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Description
Dive into the echoes of the past with the TC Electronic Alter Ego X4 Vintage Echo, a portal to the golden age of delay effects. This compact marvel is your ticket to recreating the iconic sounds that defined generations of music, with 12 vintage delay types at your fingertips. Whether you're crafting ethereal soundscapes or precise rhythmic patterns, the Alter Ego X4 stands ready to deliver, blending historic tones with modern versatility. Perfect for the discerning guitarist seeking authentic vibes without compromising on contemporary functionality.
Key Features:
- 12 vintage delay types for a wide range of classic sounds
- Up to 40 seconds of delay time to cover every musical need
- Three presets for quick access to your favorite settings
- Tap tempo capability for precise delay timing adjustments
- True bypass circuitry preserves your tone when the pedal is off
- Stereo inputs and outputs for versatile setup options
- TonePrint enabled for further sound customization
Product specs
| Brand | TC Electronic |
| Model | Alter Ego X4 Vintage Echo Delay |
| Finish | Black |
| Year | 2015 - 2025 |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Delay Pedals, Loop Pedals and Samplers |
FAQs
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What types of delay sounds can I expect from the TC Electronic Alter Ego X4 Vintage Echo?
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The Alter Ego X4 offers a range of vintage delay sounds, including tape, analog, and digital emulations, providing users with classic echo effects inspired by iconic delay units from the past.
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Does the TC Electronic Alter Ego X4 Vintage Echo have a looper function?
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Yes, the Alter Ego X4 includes a built-in looper with up to 40 seconds of looping time, allowing you to layer sounds and create complex musical passages.
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Can the Alter Ego X4 Vintage Echo be used with both guitar and bass?
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Absolutely, the Alter Ego X4 is versatile and can be effectively used with both electric guitar and bass, delivering rich delay tones suitable for various musical styles.
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How does the TonePrint feature work on the Alter Ego X4 Vintage Echo?
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The TonePrint feature allows you to download custom delay settings from the TC Electronic library or create your own, offering extensive customization options for your delay effects.
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What power supply does the TC Electronic Alter Ego X4 Vintage Echo require?
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The Alter Ego X4 requires a 9V DC power supply, providing the necessary power to operate its multiple delay and looper functions.
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Is the TC Electronic Alter Ego X4 Vintage Echo true bypass?
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Yes, the Alter Ego X4 features true bypass switching, ensuring that your guitar's signal remains unaffected when the pedal is turned off, maintaining your tone clarity.
Videos
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Reviews
PROS
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Incredible range of vintage echo sounds
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Tape delay options with washiness for immersive soundscapes
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TonePrint capability for extensive customization
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Three presets, stereo input/output, Midi, and onboard tap tempo for versatile use
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Mimics analog, Echoplex, Space Echo, and Echorec effectively
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Maintains rich vintage tones even at high volumes with a band
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Exceptional modeling of analog device flaws and nuances
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Includes a looper feature for added creativity
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Access to 90% of delay types without needing multiple pedals
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Durable and reliable compared to other brands
CONS
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Presets may be too heavy-handed for some, lacking subtlety
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TonePrint editing and software have usability issues
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Documentation and support material are poorly organized and inadequate
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The pedal's large size may be inconvenient for some pedalboards
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Initial learning curve due to complexity and features
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Based on 6 Reviews and 56 Ratings
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It never fails to inspire. Even after all these years it's my favorite delay.
I've had the Alter Ego X4, on and off, for over a decade. I'm a gear head, so I've bought and sold 10 - 12 delays in the meantime - Free The Tone, Strymon, Boss, Dunlop, Fractal, SolidGoldFX, DOD... - and though they were all really, really good, every time i plug back in to the Alter Ego I get lost for a few hours. And with access to tc's Toneprint Editor I'm always able to get more than close enough to any delay type I might want. The editor is quite simple to use, too. If you want access to 90% of all delay types without having to own 50 different delays, this might be just the thing!
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My favorite delay... ever!
That does sum it up. I love this pedal, and all of it's offerings. My only critique is the size, it's YOOOOGE. However, it's awesome. How so? The modelings are exceptional in my mind. I've love the sounds of the MM4 by Line6, but they break and f-up a lot. The TC folks, have equally nailed the flaws and nuances of the analog devices they are modeling. I've always struggled with using and embracing delays. Not sure why. But this delay is so much fun, it can have a subtle or dramatic affect on your sound, and I haven't even talked about the TonePrint feature. Cos I probably won't use that. The reverse setting is incredible. Looper? Yep! Also increddy!! I got this new, from ProGuitarShop.com for $149.00 shipped. Great deal, not B stock. If searching for an affordable option at delay, look for the TC Electronics delay series; Flashback and there's another in addition to the Alter Ego. These are fantastic delays!!
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One of the best Vintage Echo Delay pedals
I’ve had many vintage delays on my board. Most of them sound good when your testing it alone, but when you add drives and put it on high volume, somehow that vintage tone you’re looking for disappears or decreases. But it’s a different story on this pedal, even when you play with a band on a high level, you’ll still get that rich vintage tones and it has many modes and features including the toneprint. Great job by TCE! Taking back those vintage echoes, putting them in one modern pedal.
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have you used any of the analog devices it models? I've owned a roland chorus echo and an oil can delay, I wonder how it stacks up in person. Andy's demo sounds good but all his videos sound good....
I use it as an outboard effect on studio recordings and it sounds wonderful
That title says it all, doesn't it?
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Here is are some photos of matts boards designed and produced by xact tone solutions as you can see he is using the TC electronics alter ego x4.
Bootsy Collins uses the TC Electronic Alter Ego X4 Vintage Echo pedal, as shown in the user-uploaded photo on Imgur.
In this video Steve Stevens shows his current pedalboard. The Alter Ego Vintage Echo x4 is in action at 2:39.
According to the product website Vernon Reid uses the Alter Ego X4 pedal.
Phil Campbell uses the TC Electronic Alter Ego X4 Vintage Echo, as shown in a user-uploaded photo on Imgur.
Products Used by Dave Catching
Matt Sorum has shared on Facebook that he is an avid collector of musical gear, including the TC Electronic Alter Ego X4 Vintage Echo pedal.
In this photo of his new "GigRig" pedalboard, one of the pedals that can be seen is the TC Electronic Alter Ego X4.
In this photo, which comes from Guitar Center's interview with Wolfe, Wolfe's pedalboard is shown. One of the pedals visible is the TC Electronics X4 Alter Ego.
David Catching, guitarist for Eagles of Death Metal, uses the TC Electronic Alter Ego X4 Vintage Echo, as highlighted in his artist story and guitar gear feature on the TC Electronic website.
Jay Mehler is confirmed to use the TC Electronic Alter Ego X4 Vintage Echo, as evidenced by a photograph showing him utilizing the pedal while recording with Liam Gallagher.
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