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Overview

Cooper® Time Cube Mk II Delay Plug-In

Unique, Garden Hose-Based Mechanical Delay Device, Captured as a Plug-In

The original Cooper Time Cube was a Duane H. Cooper and Bill Putnam collaborative design that brought a garden hose-based mechanical delay to the world in 1971, and has achieved cult status as the most unique delay ever made. The Cooper Time Cube is famous for its spectacular short delay and doubling effects and its uncanny ability to sit perfectly in the mix. The new Cooper Time Cube MkII has all the sound of the original delay system, while offering modern delay device features: Delay, Decay, Pan and Volume controls plus Tempo Sync and Automation for each of two independent delay lines.

The original CTC had limited practicality as a full-featured delay; only 14, 16 or 30 ms settings were available. Over the years, this quirky device has grown a strong following and finds a home in the most prestigious studios in the world, such as Blackbird and Sunset Sound. Top producers and engineers such as Richard Dodd, Vance Powell and Joe Chicarelli still swear by the Cooper Time Cube for its unique character.>

The distinct sound of the single or double hose Coil is preserved regardless of delay setting, and either sound is available at the flick of a switch. The Cooper time Cube MkII also incorporates other enhanced tone shifting features such as the Color switch that presents the user with the original (A) or “leveled” (B) frequency response, plus tone controls and a 2-Pole High Pass Filter. Lastly, a switch is presented for soloing the Wet signal and the Send switch allows momentary interruption of the signal being sent into the delay system.

$149.00

Features & Specs

Cooper® Time Cube Mk II Delay Plug-In

Features:

  • Designed by Duane H. Cooper and Bill Putnam — one of the most unique delays ever made
  • All the vibe of the original, with modern feature enhancements
  • Two delay lines can be set independently and adjusted with Delay, Decay, Pan and Volume controls
  • Separately adjustable tempo sync for both A & B delay lines
  • “Coils” selection recreates the original sound of the CTC regardless of Delay setting
  • Treble and Bass tone controls, High Pass Filter, Wet Solo, and analog-style metering
  • MIMO, MISO and SISO operation (SISO is true stereo)
  • Requires a UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Card available from authorized dealers worldwide

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Parameters:

  • MIMO, MISO and SISO operation (SISO is true stereo)
  • Input Gain
  • Dual (A & B) mechanical delay lines can be set independently adjusted with Delay, Decay, Pan and Volume controls
  • Dual (A & B) Tempo Sync with ms or notational values, supports text entry
  • Global Send (off/on) switch to bypass signal sent to the delay mechanisms
  • Global “Coils” (1/2) selection allows user to select the sonic filtering effect of one or both mechanical coil chambers regardless of delay setting
  • Global “Color” switch (A/B) allows the original filtering emphasis (A) or the “leveled” version (B) which allows for greater decay range
  • Global High Pass filter affects the delayed signal from 20 Hz to 12 kHz at 12 dB per octave
  • Global Treble and Bass controls allow additional tonal shaping of the delayed signal
  • Independent (A & B) Delay time of 2ms to 2.4 seconds
  • Independent (A & B) Decay allows 1 through near infinite repeats
  • Independent (A & B) Pans (MISO and SISO only)
  • Independent (A & B) Delay Volume ∞ to +10 dB
  • Global Wet Solo defeats audible dry signal for Buss use
  • Global Power switch
  • Analog-style metering displays combined mono or stereo wet and dry output signal
Reviews / Ratings

Reviews

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  • Garrett Haines

    (Tape Op Magazine)

    "Should mix engineers buy this [Manley Massive Passive] plug-in? YES. If they don’t have a UAD-2, should they buy one just for this plug-in? YES. You’re also going to want a license for the FATSO and Cooper Time Cube as well."

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    11/2010

    Joe Chiccarelli

    (Beck)

    "One of my favorites [UAD Plug-Ins] is the Cooper Time Cube ... Much easier than bringing thru a box with garden hoses inside."

    Paul White

    (Sound On Sound)

    "[Cooper Time Cube, EMT 250, or FATSO] ... for the real vintage character, I don't think UA have any rivals at the moment."

    10/2009

    Paul White

    (Sound On Sound)

    "The sound you get from this [Cooper Time Cube] sits very well in a mix, lending a nice, vintage, homogenous character."

    10/2009

    Jono Buchanan

    (Future Music UK)

    "It's perfect to create a width around your tracks, adding subtle space and depth while creating thickness with ease."

    07/2009
  • (Computer Music UK)

    "The [Cooper Time Cube] has a sound that you'd struggle struggle to achieve with a regular delay."

    Review
    07/2009

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    by Dylan Dresdow(Friday 9 December, 2011)

    The most unique sounding delay ever made- but with the advantages of being modernized for way more usage. I can use it a lot faster, and in more situations than I could with the "garden hose" unit. Very vibey. I love panning guitars to the right, sending them to this, then panning the returns to the … Read more

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    by Nick Zervos(Thursday 30 June, 2011)

    so authentic its scary....Gosh this remionds me, I gotta use this thing! … Read more

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    by steven galutia(Tuesday 28 June, 2011)

    So cool and expensive sounding, even though just a garden hose in a box... … Read more

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    by Brian Speer(Wednesday 22 June, 2011)

    This delay does something no other plugin can do. It has a vibe that is ultra-cool. I love it on vocals... just a hint is magic. … Read more

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    by Alex Greening(Monday 20 June, 2011)

    This plug-in produces a very pristine (yet, not harsh) sounding delay. No muddiness or unwanted artifacts are left behind. If you have the Cooper Time Cube and the EP-34 tape delay plug-in, you're set with all the delay flavours you could possibly need to create great sounds! I personally use th … Read more

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