Eventide TimeFactorFrom real comments

Verdict distilled from 27 mentions across 13 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment72%
PROS 72%
CONS 28%

Rank based on 27 mentions across 13 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want deep, studio-grade dual/stereo delay tones
  • You need extensive presets with tempo sync and expression pedal control
  • You're comparing used prices and want rack-quality delay at a relatively affordable used cost

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You need a simple, no-menu-diving delay like Boss pedals
  • You rely heavily on the looper function for live use
  • You want backward bank navigation or an all-in-one modeler workflow

What users complain about

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Articulate sound
Great with extended-range guitars
Strong overall tone quality
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Musical analog tone
Long-term reliability and board loyalty
Simple, intuitive controls
High price point
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Long-term favorite / durability of appeal
Sweet, low-gain tone quality
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Exceptional versatility
Natural, amp-like tone
Powerful 3-band EQ
Demo videos undersell the pedal
Noticeable noise floor
Volume drop when engaged
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Eventide Orville
Exceptional reverb qualityHigh-quality warm pitch shiftingStrong aspirational appealHigh priceCheaper alternatives may sufficeEffect can feel like it plays for you
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Exceptional reverb quality
High-quality warm pitch shifting
Strong aspirational appeal
High price
Cheaper alternatives may suffice
Effect can feel like it plays for you
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Origin Effects Deluxe61
Authentic amp-like toneExcellent low-to-mid gain driveUnderrated favorite among ownersHigh price pointLimited gain-staging flexibilityNo built-in reverb
Origin Effects Deluxe61
Authentic amp-like tone
Excellent low-to-mid gain drive
Underrated favorite among owners
High price point
Limited gain-staging flexibility
No built-in reverb
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Roland TR-808
Iconic, powerful kick drumWarmer, more alive analog characterCultural and historical influenceExtremely high collector priceAnalog noise and static requiring EQReliability concerns of aging hardware
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Iconic, powerful kick drum
Warmer, more alive analog character
Cultural and historical influence
Extremely high collector price
Analog noise and static requiring EQ
Reliability concerns of aging hardware
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Moog Subsequent 37
Inspiring and addictive to playWarm, fat analog toneStrong DAW/VST editor integrationHigh price for what it offersLimited versatility outside bass rangeNeeds effects/partner gear to shine
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Inspiring and addictive to play
Warm, fat analog tone
Strong DAW/VST editor integration
High price for what it offers
Limited versatility outside bass range
Needs effects/partner gear to shine
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Wampler Tumnus V2
Klon Centaur-style toneConvincing demo influenced purchaseExcellent clean boostNot suited for metal tones
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Klon Centaur-style tone
Convincing demo influenced purchase
Excellent clean boost
Not suited for metal tones
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Wampler Paisley Drive
Transparent toneVersatile across genresWorks well across many guitar typesTwo-channel routing complexityDry signal bleed-throughInconsistent demo impressions
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Transparent tone
Versatile across genres
Works well across many guitar types
Two-channel routing complexity
Dry signal bleed-through
Inconsistent demo impressions
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Eventide TimeFactor
Exceptional delay sound qualityDual independent delay enginesExtensive presets and control optionsRepeat/looper function issuesBank navigation only moves forwardCan feel overwhelming / less practical for playing
Eventide TimeFactor
Exceptional delay sound quality
Dual independent delay engines
Extensive presets and control options
Repeat/looper function issues
Bank navigation only moves forward
Can feel overwhelming / less practical for playing

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Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

Sound quality and versatility draw the most praise. Multiple users call it the best delay they've used, with dual independent delay engines great for ambient and parallel-amp setups. It's compared favorably to the H9, DD20, and DL4, with one user saying it 'killed' their H9 in a side-by-side test. Rack-processor lineage (DSP7000) shows in algorithm quality and tighter, artifact-free sound even at fast settings.

Preset and live-use workflow has real friction. Bank mode only advances forward, forcing users to cycle through all banks to go backward, called a minor but real flaw. Several note presets are a pain to use without an aux switch or MIDI controller for live performance. One user found switching patches via MIDI controller has noticeable latency, and another returned their unit specifically due to repeat function latency issues.

The looper divides opinion and confuses some users. At least two users report confusion or dissatisfaction with the looper, with one calling it 'junk' after failing to layer a wet signal over a loop and getting no response from Eventide support. Others don't mention looper problems, suggesting inconsistent experience or a learning curve, while the dual-delay and modulation features are consistently praised as strengths.

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