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Description
Unleash precision and creativity at your feet with the Ernie Ball Tap Tempo. Tailored for the dynamic musician, this compact and sturdy pedal acts as the ultimate co-pilot for your time-based effects, ensuring your performance is not just heard, but felt. Designed to seamlessly integrate with the Ernie Ball Expression Series Ambient Delay and compatible with any pedal requiring a standard normally-open momentary footswitch, the Tap Tempo pedal puts the control of your music's pulse directly under your toe. Whether you're looking to synchronize your delay rate or dial in the perfect tempo for your next masterpiece, this pedal offers a straightforward and effective solution. Its simplicity is its superpower, allowing you to focus more on your performance and less on complicated setups. Dive into a world where your timing is impeccable, and your effects are perfectly in sync, with the Ernie Ball Tap Tempo.
Key Features:
- Universal compatibility with any pedal requiring a normally-open momentary footswitch
- Designed for seamless integration with the Ernie Ball Expression Series Ambient Delay
- Compact and durable design, built to withstand the rigors of touring and live performances
- Easy operation, allowing musicians to set tempo with a simple tap
- Enhances live performances by bringing studio-quality, time-based effects to the stage
Product specs
| Brand | Ernie Ball |
| Model | 6186 Tap Tempo Pedal |
| Finish | Black |
| Year | 2010s |
| Categories | Controller, Expression and Volume Pedals |
| Pedal Format | Mini |
FAQs
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What is the primary function of the Ernie Ball Tap Tempo pedal?
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The Ernie Ball Tap Tempo pedal allows you to set the tempo for time-based effects, such as delay or modulation, by tapping the footswitch in time with the desired beat, ensuring your effects sync perfectly with your music.
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Is the Ernie Ball Tap Tempo pedal compatible with all types of effects pedals?
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The Ernie Ball Tap Tempo pedal is designed to work with pedals that have an external tap tempo input, commonly found on delay and modulation pedals. Always check your pedal's compatibility with external tap tempo controllers.
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How compact is the Ernie Ball Tap Tempo pedal?
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The Ernie Ball Tap Tempo pedal is a mini-format pedal, making it compact and easy to fit on any pedalboard without taking up much space.
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Can the Ernie Ball Tap Tempo pedal be used in live performance settings?
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Yes, the Ernie Ball Tap Tempo pedal is ideal for live performances, allowing you to adjust your effects' timing on the fly to match the tempo of the music being played.
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Mods and upgrades
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Swapping the SPST footswitch for a momentary 3PDT and adding an ON-ON toggle allows switching between normally-open (NO) and normally-closed (NC) modes.
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A 3PDT switch can potentially allow three outputs: two fixed (NO/NC) and one switchable, offering versatile tap tempo configurations.
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Features and functionality
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Normally-open switches in the Ernie Ball Tap Tempo may not be compatible with Boss delay pedals, which require normally-closed switches.
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Breadboarding is recommended to test multi-output setups before permanent modifications, allowing experimentation with configurations like 6 total outputs.
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Setup and maintenance
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Owners have considered using dual input jacks or TRS cables to accommodate both NO and NC setups without drilling into the enclosure.
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Use cases and applications
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The Ernie Ball Tap Tempo can be modded to function similarly to multi-input tap tempos like those from Simple Switch, which users find handy.
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The Disaster Area Designs Micro Clock offers digital tap tempo functionality with 3 outputs and preset capabilities, providing more versatility than the Ernie Ball Tap Tempo.
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