ProAudio Review - October 2008 - (Page 68) LIVE | REVIEW by Manny Sanchez Tape Echo, Mod Delay, Ducked Delay, Band Delay, Filter Pong, Multi Tap, and Reverse. There are two independent delay times labeled as A and B. The TimeFactor parameters are as follows: Delay Mix (Between A and B), Delay time A, Delay time B, Feedback A, Feedback B, Xnob, Depth, Speed, and Filter. The final four parameters are effect dependant and provide for several functions. The 10 modulation effects on the ModFactor are as follows: Chorus, Phaser, Q-Wah, Flanger, Mod Filter, Rotary, Tremolo Pan, Undulator, and Ring Mod. The ModFactor uses two low frequency oscillators to create its sound. The primary LFO is controlled by the parameters Depth, Speed, and Shape. While the secondary LFO is controlled by the parameters D-Mod, S-Mod, Mod Rate and Mod Source. There are additional parameter controls for Intensity, Type, and Xnob. Xnob is program dependant and provides several functions. There are three footswitches on the pedals that are used in different ways dependent upon whether the pedal is in “Play Mode” or “Bank Mode.” In “Play Mode,” the footswitches EventideTimeFactor And ModFactor Stompboxes These high-quality, user-friendly and cost-effective stompboxes provide much to performers and engineers for both live and studio situations. Eventide has been at the forefront of studio effects processing for nearly 30 years. My first experience with the company was with the Eventide 2016, a multi-effects processor that had a sound unique unto itself with many practical applications in a mixing situation. The company then built a much more complex effects unit in the H3000, with hundreds of effects and several ways to edit and manipulate them. The H3000 had several incarnations but always remained more geared towards an engineers mind than the performer. Eventide is attempting to break that mold by introducing two new effects pedals, the TimeFactor and ModFactor. | FEATURES The TimeFactor and ModFactor ($399 each) are fairly simple units at the surface, something I would have never said about the H series. They both weigh in at just over two pounds and are 4.8inches x 7.5-inches x 2.12-inches in size. The pedals are flexible in that they support both instrument and line-level inputs and outputs, with rear panel toggle switches that allow for independent selection of input and output levels. Audio inputs and outputs accept standard mono (unbalanced) 1/4-inch phone plugs. The pedal also has additional 1/4-inch inputs for an expression pedal and an auxiliary switch as well as MIDI capability for maximum control and USB connectivity for software updates. The TimeFactor has nine delay effects as well as a 12-second looper, and the ModFactor has 10 modulation effects. Only one effect can be used at a time and there are 10 control knobs on the pedal surface for parameter manipulation. The nine delay effects in TimeFactor are as follows: Digital Delay, Vintage Delay, APPLICATIONS Studio, project studio, live KEY FEATURES Supports both instrument and linelevel I/O via standard mono (unbalanced) 1/4” phone plugs; additional 1/4” for an expression pedal; auxiliary switch; MIDI capability; USB connectivity for software updates; 10 control knobs; (TimeFactor) nine delay effects and 12-second looper with 10 banks for 20 presets; (ModFactor) 10 modulation effects with 20 banks for 40 presents. PRICE $399 each CONTACT Eventide | ¤ 201-641-1200 · www.eventide.com control certain aspects of the effects (tap-tempo, infinite repeat, slow/fast, brake), while in “Bank Mode” they are used to recall saved versions of the effects. TimeFactor has 10 banks that allow for 20 presets and ModFactor has 20 banks that allow for 40 presets. Both pedals have DSP Bypass and True Bypass, and the TimeFactor has a third bypass mode that is called DSP+DLY Bypass. The DSP Bypass mode is default and does provide a low impedance output (500 ohm) capable of driving any device input or cable length, while True Bypass removes all the pedal’s electronics from the EVENTIDE continues on page 70 ® 68 | ProAudio Review | October 2008 www.proaudioreview.com http://www.eventide.com http://www.proaudioreview.com
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