Blacet TimeMachine
An analog delay effects module by Blacet, built around BBD technology with extensive modulation capabilities.
Overview
The Blacet TimeMachine is an analog delay module for modular synthesizer systems. In the modular community it is known as a distinctive FX module with a lo-fi sound and a lot of modulation options. It uses Bucket Brigade Device (BBD) chips for the delay and has an internal LFO. One description calls it a "brilliant module" and a "beast" because of what the modulation can do. One user noted that above 300ms it gets less useful as a clean delay, and works better for further "lofi-izing" the sound.
Design
The TimeMachine is an analog delay based on BBD (Bucket Brigade Device) technology. It has an internal LFO and offers "all the modulation possibilities," which makes it very flexible for experimental audio processing. John Blacet provided the PCBs for the module. Panel versions came later from re:synthesis/synthCube, for MOTM and MU formats.
Market
A used Blacet TimeMachine was listed for $400. DIY builders can get PCBs and a Mouser parts list to build their own. There is one known hardware fix: swap two wires on the back of the DAMP switch to correct a wiring issue.
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