Nux TIMECORE DELUXE MK2 - Refurbished

A TimeCore "Deluxe" designed as a must-have delay box

The TimeCore Deluxe MK2 combines delay tones that have become standards: the Tape Echo evokes the retro character of tape echoes (grain, slight modulation, bass roll-off, and high-frequency saturation), the Analog Delay is inspired by the BBD spirit with warm repetitions that naturally darken, while the Reverse Delay brings back a classic effect popularized in the tape era, perfect for stepping outside usual patterns. The Phi Digital Delay mode adds a more "musical" approach to digital delay thanks to a second repeat head linked to the golden ratio, offering inspiring rhythmic responses without complicating things.

Who is the TimeCore Deluxe MK2 best suited for, and in which styles does it shine?

This pedal is aimed at guitarists (and more broadly instrumentalists using 6.35mm Jack) who want to cover as many grounds as possible with a single delay, without sacrificing musicality. In blues and rock, the Analog and Tape Echo add depth to leads and riffs while maintaining a nice warmth. In pop and indie, the Modulation Delay and Verb Delay build wide pads and textures, particularly effective in stereo. In ambient, the combination of long repeats, panning, and plate-like atmospheres fills the space, both on headphones and on stage.
In studio, its varied modes make it easy to choose the right "color" of repetition to place a guitar in the mix. In live settings, Tap Tempo, subdivisions, and bypass management (with or without tails) make changes more reliable, even when the set is timed.

Controls, modes, and options: a pedal designed for the modern pedalboard

The TimeCore Deluxe MK2 offers 7 delay types (Phi Digital, Analog, Modulation, Tape Echo, Pan, Verb, Reverse) and an S.O.S mode (Sound On Sound) serving as a 40-second stereo looper for working on arrangements, improvising, or layering ideas. Its strength lies in the "performance" logic: you can exit the looper and switch to another delay type while playback continues, opening very creative possibilities for layering rhythm and lead parts.
To stay locked with the drummer or a sequencer, the pedal includes a Tap Tempo with rhythmic subdivisions (maximum time announced: 1580 ms). Regarding integration, it supports stereo, offers a Kill Dry function (useful in parallel effects loops or wet/dry systems), and lets you choose between True Bypass and a bypass mode with tails so repeats aren't cut abruptly when the effect is turned off. Finally, the analog dry signal helps maintain a sharp attack and immediate feel, with imperceptible latency during play.

Sound

The TimeCore Deluxe MK2 stands out with a coherent palette: a clear and precise digital delay when definition is needed, more colored modes (Analog, Tape Echo) to thicken without harshness, and more "animated" textures (Modulation, Pan, Verb) to widen the stereo image and add depth. Repetitions remain dynamic and responsive, and the pedal can switch from a discreet slapback to longer, enveloping tails. With a 104 dB dynamic range and DSP processing at 48 kHz / 32-bit, it aims for a clean and detailed sound while retaining a musical character depending on the chosen mode.

Technical specifications

Category	Delay and Looper	S.O.S	40-second stereo phrase loop
Format	Pedal	Rhythmic subdivision with Tap Tempo (maximum	1580 ms)
Color	Orange	Dynamic range	104 dB
Phi Digital Delay	80 ms to 1000 ms	DSP processing	48 kHz / 32-bit
Analog Delay	40 ms to 403 ms	Sampling rate	48 kHz
Modulation Delay	20 ms to 1500 ms	A/D converter	24 bits
Tape Echo	55 ms to 552 ms	Input impedance	1 MOhm
Pan Delay	80 ms to 1000 ms	Output impedance	1 kOhm
Verb Delay	80 ms to 1000 ms	Input/Output	6.35mm TRS Jack
Reverse Delay	320 ms to 1240 ms