axeman
04-01-2008, 09:52 PM
Hey guys....
I got around to replacing my Line6 pedals on my pedalboard this weekend with the Eventide TimeFactor and ModFactor.
The jury is still out on these as I really need more time working with them. I can share the pro's and con's as I know them today. I can update this thread, is interest warrants.
Overall I've been happy with the Line6 DL-4 and MM-4. When I first started using these pedals I was a bit dissatisfied with the level drop when engaging them. Both pedals received the Keeley mod and this helped, in my opinion. The second issue I hoped to address was the noise factor. They aren't bad, but I've had a couple complaints from engineers when recording with them.
When the Eventide's were released, I thought I would give them a try. The TimeFactor and ModFactor allow a great deal of tweaking. Eventide is pretty clear about these pedals being ports of sounds from their rack equipment, not necessarily to replicate vintage pedals. They are really quiet pedals.
The Eventide forum is pretty active and Eventide is engaging in the dialog to continue to improve the pedals. One of the cool features is that the pedals are software upgradeable via a USB interface. I have just applied the 2nd Beta of the 2nd software release. It's nice to provide more life to the pedal to "fix" things or add enhancements.
There are three switches on the pedal that change in function depending on the mode you use the pedal. The pedals operate in two modes, PLAY and BANK. PLAY allows you to manually adjust the effect and settings. When in this mode one of the switches allows you tap tempo. When in bank mode the switches allow you call up a bank and then select one of two presets. But no tap tempo now, unless you receive clock via the MIDI port or add an aux pedal. I have added the Boss FS-5U to allow for tap tempo when calling up stored settings. This is one of the downsides for me.... I think most of us squeeze pedals on our boards. If you're running an expression pedal with them, you may need to add aux. switches to add all the functionality. Eventide supports multi aux pedals like the Digitech or TC Electronic.
There is a lot of flexibility with these pedals, but if you plan to call up stored settings, you should plan on an aux pedal. I'll also note that I'm using my Line6 expression pedals with the Eventide's as well.
Another nice option on the pedal is the mono/stereo in/out. A switch located next to each allows you to select amp/out, guitar/in, or line level in,out, or both.
You also have the option of killing the dry signal if you happen to place the pedals in an effects loop on your amp, for example.
So just getting started with them and looking forward to seeing where this goes. Let me know if other questions arise, I didn't want this post to get too lengthy, but will do my best to answer them.
As I mentioned above, I can continue to update the thread if the interest is there.
- Keith
I got around to replacing my Line6 pedals on my pedalboard this weekend with the Eventide TimeFactor and ModFactor.
The jury is still out on these as I really need more time working with them. I can share the pro's and con's as I know them today. I can update this thread, is interest warrants.
Overall I've been happy with the Line6 DL-4 and MM-4. When I first started using these pedals I was a bit dissatisfied with the level drop when engaging them. Both pedals received the Keeley mod and this helped, in my opinion. The second issue I hoped to address was the noise factor. They aren't bad, but I've had a couple complaints from engineers when recording with them.
When the Eventide's were released, I thought I would give them a try. The TimeFactor and ModFactor allow a great deal of tweaking. Eventide is pretty clear about these pedals being ports of sounds from their rack equipment, not necessarily to replicate vintage pedals. They are really quiet pedals.
The Eventide forum is pretty active and Eventide is engaging in the dialog to continue to improve the pedals. One of the cool features is that the pedals are software upgradeable via a USB interface. I have just applied the 2nd Beta of the 2nd software release. It's nice to provide more life to the pedal to "fix" things or add enhancements.
There are three switches on the pedal that change in function depending on the mode you use the pedal. The pedals operate in two modes, PLAY and BANK. PLAY allows you to manually adjust the effect and settings. When in this mode one of the switches allows you tap tempo. When in bank mode the switches allow you call up a bank and then select one of two presets. But no tap tempo now, unless you receive clock via the MIDI port or add an aux pedal. I have added the Boss FS-5U to allow for tap tempo when calling up stored settings. This is one of the downsides for me.... I think most of us squeeze pedals on our boards. If you're running an expression pedal with them, you may need to add aux. switches to add all the functionality. Eventide supports multi aux pedals like the Digitech or TC Electronic.
There is a lot of flexibility with these pedals, but if you plan to call up stored settings, you should plan on an aux pedal. I'll also note that I'm using my Line6 expression pedals with the Eventide's as well.
Another nice option on the pedal is the mono/stereo in/out. A switch located next to each allows you to select amp/out, guitar/in, or line level in,out, or both.
You also have the option of killing the dry signal if you happen to place the pedals in an effects loop on your amp, for example.
So just getting started with them and looking forward to seeing where this goes. Let me know if other questions arise, I didn't want this post to get too lengthy, but will do my best to answer them.
As I mentioned above, I can continue to update the thread if the interest is there.
- Keith