The Pigtronix Quantum Time Modulator is a Pigtronix chorus pedal, currently around $189. Close alternatives include the Henretta Engineering Lake Effect and the Catalinbread Callisto Mk. II. It pairs well with the Park P50 Classic and the Laney LX35R.
Pigtronix Quantum Time Modulator
Pigtronix · pedal
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.
- delay
- complex
- modulation
- boutique
- experimental
- overdrive
- ambient
- drive
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Pigtronix Quantum Time Modulator is commonly used in
- Ambient
- Experimental
- 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
Pedals that stack with the Pigtronix Quantum Time Modulator
Paul Cochrane Timmy
Paul Cochrane
9% matchWhat Paul Cochrane Timmy brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around
Tech 21 SansAmp
Tech 21
9% matchWhat Tech 21 SansAmp brings here leans toward analog warmth — that's worth building a pairing around
Eventide Space
Eventide
7% matchEventide Space's spring 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)
Maxon AD-9 Pro Analog Delay
Maxon
7% matchKeep Pigtronix Quantum Time Modulator's modulated voice out front: Maxon AD-9 Pro Analog Delay goes after Pigtronix Quantum Time Modulator in the signal chain so its analog warmth voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Hungry Robot Wardenclyffe Deluxe
Hungry Robot
75% similarityShared character: delay, ambient, modulation
Death By Audio Space Bender
Death By Audio
69% similarityShared character: delay, modulation, overdrive
Carl Martin Chorus XII
Carl Martin
66% similarityShared character: delay, modulation, boutique_stuff
Eventide TriceraChorus Tri-Stereo Chorus
Eventide
66% similarityShared character: ambient, modulation, overdrive
Similar character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Pigtronix Quantum Time Modulator?+
The closest matches in character are the Henretta Engineering Lake Effect, the Catalinbread Callisto Mk. II, the Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dweller. Budget picks: Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dweller, Old Blood Noise Endeavors BL-52. Boutique upgrades: Hungry Robot Wardenclyffe Deluxe, Death By Audio Space Bender, Carl Martin Chorus XII.
What pairs well with the Pigtronix Quantum Time Modulator?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Park P50 Classic, Laney LX35R, Paul Cochrane Timmy — Park P50 Classic is voiced for Marshall-style amps — Pigtronix Quantum Time Modulator gives it exactly that.
How much does the Pigtronix Quantum Time Modulator cost?+
Around $189 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).