I wanted this pedal for a while. I went through a lot of different delays that I love but, this is by far the best sounding to my ears. Just love everything about it. Was worth the wait and the money. Thank you Eventide! Some day would love to try the Eventide Space or pitch-shifter. I bet they would be just as awesome.

Great pedal! The delay options are powerful, versatile, fun, and make for a wonderful creative springboard for songwriting and working out rhythm & lead guitar parts. My sales engineer Chris N. Is awesome too.

I have owned the Eventide Timefactor for 3 years now....unlike most pedals i use...it is still the delay pedal i use the most for complex clean and ambient guitar sounds...the sound quality is just so good. There really is nothing you can't do with this pedal, with the exception of making it sound like an analog delay pedal, which is why i have a pair of Boss DM-2w's for stereo analog delay, a Carbon Copy, and a Digitech Obscura. I mostly use the analog gear for short delays with lots of overdrive. For most everything else...there is the stereoTimefactor....it also pairs well with my Strymon Timeline...another delay i really like but it does not have quite the headroom sound quality the Eventide unit has. You will not regret this purchase! And the H9 librarian software is easy to use...don't let the bad reviews about that software sway you....the interface is just like the front panel of the pedal...you just need to take the time to learn all the possibilities of your device...like anything else...enjoy.

The delay capabilities of the Eventide Timefactor are excellent.

Navigating thru the preset banks using footswitch is almost impossible.
You can advance forward through the banks, but you can not retreat backwards thru the banks using the footswitches. In a live situation, you better have your effects in the order you will use them and not make a mistake, otherwise you will be pressing the advance footswitch 64 times to get back to where you were.

The H9 Control software provides excellent control once a preset is selected, but Eventide software engineers decided to write their own UI navigation routines and it is a nightmare. I have spent hours trying to figure out basic navigation using their UI. I constantly save & loose presets and am constantly confused. I am not a software illiterate.

If the preset selection and software navigation were not lacking, I would give the TimeFactor 5 stars.
I give it 4 stars for it's excellent delay capabilities and knob layout.

Eventide brags that they pack an unprecedented amount of power in this unit. The problem is, it's too much. It's too difficult to use. Don't even think about accidentally moving one of the knobs a little because it WILL completely make your unit a difficult piece of equipment to use. If you like spending LOTS of time trying to decipher the manual and not making music, go for it.

First and most importantly, the TimeFactor delay unit is an excellent delay unit. I will never part with it. The control provided to configure two individual delays is amazing. Conversely, the pedal's firmware programming for patch selection is awkward and clumsy. Rather than having 50 banks for 100 banks (requiring 2 buttons), why not get rid of the 'bank' concept (for the user) and just have 100 patches (one button forward and one button backward)? rather than two buttons for bank select ion and patch selection, with only forward navigation. Additionally, The H9 software that comes with the TimeFactor is excellent for controlling individual patches, but again terrible for patch management. I have had my TimeFactor for two year and H9 patch navigation is so difficult to understand, I gave up using it as a librarian. I opt instead to develop on my TimeFactor and then port my setting to my Fractal AXE processor. If the H9 software was more intuitive (ie: more Windows standardized), Eventide would surely have a lock on the delay effects market.....

I recently purchased this with the pitchfactor and they are a great combination together. I have been searching for a pedal that can handle the hot signal (+4 loop) from my Soldano SLO 100 and still sound correct, well this pedal definitely delivers. Every thing sounds the way it should. I have been searching for many many years for a delay that can handle the ouput on my SLO loop and still retain the sound quality it should. Well the search is over, everything comes through crystal clear on overdrive channel.
I have been searching for over 10 years now and have owned TC Electronic G Force, G-system, flashback, Boss and Digitech just to name a few and this one out shines them all, not even close.
Thank you Sweetwater (David Hess) and Eventide for making such a great product.

I bought this pedal because I had such a hard time navigating my Strymon TimeLine. The tones on the Strymon sound better to me as compared to this pedal; however, the Timefactor is easier to navigate for me. The presets of the 50 A+B Banks on the Timefactor are set-up excellent as well. I will have a hard time deciding which will stay on my pedal board!

I own many delay pedals analog and digital including a Line-6 DL4 modeler but the Eventide Time Factor does everything and more that they do with the exception of the Catlinbread Echorec that has some sounds that I have not been able to achive with any other pedal, so I keep both of these on my main pedalboard.

As far as powering the pedal I use a Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2 using channels 5 & 6 and the proper adapter cables.

The TimeFactor is a awesome delay effect. I was interested in this company because of Steve Vai uses the Eventide Harmonizer. What is very cool you can delay the signal with 2 delays . It is great for volume swells but the multi tap delay is my favorite setting. THe Timefactor is very clean and crisp. This is worth having as apart of your rig.

I have owned this pedal for 3 years now and every review pretty much covers the wide flexibility of this stomp box its simply a great straight up delay out of the box and so much more if you spend a lot of time discovering the immense complex rhythmic soundscapes you can create I even pair it with a boss digital delay to add a triple this insane delay for extra spacey love.


Someone pointed out the one thing that bothered them was the limited ability to add it to an effects power box and to that end being an electrician it was easy for me to come up with a simple safe way by incorporating with a 120V feed thru from my power source, I made a short extension cord to add the power adapter that comes with the pedal and then using Velcro straps supported it to my floor rack, all nice and neat and very secure,

Since I have not had the time to delve into the programming I am looking forward to doing that in the very near future. I am sure my wife will be wondering if I will ever come back to earth.

Also great thanks to Josh from SW who turned me on to some great pedals and this one is the center piece of my effects loop lineup

I've owned my Timefactor for almost a year now. This thing is awesome! I love being able to blend two deal sounds and get some really cool sounds. I primarily play at church, and this delay is perfect for that. We play to a click each week, so I'm able to pre-program my delays and easily go through my presets.
It's difficult to use this pedal without some kind of Aux switch. You can use the Digitech 3 button footswitch (can't remember the exact model) or many small builders make them too (I got one from T1M, it's great). I have not had any issues with this and Sweetwater is the best place to buy any gear.

This is so much more than a delay pedal, this pedal can do phasers, reverbs, flangers, whatever you want basically. PLUS IT HAS A LOOPER!!! It's expensive but it's 5 or 6 pedals in one, not to mention it has amazing delay's that are infinitely customizable. Buy it, you won't be disappointed. 5 stars easy.

The TimeFactor was one of the original stompboxes Eventide released when they first brought their legendary effects expertise to the realm of guitar pedals. Featuring 9 of Eventide's best studio grade delay effects and a Looper, the TimeFactor is potentially the ultimate delay toolbox for covering all your delay needs on stage and in the studio. The emphasis is on being able to easily dial in twin delay lines for all the available delay algorithms, a real godsend for guitarists (or any musicians for that matter) that prefer the rhythmic complexity of using multiple delays at once. This pedal could be the ultimate solution for pulling off "Edge" style dual delays. Is it the best twin delay effects pedal available? Let's get on with our Eventide TimeFactor review and find out!
Features:
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Eventide's 9 best delay effects plus a Looper.
Twin delays with up to 3 seconds of delay each.
Support for instrument and line level connectivity.
External Expression Pedal and Aux Switch jack for external control.
TimeFactor supports up to 50 Banks/100 Presets. Instant access to any 2 presets at a time.
Bright, easy-to-read Billboard display.
Extensive MIDI functionality.
Software upgrades via USB.
*********Make sure you install the beta version OS letting you use the H9 Controller! which a lot of users don't know exist. After you register your Space, Timefactor, Modfactor or H9 stompbox and you update each box to the 5 Beta which lets you use the H9 Controller, in which, will let you use the many patches and algorithms in your boxes in a neat editor on you laptop, iPad, and such. It's amazing the sounds and settings you all achieve using this utility.

Have wanted this one for a while. Without a doubt the best sounding digital delay I've used. So many features, just really study the user manual. The switches are really soft. Very well built!! Sweet water service was phenomenal as always. Super fast shipping.

I use this in conjunction with a TC Nova Delay. I use the Nova for quarter and dotted eighth delay and the Timefactor for ally slap back and ambient stuff. This pedal is unreal. If you can afford it, buy it. It will do whatever you need, hands down. Until it breaks and can't be repaired, this pedal will never leave my board. It is THAT good

Best delay pedal I have ever owned. So easy to use and soooo many sounds.

All the reviews about this pedal sounding amazing are right on. There's nothing more I can add to that side of it; sounds fantasic and was actually easy to dial in once you get used to the layout. If you're spending this much on a pedal, also go ahead and pick up an aux switch. Well worth it for live situations to be able to go bank down or use other functions.

Now for the down side and for me; it's a big one. The pedal CANNOT be powered with standard pedalboard power supplies like a DC Brick. It's a reverse polarity pedal but I've even tried a reverse adapter that did not work. This is a HUGE issue for live situations because the power supply that comes with the pedal is a wall wart and a very poor quality one at that. I'm really disappointed in Eventide for basically trying to force you to buy their PowerFactor and not making a pedal that can be easily and universally powered. I got a good deal on mine but if I purchased it new, would be enough for me to return this unit and save up an extra $100 and purchase the Strymon Timeline. I won't purchase another Eventide pedal because of this issue.

These pedals are all about quality sound. For live situations, you might not need this much quality but for home and studio, this is it.

The TimeFactor is a very advanced delay pedal. One major feature I like is the stereo duel delay. My second favorite would have to be the loop function. I would recommend buying a Aux switch or Tap tempo along with this pedal, as you can Not chance your tempo without one while in a preset

This thing sounds great....right out of the box---but make sure you study the manuel--you shall be rewarded !!! nothing you can't do with this baby !!.....can be tweaked to your setup....I use it in the effects loop, but did not sound bad plugged right into the amp....well built, and I think for the price range a steal !!!

This is a masterpiece of pedal technology. It is just flat out brilliantly engineered with sound that will match or exceed the quality of anything you put up next to it. Yes, the price of this unit is pretty intimidating, but I don't think I've ever had a greater sense of "getting what I paid for" with any piece of gear, ever. Once you open the TimeFactor up and see what it's actually capable of, the stellar sound quality and unbelievable versatility actually make it seem like a fairly reasonable value. All that being said, I'd definitely caution people to consider what they really want before buying this pedal. If delay is a central part of your sound and you need a staggering amount of versatility in any setting, there's arguably nothing better on the market. However, if you just want something simple that's going to sound great, or if you're just starting out, this pedal could be too much too soon. Eventide did an incredible job of making the interface as simple and user friendly as possible, but this isn't the pedal that you buy in a pinch and use at the gig that night. Getting "your" sounds requires a substantial amount of time reading the manual, learning the interface, and then dialing in your settings. Furthermore, you'll be much more satisfied with this pedal (and much less overwhelmed) if you've played long enough to hear the difference between things like Tape Echo and Digital and know the general function of things like low-pass filters and mod functions. But make no mistake; if you're at the point where you need the absolute best in sound and versatility from a delay pedal, I can pretty much guarantee the TimeFactor will be at the top of your list.

Simply the best multi function delay pedal I have ever used! I have a rather large (ok its ridiculous) pedal board and collection of both very old and classic pedals and tend to shy away from many of the newer products. Not here. This is classic eventide! It can get you anywhere you want to go when it comes to delay and echo, both with digital and a phenomenal analog emulation... you can dial in exact times and tones. Take your time with this product and read the manual (several times)! Nice functions and connects easily to the internet for updates. This and an original memory man takes care of all my needs, just keep that manual nearby!

Outstanding studio quality effects. You can dial in any combonation of delay and modulation. The only downfall is that you wont have enough time to play with this thing. It will provide years of fun.. and it should for the price.
You wont be disapointed... I wasn't.

4.5 rating instead of 5 because changing presets takes just under 1 second to load. You will notice the delay sounds drop out and then come back with the new preset.

The delay algorithms are extraordinary on this unit. Seriously awesome stuff. You can get a great chorus when the modulation delay is set to zero seconds. There are many options for chorus wave form.

I've tried out several effects processors with the Diezel VH4, Diezel Herbert, and Mesa Mark V. When in the effects loop of these amps, the Eventide TimeFactor sucks less tone than the AxeFx, G System, and G Major 2. I used to be a die hard fan of running reverbs and delays in "Kill Dry" with a parallel loop because of the TC and Fractal Audio stuff degrading the original signal. The Eventide TimeFactor is so good with the A/D conversion (and back) that I now run the Serial Loop in ALL my amps... no bull.

Another big plus that Eventide has over the AxeFx and G System is that I needed an Ebtech HumEliminator to resolve ground loops with the TC and Fractal Audio stuff. Eventide TimeFactor has ZERO hum. I no longer need to use the Ebtech HumEliminator.

Don't get me wrong --> AxeFx and G System are great units and do many things the TimeFactor doesn't. But the TimeFactor has advantages over those units. Eventide has really impressed me with the TimeFactor.

This is a rich and true sounding delay pedal. Very pleasant response and useful control parameters too. A quality component!

I never write reviews because I'm lazy and don't think it's generally worth my time, but I had to share how impressed I am by this pedal. I've owned so many pedals over the years I can't count (Line 6 DL4, Boss DD-6, etc..), and this one is on a whole other level (I think it's called professional). That's what separates this pedal from everyone other one, it's professional sounding. The cleanest, neatest, delays and reverbs I've ever ever heard (at least in my studio), that's including signal processor effects too. I've started using this for everything (vocals, keys, guitars, synths, drum machines). Eventide didn't scimp, you get eventide goodness for $400 bucks, ridiculous. Please God Eventide please make a dedicated Reverb pedal as well.

I have tried and owned just about every major delay pedal on the market. They were all good, but never found the complete package. I always liked the sonic quality of the Boss DD series pedals.

The Line 6 DL-4 is great for those ambient type delays and its powerful looper. The Nova Delay is great because is has a plethora of banks for you to save patches. Giga Delay is super easy to use and has many of the combined features of the above mentioned pedals. But what is you wanted the strengths of all of the above pedals in one package.

Furthermore, what if you wanted all to have 2 delay pedals stacked together and a ton of great sounding modulation on top of the delay. You would have to buy at least 2 of the pedals above and a versatile chorus pedal on top of it to pull it all off. Or, you could by the Timefactor.

Once you get the free software upgrade you double the power of this pedal by adding 20 more locations to save presets. The looper is great. The modulation is out of this world. This pedal also includes an awesome infinite hold feature that when coupled with a volume pedal lets you create some very convincing PAD sounds.

Lastly, you can add an expression pedal to this unit and control 1 or all of the knobs in real time with the pedal. It is truly amazing. This is the be all end all delay pedal.

I'm not sure how many delay pedals I have -- at least five plus this one, including the Line6 Delay Modeler, which is very respectable. None of them even comes close to this one. The available sounds and the flexibility of each one is remarkable, and the sound quality is uniformly fantastic. The analog and tape delay sounds are just right, and I have an old Space Echo with which to compare it. The programmability takes time to learn, but it's terrific. I'd say the only thing on my wish list is to be able to use the loop sampler to loop the delayed sound (that is, get a delay going and then capture it). But that would be beyond the call of duty. As it is, this is certainly the best delay pedal I've found yet.

Want studio quality live sound without the hassle of a tape echo unit? This is a truly great module, musician friendly, multiple control options, 20 presets, midi capable, great support. All that...and it's the best sounding echo unit I've used to date (actively gigging for 42 years). Just buy it.

Great stompbox for echo effects.
Simple to use out of the box, though you can really get a lot of different things going on with it if you want - and I do.
Great support from the Eventide web site.
I cannot stop tinkering with this device!
It is really great!
Worth the cost!
I really recommend!