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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

What is the primary function of the Ernie Ball Tap Tempo pedal?

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.

Is the Ernie Ball Tap Tempo pedal compatible with all types of effects pedals?

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.

How compact is the Ernie Ball Tap Tempo pedal?

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.

Can the Ernie Ball Tap Tempo pedal be used in live performance settings?

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • A single tap tempo can potentially be modified to sync with two pedals simultaneously if two input jacks are utilized.

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  • Theoretical multi-output mods can potentially sync multiple pedals across brands, ideal for complex pedalboard setups needing both NO and NC outputs.

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Comparisons

  • 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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Critic Reviews

REVIEWED: ERNIE BALL TAP TEMPO SWITCH - Mixdown Magazine

mixdownmag.com.au

The Ernie Ball Tap Tempo Switch delivers simplicity and durability in a compact design, ideal for pedalboard real estate. Its silent switching and robust build quality offer reliable tempo control for beat-conscious musicians. While not feature-packed, it excels in its purpose, making it an essential, no-frills accessory.

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See how Naia Izumi uses Ernie Ball Tap Tempo

Naia Izumi

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Naia Izumi is shown using the Ernie Ball Tap Tempo in an Instagram post dated October 17, 2018.

See how Dan Zamora uses Ernie Ball Tap Tempo

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Difuntos Correa

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Dan Zamora utilizes the Ernie Ball Tap Tempo pedal, connected to his DD-20, serving as a tap tempo control. This setup is confirmed through visual evidence available on an Instagram post.

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