Line 6 DL4

The DL4 by Line 6, introduced in 1999, is a digital delay pedal. It is one of the first digital modeling effects units.^[1] The DL4 features models of 16 vintage delay effects, including the Echoplex, Roland Corporation's Space Echo, and the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man.^[2] It is also used for looping.^[3] According to a May/June 2000 review in Canadian Musician, it "delivers a cavalcade of features for a reasonable price."^[4]

Line 6 DL4 Delay with handwritten notes about the various presets on the pedal.

The DL-4 was conceived by Greg Westall, Jeff Slingluff, and Patrick O’Connor.  The original concept was a four preset design modeled in size and shape after the BOSS CE-1. Later Jeorge Trips, who was originally hired to procure vintage pedals for study, made the suggestion that the fourth pedal be used for a built in Tap-Tempo button instead of using an external jack. The final look and feel are thanks to the work of Industrial designer Lucian Tu. ^{[citation needed]}

The engineering team for the DL-4 consisted of Michel Doidic, Nigel Redmon, and Jeff Slingluff.  All of the Sound Design was created by Jeff Slingluff including original and often imitated sounds like Sweep Echo. Towards the later stages of the DL-4 development Jeorge Trips was hired as Product Manager for the DL-4.  In addition to the concept of the built in Tap Tempo button Jeorge played a key role in spearheading the looper functionality.^{[citation needed]}

References

1. Molenda, Mike; Les Paul (2007). The Guitar player book: 40 years of interviews, gear, and lessons from the world's most celebrated guitar magazine. Hal Leonard. p. 232. ISBN 978-0-87930-782-0. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
2. "DL4 Delay Modeler". Line 6. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
3. Fisher, Jeffrey P. (2005). Cash Tracks: Compose, Produce, and Sell Your Original Soundtrack Music and Jingles. Elsevier. p. 67. ISBN 978-1-59200-741-7.
4. Genn, Dave (May–June 2000). "Rev. of Line 6 DL4 Delay Modeler". Canadian Musician. p. 21.