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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

What types of delay effects are available on the TC Electronic Flashback Delay?

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.

Can the TC Electronic Flashback Delay be used as a looper?

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.

Is the TC Electronic Flashback Delay compatible with bass guitars?

The Flashback Delay is compatible with both electric guitars and bass guitars, offering high-quality delay effects suitable for a wide range of instruments.

What power supply is required for the TC Electronic Flashback Delay?

The Flashback Delay requires a standard 9V DC power supply, commonly used with many guitar pedals, ensuring easy integration into your existing pedalboard setup.

Does the TC Electronic Flashback Delay have a tap tempo feature?

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

  • Versatile with multiple delay types and TonePrint customizability

  • Stereo in/out for studio and live flexibility

  • Easy-to-use looper function

  • High-quality sound with analog dry through

  • Durable construction

  • Dynamic delay option prevents repeats from overwhelming play

  • Musical and usable presets for quick tone changes

  • Compatible with external tap tempo pedal

  • Compact size for pedalboard efficiency

  • Offers both modern and vintage delay sounds

CONS

  • Tap tempo functionality can be awkward, requiring signal mute

  • Some delay types (e.g., LoFi) not as appealing to all users

  • Looper functionality basic compared to dedicated loopers

  • Trails switch inconveniently located inside the pedal chassis

  • Cannot use delay and looper simultaneously

  • Lacks multiple preset storage for live situation quick changes

  • Some find the sound thinner compared to analog delays

  • Advanced features like kill-dry button not easily accessible

  • No Android support for TonePrint editing and updates

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Owners report the Mash feature being difficult to control, preferring an expression pedal input for better precision.

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  • The Crystal algorithm in Flashback 2, which offers a shimmery effect, is highlighted for its fun and engaging sound, enhancing the pedal's versatility.

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Value and pricing

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

TC Electronic Flashback Delay and Looper Review | The Budget Guitarist

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The TC Electronic Flashback Delay and Looper is a versatile and stellar-sounding pedal with a range of delay types, from digital to analog. Its unique features, like the strum-to-set-tempo, stand out, although it lacks an included manual, which can be irksome. While the associated software is poorly designed and cumbersome, the pedal itself is impressive, offering a "Tone Print" setting for custom patches and stereo functionality. Despite the software flaws, this pedal is a solid investment for musicians seeking rich and varied delay effects.

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TC Electronic Flashback review | MusicRadar

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The TC Electronic Flashback Delay is a versatile powerhouse in a compact pedal format, offering a plethora of delay effects, enhanced by the innovative TonePrint feature that allows custom sound uploads. Its tap tempo and variety of delay types make it a strong contender for any guitarist's pedalboard. However, the pedal's tap tempo function could be more user-friendly, as it doesn't mute instantly when pressed. Despite this minor flaw, the Flashback stands out for its ease of use and the ability to refresh its sonic palette, making it an excellent value for its price.

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The TC Electronic Flashback Delay Pedal | guitar TONE OVERLOAD

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The TC Electronic Flashback Delay pedal is a compact powerhouse that delivers exceptional tone quality and versatility, thanks to its wide range of modes and true stereo capability. Its innovative Toneprint feature allows users to load artist-designed profiles, enhancing its appeal. The pedal impresses with its diverse delay options, from crisp digital to warm analog and tape simulations, along with unique modes like reverse and slapback. While the Audio Tap feature is intuitive, some users might miss traditional foot-based tap tempo. Despite a minor issue with certain preamp loops, this pedal shines in typical setups, offering creative possibilities in a small package.

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felipe_saiter

Pristine

Better of all worlds and the toneprint app makes it a must have

jimmarchi1

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C

Good pedal good price

Great pedal, beautiful natural delays, nice looper amd grwabto jave flangers or vibes on the roneprint

tinusbolus

Endless features

Endless features with toneprint and great sounds. I really like the dotted eight option!

madbish

Really Good One

I consider this one as a reference pedal to all guitarists, as I think that this one shall not leave the board as it's a good sounded delay with variety of timings and it doesn't take much place.

michael_tiffany

I completely agree have had one for a few years it has a very wide aray of different delays including reverse. A must have

rothhandlestudios

Great sounds with character

This is in many ways the opposite of the sound of Boss pedals. This has character and attitude.

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slypero

Great delay !

You have lots of possibilities as you can use tone print to choose great delay.

john_tebbitt

Love this delay, matches the reverb. Clean clear powerfull

Love this delay effect pedal, sits nicely in my effect chain

antonious_healious

Quite charming

Does it all and more, the tap function sucks, I wish they'd fix that.

paperplane0jihad

not bad

40 seconds of loop and about 10 different delay settings,

noah_thawco

Flashback

Great delay pedal, you get plenty of modes on it

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See how David Gilmour uses TC Electronic Flashback Delay

David Gilmour

Guitarist

Pink Floyd

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Around 1:05 you can see the Flashback at the edge of the screen.

See how Tony Iommi uses TC Electronic Flashback Delay

Tony Iommi

Guitarist, Keyboardist

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

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Verified via Tcelectronic

According to TC Electronics official site, Tony uses TC Electronic Flashback Delay.

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Paul Gilbert

Guitarist

Racer X

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Verified via Tcelectronic

on the tc electronic website, it states paul uses this pedal

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Troy Van Leeuwen

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Queens of the Stone Age

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Troy Van Leeuwen uses a TC Electronic Flashback Delay pedal, according to TC Electronic's website.

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Graham Coxon

Guitarist

Blur

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A TC Electronic Flashback can be seen at 2:07, for example.

See how Joe Perry uses TC Electronic Flashback Delay

Joe Perry

Guitarist

Hollywood Vampires

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"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.

See how Guthrie Govan uses TC Electronic Flashback Delay

Guthrie Govan

Guitarist, Composer

Asia

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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.

See how Lee Ranaldo uses TC Electronic Flashback Delay

Lee Ranaldo

Singer, Guitarist

Sonic Youth

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Verified via YouTube

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.

See how Dave Murray uses TC Electronic Flashback Delay

Dave Murray

Guitarist

Iron Maiden

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Verified via Guitar Lobby

According to Guitar Lobby, Dave used TC Electronic Flashback Delay.

See how Joe Duplantier uses TC Electronic Flashback Delay

Joe Duplantier

Singer, Guitarist

Gojira

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Verified via YouTube

In the "Gojira Gear Run" video by TC Electronic on YouTube, Joe Duplantier is shown using the TC Electronic Flashback Delay pedal.

See how John 5 uses TC Electronic Flashback Delay

John 5

Guitarist

Marilyn Manson

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Verified via John 5 Official Website

It says on his website that he uses the TC Electronic Flashback Delay.

See how Brent Hinds uses TC Electronic Flashback Delay

Brent Hinds

Singer, Guitarist

Mastodon

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Verified via Photo

Brent uses a Flashback Delay pedal, according to TC Electronic's website.

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