[Eventide Time Factor] -High-quality multifunctional delay comparable to a rack type-

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Today, I would like to introduce a delay called Time Factor released by Eventide.

EVENTIDE / TimeFactor

Speaking of Eventide, rack effectors such as the H3000 ULTRA-HARMONIZER are well known, and Van Halen and others all include them in their rack. Eventide, a well-known manufacturer of rack effectors, released a compact delay, which became a hot topic at the time.

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This is a delay that was released a long time ago, but since the sound is clear, it works well not only as an effector for guitars but also as an effector for other digital devices as well. You might think that a digital delay a while back had problems with functionality and sound quality, but that's not always the case at all. Even now, I don't think there is a delay with operability and sound quality comparable to this delay. If you're looking for a new, useful delay, there's plenty of room for consideration.

▼ Competitive products released at that time

1. strymon Timeline
2. KORG SDD-3000 Pedal

The above two multifunctional delays were released, and I remember being quite confused about which one to use. As a result, I actually bought all of them, but now I have only this Time Factor. There is no real reason that I only kept the Time Factor, and each delay has its own personality, so I felt that any one of them is the correct answer.

Below are impressions of the simple competing products.

■ Regarding the strymon Time Line

Anyway, it is a delay pedal that will allow you to create an overwhelming space. When you use the effector, you can recognize it’s a strymon right off the bat with its distinctive and overwhelming spread. Strymon has that much of a signature sound.
However, I personally don't like the bypass sound so much, but this may be rectified depending on the connection method and a buffer. But when I connected it directly, I felt the sound was thin, and it sounded like a digital guitar.

■ Regarding the KORG SDD-3000 Pedal

The coloring is a little different from strymon and Eventide. Although it is high quality, it sounded like an analog unit compared to the above two units. The SDD-3000 can be used to clip and distort the signal, and that distortion was also the selling point of the original SDD-3000. The sound quality of the delay is not terribly clear compared to strymon or Eventide, but it is an interesting effector because there are sounds that can only be obtained with this model.

▼ Features of Eventide

1. Overwhelmingly clear with hi-fi
2. There are multiple knobs, but it's fairly easy to use. It can also be controlled by MIDI.
3. There are many types of sounds, and you can make riffs using just the delay type.
4. Twin delay that allows you to apply two delays at the same time, and you can set different tempos for each.
   Eighth notes and dotted delays can be selected, making it easy to use.

Eventide is characterized by its high fidelity and clarity, but for guitarists who play by connecting it directly to the amp, it may feel too clear. It changes a little by connecting the direct sound of the guitar. The sound is still digital, but my personal impression is that it's not as good as strymon.

▼ Author's general comment

I don't think there are any more reliable digital delays that can be used live or controlled by your feet, and since there are many knobs to handle, you need to get used to it, but you can also create sounds with your senses. So that is no problem.
Also, it is compatible with my own guitar playing style and the equipment I have, but if you combine it with a high-fidelity high-end guitar or amplifier, the quality is perfect. I also fell it is a delay that could be used for recording. It's also recommended for musicians other than guitarists because it allows you to make detailed settings and has a clear delay.

▼ The following equipment is used in the review video.

Guitar:
Kanji Guitar ST type, LP type
（https://twitter.com/KanjiKawabata）

Effector:
Eventide Time Factor

Simulator:
Line６ Helix LT

In addition, I, Takafumi Sukuta, am looking for manufacturers and individual builders who can loan me equipment for review videos and creating articles.