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Inspiration Machine.
When we decided to create a studio-class stereo delay effects pedal, we knew we must go well beyond what has been done in the past—in sound quality, sonic flexibility, hardware design, and processing power. We spent months locked up in the Strymon sound design labs dreaming up the most spacious, lush, creative, and tweakable delay effects ever heard. It was a monumental task—a relentless study of delays and their nuances, and a continuous pursuit of innovative and musically inspirational sounds. Utilizing a ridiculously powerful SHARC DSP, every drop of processing power is harnessed.
Explore Your Creativity.
TimeLine provides you with twelve unique delay machines, each with extensive control over sonic character and feel. Go from crisp and clear, studio-quality digital delays all the way to the saturated and fluctuating sounds of tape delay machines. Get warm and fuzzy analog style repeats all the way to shimmery, sparkling, and crystalline ice delays.
Tweak to your hearts content and save up to 200 presets of your favorite sounds. Top it all off with full MIDI implementation and a routable, 30-second stereo looper and you’re on your way to delay bliss.
12 Unique Delay Machines
TimeLine provides twelve studio-class, fully tweakable delay machines.
Digital Delay
A crystal-clear digital delay that can be endlessly tweaked and enriched with the Filter, Grit, Smear, High Pass, and Modulation controls. A wide range of delay tones can be achieved with this classic “voiced” digital approach. In addition, a non-linear mode allows the repeats to fade more quickly, while still retaining a natural feel.
Dual Delay
Two independent delay lines can be configured in series or parallel (right/left split). The second delay has independent Mix, Repeat and Time values, and can also be set to track the first delay’s knob values.
Pattern Delay
The Pattern machine gives you a variety of multi-tap patterns that span from rhythmic to ambient to percussive and everything in between. Filter, Grit and Mod knobs deliver a wide range of delay experiences.
Reverse Delay
You play frontwards, it repeats backwards. Your playing triggers the delays, producing predictable, repeatable, and extremely useful reverse effects. Add some Smear to soften the attacks—smearing transients while retaining full frequency response.
Ice Delay
The Ice machine slices and dices your input and plays the pieces back with a selectable Interval shift amount—from an octave down to two octaves up, and anywhere in between. You can Blend the ice amount from none to all. Selectable Slice size allows further possibilities, changing the size of audio chunks that get shifted.
Duck Delay
Duck — and cover. You get a ducking delay with adjustable Sensitivity and Release Time, along with a switchable Feedback duck option. This allows for a wide variety of dynamic delay effects.
Swell Delay
Variable swell time allows you to match the swell with the delay time. Turn the Mix to full wet and turn up the repeats for ethereal ambient effects. Adjust the Rise Time to set the time constant for the swell effect. Add some Smear to soften the attacks—smearing transients while retaining full frequency response.
Trem Delay
The Trem delay machine provides you with a synchronized tremolo with Waveshape, Depth and Speed for cool new sounds. Choose from triangle, square, sin, ramp, and saw to vary the delay amplitude.
Filter Delay
The Filter delay gives you a synchronized Filter that can be placed before or after the delay. Wave-shape, Depth, Speed, Resonance, and Filter Location are all adjustable parameters. Choose from triangle, square, sin, ramp, saw, random, up, and down to vary the delay amplitude. Limitless filter possibilities!
Lo-Fi Delay
Crush some bits with the Lo-Fi delay machine. Adjust Bit Depth and Sample Rate while blending the results with the full resolution signal. Select from several hand crafted lo-fi Filters, spanning transistor radios, telephones, phonographic horns, and other “collectibles”. Top it off with our exclusive dVinyl record noise, adding a scratchy record complete with dust and dirt.
dTape Delay
The dTape machine delivers the complete experience of sought-after sliding-head tape echo machines, with every attribute relentlessly studied and faithfully recreated. Full control over Tape Age, Wow & Flutter, Tape Crinkle, Tape Bias, Low End Contour, and Tape Speed.
dBucket Delay
The dBucket machine provides you with a deep and nuanced recreation of analog bucketbrigade style delay types. Two delay time ranges are available, for single or multiple BBD chip delay times. Utilize our exclusive Bucket Loss control, along with dedicated Filter and Mod controls.
Controls and Routing Front Panel Controls
Rear Panel
Features
200 Built-In Presets
Are presets your thing? TimeLine gives you the option to instantly save and recall up to 200 of your own presets.
Easily bank up or down through your presets using the front panel switches. Or select presets externally with a MultiSwitch or MIDI controller.
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Reviews
While the TimeLine is an amazing tool in live contexts, many players will find it incredibly expressive in the studio, too. In addition to the deep functionality of the unit at the most immediately accessible levels, each delay machine can seem almost infinitely tweakable to suit a musical situation.
Charles Saufley
Premier Guitar Magazine
TimeLine’s variety and quality of sounds, solid construction, and ease of use— all at a reasonable price point—more than qualifies it for an Editors’ Pick Award.
Michael Ross
Guitar Player Magazine
We reckon that a comprehensive range of delay effects that is particularly strong on emulating vintage gear, plus myriad tweakable parameters to create your sounds and 200 memories so you won’t lose any of them, is a killer combination.
Trevor Curwen
Guitarist Magazine
The TimeLine is the best delay pedal I’ve ever used.
Peter HodgsonI Heart Guitar
TimeLine is the ultimate delay pedal, whether you’re into modern sounds, vintage ones, or a modern take on vintage ones.
TimeLine offers a level of simplicity and incredible depth that few pedals can even come close to matching.
Gabriel TanakaBest Guitar Effects
If I could only own one delay pedal, the Strymon TimeLine would be my first choice without hesitation.
I can’t believe how much detail was included in the design of this pedal and its precious algorithms. Each one has elements that I’m just in love with.
Gus GreenThe Deli
The Strymon TimeLine is the best all-around delay effects pedal I’ve had the pleasure of playing. With sounds ranging from luscious tape echo and warm analog delay to pristine digital delay and otherworldly rhythmic ambience, all of the TimeLine’s delay machines are beautiful to behold.
Awards
All Strymon pedals are Designed and Built in the USA.
Mono and Stereo Connections
Each of our Strymon digital effect pedals (excludes OB.1) have the ability to be used with mono or stereo connections. Here are 3 different connection setups you can use with these pedals.
Mono Input => Mono Output
For Compadre, Riverside, and Sunset: Connect a standard mono TS instrument cable into the INPUT and connect a mono TS instrument cable to the OUTPUT of the pedal.
For blueSky and Ola: Connect a mono TS instrument cable into the LEFT INPUT and LEFT OUTPUT for a mono connection.
For BigSky, Mobius, NightSky, TimeLine, and Volante: Connect a mono TS instrument cable into the LEFT INPUT and LEFT OUTPUT for a mono connection. On the TimeLine and Mobius ONLY, make sure that the switch on the back of the pedal is set to STEREO IN/OUT.
For all other Strymon two footswitch Strymon pedals, connect a standard mono TS instrument cable into the INPUT and connect a mono TS instrument cable to the LEFT OUTPUT of the pedal.
Mono Input => Stereo Output
For Mono INPUT and Stereo OUTPUT on our small 2 footswitch pedals: Connect a standard mono TS instrument cable into the INPUT and connect a mono TS instrument cable to both the LEFT and RIGHT OUTPUTS of the pedal. (excludes Compadre, Riverside, and Sunset)
For blueSky and Ola: Connect a mono TS instrument cable into the LEFT INPUT and a mono TS instrument cable to both the LEFT and RIGHT OUTPUTS for stereo output.
For BigSky, Mobius, NightSky, TimeLine, and Volante: Connect a mono TS instrument cable into the LEFT INPUT and both LEFT and RIGHT OUTPUTS for stereo output. On the TimeLine and Mobius ONLY, make sure that the switch on the back of the pedal is set to STEREO IN/OUT.
Stereo Input => Stereo Output
For Stereo input and Stereo output on our small 2 footswitch pedals (except blueSky and Ola), you must first open up the pedal to move the internal jumper over the LEFT 2 pins to set the pedal for TRS Stereo input.
Once the pedal is set for TRS Stereo input, make sure to use a TRS Stereo cable into the INPUT and connect a mono TS instrument cable to both the LEFT and RIGHT OUTPUTS of the pedal.
For blueSky and Ola: Connect a mono TS instrument cable into the LEFT and RIGHT INPUTS along with both LEFT and RIGHT OUTPUTS for stereo input and output. The internal jumper on these pedals does not need to be adjusted to work in stereo and should be left in its default position (connecting the left 2 pins when viewed from below).
For BigSky, Mobius, NightSky, TimeLine, and Volante: Connect a mono TS instrument cable into the LEFT and RIGHT INPUTS along with both LEFT and RIGHT OUTPUTS for stereo input and output. On the TimeLine and Mobius ONLY, make sure that the switch on the back of the pedal is set to STEREO IN/OUT.
How do I back up my TimeLine presets (Mac)?
You can use the Strymon Nixie software to back up and restore the presets on your Strymon BigSky, Mobius, and TimeLine.
What expression pedal can I use?
We have tested the Moog EP-2/EP-3, Roland EV-5, Mission Engineering EP-1 and EP-25K, and they will all work with our pedals to varying degrees. (There may be others but we haven’t tested them yet.)
We recommend using expression pedals that have a minimum 25k ohm or higher potentiometer such as as the Moog EP-3 or Mission Engineering EP-25k.
How to Control Delay Time with an Expression Pedal
This FAQ illustrates how to assign a physical knob parameter on the TimeLine to an expression pedal. This process works exactly the same for Mobius.
How to Perform a Factory Reset Procedures on BigSky, TimeLine and Mobius
There are two reset procedures available for BigSky, Mobius, and TimeLine. There is a FACTORY PRESET RESET and a GLOBAL SETTINGS reset.
FACTORY PRESET RESET
Performing a factory preset reset will erase all custom presets you have saved in your BigSky, TimeLine or Mobius. We only suggest you do this in the event you’d like to take your entire pedal’s presets back to the factory settings.
GLOBAL SETTINGS RESET
Performing a Global Settings reset will change all the parameters in the GLOBLS menu back to factory settings.
How to Change Parameters on BigSky, TimeLine and Mobius
All reverb, delay and modulation machines on BigSky, TimeLine and Mobius share a set of common parameters in addition to some unique ones. Accessing the Parameters menu is easy.
What kind of external TAP tempo switch will work with the TimeLine, Mobius, and Flint pedals?
The Strymon TAP Favorite switch is the perfect TAP tempo switch for TimeLine, Mobius, or Flint. Please visit the TAP Favorite Product Page on our website for more information.
If you’d prefer to go with another external TAP tempo switch, we can’t recommend a specific one for you but, as long as the switch is designed with a momentary, single pole, double throw (SPDT) type switch that switches the TIP between the SLEEVE (ground or 0VDC) to the RING (5VDC) it should work fine.
If you are unsure whether or not your TAP tempo switch provides these specs we kindly ask that you please contact the manufacturer of that switch for more information.
How to Change Global Parameters on BigSky, TimeLine and Mobius
Global settings changes affect the entire BigSky, TimeLine, and Mobius regardless of what preset is active.
TimeLine and Mobius MIDI Patch Changes
Can the TAP tempo on the TimeLine be used to control the TAP of another pedal?
Although the TimeLine can accept a TAP command via the expression pedal input from an external TAP foot switch, it cannot send a TAP command out to another pedal.
Reference Chart
TimeLine and Mobius presets are arranged in 100 banks of 2 presets each for a total of 200 presets. MIDI access to these presets is available as MIDI program change messages. The presets are assigned a program change sequentially, for example:
Bank 00A – Send program change #0 to recallBank 00B – Send program change #1 to recalletc…
*Please note some MIDI controllers do not start with 0 and start with 1 instead. With these controllers, MIDI PC# 1 will recall preset 00A.
How can I control my Strymon Pedal with MIDI?
If you have a Strymon BigSky, Compadre, Iridium, Mobius, NightSky, Riverside, Sunset, TimeLine, or Volante pedal, you can use MIDI to control or access various parameters and features of the pedal with an external MIDI controller or another device that can send MIDI messages. Please keep in mind that although the MIDI protocol is universal, not all MIDI controllers operate in the same manner or have the same features. Please refer to your MIDI controller’s operation manual for information on how to program the device to only send the MIDI messages you want to your pedals.
For a listing of all the parameters and features you can access via MIDI on our pedals, please refer to the MIDI Specification page at the end of the manual.
TimeLine Dual Delay Common Ratio Settings
Below are some common settings you may want to dial in on your TimeLine to achieve some classic dual delay sounds.
For more information on the Dual Delay machine in the TimeLine please see page 9 of the TimeLine user manual. You can download the manual on our support page HERE.
TAP Subdivision
Delay 2
Delay Ratio
Quarter
Triplet
1/3</>
8th
1/2</>
Dotted 8th
3/4</>
16th
1/4</>
1/1</>
How do I name and save my presets on the TimeLine?
This feature was added to the TimeLine with the release of firmware version 1.23. If you haven’t updated to this version yet please see the following FAQ’s to help you get going on how to do that.
TimeLine Update Instructions
TimeLine Update Help and Tips
First Steps (these only need to be done once):
Naming Presets:
Saving Presets:
Will the TimeLine send MIDI Time or MIDI Beat Clock?
No. Although the TimeLine will accept MIDI beat and time clock from external devices it will not send it out.
Where can I find TimeLine factory preset settings?
Some have asked us for a detailed list of TimeLine’s factory preset settings. Here is a PDF (file size is 14mb) that contains info for all of the factory presets.
Does TimeLine have all of the features of El Capistan, Brigadier, and DIG?
The TimeLine is a multidimensional digital delay with 12 unique and fully tweakable delay machines with some delays that have similar settings to our smaller delay pedals.
The dTape mode within TimeLine will feature the Single head sliding machine, with full control over each parameter. El Capistan is a dedicated tape echo experience, giving you more in-depth control over tape echo sounds, including the Multi-head modes, Fixed head modes, Sound on Sound, and spring reverb.
The analog bucket brigade delay sounds from the Brigadier are available in the TimeLine’s dBucket setting.
On the Dig dual delay, the tone of the delays are different than those on the TimeLine’s DUAL delay machine. The closest to the TimeLine’s Digital machine is the DIG’s 24/96 setting, however, it has some subtle dynamic ducking of the delays that the TimeLine’s Digital setting does not. Feature-wise, the DIG has the unique digital voicings for 24/96, ADM, and 12 bit delays, the ability to set the output configuration to ping pong between the left and right outputs when used in stereo, and the Golden Ratio tap division which provides delays that will never step on the repeats for getting a great ambient sound with long trails.
Can I use an external Tap switch with my TimeLine?
This is on page 5 of the user manual.
Yes, you can connect an external TAP switch to tap tempo remotely. Use a standard TRS cable to connect the external switch to the EXP input on TimeLine. Set the EXP MD global setting to TAP to use external tap.
Spillover 5 Second Rule
The TimeLine’s delay algorithms are computationally complex, and require the full capability of the SHARC processor to run. This presents a challenge regarding spillover, in that an additional processor would be required to run two simultaneous algorithms.
TimeLine enables spillover by recording the wet signal and playing it back when a new patch is selected. When a new patch is selected, the wet signal from the first patch is ‘looped’ at the first patch’s delay time interval, and played back while reducing in level based on the repeats value. In addition, the spillover signal is ramped down over a time period of 4 seconds. By ‘looping’ the wet signal, spillover can occur without the requirement of two simultaneous processors needed to run two algorithms.
When changing patches, the spillover delay needs to complete its fade-out before the spillover buffer can start recording the new patch’s wet signal. This means that switching patches quicker than 4 seconds will result in no spillover.
If the Repeats are set to zero, there will be no spillover signal as the spillover signal is multiplied by the Repeats level. Remember, the dry signal isn’t being recorded because that would require an additional processor to produce simultaneous spillover with the new selected patch.
What happens when I turn the TYPE encoder to change the effect machine?
Each effect machine within your BigSky, TimeLine, or Mobius have both COMMON and UNIQUE parameters. COMMON parameters are available on all effect types. UNIQUE parameters are specific to an effect type.
Here’s what happens when the TYPE encoder is turned:
Why can’t I hear my looper playback?
There are a couple of reasons why you may not be hearing your looper playback.
In order to hear the looper playback when your TimeLine delays are bypassed, the BYPASS mode must be set to BUFBYP in the GLOBLS menu for buffered bypass mode.
To change the BYPASS mode
Another reason may be because you have the looper level on the TimeLine turned down.
To access the Looper Level parameter
What are the MIDI controls for the TimeLine looper?
This is on page 24 of the user manual.
You can set up your MIDI controller with either MIDI CC (continuous controller), or MIDI note numbers.
MIDI CC values:
Record – CC# 87, any valuePlay – CC# 86, any valueStop – CC# 85, any valueReverse (toggle) – CC# 94, any valueFull/Half Speed (toggle) – CC# 95, any valuePre/Post (toggle) – CC# 96, any valueUndo (to initial loop) – CC# 89, any valueRedo – CC# 90, any valueLooper Level – CC# 98, value range 0-17
Note values:
Record – note 0, velocity > 0Play – note 2, velocity > 0Stop – note 4, velocity > 0Reverse (toggle) – note 14, velocity > 0Full/Half Speed (toggle) – note 16, velocity > 0Pre/Post (toggle) – note 17, velocity > 0Undo (to initial loop) – note 7, velocity > 0Redo – note 9, velocity > 0
How do I record to the TimeLine looper while bypassed?
If you want to record to the looper while the delay is bypassed, you’ll need to ensure you’re in Buffered Bypass mode. If you’re in True Bypass, the pedal is being mechanically bypassed, which means the looper doesn’t have any input signal to record.
To switch to Buffered Bypass: You can set this in the Globals menu. Select BYPASS, and change to BUFBYP. Alternatively, you can set the last preset you were using to have Delay Persist ON, which essentially turns on Buffered Bypass for that preset. In the Params menu, select PRSIST, and change to ON.
Do Strymon pedals include power supplies?
All Strymon pedals sold within North America (except OB.1) include a 9VDC 660mA power supply. OB.1 includes a 9V battery.
What are the power requirements for the TimeLine?
TimeLine requires a power supply that provides 9VDC (center negative) at a minimum of 300mA.
Can I power a TimeLine with a Voodoo Labs Pedal Power 2+ Power Supply?
TimeLine requires 300mA of current, and the PP2+ only provides a maximum of 250mA on outlets 5 and 6. While TimeLine may work with a PP2+ on outlet 5 or 6, we can’t guarantee that it will work all of the time in that scenario, so we do not recommend it. You may choose to purchase Voodoo’s current doubler cable and utilize both outputs 5 and 6. This cable connects to two Pedal Power outputs and combines them to a single jack. You may also choose to upgrade to a Voodoo Lab Pedal Power Digital or 4×4 which offer several 9V DC high current outputs.
Can I use a daisy chain power supply?
We don’t recommend using daisy chain power supplies. Ground loops are commonly caused when using a daisy chain power cable to power multiple pedals. This creates a ground loop between every pedal in the daisy chain. Ground loops allow stray magnetic fields to introduce hum into your signal path.
If the only type of effect you use is distortion you may not have (or hear) the ill effects. But, if you have modulation and delay pedals the likelihood of ground loops wreaking havoc on your signal is high.
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