TC Electronic Flashback Delay user reviews ( 9/10) - 15 user reviews

Users reviews

• 04/27/12

  hthomas's review "best delay! get it!"

  Characteristics

  This is a killer delay by TC Electronic. It has this cool feature called tone print, which allows you to get pre set delays made by many guitarists out there and put them on this pedal. It works really well for doing this and is very simple to put the tone print on the pedal. The pedal it self is the best sounding delay I've ever used. It has 8 different types of delay and they all sound great. It is a compact pedal and has a mini toggle switch to choose between quarter notes, dotted 8th and 16th notes.

  Utilization

  Using this pedal is super simple. The tone print feature is so easy to use and works perfectly every time. IT comes with a usb cable to hook up to your computer and pedal. You can leave all your knobs at noon and choose any delay type and it will work and sound great. Not much tweaking needed unless you are going for a specific delay type.

  Sound Quality

  I use the analog and tape delay. It is the best tape delay I've ever heard. I run this pedal through my FX Loop and it just sounds awesome. THe crisp and clear delays sound amazing through my overdriven amp. The analog delay mixes well with my overdrives and really as a very smooth feel to it. I have recored with this pedal and it comes through a Shure SM57 perfectly. Sounds Great!

  Overall Opinion

  I love how easy this pedal is to use. I am able to get much better delays out of this pedal than I have before. Usually I struggle with getting good delay sounds with other pedals but this one it is just easy to do without and headaches. I think the price of this pedal is awesome for what you are getting. TC always makes great quality products and it holds true with this pedal. I plan to get more TC electronic pedals in the future!
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• 02/20/12

  James...'s review "Really needs midi"

  Characteristics

  10 delay types including the 2290-style delay
  
  40-second looper with infinite sound on sound recording
  
  TonePrint technology gives you instant access to custom pedal-tweaks made by top guitarists
  
  Audio Tapping lets you set delay times by simply strumming your guitar
  
  6 seconds delay
  
  Stereo I/O
  
  Switchable true bypass and buffered bypass modes
  
  Switchable dry signal muting
  
  Analog-Dry-Through circuitry preserves your analog tone
  
  Delay Time, Feedback, and FX Level controls
  
  Spillover on/off switch gives you super-smooth and natural transitions between sounds

  Utilization

  Let me say, I am a big fan of the tone print series. This was a great idea. Put rack style tone in a pedal format. They are very accessible to guys who detest menus. I'm not a menu hater, for the record. But it sure is nice to have a pedal like this where everything is really a knob away. In fact, I think in terms of knob layout and control setup, this might be the best delay on the market next to some of the boss stuff. Unfortunately the boss delays don't have great tone. The stereo option is great even though I'm not an avid stereo user. The manual is great. TC has that whole manual thing covered.
  
  
  
  My only HUGE problem is that this should have midi. It needs it bad. This pedal would be so much more usable to me with midi. I cannot stress this enough. I want to use mine with a midi controller in a rack setup, but alas, TC is stupid.

  Sound Quality

  Here's where this pedal gets the high marks. I think in terms of pedal delays, at least digital ones, this is the best thing next to the eventide timefactor. The timefactor of course costs a huge amount. This one is significantly less and it a way better value in my opinion. It's a great studio performer. Pretty darn good live too. The tape is by far my favorite mode. The looper is also pretty ridiculous though. It's actually insane how many usable modes the flashback has. I cannot really say in words how organic and natural this unit sounds. Try it. Please.

  Overall Opinion

  The value on these is what makes them incredible. It's not the best or most function delay. But for the price I really like the feedback. It has so many features that the pedal should probably explode. There's gotta be a good brain in there. The midi thing I guess I can get over. Wish TC would make a bigger version with midi. It would wow me senseless. Try one of these. I bet you will buy it. That's all I can say.
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• 01/31/12

  King Loudness's review "Very versatile."

  Characteristics

  The TC Electronic Flashback is a great little delay unit from TC Electronic that offers the versatility of many much larger and more expensive units in a small, easy to use, and affordable package. There are various different types of delays ranging from the famed TC 2290, through to analog, tape, lo-fi, modulated, slapback, stereo and even reverse delays. It also has a wonderful looper that allows for up to 40 seconds - great for rehearsing ideas quickly. It's a pretty simple delay as far as the controls go, just standard time, feedback and level controls plus a switch to go between quarter notes, eighth notes or dotted eighth notes. It also has a stereo output to go to separate amps to make best use of some of the thicker sounding delays too. It's housed in a pretty small box with a convenient thumbscrew to get to the battery.

  Utilization

  Setting up this pedal for use is pretty easy for sure. It reacts like the other delays that I've owned and other than getting used to the different modes that the pedal offers, it is pretty easy to use. The controls react well and the pedal's not too extreme as far the taper of the controls. It can get some nice oscillating repeats if you set it up with the controls turned up high which is cool. I was able to figure most of it out by trial and error without even reading the manual. It basically takes the standard delay controls and mates them with different mode selections for different tones and styles.

  Sound Quality

  This delay pedal is pretty good sounding overall. TC Electronic is known for their high quality, pristine delays and this pedal definitely carries that lineage. My main concern with it is that it's a bit dark sounding and can get a little bit lost in the mix with distorted tones. I found myself using the 2290 mode for more pristine tones, and the tape delay mode for my leads. I did like the slapback mode for country type sounds, and the looper proved quite useful when I was just working on riffs for my bands. Of course, with this flexibility comes the inevitable price... I find that it doesn't really have the GREATEST tone like a delay that specializes in one type of sound, but if you're looking for a whole gauntlet of delays in one easy to use package, it's definitely cool.

  Overall Opinion

  All in all I think that the TC Flashback is a cool little delay for someone looking for a great set of delay tones in a convenient package. It sells new for about $180 which is really a killer deal considering the quality and features. I ultimately found that I preferred the sound of a truer tape echo, and have since sold mine to fund a Strymon El Capistan which is one of the greatest tape echo simulators on the market. If you need one or two great tones, I would look into something different, but if you need an "all in one" you can't get much better than this TC Flashback.
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• 09/09/11

  heads on fire's review "Close to perfect."

  Characteristics

  Flashback Delay Features
  
  TonePrint- instant access to custom pedal-tweaks made by your idols!
  
  11 delay types including looper - expansive delay options from subtle repeat to total time-warp-
  
  Audio Tapping - set delay times by simply strumming your guitar!
  
  6 seconds delay - all the delay time your playing could ever need ... and then some.
  
  Stereo in & out - for added flexibility to your set-up
  
  True Bypass - zero loss of tone
  
  Analog-Dry-Through - maximum tonal integrity and clarity
  
  Delay Time, Feedback and Repeat controls - for total control of your delay sounds
  
  Spillover on/off - super-smooth and natural transitions between sounds
  
  Easy battery access - makes changing batteries fun! (well, almost)
  
  Small footprint - save precious pedalboard space
  
  High quality components - only the best will do when it comes to tone
  
  Road-ready design - ready to follow you wherever your playing takes you
  
  Internal true-bypass to buffered output switch

  Utilization

  This pedal is very deep, but is easy to jump right into. It can take a while to find "your tone", but I assure you, if delay is a part of that tone, it is in this box somewhere.
  
  
  
  The special features of this box make it magical. 6 seconds of delay is more than nearly anyone needs. Stereo ins and outs are very handy. "Audio Tapping" is not quite as easy to use as a Tap Tempo function, but it works just the same! The looper is by far the best looper in this price class, with up to 40 seconds time available.
  
  
  
  The TonePrint USB function is great in that one can download patches directly from TC and put them on the pedal. Most of the patches are designed by famous artists!
  
  
  
  And the fact that the pedal can be switched from True Bypass to Buffered signal is invaluable!

  Sound Quality

  I honestly don't think there is a better digital delay pedal out there. It is very convincing on the analog tones, although I can hear a bit of difference, and the digital tones are spot on. The ducking delay sound is really nice, as is the tape-delay - very lush sounds abound in this unit. This pedal sounds great directly into the amp, or in the effects loop.

  Overall Opinion

  I love how feature-packed this box is, but how intuitive it is as well. The sounds are spot on for a digital unit. The buffer/true bypass switch is the best pedal innovation of all time.
  
  
  
  My one wish for this pedal is that a delay could run with the looper. Maybe if there was a TonePrint model that had a looper with 38 seconds and a couple of seconds of delay available - that would be a nice feature. I'll rate it a 9 because I wish for that feature, but it should be a 9.9, really!
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• 04/18/13

  olirc7usa's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " a reference!"

  Characteristics

  see manufacturer website

  Utilization

  super simple ... no manual (download from tc electronic)

  Sound Quality

  true bypass, the delays are excellent!
  
  
  
  the looper function is a real plus!
  
  
  
  I have not tried the TonePrint ... I carve my own delays ;-)

  Overall Opinion

  I highly recommend!
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• 12/23/12

  lucetamdoute's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Moult effects are available + a looper handy
  
  Stereo output
  
  Robust housing and legendary reliability of tc

  Utilization

  User-friendly

  Sound Quality

  Top sound quality, nothing to complain about
  
  The guitar signal is fully respected, and the effects are varied, rich.
  
  No wonder that many pros are already using.

  Overall Opinion

  The best time at this price
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• 11/06/12

  Axlslash's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Excellent!"

  Characteristics

  -

  Utilization

  Simple and effective.

  Sound Quality

  I mostly use the top 3. Very good, I'm impressed.

  Overall Opinion

  I had a SMMwH, I prefer this one for its simplicity and efficiency, with its great!
  
  
  
  It's simple, it never leaves my bp. And if she leaves, it will be for the version above.
  
  
  
  It is great!
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• 05/30/12

  sergioreis's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " very good delay"

  Characteristics

  ***

  Utilization

  Too bad we can not edit the sounds from a computer ...
  
  No possibility to save presets personal.
  
  If not the system is very nice tone print.
  
  It would not hurt to have a sound example for each tone print?
  
  Too bad there is only one slot for charging a toneprint

  Sound Quality

  effects are very good
  
  used with a guitar and a bass

  Overall Opinion

  used for a week
  
  I tested two EHX # 1 Echo and Stereo Memory Man hazarai (well but did not fit my needs)
  
  
  
  I think I would do without hesitation the same choice
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• 03/12/12

  daymon's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Very well for me but a failure."

  Characteristics

  Very distinct difference between the delays!

  Utilization

  Benchmarks in order to know the time delay would have been significant .. I loved my TC for this repeater.

  Sound Quality

  I would add to the other view that this delay affects the original sound of your guitar and makes it a little sharper (you can also notice a slight loss of bass pedal on or off but mostly engaged). This especially in front of an amp, it is less agreement in the FX loop of the amp. I had used a Nova system and it is the reproach that I was doing and this defect for which I sold.
  
  However, I like the proposed delays and probably will keep it (using it with a looper (to put it in the ciruit or outside it) thanks to its compact versatility.

  Overall Opinion

  I thought it was important to emphasize for picky sound like me ... Oh I use it in mono, may be that this is important!?
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• 02/04/12

  duguy182's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " So many delays in a pedal"

  Characteristics

  We are dealing here with a delay pedal very complete with lots of different delay, I invite you to read the manual for the beast that explains it all well.
  
  
  
  It has the 4 knobs that are the usual level, feedback, delay time and the choice of the delay on which we will have to spend time considering the number of delay that is not counting the tone print.
  
  
  
  For original elements, there is easy access to the battery as might already be on the PolyTune the same brand and two dipswitches that allow a kill or not dry and is a true bypass is a buffered bypass.
  
  He also built a looper but I do not use it because the pedal is in my drawer rack.

  Utilization

  Usage is very simple and it is very intuitive. All knobs react well, we can find a good and it's very easy to test full-tone print and change.

  Sound Quality

  The sound is great. I personally preferred the analog delay for its quality of sound and its repetition but all other delay can be exploited to give free rein to your imagination.
  
  
  
  The tone print artists are really great, I, for once, chose to print a tone Syu is an analog delay with more gain and less discoloration of sound in rehearsals.

  Overall Opinion

  Ultimately, tc electronic off a major coup with this pedal as with its full range tone print. Find sounds racks tc pedal format at an affordable price with all options I say yes.
  
  
  
  Far ahead of the boss and other mxr, this choice I would do without hesitation.
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