TC Electronic

TC Electronic

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Also known as: t.c. electronic, TC

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Founded in 1976 by Danish brothers Kim and John Rishøj, TC Electronic has grown from a boutique effects maker into one of the music industry's most recognized names in signal processing. The company's SCF (Stereo Chorus + Pitch Modulator & Flanger) pedal became a hallmark product celebrated for its transparent tone and exceptionally long production run, while the TC2290 digital delay unit, intr...

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Founded in 1976 by Danish brothers Kim and John Rishøj, TC Electronic has grown from a boutique effects maker into one of the music industry's most recognized names in signal processing. The company's SCF (Stereo Chorus + Pitch Modulator & Flanger) pedal became a hallmark product celebrated for its transparent tone and exceptionally long production run, while the TC2290 digital delay unit, introduced in 1985, earned legendary status in professional studios and was inducted into the TEC Hall of Fame.

TC Electronic spans a broad range of product categories including guitar and bass effects pedals, bass amplification, studio processors, and broadcasting loudness tools. The PolyTune — introduced as the world's first polyphonic guitar tuner — and the TonePrint series, which allows musicians to download custom artist-designed presets directly to their pedals, brought notable innovation to the effects market. The Hall of Fame Reverb, Flashback Delay, and Ditto Looper have achieved wide adoption among guitarists and bassists across genres and skill levels.

Beyond the pedalboard, TC Electronic developed the System 6000 dynamics and effects processor and the Finalizer mastering processor, tools that found homes in professional recording and broadcast facilities. The company became part of Music Tribe — the group that also includes Behringer, Midas, and Klark Teknik — following an acquisition in 2015, and continues to develop products across its guitar, bass, and studio lines from innovation hubs in Manchester and Italy.

TC Electronic has 291 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Effects Processors, Delay Effects Pedals, and Multi Effects Pedals. Their gear is featured by 1830 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Pop, and Electronic. Notable users include John Petrucci, Scott Ian, and Mark King Level 42. TC Electronic's catalog spans the full price spectrum — from entry-level options to high-end flagships.

Artists Who Use TC Electronic

John Petrucci uses 22 TC Electronic products

John Petrucci

Guitarist, Composer · Dream Theater

Scott Ian uses 17 TC Electronic products

Scott Ian

Guitarist · Anthrax

Mark King Level 42 uses 17 TC Electronic products

Mark King Level 42

Singer, Bassist · Level 42

Yuji Adachi (You) uses 17 TC Electronic products

Yuji Adachi (You)

Guitarist, Composer · DEAD END

Stephen Carpenter uses 15 TC Electronic products

Stephen Carpenter

Guitarist · Deftones

Devin Townsend uses 15 TC Electronic products

Devin Townsend

Singer, Guitarist · The Wildhearts

David Catching uses 15 TC Electronic products

David Catching

Guitarist · Queens of the Stone Age

Andy Summers uses 14 TC Electronic products

Andy Summers

Guitarist · The Police

Guthrie Govan uses 13 TC Electronic products

Guthrie Govan

Guitarist, Composer · Asia

Leda uses 13 TC Electronic products

Leda

Guitarist, Bassist · BABYMETAL

Brad Whitford uses 13 TC Electronic products

Brad Whitford

Guitarist · Hollywood Vampires

Dave Catching uses 13 TC Electronic products

Dave Catching

Guitarist, Bassist · Queens of the Stone Age

Ida Kristine Nielsen uses 13 TC Electronic products

Ida Kristine Nielsen

Bassist · The New Power Generation

Paul Gilbert uses 12 TC Electronic products

Paul Gilbert

Guitarist · The G3 Jam

Gary Holt uses 12 TC Electronic products

Gary Holt

Guitarist · Slayer

Syu uses 12 TC Electronic products

Syu

Guitarist · Galneryus

Steve Morse uses 12 TC Electronic products

Steve Morse

Guitarist · Deep Purple

Peter Hayes uses 12 TC Electronic products

Peter Hayes

Guitarist · Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

Nathan East uses 12 TC Electronic products

Nathan East

Bassist · Toto

Mark Lettieri uses 11 TC Electronic products

Mark Lettieri

Guitarist · Snarky Puppy

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