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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.

Artist usage

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See how Joe Bonamassa uses TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay

Joe Bonamassa

Singer, Guitarist

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

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Verified via YouTube

During Bonamassa's 2009 tour, he used a 2290 in his rack, which is seen at 3:38.

See how Jonny Buckland uses TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay

Jonny Buckland

Guitarist

Coldplay

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Verified via Photo

"Jonny Buckland has been using the TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay since 2003, as shown in a user-uploaded photo on Imgur."

See how Stephen Carpenter uses TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay

Stephen Carpenter

Guitarist

Deftones

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Verified via YouTube

At 1:20 of this private gear tour, Stephen Carpenter of Deftones shows off some of his gear, including a TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay.

See how Chris Martin uses TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay

Chris Martin

Singer, Guitarist

Coldplay

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Verified via Audiotechnology

Mentioned by FOH engineer Dan Green in this AudioTechnology magazine article about the Ghost Stories Tour.

AT: Could you run me through Chris Martin’s vocal chain?

DG: It starts with a Shure SM58 radio mic which he just loves singing into — the sound and the weight is just right for him. It goes to the Neve 1073 500 series module, and into a channel on the SD7. Then I just use a little bit of channel EQ to clean up the low end, to avoid pumping the compressor unnecessarily — the stage volume is blisteringly loud up there from PA spill, so there’s always going to be some low-end filtering. And then it goes into one of the Waves Puigchild 660 plug-ins. From there, into a Waves H EQ for some general EQ’ing. I really like that EQ for its visual feedback — the spectrum analyser is really handy to quickly pinpoint any frequencies that are poking out or not quite right. Then it finishes with the Waves C6 multiband compressor, which is the most incredible plug-in. I really rely on the C6 for the sound of Chris’s voice because when he’s getting into his low register, his voice is very bassy. But I find if I take some of those overpowering low frequencies out with a regular EQ, when he goes up to his falsetto voice, it sounds a bit thin. With the C6, because it’s a dynamic EQ, as soon as he hits his falsetto voice, all of those rich lows return. Effects-wise, I’ve got an old TC 2290 delay which is MIDI’d up to be part of my snapshot automation. I really like it because it’s hands-on. Saying that, after it’s set up the only control I touch is the tap tempo button. Finally, I have a Bricasti M7 reverb, which I prefer to a Lexicon for its character.

See how Alex Lifeson uses TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay

Alex Lifeson

Guitarist

Rush

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Verified via Guitar World

For Signals, Lifeson remarked "By that time I had a pretty comprehensive rack with two TC Electronic 2290s".

See how Justin Vernon uses TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay

Justin Vernon

Singer, Guitarist

Bon Iver

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Verified via Photo

On XTS's website, they share photos of the rack gear they built for Bon Iver. TC Electronic 2290 can be seen on the rack.

See how Robert Fripp uses TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay

Robert Fripp

Guitarist, Keyboardist

King Crimson

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Verified via Pinterest

This image from Pinterest shows Robert Fripp’s stage setup from 1999.

See how Gustavo Cerati uses TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay

Gustavo Cerati

Singer, Guitarist

Soda Stereo

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Foto compartida por la cuenta FlacoStereo en sus redes. "SODA STEREO | Gira presentación de Signos. Los históricos conciertos en el Coliseo Amauta. Lima, Perú, 19, 20 y 27 de Junio de 1987."

Aquí podemos ver a Gustavo con su Jackson Soloist y su Rack de entonces, en el cual el TC Electronic 2290 formaba parte. Recordemos que el 2290 fue usado en todas las giras posteriores de Soda, hasta el Último Concierto (1997). Después de eso solo fue usado dentro del estudio.

See how Adrian Smith uses TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay

Adrian Smith

Guitarist

Iron Maiden

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Verified via guitarworld

"His amps are new-model Gaillen-Kruegers that are rack-mounted with his effects, a T.C. Electronic 2290 and a Lexicon delay."

See how Jean Michel Jarre uses TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay

Jean Michel Jarre

Keyboardist, Music Producer

The Dustbins

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Verified via Muzines

As listed in this 1990 interview on the Music Magazine Archive

See how Eminem uses TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay

Eminem

Singer, Rapper

D12

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Verified via Soundonsound

On the website article, the third's picture legend states that TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay is part of Eminem's production equipment list.

See how Vivian Campbell uses TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay

Vivian Campbell

Guitarist

Thin Lizzy

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Verified via Photo

According to Guitar Geek's rig diagram, Vivian uses a TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay, for "for delay, flanging, and panning."

Album Usage

The TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay has been featured on the following albums:

Genre Usage

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Used With

Based on how musicians on Equipboard use TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay, it is most commonly used with the following gear.

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