Description

The Korg SDD-2000 is a classic 12-bit rackmount digital delay and sampler, celebrated for its warm, musical character and versatile feature set. Introduced in the mid-1980s, it combines high-quality delay with monophonic MIDI-triggered sampling in a robust, studio-ready chassis. From short slapbacks to expansive ambient washes, the SDD-2000 remains a go-to for producers, guitarists, and synth players seeking a vintage digital edge.

Delay times range from 0.1ms to 1092ms at 18kHz bandwidth, with an extended mode pushing the limit to 4.368 seconds (at 4.5kHz) for lush atmospheric effects. The responsive tap tempo works with both front-panel input and MIDI triggers, while precise digital readout allows delay adjustments in increments as fine as 0.1ms in short-delay mode.

In sampling mode, the SDD-2000 can record and play back monophonic samples mapped across three octaves via MIDI, supporting looped or one-shot triggering. Pitch can be modulated with bend/mod messages, and parameters like feedback and delay time can be altered mid-playback for creative effects.

Rear-panel connectivity includes comprehensive audio I/O, MIDI In/Thru, and dedicated jacks for bypass, record, trigger, and program control—plus a TUNE control for ±50 cent pitch adjustment.