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Description
Unleash the power of time with the TC Electronic Flashback Delay pedal. This pedal doesn't just echo your music, it transforms it, taking your guitar sound to new dimensions. With over ten different delay types, it provides a vast playground for your sonic explorations. What's more, the six-second max delay time pushes the boundaries of what's possible, while the built-in looper further expands your creative potential. And with adjustable repeat patterns and stereo outputs, this pedal is as versatile as it is powerful. Whether you're crafting intricate solos or laying down thick rhythm lines, the Flashback Delay is your secret weapon for unforgettable sound.
Key Features:
- Over ten types of delay for a wide range of sonic possibilities
- Six seconds of maximum delay time for extended soundscapes
- Built-in looper for increased creative potential
- Adjustable repeat patterns for customizable sound
- Stereo outputs for versatile connectivity
Product specs
| Brand | TC Electronic |
| Model | Flashback Delay & Looper |
| Finish | Blue |
| Year | 2014 - 2017 |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Delay Pedals, Loop Pedals and Samplers |
FAQs
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What types of delay effects are available on the TC Electronic Flashback Delay?
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The TC Electronic Flashback Delay offers a variety of delay types, including analog, tape, and digital delays, allowing for versatile sound shaping to suit different musical styles.
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Can the TC Electronic Flashback Delay be used as a looper?
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Yes, the Flashback Delay includes a built-in looper function with up to 40 seconds of looping time, providing additional creative possibilities for live performances and practice sessions.
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Is the TC Electronic Flashback Delay compatible with bass guitars?
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The Flashback Delay is compatible with both electric guitars and bass guitars, offering high-quality delay effects suitable for a wide range of instruments.
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What power supply is required for the TC Electronic Flashback Delay?
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The Flashback Delay requires a standard 9V DC power supply, commonly used with many guitar pedals, ensuring easy integration into your existing pedalboard setup.
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Does the TC Electronic Flashback Delay have a tap tempo feature?
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Yes, the Flashback Delay includes a tap tempo feature, allowing you to easily sync the delay time to the tempo of your music during live performances.
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Reviews
PROS
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Versatile with multiple delay types and TonePrint customizability
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Stereo in/out for studio and live flexibility
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Easy-to-use looper function
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High-quality sound with analog dry through
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Durable construction
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Dynamic delay option prevents repeats from overwhelming play
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Musical and usable presets for quick tone changes
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Compatible with external tap tempo pedal
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Compact size for pedalboard efficiency
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Offers both modern and vintage delay sounds
CONS
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Tap tempo functionality can be awkward, requiring signal mute
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Some delay types (e.g., LoFi) not as appealing to all users
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Looper functionality basic compared to dedicated loopers
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Trails switch inconveniently located inside the pedal chassis
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Cannot use delay and looper simultaneously
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Lacks multiple preset storage for live situation quick changes
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Some find the sound thinner compared to analog delays
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Advanced features like kill-dry button not easily accessible
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No Android support for TonePrint editing and updates
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Some users desire more intuitive control over complex settings
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about TC Electronic Flashback Delay.
Features and functionality
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The Flashback 2's TonePrint slots allow for custom sound design, with users creating unique patches like a resonant gritty tape delay and a chorus.
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The stereo capability is appreciated, but the inability to use external tap tempo simultaneously is a noted drawback.
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The Flashback 2 offers an LED that blinks to the tempo when using the footswitch as a tap tempo, providing useful visual feedback for timing.
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The external tap tempo switch requires a TRS cable for compatibility, with some users employing the MXR Tap Tempo for reliable performance.
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A workaround using a regular cable partially inserted into the pedal provides a stable tap tempo function for budget-conscious users.
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Comparisons
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The tape setting is praised for its sound quality, though less flexible than the Strymon El Capistan, yet preferred by some for its specific tape sound.
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The Flashback X4 is larger and includes four footswitches with individual presets, making it ideal for quick changes during performances compared to the smaller Flashback 2.
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The Walrus ARP-87 offers separate tap tempo and distinct analog and digital sounds, but lacks the programmable versatility of the Flashback 2’s Mash function.
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User experience
Value and pricing
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Flashback 2 can be found used for around $80, providing substantial delay options and customization at a budget-friendly price.
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Software and compatibility
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The TonePrint app is powerful but can be challenging to navigate; once favorite settings are saved, it's quick to load them onto the pedal.
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Setup and maintenance
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Users have noted that the adjustments on the Flashback 2 can be overly sensitive, making precise settings challenging.
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Use cases and applications
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The Flashback 2 is praised for its suitability in dream pop and psych rock, with its delay blending subtly to enhance the genre's "wall of sound" effect.
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Some users argue against its use in shoegaze, associating the genre more with glide techniques and ringing chords than pronounced delay effects.
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Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 63 Reviews and 367 Ratings
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Really solid pedal
Have only owned this for a couple of weeks but it will surely hang around for quite some time. As a bassist I don't want my pedalboard to be overflowed with big delay pedals like the Strymon Timeline or TC Electronic Triple Delay. They sure are really great pedals but for my use it's a bit too much, although this pedal is spot on! It gives great sounds with classic delays like the 2290 and three different subdivisions which gives me great versatility, even in this small format. If you want just a small but solid delay pedal or maybe you just want another option alongside your big delay pedals then this is the way to go.
363
Fantastic!!
The variety of delays on offer is unbelievable. When I bought it, I initially thought that I would end up keeping it at the 2290 setting, but after a few days of playing, I found that every setting was extremely usable and sounded great. Even with the delay turned down, the pedal added just a bit more saturation to the overdriven sounds, giving it a lovely little boost and smoothness. All of this, plus the built-in looper and the fully customisable TonePrint setting, comes together to creat a fantastic pedal.
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yeah, I got the X4 version for the 2290 and lofi and have wound up using Tape and analog, they sounded pretty legit to begin with but thanks to the toneprit software I have tweaked my own presets for both that sound really right to me. Software or this is fun and easy to use and EXTREMELY powerful.
363
Exactly! I've found that I keep coming back to the Tape and Mod.
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excellent must-have delay modeler with a couple caveats
i love the tape, mod, reverse, and slapback modes the most, and the audio tap feature is nice, although i wish i could use my foot as well. that deserves one star off. the other thing is that you can't do the wacky pitch shifting and time shifting effects by turning the delay and feedback knobs! always a fun thing to do, especially for recording. i can of course live without that, and for the models and the sound of the delay, the stereo in/out, the audio based tap tempo feature, the subdivision toggle, and of course the price point, this is a really solid delay to have in your setup.
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An amazing and adaptable delay pedal.
After struggling through a few smaller gigs with my Line 6 DL4, I needed a delay pedal that delivered the brilliance of the DL4 but did not take up as much space as the famous green pedal. I came across this Flashback pedal through Rob Chapman and boy has it helped me significantly. This amazing pedal will give you all of the great delay tones as well as a few more than other delay pedals. Extremely simple to use and a brilliant pedal all round.
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Nice little pedal for price...
Nice pedal for cost, but other delays are better IMO. If you are heavy on using delay in lots of different contexts and to create soundscapes, as I am - perhaps consider a Line 6 or Timeline. Really depends on what you use it for - if you are playing rock and want some delay, the pedal I think would be more than sufficient. If you are using a clean sound, I would suggest other pedals. As it lacks in a display, I find it hard to accurately programme the sound I want, so for me a Timeline works better. Rugged little pedal! Dropped it loads! Most people would love it.
126
Nails Analog/Tape Delay
I first fell in love with delay using a TC Nova that a friend gave me. The flashback gets me 99% of the way toward the epic tape delay sound I got out of the Nova in a much smaller footprint and without any 18v power consideration. Tons of other features that I'm not sure I'll ever touch, but the Flashback offers a ton of bang for the buck.
120
Great Pedal
All the usual delays are here. Plus the Toneprint allows others to be downloaded. I use it as a secondary delay with my M5. Sounds great, compact too.
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The best affordable delay pedal
Great sound, noisefree, highly customisable using Toneprint. Not all presets are useful, the loop function is pretty basic, and more than one Toneprint preset would have been great. Still, the best there is for this kind of money.
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One of the most versatile digital delays ever
Not only does this have tap temp (technically 'strum tempo'), but it also has 12 types of delay in addition to a switch for divisions and a built in looper. Strongly recommend.
Artist usage
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Around 1:05 you can see the Flashback at the edge of the screen.
According to TC Electronics official site, Tony uses TC Electronic Flashback Delay.
on the tc electronic website, it states paul uses this pedal
Troy Van Leeuwen uses a TC Electronic Flashback Delay pedal, according to TC Electronic's website.
A TC Electronic Flashback can be seen at 2:07, for example.
"The cool thing about the Flashback and the reverb pedal is two years ago I put these in Joe's rack. And they're still in here. The cool thing about that is that Joe changes weekly. I mean it's every week that we're changing to a new reverb. I've got boxes of reverb and delay pedals that I used to change weekly. And now we're all set and good to go. I can close the drawer, click it in place, and we're laughin'! So to TC I say: Thank You," explains Joe Perry's guitar tech.
At 4:54 in this Premier Guitar interview, Guthrie Govan shows his pedal-board, which includes a TC Electronic Flashback Delay TonePrint Series guitar effects pedal.
In a TC Electronic interview at 2:03, Lee Ranaldo discusses his use of the TC Electronic Flashback Delay. Additionally, he is listed as an artist on the TC Electronic website.
According to Guitar Lobby, Dave used TC Electronic Flashback Delay.
In the "Gojira Gear Run" video by TC Electronic on YouTube, Joe Duplantier is shown using the TC Electronic Flashback Delay pedal.
It says on his website that he uses the TC Electronic Flashback Delay.
Brent uses a Flashback Delay pedal, according to TC Electronic's website.
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