Bastl Instruments Thyme is an effects processor best described as a robot-controlled digital tape machine with sequencer function. With many parameters, it allows you to explore all time-based effects and the large space between their classic multi-effect categories such as delay, phaser, reverb, chorus, pitch shifter, multi-tap delay, tape delay, tremolo, vibrato, compressor and that in stereo. Each of the nine different parameters (tape speed, delay coarse and fine, feedback, filter, extra-scan head distance and level, dry-wet mix and volume) has a dedicated, very flexible modulation source called"the robot". This modulation source can be either an LFO with many different waveforms, an external CV source, or an envelope follower to enable effects that respond to dynamics. In addition, the robot even allows panning to create psychedelic new sound effects. In addition, there are eight buttons for selecting a preset, which can even be played through a built-in meta sequencer. The sequencer, the robots and the delay can be synchronized with an external or the internal clock. Bastl Instruments Thyme can work with MIDI, Analog Clock and CV, it additionally has a switchable Stereo / Mono input, Stereo output, headphone output with level and foot switch socket.
Wicked effects processor. There is a whole world of otherworldly tricks built into this little unit. Perfect if you're looking for psychedelic, quirky, very much left field type effects. Would have preferred the headphone jack on the front and an option for aux input alongside the stereo jack in. The power cable is also a tad on the shortside and would have appreciated a UK plug option but these are minor irritations any sound engineer can easily overcome!
its a digital time travelling machine! amazing build quality. incredibly deep functionality that will take time to master. You will have a lot of fun exploring the world of sound with this czech-made beast!