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Description

The Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal is a sonic exploration tool that merges the legendary guitarist's creativity with Vox's renowned craftsmanship. Designed for musicians seeking versatility and depth, this pedal offers a dynamic range of delay options, from 125 to 1000 milliseconds, ensuring you can craft anything from quick slapbacks to expansive, atmospheric echoes. Whether you're aiming to emulate Joe Satriani's signature sound or create your own unique auditory landscape, this pedal is up to the task.

Featuring a Hi-Fi/Lo-Fi switch, the Time Machine Delay allows you to toggle between pristine, clear delays and gritty, vintage-inspired echoes, adding texture and character to your sound. It also boasts two distinct modes—modern and vintage—giving you the flexibility to choose the tonal palette that best complements your music. The intuitive layout makes it easy to navigate these features, so you can focus more on playing and less on tweaking.

This pedal is as visually striking as it is functional, with a design that reflects the innovation within. Ideal for guitarists who want to push the boundaries of their sound, the Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal is not just an effect—it's an experience.

Key Features:

  • Delay range from 125 to 1000 milliseconds
  • Hi-Fi/Lo-Fi switch for versatile tone shaping
  • Two modes: Modern and Vintage
  • Intuitive control layout for ease of use
  • Co-designed with legendary guitarist Joe Satriani

Product specs

Brand Vox
Model Time Machine Delay
Finish Green
Year 2010s
Made In Japan
Categories Delay Pedals

FAQs

What are the main features of the Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal?

The Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal offers both vintage and modern delay modes, with adjustable delay time, feedback, and level controls. It also includes a Hi-Fi/Lo-Fi switch for tonal versatility, making it suitable for various musical styles.

Can the Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal be used with both electric and acoustic guitars?

Yes, the Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal can be used with both electric and acoustic guitars, providing rich and versatile delay effects suitable for different musical contexts.

Does the Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal have a tap tempo feature?

No, the Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal does not include a tap tempo feature. Delay time adjustments are made via the delay time knob.

Is the Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal true bypass?

Yes, the Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal features true bypass, ensuring that your guitar's tone remains unaffected when the pedal is not in use.

What type of power supply does the Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal require?

The Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal requires a standard 9V DC power supply, which is commonly used for guitar pedals.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Offers extensive delay options and tone tweaking

  • Capable of splitting output into dry and wet for stereo sound

  • Great for beginners and occasional delay users due to simplicity

  • Versatile, suitable for a wide variety of setups

CONS

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal.

Features and functionality

  • The hi-fi/lo-fi switch is reported to make no audible difference, although some users engage the vintage mode for slight modulation on high repeat settings.

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  • The DS-1W offers a softer clipping stage (Custom) similar to the '68 pedal, while the standard side reflects the current circuit version.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Owners note that using the pedal in an effects loop significantly reduces noise and hiss compared to direct amp connection.

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Use cases and applications

  • The pedal is favored for ambient and worship music, with settings often at 2:00 for volume and repeats, and tap division set to 8th or dotted 8th notes.

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  • For a more saturated tone on the DS-1, set distortion just below max, tone at 9-10 o'clock, and volume cranked; a TS9 can tighten the low end.

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Value and pricing

  • At $80, the pedal is considered a steal, especially when compared to the typical price of around $150.

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Comparisons

  • The Satchurator is essentially a Keeley-modded DS-1 with a gain boost, designed for Vox amps but can sound dark on Marshall or Mesa amps.

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  • Owners note the DS-1 has undergone various modifications over the years, with changes to clipping diodes and mods affecting its sound versatility.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Boosting a DS-1W with a TS-9 through a clean channel reportedly enhances the sound quality, offering a more refined tone overall.

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Critic Reviews

Vox Joe Satriani Pedal Review: Time Machine & More - Premier Guitar

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gsminer16

Delay!

This pedal does everything as far as delay, so many ways to tweak your tone. Also, I love that it can split your output into a dry and wet output. I use this to split my guitar signal into two different amps for a great stereo sound. With one amp on delay, you can really have fun with heaps of different set ups.

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itsnotalan

Average (not a bad thing)

I like this pedal because I don't use delay very much and it has just enough options to be interesting, without being overwhelming. As I wouldn't want to drop a ton of money on a delay when I rarely use one, this was a great option for me.

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It has everything you could ever want from a delay pedal.

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See how Joe Satriani uses Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal

Joe Satriani

Guitarist

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

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In the YouTube video by Vox Amps titled "Secrets of the VOX Joe Satriani Time Machine," Joe Satriani discusses the features of the Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal. He highlights its great sound, ease of use, and unique capabilities, humorously suggesting it can "fix mistakes" during performances by "connecting you to parallel universes."

See how Vic Fuentes uses Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal

Vic Fuentes

Singer, Guitarist

Pierce the Veil

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In a user-uploaded photo, Vic Fuentes is shown using the Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal on his recent pedalboard setup.

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Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein

Guitarist

Misfits

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This was the first pedal in Doyle's chain from when i took a picture of his pedal board when he came to Sioux Falls on 10/7/2015 on his abominator tour

See how Sergio Pizzorno uses Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal

Sergio Pizzorno

Guitarist, Keyboardist

Kasabian

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Latest picture of his pedalboard

See how Brendon Small uses Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal

Brendon Small

Guitarist

Dethklok

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Aparece en el minuto 3:42 y Brendon lo señala como su delay principal.

See how Peter Stroud uses Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal

Peter Stroud

Guitarist

Pete Droge & The Sinners

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In this photo, the Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine delay pedal is visible.

See how Chris Bishop uses Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal

Chris Bishop

Guitarist

Crobot

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Chris Bishop owns a "Vox Time Machine Delay that was modded" (source). Expanding on this in an Ultimate Guitar review, he said, "That's the one that has the super crazy oscillation. I took the tap out of it; I did some changes to the knobs so that I can hit them with my feet. I use that for building tension between parts.".

See how Gabriel Orozco uses Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal

Gabriel Orozco

Singer, Guitarist

Usted Señalemelo

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Gabriel Orozco uses the Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal, as seen in his Instagram post captioned "Estanzuela sound system."

See how Pamungkas uses Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal

Pamungkas

Singer, Guitarist

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In an Instagram post, Pamungkas is shown with the Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal, highlighting its use in his setup.

See how Karl Schumann uses Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal

Karl Schumann

Guitarist

Kraftklub

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In the article "Kraftklub – Ins Schwarze" published by Sound & Recording, Karl Schumann mentions using the Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal during the recording process of "In Schwarz".

See how Claudio Marciello uses Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal

Claudio Marciello

Guitarist

Almafuerte

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In the YouTube video titled "Claudio Marciello Set Up Rig Guitar Almafuerte," Claudio Marciello demonstrates his use of the Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal.

See how Kim Churchill uses Vox Joe Satriani Time Machine Delay Pedal

Kim Churchill

Singer, Guitarist

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Can be seen in this photo I took of his pedalboard

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