The Difference Engine superbly emulates three classic eras of delay:
- Analog
- Digital
- Dynamic
Its powerful processor then allows you to manipulate time by combining features from each era to form new and stunning unique delays.
- Analog
- The tape echo era – modelled around the RE space echo family of delays featuring all the warmth and analogue nuances of tape.
- Warm sounding analogue tone.
- Delay times up to 1250ms.
- Straight delay from a single head.
- Multi-head delays - classic overlaid delay effect.
- Tape artifacts - WOW & FLUTTER
- Digital
- The digital era – based on the crisp sounding digital delays of the 80’s with tap tempo and freeze functions.
- Straight digital delay - 2500 MS of delay.
- Multi Tap Delay
- FREEZE.
- Modulation on repeats.
- Tap tempo.
- Dynamic
- And thirdly the Dynamic Digital era – based of the power delays of the 90’s with modulation and ducking features
- Based on the legendary 2290.
- Straight DUCKED digital delay, up to 2500 MS of delay.
- Modulation on repeats.
- Phase reversal on delay repeats - wrap around delays.
- Multi Tap delay
- 100 Patches – Artist-Crafted and Ready to Inspire
- The Difference Engine comes preloaded with 50 exclusive artist patches, each crafted by the musicians. This beautifully designed delay unit is ready to play straight out of the box, featuring a wide range of stunning presets.
- Renowned artists like Tony Iommi, Lari Basilio, Tom Quayle, Martin Miller, Billy Duffy, Alex Hutchings, and Vernon Reid have all contributed custom delay patches. You'll also find presets inspired by iconic tones from players such as EVH, Slash, and Andy Summers, offering a rich palette of sonic possibilities.
Features
- Three delay modes: Analog, Digital, Dynamic
- 100 factory patches, including 50 artist patches
- True stereo input and output
- Expression pedal input
- Full MIDI implementation
- 2.43” OLED display screen
- Analog/Digital: Digital
- True Bypass: Yes
- Inputs: 2 x 1/4"
- Outputs: 2 x 1/4"
- MIDI I/O: In
- MIDI I/O: Out
- reverb_sync: on
- reverb_price_sync: on
- reverb_offers: off