The Disaster Area SMARTClock is an intelligent tap tempo and clock source for your pedalboard. The SMARTClock sends both MIDI clock and analog tap tempo signals to a variety of pedalboard devices.
The SMARTClock is simple to use – just tap the footswitch and all your gear will synchronize to its internal clock. The SMARTClock has two performance modes, selectable by pressing and holding the knob.
In the Tap Tempo mode, the clock is set by either turning the knob or tapping the footswitch. Tap the knob to set the Tempo Output subdivisions, then hold the footswitch to save the tempo to the current preset if desired.
In Preset Mode, the clock rate is set automatically based on the tempos saved in the SMARTClock memory. Tap the footswitch to move to the next preset, or to start the clock if the clock is currently stopped. Hold the footswitch to stop the clock. Turning the knob selects a new preset.
The innovative Multi-Jack can function as either a dedicated remote tap tempo input jack, third Tempo Output (requires PTP adaptor,) or a second MIDI output. The Multi-Jack can communicate directly with the Chase Bliss (Wombtone, Warped Vinyl) and Empress (Tremolo 2 and Phaser ) pedals using an appropriate TRS cable.