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Description

Unleash the power of unrivaled sound quality and exceptional versatility with the TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay. A trailblazer since its introduction in 1985, this effects processor sets the standard in professional studios and live effects rigs. It boasts an impressive 32-second delay time, modulation functions, and a premium signal quality that stands the test of time. This dynamic device is not just about delay; it's your secret weapon for sampling, looping, phasing, flanging, and compression, affirming its place as a quintessential tool in any musician's arsenal.

Key Features:

  • Exceptional 32-second delay time
  • Comprehensive modulation functions
  • High-quality signal processing
  • Versatile sampling, looping, phasing, flanging, and compression capabilities
  • Includes 5 effects loops

Product specs

Brand TC Electronic
Model 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay
Finish Black
Year 1985 - 2005
Made In Denmark
Categories Delay, Multi-Effect

FAQs

What makes the TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay unique compared to other delay processors?

The TC Electronic 2290 is renowned for its dynamic delay capabilities, allowing for precise control over delay effects that respond to your playing dynamics. It offers pristine digital repeats and the ability to create complex delay patterns, making it a staple in both studio and live settings.

Is the TC Electronic 2290 suitable for both guitar and studio rack use?

Yes, the TC Electronic 2290 is versatile enough for both guitar rigs and studio rack setups. Its dynamic delay features and high-quality digital processing make it a favorite for musicians and producers seeking detailed and responsive delay effects.

What are the connectivity options available on the TC Electronic 2290?

The TC Electronic 2290 offers multiple connectivity options, including standard input and output jacks for seamless integration into your existing setup. It is designed to fit easily into both live performance rigs and studio environments.

Can the TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay be used for creating dynamic delay effects?

Yes, the TC Electronic 2290 is specifically designed to create dynamic delay effects that respond to the intensity and dynamics of your playing, offering a more expressive and nuanced sound.

How does the TC Electronic 2290 handle different delay times and settings?

The TC Electronic 2290 provides precise control over delay times and settings, allowing users to tailor the delay effects to their specific needs. Its digital interface ensures accurate and consistent delay times, suitable for a variety of musical applications.

Reviews

PROS

  • Exceptional sound quality, unparalleled in delay effects

  • Robust build quality, described as "built like a tank"

  • Features dynamic delay adjustment to playing style, eliminating need for tap tempo

  • Offers a wide range of effects beyond delay, including chorus, flanging, and panning

  • Highly praised for its creative potential, satisfying both simple and complex needs

  • MIDI control for loop switching enhances performance flexibility

  • Superior converters improve overall system sound quality

  • Comprehensive manual facilitates exploration of its extensive features

  • Detailed technical specs promise high fidelity and low distortion sound

  • Versatile power requirements and durable construction suited for studio or live settings

CONS

  • Complexity may be daunting for beginners or those seeking simplicity

  • Discontinued, making it potentially difficult and expensive to acquire

  • Some may find it too bulky or heavy for portable setups

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay.

Features and functionality

  • The TC 2290 pedal's delay time adjustment requires significant dial turning, moving only 10 milliseconds at a time, with a feature to jump 100 milliseconds.

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  • The 2290 includes a subdivision button, potentially allowing delay time display in beat divisions like 1/4 or 1/8.

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  • The 2290's delay modulation creates pitch shifting by altering delay times, resulting in dynamic feedback not found in TC's newer delay pedals.

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Comparisons

  • The TC 2290 pedal is noted for its pristine sound, contrasting with the Korg SDD-3000's distinctive preamp, which is often used as a boost.

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  • The 2290 offers digital modulation parameter settings with LED displays, unlike the SDD-3000’s analog knobs, offering precise control.

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  • Swapping from Free The Tone Flight Time to the 2290, users find the 2290's repeats more prominent without being overwhelming.

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  • The Boss DD-20 on Modulate mode closely resembles the 2290's sound due to its unique modulation implementation, unlike recent TC pedals which use non-modulated stereo effects.

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  • The Eventide TimeFactor's ModDelay setting approximates the 2290's sound by using modulation to sweep delays in opposition, achieving a similar dynamic effect.

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User experience

  • Owners note the TC 2290 pedal produces specific U2 tones, particularly for "Streets" and "Heartland," with presets seemingly based on Edge's delay settings.

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  • Users appreciate the 2290's modulated delay, though some wish for simultaneous use of chorus and delay effects.

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Value and pricing

  • The TC 2290 pedal's price has recently decreased to around $300, making it a more accessible option compared to the expensive rack version.

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Use cases and applications

  • The 2290 is favored for its strong, yet subtle repeats, making it ideal for those requiring clear delay tones without overpowering their sound.

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efraimidis_vassilis

This delay unit is inimitable.There is nothing out there that matches the sonic quality or the programming options of this device.Ageless!

MAX.INPUT LEVEL (XLR): +22 dBu MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL (XLR): +22 dBu MAX.INPUT LEVEL (JACK): +14 dBu MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL (JACK): +10 dBu INPUT IMPEDANCE (JACK/XLR): 1 MOhm unbal. / 20 KOhm bal OUTPUT IMPEDANCE (JACK/XLR): 750 Ohm unbal./ 50 Ohm Electronically bal. FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20-20 KHz, +0 / -0.5 dB, 25 KHz, -3dB TOTAL HARMONIC DIST.: < 0.05% 1 kHz, 0 dBm DYNAMIC RANGE: >100 dB GROUP DELAY: <30 microseconds DELAY RESOLUTION: 0.1 mSec to 999.9 mSec. then 1 mSec DIGITAL-CONVERSION: Dynamic Differential SAMPLING RATE: 1 MHz ENVIRONMENT: Operating, 0¡C to 50¡C STORAGE: -20¡C to 60¡C POWER REQUIREMENTS: Selectable: 100/120/ 220/ 240V, 50-60 Hz, 30W DIMENSIONS: 3 1/2 x 19 x 9.5 inches (89 x 482 x 242 mm) FINISH: Black anodized aluminum face PLATE: Black painted steel chassis NET WEIGHT: 12 lbs (5.7 kg) SHIPPING WEIGHT: 19 lbs (6.4 kg

franklyandrade

Amazing delay!

I have two TC 2290. Its amazing! There is a big difference to pedals.

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See how David Gilmour uses TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay

David Gilmour

Guitarist

Pink Floyd

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Verified via Pink-floyd

"He also uses a Lexicon PCM-70 to store the circular delay sounds you hear in songs like "Shine On" and "Time." Because it has a multi-tap function, it can pretty accurately duplicate the kind of echo Dave used to get from his old Binson echo unit. A t.c. electronic 2290 is his primary delay -- it's what he uses for most things." - Phil Taylor, David Gilmour's guitar tech.

See how Eric Clapton uses TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay

Eric Clapton

Guitarist

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

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Verified via Bonhams

As part of his 1988 Soldano/Cornish Guitar Routing System, Eric Clapton used the Furman PL-8 Power Conditioner and Light Module, a SAMSON UR-5D UHF wireless receiver, a SAMSON BR-3 VHF receiver, a Drawmer 1960 tube compressor, a YAMAHA SPX-90 multi-effect processor, a Dyno-My-Piano CS-5 Tri-Stereo Chorus, a TC Electronics 2290 dynamic digital delay, a DYNACORD CLS 222 Leslie simulator, a YAMAHA GEP 50 multi-effect processor, a Roland SDE-3000 digital delay as well as the TC1210 spatial expander with VHS/UHF aerial unit at rear.

See how Matthew Bellamy uses TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay

Matthew Bellamy

Singer, Guitarist

Muse

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Verified via Mixonline

Matt Bellamy's effects rig for the Absolution tour included the TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay.

See how Johnny Marr uses TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay

Johnny Marr

Singer, Guitarist

Modest Mouse

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Verified via Bp

“The The live amplification is a racked set up based around two Boogie Quad preamps, a Boogie 295 poweramp, and a tc 2290. The tc's effects loop takes in a Yamaha GEP50, Roland GP8 and Korg A3 guitar processors, an Eventide H300 Harmoniser and a tc spatial expander. Speakers are two Marshall 2x12" cabs loaded with EVs, and the whole set-up is doubled for live work in case of breakdowns.”

See how The Edge uses TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay

The Edge

Guitarist

U2

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Verified via Photo

This Music Radar article from the "360" tour details The Edge's full setup, and notes that the 2290 runs through his two AC30s.

See how John Petrucci uses TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay

John Petrucci

Guitarist, Composer

Dream Theater

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Verified via Photo

This is a picture of the rack John used for the 2002 World Tourbulence tour. Among the various units there are two TC Electronic 2290 delay units (third and forth from bottom to top). Confirmation of this being John's rack can be found in this diagram from Guitar Geek and at :15s in this video.

See how Dave Mustaine uses TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay

Dave Mustaine

Guitarist, Singer

Metallica

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Verified via Photo

On this photo, you can see TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay in Dave's rack.

See how Robert Smith uses TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay

Robert Smith

Singer, Guitarist

The Cure

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Verified via Photo

The 2290 is among many effects used by Robert per this archived version of an April 2000 edition of Guitar World magazine. Sound on Sound also lists this as part of The Cure's gear set up here.

See how Joe Satriani uses TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay

Joe Satriani

Guitarist

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

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Verified

Listed among Satriani's gear in the April 1989 Musician interview "The Devil And Joe Satriani" by Ted Drozdowski.

SATCH'S BOOTY

WITH HIS band, Joe Satriani plays custom Ibanez guitars with DiMarzio pickups and D'Addario strings. His amplifiers are Marshalls, usually a pair of 100-watt heads driving two 4x12 cabinets. "The amps are run clean. I've got a compressor in-line but I don't really use it. I use an Ibanez digital reverb, some Ibanez digital delay, a Cry Baby, different distortion pedals and a Boss CE-1 chorus, the rack I have is really filled with a lot of back-up stuff: an extra chorus, a Randall amp/pre-amp that I can use if my pedals don't work, a t.c. electronic delay. It's really low-tech, inexpensive, cheap, simple."

With Jagger, Satriani plays a Strat: actually a hybrid of Fender, Tokai, DiMarzio and Ibanez parts with a 1954 Fender neck courtesy of Joe's guitar tech, Pierre de Beauport of New York City. His main amp's a Marshall, but there's a Roland JC-120 with a Boss delay tucked away for 'Midnight'. He also uses a t.c. 2290. "It's got all sorts of loops that allow you to program whole sections. So Pierre, who has a script, can just punch me in and out of these little patches so I can get louder or softer, or there'd be some delay. I wanted to keep the stage as clean as possible."

When he's writing, Satriani uses a four-track Tascam Porta-studio. "I've got some Rockman gear and an array of cheap pedals at home. That's about it. Plus a lot of basses, synthesizers, guitars and cassettes lying around."

See how Kevin Shields uses TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay

Kevin Shields

Singer, Guitarist

My Bloody Valentine

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Verified via Tapeop

During an interview with Tape Op in 2001, Kevin shields comments on the recording of "To Here Knows When" about how he used a TC unit that did "Delays and Dynamics" on the drums:

"and then there's programmed drums and they're put through this TC unit, I forget what it's called, but it does dynamics and delay and it's just adds this weird sort of feel to it."

This passage can be found in the 4th section of the said article, Issue 26.

See how Mark Knopfler uses TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay

Mark Knopfler

Singer, Guitarist

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

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Verified via YouTube

Tc 2290 Delay on guitar.

See how Jeff Beck uses TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay

Jeff Beck

Guitarist

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

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Verified via Guitar.com | All Things Guitar

It’s effectively dry signal, which comes from the cabinet, the cabinet hits the monitor system, and we have a TC 2290 for his delays, and then a Lexicon for two big old plate reverbs, one at 1,600 milliseconds, another at 3,200 milliseconds. So it’s a short-ish reverb and a lush reverb, and then just a couple of delays.

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