the actual effects along with the dry signal.
I hope this helps!
Connor Smith, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1793, connor_smith@sweetwater.com
@@sweetwater awesome, thanks!
@@sweetwater cool! so I could use the onboard effects in the dl4 while in loop mode as well?
@@parse.8740 Yep! The looper has a 1-button mode so you can use the first three buttons to engage effects and the fourth to record and overdub the loop.
Connor Smith, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1793, connor_smith@sweetwater.com
The riff at 1:12 sounds so familiar, but I can't place it!
swiss army tool fantastic looper
Does it have shimmer effect?
Hi, Andres. Yes, there is a reverb mode called Octo that will do a shimmer effect. You can also use Particle, which will add some pitch shifting but it will be a bit weirder sounding than a traditional shimmer (which could be cool depending on what you're going for).
Thanks for your interest!
Charlie Davis, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1320, charlie_davis@sweetwater.com
You can easily notice he's reading everything just bc of his eyes 😆 not hating, btw... it was kinda funny xd
Can you set it to just reverb and add delay when needed?
Hi, gsanchez90. Yes, this could be done with an expression pedal. You could set it up so that in the heel position the delay mix is completely off, and then as you sweep the pedal up you also bring up the delay mix. You could also do it by creating two different presents. One with just reverb and another with the delay you want added.
Thanks for your interest!
Charlie Davis, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1320, charlie_davis@sweetwater.com
Thank you for responding.
@@gsanchez90 also, to give a more basic response, if you noticed in the video all of the control knobs control the delay parameters by default, but holding down that alt button turns them into controls for the reverb parameters. I imagine you could just take the delay completely out of the mix with the control knob all the way on the right hand side of the pedal. then mix the reverb back in while turning that same knob in the opposite direction while holding down the alt button. Then if you just want to go through the different types of reverbs available to you, you would hold down that alt button while turning the dial all the way on The left hand side of the pedal. I really hope this makes sense. Please let me know if you need any clarification.
*STRYMON TIMELINE VS DL4 MK2*
*??????!!!!!!!!!!?????????!!!!!!!!!???????*
O maluco não pisca mano!
he only blinked once!
"the switches left a lot to be desired" i think you mean the switches BROKE constantly
Can it do delay on delay (dual) + reverb like in the mooer ocean machine?
Hi, MonaraKudumbiya. It has a Dual Delay mode that will introduce a second delay line but you can't do two different delay sounds at the same time. You can add reverb to any of the delay sounds, including the Dual Delay mode.
Thanks for your interest!
Charlie Davis, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1320, charlie_davis@sweetwater.com
they managed to make it even uglier looking 😍😍
5:07 👀
hows the dang battery life
Wish they would re-release the three rack versions of these pedals.. for some rack colour
Yes!!!
shoulda done this 10-15+ years ago
They did with the jm4 but they botched it
Excellent demo. Good info, not too much playing. Very nice product. They will sell a lot of these.
500ma power? Almost NO pedalboard power supplies will be able to power this. Maybe a $300 Mondo? My voodoo labs pedal power+ only goes to 400ma I believe.
This vs the timeline, which is better?
Timeline is king. 24/96k
The people who made the original Libe6 dL 4 left and started strymon. Strymon is always going to be the highest quality.
Why is this pedal better than the other good delay pedals out there?
@Mr. D. It's not that it it's 'better'. As with any gear, the question is always, what are your individual needs and will this work for you? To some, the original unit will always be what they need. To someone else, this new offering will be everything they want and need. As for other delay and reverb pedals, it always goes back to what you need and what works for you. You can keep trying things until you find what works for you. Enjoy the journey.
It isn't. Many people loved the original. Most people that owned one might want this one because of familiarity or any other personal reasons. The inclusion of the reverbs and more Helix based delays may interest those who like those effects on the Helix.
However, in terms of sound quality and what you can actually tweek on the delays, the Empress Echosystem, Eventide Time Factor, Strymon Timeline and Boss DD500 are kings (thou they all descend from the DL4 concept).
when buying gear always think of the price... line 6 is the 'bang for buck' when it comes to multi fx, ever since their pod hd series came out, cause you get amp simulation + effects and don't even need a real amp for a gig, just connect it to FOH/mixer.. so for the budget guitarist, line6 will make the most out of your money
are there better delay pedals out there? there's always STRYMON.. BUT not everybody is rich, that being said.. this new DL4 from line6 is getting closer to that strymon delay sound
In the knick of time. My original dl4 is about to kick the bucket.
i need that pedal!
you sold me a broken one bro
- Don’t know why bpm visual is missing ✖️
- Not so sure about the shape of the pedal ✖️
- Modes are hard to read, why not a digital screen, its 2022 guys ✖️
- The pedal sounds good 👍🏼
Very nice how much
$299.99 at Sweetwater….
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
what happened to cord from guitar to pedal other cord from pedal to amp then ROCK?
Every line6 algorithm since the HX stomp sounds like toys.
Your video is great but the reading you do while making it is weird ! Might as well have a Robot do the reading and you do the playing .
I arrived at the conclusion that it’s as confusing as the original model.
I’ll be honest. An Orange amp doesn’t do this pedal justice.
Tbh I've always felt Orange amps are overrated.
Giving that there are tons of great delay pedals. And possibly even cheaper than this!
I have no idea how much is this?
Only the die hard fans will buy this.
Just my opinion.
Street price is $299
Dude this is what the mudvayne guitar player uses I wanted it to
I havent heard that name drop since I attended a Pantera concert!
He uses the original one. Mach 2 literally came out today.
Both great pedals. My fav delay personally.
@@loudtim265 but the plug ins
@@loudtim265 all hail the plug in
i wonder if he was reading from a screen..
Great job explaining the pedal.
Terrible job demoing it.
You can do some really cool stuff with some of the new unique delays from the helix and this video didn’t demonstrate any of that well.
Reverb won this time.
Somehow uglier than the MkI and a lot of wasted space. I'm sure I'll end up with one.
i hate tap tempo its dumb