All user reviews of 4/5 for the Strymon TimeLine

- This is a delay pedal (s) digital (s).
- Different algorithms (12) can be edited in the front and more depth via the button "value".
- Comprehensive Connectivity: Stereo or mono in and out, midi in and out, input for expression pedal.
- Note the presence of a switch on the back that allow you to use one input and one output as a send-return, well done!

UTILIZATION

- The pedal comes in a nice metal case gray mast, it is decorated with 9 and 3 rotary switches.
- 2 9 rotary ("value" and "type") are "endless" and dual function (push and "rotater") they give access either the depth settings for the selected algo or global settings of gear. The three buttons "foot" to navigate through the various banks and trigger looper (rec-dub-play-stop).
- The whole is visually control via a small screen (6 characters) very clear and although a little limited, it is enough to go without taking the horn.
- 15 LEDs, three of which are multicolored allow quick control of what we do.
- The manual is very short, it has the camera and its controls, then each of the algorithms as well as the comprehensive list of #CC.
- Editing the device is very simple, "large" functions are in front (those common to almost all algo), we will have access to more detailed settings and still function the algo via a "push "button" value "(" params "appears on the screen).
- The périf provides a complete or nearly via midi control, which was decisive for my purchase. It responds very well to receiving CC. The time code, although a little bit buggy (nothing really, but still) is interpreted, if one does not play to win too time code received with the rotating "time". This feature is great because it allows the effects of furious via the knob "time", then the machine is realigned as soon as the break - BPM is sometimes misunderstood or not understood at all, in this case it is sufficient to a bit of a rotating "time" to force the machine to readjust to his master.
- The screen will display the choice the bank number or name of the preset. He also used to display the time BPM or MS, practices in both cases.
- The looper is more convenient to use and works pretty well, it's fluid, a little up for the opportunity to record with or without delay, and also for the opportunity to turn the looper and delay in switch mode, for process input, creepy!

SOUND QUALITY

- The sound is very effective, it's not delay effects that I miss, but I admit that I like this one particularly, it is capable of amazing things while still remaining very musical. Ideal for sound design and creation of animated textures, it will of course be out of place in more traditional use.
- The different algo all have their own signature but overall is very consistent and finally the machine to a sound all its own, rather muffled or soft, it can be super modern or vintage and also great space. The set is very precise and much in detail, it will be appreciated for the AC filter 'achement useful for those who want to go looking for detailed, precisely.
- In addition to the filter, the presence of the pot. "Grit" that will tarnish or destroy the processed signal and a modulation which we can adjust the speed and depth ("speed" and "depth") make the incomparable Timeline.
- Note that on most algos, it is impossible to twist the delay, as on analog, with rept 'to infinity, here, the volume is controlled by software, if I understand correctly, thus hand with the effect "dBucket" you can ski from one week leaving feedback to catch it not explode his set of monitors and eardrums Martine ... Well done too, even if AC will be about problem in some case. The algorithm "dBucket" acts as an analog old at this level.

Overall this delay is "very clean" even when the processed signal is drastically deteriorating. He can be very thick (thank you filter and "grit"), but also very quiet (thank you HPF). The whole is lively if desired, organic wish to (thank you modulation). Once tried in stereo, it becomes difficult to use it in mono, it is excellent at rendering.

He is comfortable in all directories, I guess, I can be as tweaker and so the sound is clean. I have been possible for beautiful dub good time, I also dabbled as Basic Channel and UR atmosphere (I use it for now on a Streichfett), very cool!

OVERALL OPINION

- I received yesterday morning.
- I have a lot of delay effects.
- The entire machine is very nice, as well as the use of listening, it really is not tiring at all, quite the contrary.
- Timeline to the air and is undoubtedly very strong, so much the better!
- The Q / P is actually too high, in my eyes, a hundred euros less would have been more "fair" as they say over there, but once tasted, it will be a little cague it must admit.

Needless to say, I'm thoroughly on this delay, if it breaks I rechoperai a ..

It could possibly enjoy a feature that would stall the "speed" of the received time code modulation, and the ability to divide the tempo for much crazy effects!

Everything has been said. We regret the absence of a USB port, however.

UTILIZATION

The Timeline is relatively simple to use (for me anyway). I appreciate the many controls, however, do not deprive me of the feeling of being constrained by the pedal. Indeed, a Strymon does not share in his "big box pedals" all of this offered smaller pedals (well, the Timeline does not provide all the capabilities of the El Capistan). Second point on a lot of delays with modulations, can be fun to get a simple chorus or tremolo. But I think Strymon has voluntarily restrained pedal not afford to use anything other than a delay pedal. Too bad, because I never feel able to move this machine to its limits.

SOUND QUALITY

The sounds are good or excellent for most.
Simulation delay "bucket brigade" against a person by so digitally! A horror for me who loves living organic sounds.

OVERALL OPINION

The timeline is a good product, but in my opinion not worth the price that the manufacturer offers. On the one hand because they were not very innovative: so those who had the Timefactor Eventide are not likely to be disoriented because the operation, menus, screen ... all that is broadly similar. On the other hand I can not imagine having the Timeline without side a good analog delay that will not replace the product Strymon (at least not at the level of heat and organic side of the sound).
on the other hand, it is undeniably a delay practice. And for this reason I consider my purchase. I currently have a Superdelay empress I prefer the sounds, but I like being able to save and share presets on my computer.

In summary, I have a very mixed feeling on the beast. Before its release I literally boiling with enthusiasm, but in the end I think they do not go far enough in delirium "delay gas plant / machine delusions" and that feels restrained. I look forward to a successor, at home or at one of their competitors.

Delay with the following algorithms:
Digital: the delay that everyone knows
Dual: Dual delay that can be connected in series or parallel
Pattern: delay doing rhythmic repetitions a predefined
Reverse: delay repeats which are made from a "read from the end to the beginning"
Ice: indescribable and beautiful
Duck delay which rehearsals start (if set) when no longer attack the strings
Swell: slowgear kind of repetition
Trem: tremolo on rehearsals
Filter: Filter rehearsals with filters such as: telephone, megaphone ...
Lo-fi: Decrease "quality sample" in terms of bits and hz
dTape ™: tape delay
dBucket: similar to the previous one (for me) but with another grain.

not to mention a looper 30 sec.

There is an effects loop into which you can plug an effect that process repeats and not the dry signal (sound played live)

200 presets (including setting mix is ​​too high for my taste)

output mono / stereo

small pedal (for what it does) and very light.

UTILIZATION

Underfoot was afraid she moves, due to its weight but it is not: the pellets (put yourself, the pedalboard friendly include interest) are really slip.

It is easy to get a sound, but it takes a long time to get the sound you have in mind because the settings are numerous and not all directly accessible:
you have the buttons:
Time: corresponding to the BPM or ms between each repetition (note that this value is only readable on the screen ... so that other settings "buttons" are approximate ...)
Repeats: the number of repetitions before we hear no more delay effect
Mix: This is set when the signal will be located between the dry (do not hear) and wet (we only hear the rehearsals)
Filter: plays on grain delay
Grit: deteriorates the signal with a "slight distortion."
Mod Speed: speed of tremolo repeats.
Mod Depth: depth of tremolo repeats.

good, you say ben gonna, it's simple except that, depending on the selected algorithm, some buttons have other functions and then the manual (26 pages in English very simple and very well done) is essential .

but not all, other parameters (the number varies depending on the chosen algorithm) are accessed by holding down a button for instance:
Smear: The sound is slightly "as wrapped in fog," accentuates the effect hovering ..
High Pass Filter: cut certain frequencies in rehearsals
Repeats Dynamics: indicates whether the rehearsals must have the same dynamics as the original or should be smoothed.

Short moult parameters, some of which have very little impact on the final rendering (if playing alone) see no value if we play as a group (as covered by other instruments).

If you edit a preset setting, the button switch activated exchange (orange) if the setting is different and green if you are returned to the initial setting. For cons, the algorithm change change (we know why) BPM patch you edit ...

The looper is easy to use, adjustable "pre" or "post" delay, and can, depending on the setting, continue to play his sentence regardless of whether you play above all using another patch of the Timeline.

Change bank requires operator to press two switches at the same time, so that we constantly plays clappers, so using a midi controller is welcome.

Note: The following section applies only to my personal use with only midi controller I have. maybe use varies depending on the controller used.

I use a Boss GT3 for controlling (because I always use some patch gt3). There is no problem to define the CC # to control via midi (note that some wacky settings looper are accecibles that via a midi controller) but I have a big problem with PC # commands: the midi map the Strymon is not editable from the pedal and my controller does not allow me to do so. So that each patch of the Timeline is assigned to each patch GT3 without any possibility to change the order of patches:
Patch 1.1 gt3 launches patch 0.A the timeline
Patch 1.2 gt3 launches patch 0.B the timeline
The 1.3 patch launched gt3 1.A patch timeline
Patch 1.4 gt3 launches patch 1.B timeline
...
and the change of active patch effect (so it is not bypassed), which forces me to use a different preset on the Timeline (and sometimes with a mix to 0 if I want to bypass) for each patch Gt3 ...

No USB for updates ...

So if we summarize many settings (it is), imprecise because no visibility on the screen (this is bad but it is not as dramatic as ca), not change the midi map via the pedal (this is wrong) so for me it is "Poor" especially for the price!
If you do not use MIDI (or you can edit the midi map the Timeline via midi controller) then 7/10

SOUND QUALITY

It's simple: this is identical to the sound of the Strymon channel on youtube.

This pedal enhances your sound so we want to put all the time!

10/10

When I told the members of the group (www.facebook.com / warlusmusique) that I would take this pedal, I got to "we do not know this brand" and "it's too expensive." .. Now they say "we have a unique sound!"

OVERALL OPINION

2 months of use
great sound
one afternoon to review (in my current config)

It has become indispensable in the set and I did my mourning "wasting time" with MIDI (one patch GT3 = a patch of the Timeline.

it is not perfect in its use (visibility settings) but relativize: is that to see that we have set the "repeat" is 30% instead of 35% thanks to the reading on the display change he got his radically .... not

9/10 but
very expensive: € 440 is the price of a PS12 or laptop computer ... It could be 340 €
therefore
concluded
8/10

I will not go through all the technical details, the site of Strymon and colleagues are doing very well.

I regret, however the screen a bit below the level compared to the rest of the foot: a larger screen and more readable would be an advantage, especially since it should not hurt to walk through menus.

The build quality is outstanding, the pedal all brushed aluminum anodized gray wow.

No USB port for updates, quite incomprehensible for a pedal that has less than 2 years.

UTILIZATION

From a Eventide Timefactor, I enjoyed the opportunity to change the sound banks in two senses. on the other hand, as I said earlier, editing parameters in the advanced menu is not the most obvious with the small screen.

Another negative point I would like to have the screen display the values ​​of each potentiometer is a change, such as changing the mix. This is something that allows the Timefactor that should enable each advanced digital delay.

More seriously, wanting uriliser the Timeline in my parallel loop, I am currently blocked by a bug that lets the sound dry when the pedal is bypassed, the volume shot up the program. It appeared with the firmware appeared in February 2012 ... and still not corrected since: (

SOUND QUALITY

Strymon has recycled its two successful El Capistan & Brigadier unfortunately not include all the features of ELCAP, including multihead modes, damage. That said they sound great, no complaints.

All other modes vary from good to very good, LoFi also allows for chorus, flangers and rotaries simple. Alas Part modulation is not at the Eventide or Flashback.

Ice and Tremolo modes are really great, for me the pleasant surprises of the pedal. The Digital Delay is the least convincing fashion against a Timefactor or a Flashback.

Disappointment: the lack of dual delay on all modes like the Timefactor, but certainly not fashion quarter + dotted 8th as a "beast" Flashback must play Dual Delay, but suddenly impossible have dTape or dBucket.

OVERALL OPINION

I have a relationship of love / hate relationship with this pedal. It sounds great, but there are so many little problems that accumulate, things that are missing and who should not, as I can not to give him a permanent place on my pedalboard. Eventide has released an update that has improved the lot of tape delay Timefactor and reduced the gap between the two pedals.

If the absolute Timeline sounds better than the Timefactor or Flashback, I tend to prefer them in everyday use. I sincerely hope that Strymon will come with a major update.