The DigiTech / DOD PDS 1002 Two Second Digital Delay (s/n 389473, Made in USA) is a vintage digital delay offering up to two seconds of delay time—a remarkable capability when it was released. It features three selectable delay ranges (125 ms, 500 ms, 2 s) via a mode selector and a front-panel delay‑time potentiometer, supported internally by two trim potentiometers that govern the range and clock frequency of the circuit for precise timing calibration. Controls include Delay Time to choose the echoes’ length, Repeat (feedback) to determine number of repeats including infinite sustain via the hold footswitch, and Mix (often labelled Level) to balance wet/dry signal. The pedal retains settings even when powered down, making it practical for live rigs. Built in a sturdy metal DOD-style enclosure in the USA, it embodies early‑2000s digital delay design.
A standout feature is the hold footswitch, which latches the delay into infinite repeats for experimental looping or drone effects—quite forward‑thinking at its time. The internal adjusters allow restoring full range if components drift over years of use.
Notable artists documented using the PDS 1002 include John Frusciante, who employed this pedal during Red Hot Chili Peppers’ By The Way era until it was later replaced with a Boss DM‑2 analog delay. Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth also used the PDS 1002 in his setup, further underscoring its appeal among creative sonic explorers. J. Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. reportedly used one in an unconventional way—feeding speech through it live as a looping device (“Thank you!” loop) despite some reported noise artifacts.
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