DigiTech TimeBender Delay Pedal: BEND ONE!
Even though it may garner some similarities to the Boss DD-20 Giga Delay, the DigiTech TimeBender is sure to pique the interest of delay fans at Winter NAMM 2009. The dual footswitch unit offers ten different delay types -- from standards like digital, analog and tape to a range of ducking delays to special delays like reverse and time warp.
Other features to watch out for include full-time tone control, modulation, multiplier, tap tempo and repeat ping-pong patterns on all delay types. What's really juicy about this machine is that it allows you to set up to six taps quickly and easily by strumming the guitar for repeat patterns that are rhythmically unevenly spaced.
Since DigiTech is making its bread and butter off of some sweet harmonizations, the cherry on top of TimeBender is the ability to add intelligent harmonies to the delays. You have over 100 different voicings to choose from including octaves, 5ths, 3rds and more. Turn up the repeats for some very unique delay effects that utilize some of DigiTech's mightiest strengths.
Fast Features:
- 10 Delay Types
- Digital
- Analog
- Variable Speed Tape
- Moving Head Tape
- Dynamic (ducking) Digital
- Dynamic (ducking) Analog
- Dynamic (ducking) Tape
- Time Warp (wide delay time modulation)
- Reverse
- Envelope (chopping delay)
- 20 Second looper
- Unique Strum Tempo lets you create delay “rhythms”
- 100 Intelligent Harmonies on delays creating new delay tones
- Full-time tone control on delay
- Multiplier to change from ♪, ♫, etc.
- Tap Tempo
- Four Memory settings
- BPM or Millisecond delay read out
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Time Bender Delay
I have had the opportunity to use this pedal and have been very pleased with it. The variety of delay modes along with the rhythmic and pitch shifted delays make this pedal a powerhouse. Some delay settings I have dialed in would press anyone to guess the sound was coming from a single guitar, or guitar at all. With so many different settings is it a shame that it only comes with 4 memory locations. The looper is a nice addition and allows your to utilize the pitch shifting individually on each overdub (use octave down to put down a bass riff before switching back to unison and letting the guitar rip). This pedal is incomparable to any other delay I have used.
anything like the pds-8000?
It would be awesome if this pedal had the same capabilities as the legendary PDS-8000. It's been a long time coming that Digitech made a pedal with the same capabilities as the 8000. I'd much rather buy a new pedal with a warranty then have to scour eBay for the 8000 and spend way too much on a piece of machinery that's 20 years old and dirty as hell. Anyone try both of these pedals and done a comparison? I would love to hear that this is the the new 8000! Thanks
PDS Vs. TimeBender
I'd have to say just on the specs alone the Time Bender will be superior. I have owned 2 8000s and two Digitech Time Machines 8000 (wich is the rack version of the PDS8000). Niether one of those could do reverse, or rhythm. The PDS8000 is set up more like the JamMan. I have the new JamMan by digitech and to be honest, If I knew this was coming out, I would have waited. I have no need for 6 hours of looping, but 20 seconds I can use. Still, used together - some right crazy sounds can be made and constructed for some serious feedback mindfkng. TimeBender to me is going to be the best pedal from digitech since the PDS 8000, but better.
Finally dropped in price
Sweet - just found a new Jamman dropped $60 to $238 today on Amazon from this site - http://www.thetracktor.com/detail/B000ACGXFY/ Looks like I'll be picking one up soon.
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