The Pigtronix Quantum Time Modulator is a Pigtronix chorus pedal, currently around $189. Close alternatives include the Hoshino Trmini Tremolo and the Hoshino Csmini Chorus. It pairs well with the Fender Deluxe Reverb and the 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe.
Pigtronix Quantum Time Modulator
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The Pigtronix Quantum Time Modulator is a complex delay and modulation system from Pigtronix (New York, US), a respected US boutique manufacturer known for innovative, high-quality effects with unique circuit concepts, delivering a deep, modulated delay engine with multiple time and modulation parameters for evolving, complex delay textures. The Quantum Time Modulator provides advanced delay modulation for experimental, ambient, and progressive guitar at Pigtronix boutique quality.
What stands out
“The Quantum Time Modulator provides advanced delay modulation for experimental, ambient, and progressive guitar at Pigtronix boutique quality”
— from the listing
“The Pigtronix Quantum Time Modulator delivers complex modulated delay at Pigtronix US boutique quality for experimental and progressive players who want deep delay modulation from a respected boutique manufacturer”
— from the community notes
“Its standout weakness is the Pigtronix boutique pricing and complexity”
— from the community notes
“The Pigtronix Quantum Time Modulator is a complex delay and modulation system from Pigtronix (New York, US), a respected US boutique manufacturer known for innovative, high-quality effects with unique circuit concepts, delivering a deep, mo…”
— from the listing
“Use-case wise it suits experimental and progressive players who want complex delay at Pigtronix quality”
— from the community notes
Trade-offs
“In the signal chain delay sits after drive”
— from the community notes
- delay
- complex
- modulation
- experimental
- ambient
Price updated Oct 23, 2026
Genres the Pigtronix Quantum Time Modulator is commonly used in
- Experimental
- Ambient
- Post Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Lo Fi
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Shoegaze
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Electronic
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Pigtronix Quantum Time Modulator
Fender Deluxe Reverb
Fender
13% matchFender Deluxe Reverb's own bright character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe
Fender
12% match1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Pedals that stack with the Pigtronix Quantum Time Modulator
ZVEX Fuzz Factory
Zvex
9% matchWhat ZVEX Fuzz Factory brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
Electro-Harmonix
9% matchElectro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi's own fuzzy character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Alexander Pedals Radical Delay
Alexander Pedals
6% matchAlexander Pedals Radical Delay's pristine voice goes after Pigtronix Quantum Time Modulator in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Pigtronix Quantum Time Modulator's own modulated character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Caroline Guitar Company Meteore
Caroline Guitar Company
6% matchKeep Caroline Guitar Company Meteore after Pigtronix Quantum Time Modulator in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Pigtronix Quantum Time Modulator — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Cheaper alternatives
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dweller
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
70% similarityShared character: delay, ambient
Moen AM-TR Tremolo
Moen
53% similarityShared character: modulation, overdrive
Ibanez Mini Series Tremolo
Ibanez
50% similarityShared character: modulation, overdrive
Electro-Harmonix Mod Rex
Electro-Harmonix
44% similarityShared character: ambient, modulation, overdrive
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar character
Hoshino Trmini Tremolo
Hoshino
53% similarityShared character: modulation, overdrive
Hoshino Csmini Chorus
Hoshino
53% similarityShared character: modulation, overdrive
Ibanez FP-777 Flying Pan Reissue
Ibanez
51% similarityShared character: delay
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Visitor
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
47% similarityShared character: delay, ambient
Catalinbread Callisto Mk. II
Catalinbread
40% similarityShared character: delay, ambient, modulation
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Pigtronix Quantum Time Modulator?+
The closest matches in character are the Hoshino Trmini Tremolo, the Hoshino Csmini Chorus, the Ibanez FP-777 Flying Pan Reissue. Budget picks: Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dweller, Moen AM-TR Tremolo, Ibanez Mini Series Tremolo. Boutique upgrades: Death By Audio Space Bender.
What pairs well with the Pigtronix Quantum Time Modulator?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Deluxe Reverb, 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe, ZVEX Fuzz Factory — Fender Deluxe Reverb's own bright character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the Pigtronix Quantum Time Modulator cost?+
Around $189 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).