PLEASE NOTE: THE V2 VERSION OF THE PAUL COCHRANE TIMMY PEDALS ARE NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION BY PAUL. If you’re looking for the V2 circuit, it is now available as a collaboration between Paul and MXR as the CSP027 Timmy Mini Pedal.
Besides, is Paul Cochrane still making Timmy?
You could call the Timmy pedal the little brother to the much loved, but discontinued Tim, and to a degree, you’d be correct. It has essentially the same circuit, but doesn’t have the send and return loop nor the boost section. It’s also a bit smaller, saving that valuable pedal board real estate!
Accordingly, is the Timmy soft clipping? Paul Cochrane Timmy – Actually at its core a Symmetrical Soft-Clipping Overdrive utilising 1N4148 Diodes, while it does obviously have an Asymmetrical clipping mode too.
Hereof, is the Tube Screamer transparent?
The distinctive factor in the Tube Screamer style is that it’s not transparent. This overdrive is meant to be heard. It actually adds and boosts the mid frequencies, causing your guitar to cut through a mix really well. It makes things feel thicker than they should and more saturated than other soft clippers.
Is the Tubescreamer a transparent overdrive?
The Tubescreamer has made it’s name in the world of overdrive as at least a baseline for transparent tone. Although heavy on the mid scoop, a lot of the transients of the guitar are left in tact.
Is Timmy overdrive transparent?
Timmy is finally swimming in the mainstream and it remains one of the most transparent, responsive overdrive pedals you will find, with three clipping modes for added range.
Is Timmy pedal transparent?
The Timmy pedal has always been known for it’s ability to provide a transparent overdrive to your amplifier while retaining the amps original tone. At low settings you will be able to effortlessly achieve a sound that is simply “more” of what your amp already offers.
What does a Timmy overdrive sound like?
What does a Timmy pedal do?
MXR Timmy Overdrive Pedal Features:
Musical-sounding overdrive that keeps your core tone intact. Cut-only Bass and Treble controls. Independent Gain and Volume controls. Three selectable clipping profiles that cover a range of styles.
What is the Timmy based on?
The pedal’s based on a design from veteran pedal builder Paul Cochrane that’s widely celebrated among high level pros, from first-call Nashville player Kenny Greenberg to first-call L.A. player Lyle Workman to rockstar Brad Whitford.
What kind of overdrive is Timmy?
Paul Cochrane’s Tim overdrive was one of the original boutique overdrive pedals, generating a dedicated following based on its open, un-compressed drive tone and good EQ options.
Who is Paul Cochrane?
Paul Cochrane is an independent journalist covering the Middle East and Africa. He lived in Bilad Al Sham (Cyprus, Palestine and Lebanon) for 24 years, mainly in Beirut. He is also the co-director of a documentary on the political-economy of water in Lebanon, “We Made Every Living Thing from Water”.