The MAK Crazy Sound Technology Temporal Tap Machine is a delay pedal with a built-in reverb control and three selectable echo modes. Delay time runs up to 600ms and can be set either by a knob or by tapping the Tap footswitch, and a mode switch selects between Analog, Tape and Datura characters. Pedal of the Day reviewed it in August 2018 and called it "one of the funnest delays we've seen in a hot minute," praising its "killer delay tones, a ton of sonic options and fantastic sounds overall"1.
Controls and modes
The pedal keeps its layout simple: three knobs, two toggle switches and a Tap footswitch, all mounted on what the reviewer described as "this gray beauty," a small gray enclosure1.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Time | Sets the delay time, up to 600ms, by knob or by the Tap footswitch1 |
| Feedback | Sets the number of repeats1 |
| Mix | Blends your wet and dry signals together1 |
| Reverb | Blends in as much reverb as you feel you need, from none at all to a huge wash1 |
| Mode switch | Selects Analog, Tape or Datura1 |
| Kill/Dry switch | Adds the effect in Dry mode; acts as a blend in Kill mode1 |
The three mode positions give the pedal distinctly different echo characters:
- Analog: described by the reviewer as warm, rich soundscapes1
- Tape: a tape delay character, "ala the RE-201 Space Echo"1
- Datura: adds an octave up to each repeat, "creating a new world of echo tones perfect for exploration"1
The Kill/Dry switch
One toggle switch, labeled Kill/Dry, addresses a practical problem players run into when combining delays with other pedals. As Pedal of the Day put it, "The Kill/Dry switch seeks to help neutralize any unwanted phase distortion when mixed with other effects." In Dry mode the pedal adds the effect to your signal; in Kill mode it acts as a blend1.
What reviewers said
The pedal was reviewed by Pedal of the Day on 15 August 2018. The reviewer's verdict:
"all adding up to one of the funnest delays we've seen in a hot minute"
The review highlighted the combination of the three modes, the reverb control and the octave-shifting Datura mode as giving the pedal a wide range of sounds, with the reverb control singled out for letting you "brilliantly blend in as much reverb as you feel you need"1.
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Questions
Does the MAK Temporal Tap Machine have tap tempo?
Yes. Delay time can be set either with the Time knob or by the Tap footswitch, so you can tap in the tempo of the song with your foot while the knob remains available for fine adjustments. The Time control sets delay times up to 600ms.
How long is the delay time on the Temporal Tap Machine?
The Time control sets the delay time up to 600ms. You can set it by turning the knob or by tapping the Tap footswitch to match the tempo you are playing.
What does Datura mode do on the Temporal Tap Machine?
Datura is one of the pedal's three mode switch positions. It adds an octave up to each repeat, which Pedal of the Day described as creating a new world of echo tones perfect for exploration. The other two positions are Analog, for warm, rich soundscapes, and Tape, for a tape delay character.
Does the Temporal Tap Machine have built-in reverb?
Yes. A dedicated Reverb control lets you blend in as much reverb as you feel you need, from none at all to a huge wash, alongside the delay.
What does the Kill/Dry switch do?
The Kill/Dry switch is intended to help neutralize unwanted phase distortion when the pedal is mixed with other effects. In Dry mode it adds the effect to your signal, and in Kill mode it acts as a blend.
Sources (1)
- MAK Crazy Sound Technology Temporal Tap Machine, Pedal of the Day, 2018-08-15