On my pedalboard , I was half expecting the repeats to sound digital , with a good bit of high end rolled off . Many “ analog ” delays will do this at an attempt to sound tape-like or analog , with some doing better than others . Coming from the clearer , tape like delays of the TC Flashback to the darker and more lo-fi delays of the Hypocenter took a bit of getting used to , and required me to change the way I play to better match the sound . The trails had a very pronounced darkness to them , with a good bit of grit on the last few repeats . This distortion almost sounded harsh , and I would have liked to see that a bit more rolled off to be more conducive to my playing style . The repeats didn ’ t really add a space to my existing sound , they added a sound all of their own , which was good , but again required a bit of style adjustment . Distortions sounded big and cavernous , while cleans were pockmarked with a sort of raw-yet-refined characteristic .
The voicing of the Hypocenter is perhaps the most interesting part , especially when used on other sources . The repeats are very mid-forward , which obviously makes this popular with guitar players looking to cut through the mix . The problem is if you ’ re not careful , sometimes those repeats can clash in on each other , especially if you ’ re running more mid-heavy pedals . I find using a mid-scooped pedal like a Big Muff or a Tube Driver works best with the Hypocenter , as it fills out the sound nicely with a lo-fi grittiness . Just for kicks , I ran it after one of my synthesizers , and was pleasantly surprised . The darker sound added a sort of claustrophobic pattering , which was great for descending into feedback drenched synth madness .
Dark , cavernous , lo-fi delay . Mid-forward voicing makes it excellent for use with mid-scooped pedals . Works great on other instruments .
Delays can clash into each other if you ’ re not too careful . Mid-forward voicing can sometimes get in the way .
On my pedalboard , I was half expecting the repeats to sound digital , with a good bit of high end rolled off . Many “ analog ” delays will do this at an attempt to sound tape-like or analog , with some doing better than others . Coming from the clearer , tape like delays of the TC Flashback to the darker and more lo-fi delays of the Hypocenter took a bit of getting used to , and required me to change the way I play to better match the sound . The trails had a very pronounced darkness to them , with a good bit of grit on the last few repeats . This distortion almost sounded harsh , and I would have liked to see that a bit more rolled off to be more conducive to my playing style . The repeats didn ’ t really add a space to my existing sound , they added a sound all of their own , which was good , but again required a bit of style adjustment . Distortions sounded big and cavernous , while cleans were pockmarked with a sort of raw-yet-refined characteristic .
The voicing of the Hypocenter is perhaps the most interesting part , especially when used on other sources . The repeats are very mid-forward , which obviously makes this popular with guitar players looking to cut through the mix . The problem is if you ’ re not careful , sometimes those repeats can clash in on each other , especially if you ’ re running more mid-heavy pedals . I find using a mid-scooped pedal like a Big Muff or a Tube Driver works best with the Hypocenter , as it fills out the sound nicely with a lo-fi grittiness . Just for kicks , I ran it after one of my synthesizers , and was pleasantly surprised . The darker sound added a sort of claustrophobic pattering , which was great for descending into feedback drenched synth madness .
WHAT WE LIKE
Dark , cavernous , lo-fi delay . Mid-forward voicing makes it excellent for use with mid-scooped pedals . Works great on other instruments .
CONCERNS
Delays can clash into each other if you ’ re not too careful . Mid-forward voicing can sometimes get in the way .