Strymon Timeline

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Strymon Timeline

Strymon

Timeline

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 261034
Brand: Strymon
Model: Timeline
Price: $521.40

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The Strymon Timeline is a powerhouse delay pedal – a true studio-in-a-box. It's perfect for guitarists and bassists seeking incredibly detailed and creative delay textures, especially those involved in ambient, post-rock, or experimental music. Be prepared to invest some time to learn it, but the payoff is massive sonic possibilities.

Product Description

  • Strymon Timeline
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
  • Delay
  • 12 Selectable delay types
  • Adjustable delay modulation
  • Independent delay and mix level controls
  • 200 presets
  • Analogue signal path for the dry signal
  • Integrated looper with up to 30 seconds recording time
  • Loop-in path to enable further sound shaping of the delay by external effects
  • Controls: Type
  • Value
  • Time
  • Repeats
  • Filter
  • Grit
  • Speed
  • Depth
  • LED: Effect A On/Loop record
  • Effect B On/Loop play
  • Tap Tempo/Looper active
  • LED display
  • Footswitch: Effect A On/Loop record
  • Effect B On/Loop play
  • Tap/Enter Exit Loop
  • Mono/stereo input: 2x 6.3 mm jack plug
  • Mono/stereo output: 2x 6.3 mm jack plug
  • EXP In: 6.3 mm jack
  • Midi In
  • Midi Out
  • Mains adapter connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
  • negative polarity inside
  • Power consumption: 300 mA
  • Power supply with a 9 V DC mains adapter (included in delivery
  • suitable spare mains adapter: Art.#409939#)
  • Switchable true/buffered bypass
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 171 x 127 x 47 mm
  • Made in USA

*Note:* Battery operation is not supported.

PROS
  • • Unmatched delay algorithms, from tape echoes to shimmer.
  • • Intuitive interface despite the complexity; easy to dial in sounds.
  • • Excellent build quality with robust footswitches and sturdy enclosure.
  • • Integrated looper offers surprising versatility for songwriting/practice.
CONS
  • • Significant size and weight make it less than ideal for smaller pedalboards.
  • • Steep learning curve to fully exploit the expansive feature set.
  • • Can introduce a slight amount of noise, especially at high gain settings.

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Key Features

Delay Type 12 selectable, including tape, digital, analog, shimmer, reverse, and more.
Max Delay Time Approximately 5 seconds.
Controls Type, Value, Time, Repeats, Mix, Filter, Grit, Speed, Depth.
Tap Tempo Dedicated footswitch and MIDI clock sync.
Bypass Type True bypass for clean signal integrity.
Power Supply 9V DC, 2.1mm barrel connector, center negative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Timeline offers a level of sonic complexity and algorithmic variety simply not found in cheaper units; it's a significant investment for professional-level sound design.
The 30-second looper is surprisingly functional for layering ideas and creating simple song structures, though it’s not a full-fledged standalone looper.
Strymon has done a good job minimizing latency, but at longer delay times, a slight delay can be perceived; it’s generally not an issue for most players but worth considering for critical applications.

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