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Description

Step up your studio game with the TC Electronic D-Two, a versatile effects processor designed to enhance your sound with precision and creativity. Known for its dynamic delay effects, the D-Two offers musicians and producers a comprehensive toolset to sculpt their audio with clarity and depth. This effects processor is equipped with a range of delay-based effects, allowing you to explore everything from simple delays to intricate, rhythmic patterns.

The D-Two is particularly celebrated for its Rhythm Tap feature, which enables you to tap out a rhythm to create delay patterns that lock perfectly in sync with your music. This innovative feature is ideal for crafting rhythmic delays that add a unique percussive element to your tracks. Whether you’re working in a live performance setting or fine-tuning a studio mix, the D-Two’s intuitive interface and robust capabilities make it a go-to choice for audio professionals.

With its MIDI compatibility, the D-Two easily integrates into any setup, offering seamless control and flexibility. Its comprehensive preset library, combined with user-definable slots, ensures that you can quickly access and customize your favorite effects. Designed for those who demand precision and reliability, the TC Electronic D-Two is a trusted companion for musicians seeking to push the boundaries of their sound.

Key Features:

  • Dynamic delay effects with a wide range of applications
  • Rhythm Tap feature for creating synchronized delay patterns
  • MIDI compatibility for seamless integration
  • Comprehensive preset library with user-definable slots
  • Intuitive interface for easy operation
  • Ideal for both live performances and studio use

Product specs

Brand TC Electronic
Model D-Two Multi-Tap Delay
Finish Black
Year 2010s
Categories Delay

FAQs

What is the primary function of the TC Electronic D-Two?

The TC Electronic D-Two is a multi-tap delay effects processor designed to add complex delay effects to audio signals, suitable for both live and studio environments.

Does the TC Electronic D-Two support MIDI control?

Yes, the TC Electronic D-Two supports MIDI control, allowing you to integrate it seamlessly with other MIDI-enabled equipment for synchronized effects management.

What makes the TC Electronic D-Two unique compared to other delay processors?

The TC Electronic D-Two stands out with its Rhythm Tap feature, which lets users tap in a rhythm pattern for delays, offering creative flexibility beyond standard delay times.

Can the TC Electronic D-Two be used in a live performance setting?

Yes, the TC Electronic D-Two is well-suited for live performances, providing reliable and versatile delay effects that can be easily adjusted on the fly.

What kind of delay effects can I expect from the TC Electronic D-Two?

The TC Electronic D-Two offers a range of delay effects, including multi-tap, ping-pong, and dynamic delay, allowing for intricate and varied soundscapes.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Unique presets ideal for vocals and electric guitars

  • Sound quality exceeds its price point

  • Recommended by Grammy-award winning professionals

  • Features tap and ducking features for versatility

  • SPDIF in/out for tight DAW integration

  • Infinite adjustability with many usable sounds

  • Pairs well with other effects like Lexicon reverb

  • Can handle complex setups, like a second stereo wet guitar signal

CONS

  • May be considered overkill for some users' needs

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about TC Electronic D-Two.

Features and functionality

  • The TC Electronic D-Two is noted for its unique rhythm delay feature, which is not commonly replicated by digital consoles.

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Comparisons

  • The D-Two's rhythm delay capability is contrasted with the TC M-One, which can perform a stereo slap and a separate repeat, making the former more specialized.

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Use cases and applications

  • Owners rarely use the D-Two's rhythm delay feature, suggesting it's more suited for specific needs rather than general delay applications.

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Value and pricing

  • The D-Two, along with models like the Yamaha SPX900 and TC M2000, are among the few budget-friendly options for quality outboard FX units.

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User experience

  • Multiple users highlight the clean and smooth reverb quality of TC units, preferring them over lower-end Lexicon models.

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Critic Reviews

TC Electronic D-two

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TC Electronic's D-Two is an impressive digital delay unit praised for its superb sound quality and unique features like rhythmic and reverse effects. It's a standout in its price range, offering intuitive controls and high-end performance that rivals more expensive units. However, the chorus/flanger always being post-delay might limit some creative options. Overall, the D-Two is a versatile and user-friendly echo box, perfect for musicians seeking innovative delay treatments not available in competing products.

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See how Robert Plant uses TC Electronic D-Two

Robert Plant

Singer

Led Zeppelin

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Verified via Soundonsound

Used for the lead vocals on "Angel Dance" and the Carry Fire Tour, as stated by tracking and mixing engineer in this Mike Poole in this December 2010 Sound on Sound article and as stated by FOH engineer Mark Kennedy in this August 14, 2018 Front of House Magazine, respectively.

Sound on Sound

Vocals: Urei 1178, API 550, LT Sound CLX, Roland SRV2000 & RE501, AMS RMX16, TC Electronic D•Two.

"I had the Urei 1178 compressor and the API 550 EQ on Robert's vocal, along with a parallel channel that was even more compressed. So any time he hit a low note that sounded a little muddy and needed some more clarity, I pushed up the parallel channel. There's also an effects send channel with the LT Sound CLX on it, which is a Dbx VCA compressor with a good de-esser in it, and that was used as the send to any effects devices. As a side note, all the little slices you see on the screenshot were not performance edits, but mostly me trying to get the sibilance right. I often take out little clicks and pops and also 'esses' or 'effs' out manually. A de-esser will hit everything in a technical-sounding way, and sometimes you may want to retain the emotive way a certain 'ess' or 'eff' is expressed, but only precisely change the gain, just to correct recording artifacts. 'Angel Dance' is one of the few tracks on which Robert's scratch [tracking] vocal didn't make up the largest component of the final vocal track. On this song, he re?sang the vocals later, and I think he did two passes and we used mostly one, with a few lines from the other pass thrown in. For reverb on his vocals, I used the SRV2000 long reverb and a little bit of RMX16; for delay, either the D•Two or an RE501. I used very little reverb on the tracks on the album in general, apart from on Robert's vocals and the backing vocals. The other ambience you hear may have been a long delay from the 501 or PCM42 or any of the room mics.”

Front of House Magazine

The SSL doesn’t currently run Waves onboard but Kennedy says he doesn’t need much in the way of plug-ins. “The right microphone in the right application will sort out a lot of problems… try tuning the kit or moving the microphone instead of a plug-in. The dynamics on the console do everything I need them to and the all-pass filter is an excellent feature. I use the Buss Compressor and a 31-band graphic on Robert as well as a plate reverb and DDL slapback echo. For my outboard gear, I’m using a TC D2 delay and an Eventide H3500 on Robert’s vocals.” Plant’s vocal mic is a rock ‘n’ roll classic: a Shure SM58.

See how Phil Collen uses TC Electronic D-Two

Phil Collen

Guitarist

Def Leppard

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Verified via YouTube

In this video, Phil Collen shows his rack rig, which consists of two TC Electronic D-Two delay units.

See how Nigel John Taylor uses TC Electronic D-Two

Nigel John Taylor

Bassist

Duran Duran

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In an interview with Bass Player Magazine. John states that he uses the TC Electronic D-Two Delay in his signal chain.

See how Daniel Lanois uses TC Electronic D-Two

Daniel Lanois

Guitarist, Music Producer

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In this "Rig Rundown" interview with Premier Guitar magazine, it's explained that Lanois runs his pre-recorded loops/tracks through a D-Two delay.

See how Jade Puget uses TC Electronic D-Two

Jade Puget

Singer, Guitarist

AFI

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Verified via Premierguitar

According to Premier Guitar's Rig Rundown with AFI, Jade uses a TC Electronic D-Two Delay rackmount.

See how Jun Senoue uses TC Electronic D-Two

Jun Senoue

Guitarist, Composer

Crush 40

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Verified via Twitter

This is a picture of Jun's live rig with this rack delay between the amp head and cab.

See how Keith Scott uses TC Electronic D-Two

Keith Scott

Guitarist

Bryan Adams's Band

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Verified via YouTube

At 45:29 in the video "Bryan Adams Rig Rundown with Keith Scott" by Premier Guitar on YouTube, Keith Scott's tech, Dan Ely, is shown presenting a TC Electronic D-Two Multi-tap Rhythm Delay Processor in Keith's rack.

See how Scooter uses TC Electronic D-Two

Scooter

Music Producer

Dance United

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Verified via YouTube

In this video at 3:25 minutes Rick shows 4 TC Electronic D-Two Multi-Tap Delay in racks

See how Issei Noro uses TC Electronic D-Two

Issei Noro

Guitarist

Casiopea

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Verified via YouTube

In the YouTube video titled “T-SQUARE 35th Anniversary Festival disc 1,” guitarist Issei Noro is shown using a TC Electronic D-Two effects processor in his live rack setup. At approximately 1:05:18, the camera captures a close-up of Noro’s rack, revealing a unit that strongly resembles the TC Electronic D-Two, identifiable by its dark 1U chassis, amber/red display, and distinctive front-panel control layout. This rack unit is visible on stage throughout the concert, indicating it is part of Noro’s consistent live guitar effects setup for this performance. The video is provided by Jerry's Funk and Fusion Collection on YouTube.

See how Pete Trewavas uses TC Electronic D-Two

Pete Trewavas

Bassist

Marillion

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I use a delay – the [TC Electronic] D-2. It’s fantastic ‘cause it’s like a low budget version of the… whatever… Yeah, the 2290, which is a beast of a thing to cart about.

See how David A. Stewart uses TC Electronic D-Two

David A. Stewart

Singer, Guitarist

Eurythmics

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Verified via Photo

On Dave's Pro Page on TC Electronics site, they mention him using the D-Two Delay.

See how Dave Stewart uses TC Electronic D-Two

Dave Stewart

Keyboardist

National Health

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On Dave's Pro Page on TC Electronics site, they mention him using the D-Two Delay.

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