Description
The Disaster Area micro.clock Tap Tempo Controller for Guitar Pedals is currently retailing at £169 and it is preorder. Available to be delivered to you by post direct (some charge may apply).The team at Just Pedals think that Disaster Area nailed it with the Disaster Area micro.clock Tap Tempo Controller for Guitar Pedals.
Here's what Disaster Area says about the micro.clock:
The Disaster Area micro.clock is an intelligent tap tempo and clock source for your pedalboard. Synchronize two tap-tempo compatible pedals plus control one additional device with tap tempo, MIDI, or control voltage.
The micro.clock leverages our advanced SMARTClock technology in a tiny package – just 3.6″ x 1.5″ x 1.6″ (93 x 38 x 42mm.) Tap the footswitch to set the master clock tempo. The micro.clock will then send taps to your devices to lock them in to your music.
Selectable subdivisions let you tap in quarter-notes and set your devices to dotted-eighths, eight-notes, or triplets! Tap the knob to view or change the subdivisions or output settings for each output, then hold the knob to save the current settings to a preset.
Hold the footswitch down to advance to the next preset. You can even set the number of accessible presets so that you only use what you need. Each tempo preset allows you to specify a tempo in BPM or milliseconds, as well as subdivisions or toggle settings for each of the three outputs. You can also set the micro.clock to send a MIDI Program Change to an external MIDI device.
Have a pedal that needs an odd or unusual configuration for tempo control? The micro.clock works with devices that accept a normally-open or normally-closed footswitch, and can even send 0-3.3V control voltage that works with pedals with expression control of delay / tempo. Check with your pedal builder for details on their expression options!
Specifications
- Blue LED display shows tempo in Beats Per Minute or milliseconds.
- Two (2) isolated optical relay powered Tempo Outputs or Function Switch Outputs.
- One MultiJack connectors can function as Tempo Outputs, Function Switch Outputs, Control Voltage Output (0-3.3V,) Footswitch Inputs, or MIDI Outputs.
- MIDI Clock output synchronizes a connected MIDI device
- Multi-Jack functions as tap tempo input, Control Voltage Output, third Tempo Output, or additional MIDI output (requires adaptor cables.)
- Internal DIP switches to customize each output.
- Tap Tempo mode with selectable tap subdivisions for each output.
- Up to 99 user-accessible presets.
- Receives external MIDI clock from a computer or other device, Tempo Outputs sync to incoming clock.
- Sends tap signals and clock from 30-240 beats per minute.
- Available subdivisions include Quarter, Dotted Eighth, Quarter Triplet, and Eighth Notes
- Runs on standard 9V power, 60mA minimum.
About Disaster Area
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Disaster Area Designs is an American company specialising in MIDI controllers and advanced effects switching systems for guitarists and musicians. Known for their innovative approach, Disaster Area creates solutions that help players manage complex pedal setups with ease, allowing seamless integration between pedals, amplifiers, and other gear. Their products, such as the DMC series of MIDI controllers, are designed to provide precise control over a variety of effects and devices, all from a single unit. Disaster Area is popular among musicians who use intricate setups and need reliable, intuitive tools to control their rigs efficiently.
Controller
A guitar effect pedal controller is a device that enables guitarists to manage multiple effect pedals simultaneously, streamlining their setup and making it easier to switch between complex effect configurations during live performances or recording sessions. By consolidating control over several pedals into one unit, these controllers help guitarists organize, save, and access multiple effect chains, making complex tone shifts smooth and efficient.
Typically, a pedal controller might offer features like programmable presets, allowing musicians to save combinations of pedal settings and recall them with a single button press. It can also have MIDI functionality to integrate with digital equipment, allowing for synchronization with external devices like synthesizers or drum machines. Some controllers feature an LCD or LED display, showing the active pedals or presets, and may include customizable footswitches that can be assigned to different functions. With advanced routing options, some controllers allow for arranging pedals in different orders, or bypassing specific pedals as needed, giving guitarists extensive flexibility over their sound.
Guitar FX
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Pedals
Guitar pedals, also known as stompboxes, are external effects units that modify a guitar’s signal when activated. They come in various types, including distortion, overdrive, delay, reverb, modulation, EQ, compression, and synth effects, each shaping the tone in different ways. Pedals are typically placed on a pedalboard and powered by batteries or an external power supply. They can be connected in series for a custom signal chain, allowing guitarists to create unique sounds. Popular pedal brands include Boss, Electro-Harmonix, Strymon, MXR, and EarthQuaker Devices, offering effects for every genre, from blues and rock to ambient and experimental music.
Tap
A tap pedal, often called a tap tempo pedal, allows musicians to manually set the tempo or speed of certain effects, such as delay or modulation, by tapping the pedal in time with the music. This feature is particularly useful for live performances, where the tempo of a song may change or the musician needs to sync their effects to the rhythm of the music on the fly.
Tap tempo pedals typically have a footswitch that responds to the musician’s taps, calculating the tempo based on the rhythm. This makes it easier to adjust effects like delay or chorus without needing to manually adjust settings or rely on preset tempos. Many modern delay, reverb, and modulation pedals from brands like Boss, TC Electronic, and Line 6 include a tap tempo feature, enhancing flexibility and control during performances.
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