Now then, now then. Here at Vein-Tap.com, we’re not used to repeating ourselves (ahem) or pushing old products into new packages and calling them “new” (this one actually is true). However, we realised that the Vein Tap 2, the dual output tap tempo pedal we offer, could do with just a little tweaking. That’s why…
We’ve been busy. We’ve updated our Compatibility Article (previously Which Pedals Can Use a Vein Tap?) to include a greater range of pedals and manufacturers. We’ve also added details as to which prefer a Vein Tap, and which prefer a Vein Tap Plus (as a rule: Boss and Roland items like Vein Taps Plus, most…
What is a Tap Tempo Pedal with Polarity Switch? Easy. A polarity switch is a little flick switch which allows you to choose whether your tap tempo pedal (or any footswitch, for that matter) is “normally open” or “normally closed”. What’s the difference? Another easy one. If a switch is “normally open”, then clicking the…
It is possible to use a Vein Tap with your Line 6 DL-4, it’s just going to take a simple mod. Let my friend, YouTube user conleycd, explain how: Easy, see? And once you’ve made this mod, you’re able to tap away with a Vein Tap. This saves you worrying about wear and tear to…
With this video, we explain some of the advantages of a “normally open” (also known as “push to make”) momentary footswitch. Please forgive my froggy throat, I’m working through a little manflu.
Why You Need a Tempo Tap There’s nothing worse, as a band or as a solo artist, than being out of time. If one section is playing quicker or slower than the other sections, you can forget it. Stevie Ray Vaughn, John Mayer, Steve Vai, Brian May – they’re all geniuses and gods, no doubt…
Tap Tempo Pedal. Simple but Brilliant. Relying on a drummer to keep perfect time isn’t something you can really get away with. They’re brilliant, don’t get me wrong, without them we’d be screwed; but sometimes they’re quick (angry) and sometimes they’re slow (hungover). Back in the day, this meant having to re-calibrate all your time-sensitive…
This list is a non-exhaustive list of pedals which we can confirm will accept a Vein Tap as an external tap tempo pedal. There’s hundreds more, but this list consists of pedals we’ve had here at Vein-Tap.com to personally audition. The following pedals require a “normally open” Vein Tap: Behringer DD600 Digital Delay DW400 Dynamic…
Probably the most common use for a tap tempo pedal is alongside a delay pedal with a tap tempo input (such as our very own Holy Era Tap Tempo Delay Pedal). Delay is one of the most commonly used guitar effects, as it fattens up tone and gives a beautiful sense of space and magnitude.…