Diamond Quantum Leap "delay toolbox"

[bugzaney]

Search didnt yield results so heres a thread. This pedal seems like it could be pretty great although i feel like im barely grasping what it does.

Thoughts?



The Quantum Leap.... a tone toolkit of short delays. The QL offers lo res delays, flanging and chorusing effects as well as fixed comb filters - effects that are both great on their own, and also as an invaluable 'companion' to other analog or digital delays.

By utilizing the same variable sample rate concept used in analog bucket brigade modulation, and adding custom analog anti-aliasing and reconstruction filters and companding, we've captured the essence of analog modulation and delays... in a small footprint, with advanced control features, and standard 9V powering. First used in the Memory Lane Junior, the Quantum Leap digital sampling engine's sole function is to copy, delay, and reproduce the delay path signal with no mathematical manipulation at all* - and unlike standard audio codecs, there are no digital anti-aliasing and reconstruction filters. All signal paths around the sampling engine (direct path, feedback path, and everything before and after the digital sampler) are analog, paths carefully designed to provide a unique sonic signature that is unmistakably Diamond.

* well, almost no manipulation at all....in the QL's Tap Delay mode there is a tiny bit of signal processing to get the delay 'wash' sound.

Features:

- five modes: flange, chorus, filter, tap delay, pitch ramp delay
- multiple delay voicings, including a darker voiced 'smear' delay, a unique harmonic delay, and foot controlled pitch / delay ramping
- hold for '1/4 time' LFO in flange and chorus modes
- hold for harmonic 'ice' delay in tap delay mode


- premium audio components
- selectable 'trails' or true bypass switching
- soft operation tap/fx switch
- standard 9V operation (battery or power supply)

[bugzaney]

Is this too TGP of me?

[the.bjorndahl]

No.
Looks like there are some great sounds in it.
I don't know how to post videos so here is a link to the Prymaxe demo: http://youtu.be/KN1JDlhN7sQ
I dig the flanger, but I think with the pitch shifted delays builders should let you choose to shift up or down.
Octave down pitch shifted delays would be awesome.

[Muse FTW]

It sounds excellent and it's quite versatile. My impressions are from various demos, but knowing how solid Diamond pedals are I would be surprised if this wasn't up to par.

That being said, if I'm going to get a delay from them, the Memory Lane Jr. or Memory Lane 2 would be more useful.

[zRobertez]

I don't really like the flanger or chorus sound in it, at least in Prymaxe's video. The weird delay sounded pretty cool but I wouldn't say it's worth the whole pedal.

[hclapp219]

PGS Andy's demo of this gave me serious gas... Can't figure out how to post it from my phone, but check it out on youtube

[sylnau]

Too TGP... no.
It look awesome.

Whish they had a flanger only version of this pedal.
That flange sound awesome.

[goroth]

I don't really like the flanger or chorus sound in it, at least in Prymaxe's video. The weird delay sounded pretty cool but I wouldn't say it's worth the whole pedal.

+1
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN1JDlhN7sQ[/youtube]

[Casavettes]

damnit, wish i didn't watch that demo...

[Helter]

If I ever sell my wow and flutter, I think I might buy this if prymaxe ever gets them and has a coupon.

[Muse FTW]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIncwwvasWk[/youtube]

This won't make things easier. The pitchshifted delays in this demo sound more like a decent arpeggiatior behind you.