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used for TAP. Because of this, the TAP MODE switch is disabled when bypassed in
BANK MODE.
However, once a TAP MODE preset is enabled, the tap function and tempo can be
tapped in. If the TAP MODE preset is the 'A' preset, then in order to bypass it again, it is
necessary to hold down the 'A' switch to deactivate the tap function, and bypass the
preset. For this reason, it is recommended when using a TAP MODE preset in BANK
MODE, that the preset that is TAP MODE is the 'B' preset and not the 'A' preset.
ANALOG DELAY TECHNOLOGY
The signal path in the Time After Time delay utilizes vintage design, bucket-brigade
circuitry. It is what gives it its distinctively warm, vintage, delay sound. But, noise is also
an inherent part of bucket-brigade chips. And for many players, the advent of digital
delay technology was welcomed as a way to clean up their noisy rigs. Unfortunately,
what was also eliminated with the change in technology was the characteristic bucket-
brigade sound that many players have grown to love. That sound is why the Time After
Time was designed.
It should be noted that bucket-brigade noise becomes stronger as delay time gets
longer. In addition, the noise will be more noticeable when playing at low instrument
volumes. Maintaining a strong instrument level will help to keep the signal to noise
ratio from becoming too low and the noise becoming more noticeable.
DELAY REPEATS - INTERNAL TONE ADJUSTMENT
The Time After Time is designed for optimum audio clarity and brightness of the
delayed sound. But, for those users who prefer a darker delayed sound with less high
frequencies, there is an internal trim pot which can be adjusted for setting the tone of
the delayed sound. Because it is not considered a common adjustment, the trimpot is
located inside the pedal on the main circuit board.
To access the trimpot, the top panel must be removed. First, remove the four pot
knobs and four pot nuts. Then, remove the two top panel screws, the two upper rear
panel screws and the two upper rear side panel screws. Remove the top panel and
look for VR13, directly behind the input jack in the upper right section of the circuit
board. Using a small screwdriver, carefully turn the trimpot counter-clockwise to roll off
high frequencies as desired.
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