The Maquina Del Tiempo is a delay pedal from Dedalo Fx, an Argentinian brand of pedals, built to combine the character of a tape echo with modern tap tempo control. Dedalo Fx describes it as a machine where "the legendary sound of a tape echo and the Tap Tempo technology are combined in this delay generating machine." The current model is the 2016 MDT6, listed by the maker at 155 USD plus shipping as of October 20261.
Two chips in series
The circuit works by feeding the signal through two delay chips one after another. Each chip provides up to 600ms of delay, which allows a total of up to 1200ms1. The two stages sound different, and the maker describes the difference in terms a player can use when placing the pedal in a mix:
- First chip output: the tone of the repeats is clear and cleaner, which Dedalo Fx calls perfect for rhythmic delays or when you want the delay to cut in the mix1.
- Second chip: the repeats are darker sounding, with more analog saturation that increases gradually in each repeat, described as perfect for all kinds of ambients and shoegazing1.
The pedal also offers a double simultaneous delay feature1.
Controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| LEVEL | Output level of the delay1 |
| REPEATS | Number of repetitions, by means of analog feedback. At maximum, it will generate a runaway feedback1 |
| MOD/DIV | Modulation of the delay time. In mild settings, repetitions are blurred, achieving the organic tape echo sound. The depth increases up to extreme effects of tape wow and vibrato1 |
| TAP TEMPO | Optical switch for the Tap Tempo, Tap Feedback and Tap Div functions1 |
| TRUE BYPASS | Turns on/off the effect. The true bypass switch allows your sound to remain intact when the effect is off1 |
Tap Tempo, Tap Feedback and Tap Div
The TAP TEMPO switch is an optical switch that handles three functions, and the LED blinks at the current delay time setting, with its color indicating the mode in use1.
- Tap Tempo: controls the delay time by means of tapping the switch1.
- Tap Feedback: holding down for one second enables or disables the feedback increase1.
- Tap Div: holding down for five seconds gives access to the DIV control setting1.
Power, size and practical notes
The pedal runs on a DC 9V center negative supply and draws 80mA1. It measures 12cm x 9.4cm x 5.4cm, weighs 475gr, and comes in a green enclosure1. Dedalo Fx covers the pedal with a 2-year warranty, stating that all its products are covered under a two year guarantee1.
At 80mA, the Maquina Del Tiempo needs a supply output that can deliver that current, so check what your pedalboard power supply offers before daisy chaining it with low-draw pedals1.
Dedalo Fx ships the pedal by FEDEX International Priority, which takes 7 days to most places, though the maker notes it is not available in the United Kingdom1. The maker directs questions to info@dedalofx.com.ar1.
Where it sits in Dedalo Fx's range
The Maquina Del Tiempo is Dedalo Fx's delay pedal, sold directly by the maker at 155 USD plus shipping1. It arrives in a green enclosure measuring 12cm x 9.4cm x 5.4cm and weighing 475gr, with a 700Kohm input impedance, and it carries a two-year warranty covering all of the maker's products1.
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Questions
Is the Dedalo Fx Maquina Del Tiempo true bypass?
Yes. The pedal has a true bypass switch that turns the effect on and off, and Dedalo Fx states that the true bypass switching keeps your sound intact when the effect is off. The same footswitch area also carries the LED indicator, which blinks at the current delay time setting and changes color to show which mode is in use.
What power supply does the Maquina Del Tiempo need?
The pedal runs on a DC 9V center negative supply and draws 80mA. That current draw is high enough that a battery-free, dedicated supply output is the sensible choice, so plan your pedalboard power accordingly rather than sharing a low-current output.
How long is the maximum delay time on the Maquina Del Tiempo?
Up to 1200ms in total. The pedal uses two delay chips fed in series, one after another, and each chip provides up to 600ms of delay, which together gives the 1200ms maximum.
Does the Maquina Del Tiempo have tap tempo?
Yes. The TAP TEMPO control is an optical switch that handles three functions: tap tempo, which sets the delay time by tapping; tap feedback, enabled by holding the switch down for one second; and tap div, which opens the DIV control setting after holding for five seconds.
Sources (1)
- Maquina Del Tiempo / Delay, Dedalo Fx
