The ALABS Audio TimeSlip Stereo Delay is a digital delay pedal that packs nine time-based effects into one unit. Pedal of the Day describes it as "an exceptionally versatile digital effects pedal, powered by ALAB's exclusive Wizard Audio Virtual Engine," offering "nine high-precision effects based on time"1. It is part of the maker's Adam Adventure Series, and was the third ALABS Audio pedal that Pedal of the Day had reviewed as of April 20241.
The nine effect types
The TimeSlip's nine modes cover both familiar echoes and more experimental territory1:
- Tape echo
- Digital
- Analog
- Reverse
- Warp
- Granule
- Octave
- Sweeper
- Swell
The spread matters for a player: the first three cover conventional echo sounds, while reverse, warp, granule, octave, sweeper and swell push into textured, ambient and experimental delay territory, all within the same pedal1.
Stereo operation and tap tempo
Stereo is central to the TimeSlip's design. "All effect types can be selected in either true stereo mode or ping-pong stereo mode, with independent algorithms running" on the left and right channels, according to Pedal of the Day1. In practice that means a player can run a straightforward true stereo delay, or use ping-pong mode to place different delay algorithms on each side of the stereo field.
Tap tempo is built in as well, with what the reviewer called a "convenient and flexible tap tempo setting, with two selectable rhythm modes"1. The pedal also offers dual universal bypass modes1.
What reviewers said
Pedal of the Day's verdict, from April 2024, was positive on value: "it's quite amazing how they provide all of these options and sounds at such an affordable price"1. The reviewer framed the pedal as offering "loads of echo modes, options and exploration into all things delay, with a wide stereo" spread1.
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Is the ALABS Audio TimeSlip analog or digital?
The TimeSlip is a digital pedal. Pedal of the Day describes it as an exceptionally versatile digital effects pedal, powered by ALABS' Wizard Audio Virtual Engine. That engine is what runs its nine time-based effect types, including tape echo, digital, analog, reverse, warp, granule, octave, sweeper and swell.
What effects does the ALABS TimeSlip have?
The TimeSlip offers nine high-precision effects based on time: tape echo, digital, analog, reverse, warp, granule, octave, sweeper and swell. All of those effect types can be run in either true stereo mode or ping-pong stereo mode, with independent algorithms on the left and right channels.
Does the ALABS TimeSlip have tap tempo?
Yes. The TimeSlip has a tap tempo setting that Pedal of the Day calls convenient and flexible, with two selectable rhythm modes to choose from.
Can the ALABS TimeSlip run in stereo?
Yes. All effect types on the TimeSlip can be selected in either true stereo mode or ping-pong stereo mode. In ping-pong mode the pedal runs independent algorithms on the left and right channels, which is what gives it its wide stereo delay sound.
What is the Adam Adventure Series from ALABS Audio?
The TimeSlip belongs to ALABS Audio's Adam Adventure Series line. Pedal of the Day noted it was the third pedal from ALABS Audio the site had reviewed, suggesting a growing range from the maker. The TimeSlip runs on the company's own Wizard Audio Virtual Engine.
Sources (1)
- ALABS Audio TimeSlip Stereo Delay, Pedal of the Day, 2024-04-25
