Thyme+

Step into the world of digital tape. Jam with Robots by your side!

THYME+ is a digital tape machine that transcends typical delay effects and spans across various multi-effect categories. Though proudly digital, THYME+ operates with the metaphor of an analog tape delay machine, offering adjustable tape speed and positions of the read heads. Multiple read heads (multi-tap) enhance density and complexity, while feedback and filters govern the richness or darkness of the echo tails.

The Jam is ON!

Each sound effect parameter comes with its own dedicated Robot, offering a modulation source that extends beyond an LFO with envelope follower, external CV modes, and waveshaping. Yes, that means 9 parameters and 9 modulations – a universe of sounds to explore, whether through manual tweaking or with the assistance of finely tuned randomizers.

THYME+ adds a lot of unique spice and texture to your audio sources, capable of transforming them into a sound designer's dream. Integration into larger setups is a breeze with MIDI, analog clock, and CV inputs. THYME+ even brings in a footswitch input for instrumentalists.
Sequence or play presets like an instrument

At its core, THYME+ features 8 preset buttons that store custom effect settings of its flexible processing chain. The presets can be played manually like an instrument or sequenced by the onboard sequencer. Therefore, not only are the presets interesting, but also the transitions between them!

THYME+ represents an updated and innovated version of the iconic THYME released in 2017. Alongside improved connectivity, a better audio codec, and a few firmware tweaks and refinements, the new version’s hardware is enhanced with a compact metal enclosure, larger knobs, and a sleeker faceplate.

THYME+ is available now for pre-orders at B-shop and shipping in early June.

Features

analog Input Gain knob up to +20dB
multiple tape read heads
9 adjustable parameters with LED signalization
each parameter has a dedicated modulation source – a Robot
each Robot is a powerful modulation source: LFO, envelope follower, ext. CV
options for stereo Robot modulation, phase shifting, and more
randomization of parameters
rhythmical quantization of Delay time and Robots
low-pass & high-pass filter
FREEZE button for creating Tape Loops
LINK button compensates for the change in Delay time caused by adjusting the Tape Speed
tap tempo
internal or external clock for synchronizing Delay, Robot, or Sequencer
internal memory for 8 presets organized in 8 banks (64 presets)
copy & paste presets even between banks
32-step sequencer with 4 patterns for sequencing presets
2 sequencer modes: Live & Write
Karplus-Strong synthesis method
stereo/mono input and output
MIDI input
analog clock input
CV input 0–5V (volt per octave for Tape Speed and Delay Time)
footswitch jack for BYPASS

Technical details

dimensions: 215 x 115 x 30 mm (45 mm including knobs), 700 g
power: 7–12V DC, center positive, 5.5mm/2.1mm barrel, 400mA min.
power consumption: less than 300 mA
audio input: mono & stereo 6.35 mm (¼”) jack, 10k input impedance
audio output: mono & stereo 6.35 mm (¼”) jack
footswitch input: 3.5mm mono, for passive switch connecting sleeve and tip
clock in: 3.5mm mono, 100k input impedance, trigger threshold at ~0.5V, rising edge, maximum 5V
CV IN: 3.5mm stereo; tip: 100k input impedance, range 0-5V; ring: 5V voltage source for use with an expression pedal (passive voltage divider)
MIDI IN: 3.5 mm jack, MIDI type A
max delay length: 2.7s @ 48kHz - 108s @ 1,2kHz

https://bastl-instruments.com/instruments/thyme-plus