GFI System Specular Tempus Reverb/Delay Pedal
2.0 / 5.0
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- Regular price
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Rs. 38,950.00 - Regular price
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- Sale price
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Rs. 38,950.00
Estimated Dispatch Time: 2-4 weeks
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Description
Specular Tempus is a powerful reverb and delay effect processor in a compact pedal. Featuring 32 hand-crafted algorithms, 32 presets. stereo in/out, tap-tempo, and extensive inter-connectivity. Using the SpecLab software (free download) users get access to an extended set of parameters for deep-editing of the algorithms.
Preset System : the 32 presets are organized in 4 pages, where each page contains 4 banks, and each bank contains 2 patches : A and B. Page 2, 3, and 4 are accessible via MIDI.
Stereo I/O : a reverb and delay effect processor sounds much much better in stereo, period.
Interconnectivity : Specular Tempus has been designed with the need to interconnect with the outside world in mind. It features no less than 4 interfaces that greatly expand the specular horizon :
- Aux-In - accepts single, dual, or triple buttons switch boxes for versatile external control (tap-tempo, bank up/down, etc).
- Aux-Out - provides a switch contact that you can use to control other gears (e.g. switching an amp's channel).
- Effects Loop - create your own unique delay or reverb sounds by inserting other effects into the delay or reverb feedback.
- MIDI In - nearly all functions of the pedal are opened to MIDI access, including tap-tempo and expression pedal control.
Tap-Tempo : you can tap in your tempo using an external tap pedal or on the pedal itself (using a special mode). Subdivisions can be specified uniquely for each preset.
Auto knob swell : when you engage this feature, the parameter controlled by one of the knob is slowly swept to the maximum value, hold it there, and then swept back to the original setting. Used judiciously, this feature can introduce dynamic elements to the soundscape.
Analog Dry-thru : dry signals are routed through pure analog paths.
Small form-factor : the pedal measures 12 x 9 (cm) or 4.7 x 3.5 (inch).
Features :
- Studio-grade reverbs & delays in a compact pedal.
- Stereo In - Stereo Out.
- 8 Presets (additional 24 presets accessible via MIDI).
- 32 hand-crafted algorithms.
- Tap-tempo (with 4 sub-divisions).
- Versatile controls via Aux-In, Aux-Out, and MIDI.
- Kill-Dry function.
- Large and bright LCD display.
- Analog dry-thru.
Specification :
- Input impedances : 1 MOhm.
- Output impedances : 500 Ohm.
- DAC / ADC resolution : 24 bits.
- Current consumption : ~100 mA.
- Input / Output jacks : 1/4 inch TS.
- Effects Loop jacks : 1/8 inch TS or TRS.
- Weight : 600 grams (1.2 lbs).
- Dimension : 12 (L) x 9 (W) x 5.5 (H) cm
- Power requirement : 9VDC / 100mA, negative-center plug.
Delivery
Estimated Dispatch Time: 2-4 weeks


GFI System Specular Tempus Reverb/Delay Pedal
- Regular price
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Rs. 38,950.00 - Regular price
-
- Sale price
-
Rs. 38,950.00
The controls seem to respond logarithmically. Like for instance, if I put my blend control (wet/dry mix) it sounds already very wet, and there is not much of a difference from 10 to 60. There are many algorithms to choose from, but I don't like any of the reverbs. Back in the day I used to use a digitech RV-7 and set the bar for me for what a reverb should sound like, and this pedal does not really impress me to be honest, in fact, I find each and every reverb algorithm repugnant. May be it's for different kinds of players, those who are into say playing very ambient music. The delay algorithms are okay, but I have a GFI systems Orca too and I do like the Orca a lot. The Orca sounds a lot better for solos, and it's controls do seem to behave linearly, and it's a lot more simpler to use. I paid 35k for the Specular Tempus and it's collecting dust somewhere in my house right now. Do take my complaints into account if you're considering purchasing this.