Description

The Disaster Area micro.clock is an intelligent tap tempo and clock
source for your pedalboard.  Synchronize two tap-tempo compatible pedals
plus control one additional device with tap tempo, MIDI, or control
voltage.

The micro.clock leverages our advanced SMARTClock technology in a tiny package – just 3.6″ x 1.5″ x 1.6″ (93 x 38 x 42mm.)

Tap the footswitch to set the master clock tempo. The micro.clock
will then send taps to your devices to lock them in to your music.

Selectable subdivisions let you tap in quarter-notes and set your devices to dotted-eighths, eight-notes, or triplets!

Tap the knob to view or change the subdivisions or output settings
for each output, then hold the knob to save the current settings to a
preset.

Hold the footswitch down to advance to the next preset.  You can even
set the number of accessible presets so that you only use what you
need.

Each tempo preset allows you to specify a tempo in BPM or
milliseconds, as well as subdivisions or toggle settings for each of the
three outputs.  You can also set the micro.clock to send a MIDI Program
Change to an external MIDI device.

Have a pedal that needs an odd or unusual configuration for tempo
control? The micro.clock works with devices that accept a normally-open
or normally-closed footswitch, and can even send 0-3.3V control voltage
that works with pedals with expression control of delay / tempo.  Check with your pedal builder for details on their expression options!

Should you buy the micro.clock instead of the SMARTClock Gen3 or the DMC series?

It depends on your desired use for the controller. The short version
goes like this: If you have 1-3 non-MIDI tap tempo pedals the
micro.clock is perfect. If you need more MIDI functionality and you
already have a MIDI controller, then look at the SMARTClock Gen3. If
you need to send taps to mostly MIDI devices and control their programs
as well, we recommend the DMC Gen3 series.

Think of the micro.clock as a smarter version of your average tap
tempo switch, one that can send different subdivisions from your initial
taps. It can send MIDI but in a limited way, and requires adaptor
cables to connect to MIDI gear with 5-pin ports.

The SMARTClock Gen3 is a bit larger and more expensive but a lot more
capable. It can send taps to up to 4 devices at once, and send MIDI to
three different destinations. If you have MIDI gear with 1/4″ inputs
such as Chase Bliss, Meris, Empress, or Alexander it can send MIDI to
them directly. The SMARTClock Gen3 can also receive and merge MIDI data
with its own clock signal, so it integrates into your larger rig
easily.

The DMC Gen3 series have a more limited clock and tap functionality
but are far more powerful in terms of controlling your MIDI devices.
You can send MIDI clock to all of your devices as well as send taps to a
single device using any of the DMC Gen3 series. The DMC-6 and DMC-8
Gen3 have two additional tap outputs for a total of three. In addition,
you can control the program, bypass, expression, and more on your MIDI
pedals using one of the DMC series.

Features

• Blue LED display shows tempo in Beats Per Minute or milliseconds.


• Two (2) isolated optical relay powered Tempo Outputs or Function Switch Outputs.


• One MultiJack connectors can function as Tempo Outputs, Function
  Switch Outputs, Control Voltage Output (0-3.3V,) Footswitch Inputs, or
  MIDI Outputs.


• MIDI Clock output synchronizes a connected MIDI device


• Multi-Jack functions as tap tempo input, Control Voltage Output,
  third Tempo Output, or additional MIDI output (requires adaptor cables.)


• Internal DIP switches to customize each output.


• Tap Tempo mode with selectable tap subdivisions for each output.


• Up to 99 user-accessible presets.


• Receives external MIDI clock from a computer or other device, Tempo Outputs sync to incoming clock.


• Sends tap signals and clock from 30-240 beats per minute.


• Available subdivisions include Quarter, Dotted Eighth, Quarter Triplet, and Eighth Notes


• Runs on standard 9V power, 60mA minimum.

Compatibility – Tap Outputs

The micro.clock Gen3 is compatible with virtually every pedal or
effects unit equipped with a remote tap tempo input jack.  In toggle
mode, the micro.clock outputs can work as a “fixed expression” control
with many devices.  Please note that some devices may require
the use of a TRS / stereo cable or to have the micro.clock pull-up
resistors enabled for certain functions.

Alexander – Tap:  History Lesson, Super Radical, Oblivion, Radical Delay ][+, Chesapeake, Equilibrium DLX, Quadrant, Colour Theory, Wavelength

Alexander – *Favorite:  Super Radical, Oblivion, Radical Delay ][+, History Lesson, All Neo Series pedals

BOSS  – Tap DD-500, RV-500, MD-500, SY-300, DD-5, DD-7, DD-20, PH-3, AW-3 (requires connected output set to normally closed.)

Catalinbread – Semaphore, Belle Epoch Deluxe (uses Control Voltage mode)

Chase Bliss – Tap All pedals except Brothers

Chase Bliss – Favorite All pedals

Cusack – Tap-A-Whirl, Tap-A-Delay, Tap-A-Phase, Tap-A-Scream, more.  (requires 1/4″ to RCA cable)

Disaster Area – Gen2 (DMC-3XL, DMC-4, DMC-6D, DMC-8D, DMC-7, DMC-6L, DPC-5) and Gen3 (DMC-3XL, DMC-4, DMC-6, DMC-8, DPC-5, NNB)

Electro-Harmonix – Tap: Deluxe Memory Man with Tap 1100 / 550, Super Pulsar

Electro-Harmonix – Expression:  HOG2, Pitch Fork, Cock Fight, more

Eventide – H9, Timefactor, Modfactor, Pitchfactor, Space

JHS – Panther, Panther Cub, Emperor, Unicorn, Pink Panther

Line 6 – *Favorite / Expression:  AM-4, DL-4, DM-4, MM-4, M5, M9, M13.  Not compatible for tap tempo with Line 6.

Matthews Effects – Conductor

MXR – Echoplex Delay, Carbon Copy Deluxe

Strymon  – Tap:  Timeline, Mobius, BigSky, Flint*, Deco*, Dig*

Strymon  – *Favorite:   Brigadier, Deco, DIG, El Capistan, Flint, Lex, Riverside, Sunset

Walrus Audio – Tap:  Bellwether, ARP-87

Walrus Audio – *Favorite:  Vanguard, Descent (use expression pedal input)

*Most pedals require TRS cable and pull-up resistor enabled for
favorite or expression control.  Some Strymon products require TRS cable
and pull-up resistor for tap tempo.

Compatibility – MIDI Clock

Please note that the micro.clock requires the use of an adaptor cable for MIDI input and output.  

Alexander – Oblivion, Super Radical, Quadrant, Colour Theory, Wavelength

Boss – DD-500, SL-20 Slicer

Chase Bliss – All pedals except Brothers and Condor

Empress – Echosystem, Reverb, Tremolo2, Phaser

Eventide – H9, Timefactor, Modfactor, Pitchfactor, Space

Electro-Harmonix – 8-Step Program

Line 6 – M5, M9, M13, more

Meris – OttoBit Jr., Polymoon

Moog – MF-104M Delay, MF-104MSD Super Delay, MF-105M MIDI MurF, MF-108M Cluster Flux

Pigtronix – Echolution 2 (including Deluxe and Filter / Filter Pro,) Infinity

Source Audio – Orbital, Manta, Stingray, Gemini, Lunar, Mercury (All require use of Soundblox or Neuro Hub,) Nemesis Delay, Reflex

Strymon – Timeline, Mobius, BigSky

TC Electronic – Flashback X4, Alter Ego X4, Flashback Triple Delay, Ditto X4,

Z-Vex – Super Seek-Trem, Super Ringtone, Super Seek-Wah