The Cusack Music Delay Time Modulation Emulator, which the maker also calls the TME, is a delay pedal that adds modulation to its repeats at three selectable levels. It comes in a small, blue-green enclosure and keeps its control layout simple: three knobs and one toggle switch1.
Controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Time | Sets the delay time, with a range of 50 ms to 750 ms |
| Feedback | Adjusts the amount of repeats, producing more and more as you turn it up |
| Mix | Blends the wet and dry signals together |
| Modulation toggle | Three levels of modulation added to the delays: 0 (off), 1 (subtle), 2 (strong) |
The Modulation switch is the pedal's distinguishing feature. At 0 the modulation is off, at 1 it is subtle, and at 2 it is strong, so you can dial in anything from a clean repeat to a heavily modulated, wobbly echo1.
External tap switch and brake function
A recessed RCA jack on the side of the pedal accepts an external tap switch. Two taps set the tempo, and the same switch can activate the brake function, which ramps the tempo up or down1.
What reviewers said
"This blue-green little gem packs a punch into a small enclosure"
Related Cusack delays
Cusack Music's delay line includes other models with tap tempo and presets, such as the Tap-A-Delay Deluxe, the Rebound, and the Prototype Delay. For more delay pedals in general, see Delay Pedals.
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Questions
What is the delay time range of the Cusack Delay Time Modulation Emulator?
The Time knob sets the delay time over a range of 50 ms to 750 ms, covering everything from short slapback-style repeats to longer, more spacious delays. The Feedback knob adjusts how many repeats you get, producing more and more as you turn it up, and the Mix knob blends the wet and dry signals together.
Can you add an external tap tempo switch to the Cusack Delay Time Modulation Emulator?
Yes. A recessed RCA jack on the side of the pedal accepts an external tap switch. Two taps set the tempo, and the switch can also activate the brake function, which ramps the tempo up or down.
What do the modulation switch settings do?
The Modulation switch gives you three levels of modulation added to the delays: 0 turns modulation off, 1 applies subtle modulation, and 2 applies strong modulation.
How many knobs does it have?
It has three control knobs, Time, Feedback, and Mix, plus one toggle switch for the three modulation levels.
Sources (1)
- Cusack Music Delay Time Modulation Emulator, Pedal of the Day, 2019-05-11
