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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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Versatile digital delay with 2290(!) on the dial and TonePrint technology
Very usable preset modes, and the versatility of TonePrint makes the TC Flashback a staple on my main board. And it's stereo.
55
Great little pedal.
Heaps of versatility and doesn't break the bank! The possibilities are endless with this pedal. Only down side is the lack of tap tempo but in its small size I can see why.
572
Jack of all trades.
This delay can do anything. The presets and all of the interesting functions that they built into it are cool, but the the Tone Print ability is what makes this incredible. You can program your own delay on your computer and send it to the pedal! amazing.
660
Outstanding delay pedal.
This is an OUTSTANDING delay pedal. OUTSTANDING! The tape and analog delay sounds are BEAUTIFUL, but this is more than just a delay pedal. You can also get a chorus sound with it (by turning the delay and feedback all the way down but keeping the fx level up) and you can get some weird ring mod type sound with it (by using the chorus setting and turning the feedback all the way up). TC Electronic have done an amazing job with this.
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Best price/value relation
A very cool delay/looper. If you like the capability of turning a knob and have several diverse settings, this pedal is for you. The ONLY drawback is on the looper: it should allow to pause the recorded track, and then play it again.
As a delay, it's excellent. As a looper is good, but it could be improved.
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Hands down!
This is by far one of the most amazing DELAY pedals i've used so far! TOne print is really something!
579
This is one of my Swiss army knife delays
This is a great modeling delay that can cover analog, tape, 2290, digital, dynamic, reverse, and modulated delays. The looper is functional and works well. I need to use the Tone Print more...
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I have been obsessed with making toneprints for the X4 I just bought! I wish I had more free time. These pedals sound darned good and are funa s heck to tinker with. Once you get something you like you can just save it and recall it whenever you want. Awesome.
273
Very versatile delay pedal
I have and i like this pedal 'cause its very versatile. A lot of types of delay, including the analog delay, that sounds very niceee , switch to select the style of repeatings, etc etc. True bypass.
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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