All user reviews of 4/5 for the TC Electronic Flashback Delay

type of effect? : Delay of any kind
editable? Yes TonePrint via pc / mac non rackable
technology? : Digital rather in my opinion

UTILIZATION

configuration: yes very simple one turns one tests it sounds
manual? zero need
edition? : Easy

SOUND QUALITY

effective? frankly yes but more on the stereo
instrument? : EMM JP60 / jpmp3 jem dna etc ....
I would rather? the tone print clearly
I like least? the delay has black ^^

OVERALL OPINION

use? January 2014
the other model? yes de7 Ibanez finally DigiDelay dung what ^^ +

what I like most of all is the TonePrint via my phone, it's still frankly past practice via the small hp phone to instantly changed her, I am currently on "moutain top" petrucci and the stereo it works very very hard.

no need for past 100 years on the pc TonePrint editor with the pedal usb, not that I do not wish to stand out above all with the amount of available preset on the phone are frankly what to do, all c is well update the firmware of each pedal and after ca tranqiullement oats as it should.

once that was the crease and stereo is simply DE-MEN-TIELLE


a part of it!

Refer to the TC Electronic website for details.

UTILIZATION

This pedal is fairly compact, the case seems strong, the only problem with the compactness is that the location to set foot without touching the knobs is quite small.

The settings are classics:
* Fx level (level adjustment effect),
* Delay (time between each repetition)
* Feedback (number of repetition).
* Mode Selector
The selector allows different types of effect, delay classical, inverse, mod, ping pong, ANA, 2290 ...

SOUND QUALITY

Pedal fairly simple to use. One branch, choose the mode, and the dose level of the effect and the duration of the echo and repetition time.

I use it before the amp, I wanted something transparent, which does not degrade the sound mode in 2290 is top!

Those who do not like too duties may fall back on the ANA mode that emulates a slightly warmer response time vintage analog style.

Mode loop 40 s max is also present on the occasion very useful!

OVERALL OPINION

more:

* The sound quality really transparent (if desired)

* The quality of manufacturing, very durable case,

* The correct price.

Cons:

* The somewhat compact body

Used for almost a year, I recommend this delay enthusiasts are transparent, or those who want sth a little warmer (ANA Mode)

everything is in "overall opinion"

UTILIZATION

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SOUND QUALITY

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OVERALL OPINION

I bought this pedal a little random chance, trusting this brand as well as different opinions found on the internet (I was expecting to find a DD7 boss at the base).

so it's a delay pedal, designed for guitarists, but I use it as an effect send / return with my mixer (electronic music so).

Basic presets are quite interesting and complementary, but the real big advantage is that you can customize the effect itself via an editor.
when I bought it I did not know that was possible on the gear that price, and I must say that the editor lets go far enough ... there's a bunch of programmable parameters is not just a harmless option.

to get the parameters available, here is a screenshot of the app:
https://i.imgur.com/5yh3fyv.jpg

there are a total of four knobs:
-Delay
-Feedback
Fx-level
-Choice of preset

only the first two are customizable, but against three pieces of information you can give to those the change.
it may seem small, but in practice if you like a little tweaking it becomes quite complex and it is possible to actually create a unique effect.

modifiable characteristics are each connected to a line graph divided into five points.
for example, you can decide when a knob is left in the delay time is 980ms, it is in the middle 6000ms and it is all right to 72ms ... so basically turning completely from left to right and increases down time.

so we can make "zig zag" modulation by turning in one direction, which is very interesting from my point of view, especially when one takes into account three parameters are assignable knob, each with its own specific curve.

creating a smart TonePrints it is possible to have a sort of hybrid effect in the desired position, and go even beyond the modulation by setting the second potentiometer values ​​/ right choice.
it does not look necessarily at first but it can be quite complicated combinations in practice ...

I do not know if this is very clear, but in summary I would not have thought I could change so radically the sound just by turning two knobs.

my experience is that of someone who does electronics for a guitar I think the interest is less but this pedal remains excellent and very likely higher than the DD7 boss ...

in any case more "unique" because everyone can design their stuff very accurately by leaning a little above.

that's basically, I use it for a month and a half and I am very satisfied!

the price is down almost saw the possibilities of customization, it is not excluded that I take a second if the opportunity presents itself (or a "hall of fame" also programmable reverb)

more:
- High sound quality.
- To create its own effect (the real big interest for me).
- Price.
- Quality workmanship.

Cons:
- One place to charge his personal effects, shame!
- It is not possible at the moment to export its settings ... which means any note on a sheet (+ screenshot) if you do not want to "lose" your values ​​by creating another TonePrint ... (The black spot for me).

So I put him 8/10, I think it is hard to beat in this range ...

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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

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.

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.

- A knob 9 kinds of Loop Delay + 1 Tone + Print (exclusive TC Electronic)
- A knob Feedback
- A knob Delay (up to 7000 ms)
- A knob FX Level
- A 3-position switch to select the divisions

See manufacturers specifications (downloadable Manual in French)

Toneprint function is an area of ​​"memory" that allows to download a sound of a "guitar hero" TC and shaped by several musicians ... While surfing their site we see that the refinement of its tailor-made full use of additional parameters ... Unfortunately, to date, impossible to have a software programming finesse of this pedal ... it's a shame. The pedals are all new ... TC thinks hope one day to offer this software so that anyone can program his son ...

Supplied without transformer

UTILIZATION

The grip is simplistic. Selecting a type of delay and adjusted the 3 parameters. It is immediate and simple. BUT! Given the number of Delay really different, the extent of delay, the proportion of feedback and level of effect that really give a "multitude" of sounds or conventional, well "crossed to the west."

There is a tap tempo included ... Must be pressed 2 seconds and then hold the single switch and make the tempo on the guitar ... It's clever, but not too practical ... Example ... impossible to settle it in full song if we were wrong ... The choice of TC was making a compact pedal with only one switch ... with practice it will come ...

Good writing hot after a night of testing ... But the division rhythm selector + tap tempo is not very clear to me ... the manual is complete but succinct on the subject.

SOUND QUALITY

But what sounds! The 9 Types of Delay correctly and simply presented in the manual can really huge sonic palette ... Full Digital Delay (as The Edge of U2) clean, crystalline, air to Tape Echo warm and diffuse ... each "program" brings a personality ... Reverse Delay mode is really beautiful and very strange ...

Me playing with an acoustic guitar + microphone rose: I can create layers of sound rather strange ... while allowing me to play the natural sound of the guitar ... all thanks to the FX knob level that can mix the level of the effect ...

At the risk of repeating myself in view of the opinion ... I like the pedals "unique" because we play in real time with the sound by turning a few knobs ... it actually allows to go away in a sound, without programming at all, without editing menus as x on the crank. for a Delay pedal is essential to explore the settings to find a sound, an atmosphere ... Here I also regret that the USB does not allow (yet?) To save the sounds you love on a computer ... But hey, for 145 € is perhaps not too much to ask.

OVERALL OPINION

Just a first night ...

A 145 €, it is an unbeatable price with such high quality sound ... I tried the Boss and much pedal ... never before I did this much fun with the Delay ...

It was under his foot a world of sound really interesting and easy to access ... This pedal has only two flaws: 1 - A Tap Tempo we rule "mutant" pedal and beating time on the guitar ... lack of space. A business decision that ruled out a Live game mode for "catch" a rhythm in a song is a little view of a tap tempo, right? 2 - Not operating from the USB port to save its settings ...

In short, really a great pedal very compact and beautiful offering a world of sound at a great price ...

The delay effect and allows extensive adjustments to really explore sounds very subtle ... the effect is probably the most "special" which allows so many different atmospheres

Empress pedal Superdelay (400 €) seems much better and creative ... but it is not the same budget.

Despite all the TC Electronic Flashback is an excellent choice ... Not a fart breath, a solid case, a comfortable grip and especially sound worlds to explore ...