Vox Time Machine VS BOSS DD-3

Some initial thoughts on the Vox Time Machine and Boss DD-3.

Boss DD3 VS Vox Time Machine

Based on my time with both of these delay pedals here are my views:

VOX

• Pricey for one pedal (around £50 more than DD-3)
• Lights are great and indicate the timing being used, even when tapped one in yourself
• Very natural sounding delay, doesn't over process your sound
• Lots of adjustment using the chicken head controls and lo-fi switch

BOSS

• Less expensive
• Sturdy construction
• Has a lot of the features, just less adjustment

When deciding which to choose between these two great delay pedals for me it comes down to how you are going to be using it.  The VOX has a more natural sound whereas the BOSS seems to process the sound and you lose some tone, the VOX also gives more feedback to the user i.e. lights to indicate timing.

If you are after a basic delay pedal you would probably have to look elsewhere at something a little cheaper given these are both (depending on where you shop) over the £100 mark, which is a lot for one pedal.  But the point of this post is to choose and for my money its the VOX TIME MACHINE, for the following reasons:

• More adjustment
• Choice of vintage and modern delay
• More natural sounding, doesn't over process the input

Let me know what you think, I also may have a DD-3 for sale soon