The TimeCore Deluxe MK2 combines delay tones that have become standards: the Tape Echo evokes the retro character of tape echoes (grain, slight modulation, bass roll-off, and high-frequency saturation), the Analog Delay is inspired by the BBD spirit with warm repetitions that naturally darken, while the Reverse Delay brings back a classic effect popularized in the tape era, perfect for stepping outside usual patterns. The Phi Digital Delay mode adds a more "musical" approach to digital delay thanks to a second repeat head linked to the golden ratio, offering inspiring rhythmic responses without complicating things.
This pedal is aimed at guitarists (and more broadly instrumentalists using 6.35mm Jack) who want to cover as many grounds as possible with a single delay, without sacrificing musicality. In blues and rock, the Analog and Tape Echo add depth to leads and riffs while maintaining a nice warmth. In pop and indie, the Modulation Delay and Verb Delay build wide pads and textures, particularly effective in stereo. In ambient, the combination of long repeats, panning, and plate-like atmospheres fills the space, both on headphones and on stage.
In studio, its varied modes make it easy to choose the right "color" of repetition to place a guitar in the mix. In live settings, Tap Tempo, subdivisions, and bypass management (with or without tails) make changes more reliable, even when the set is timed.
The TimeCore Deluxe MK2 offers 7 delay types (Phi Digital, Analog, Modulation, Tape Echo, Pan, Verb, Reverse) and an S.O.S mode (Sound On Sound) serving as a 40-second stereo looper for working on arrangements, improvising, or layering ideas. Its strength lies in the "performance" logic: you can exit the looper and switch to another delay type while playback continues, opening very creative possibilities for layering rhythm and lead parts.
To stay locked with the drummer or a sequencer, the pedal includes a Tap Tempo with rhythmic subdivisions (maximum time announced: 1580 ms). Regarding integration, it supports stereo, offers a Kill Dry function (useful in parallel effects loops or wet/dry systems), and lets you choose between True Bypass and a bypass mode with tails so repeats aren't cut abruptly when the effect is turned off. Finally, the analog dry signal helps maintain a sharp attack and immediate feel, with imperceptible latency during play.
The TimeCore Deluxe MK2 stands out with a coherent palette: a clear and precise digital delay when definition is needed, more colored modes (Analog, Tape Echo) to thicken without harshness, and more "animated" textures (Modulation, Pan, Verb) to widen the stereo image and add depth. Repetitions remain dynamic and responsive, and the pedal can switch from a discreet slapback to longer, enveloping tails. With a 104 dB dynamic range and DSP processing at 48 kHz / 32-bit, it aims for a clean and detailed sound while retaining a musical character depending on the chosen mode.