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TC Electronic Quintessence Harmonizer

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TC Electronic Quintessence Harmonizer brings an alluring blend of harmony and innovative technology to your fingertips, or rather to your feet. This pedal is a two-voice intelligent Harmony pedal with PolySense, making it possible to create stunning harmonic landscapes over your playing.

The MASH expressive footswitch is a standout feature, allowing you to bend harmony voices up or down in real-time, creating subtle or extreme effects. Whether you're craving for classic harmonized guitar tones or aiming for something completely new, the Quintessence is your genie in a pedal.

The pedal is designed to ensure your core tone maintains its sonic integrity, thanks to its analog-dry-through signal path. It also offers full creative control through the TonePrint app, where you can create your own custom settings or browse for TonePrints created by pro guitarists.

Key Features:

Two-voice harmony effects pedal for guitar
Innovative pressure-sensitive MASH footswitch for real-time expressive control over harmonized notes
Customizable effects through TonePrint Editor software (Mac, PC, iPad)
TonePrint presets beamed directly to the pedal with your smartphone
Switchable Buffered/True Bypass switching
Options for Momentary or Latching switch operation
Analog-dry-through signal path leaves your core guitar tone untouched

Owner's manual

TC Electronic Quintessence Harmonizer User Manual

Product specs

Pedal Type	Harmony
Inputs	2 x 1/4"
Outputs	2 x 1/4"
USB	1 x Type Mini-B
Bypass Switching	Switchable - True Bypass/Buffered
Features	TonePrint app may beam settings to pedal (iOS, Android)
Power Source	9V DC power supply required (sold separately)
Power Usage	300mA
Batteries	1 x 9V
Height	2.0"
Width	2.8"
Depth	4.8"

FAQs

What type of power supply does the TC Electronic Quintessence Harmonizer require?: The TC Electronic Quintessence Harmonizer requires a 9V DC power supply with a power usage of 300mA. Note that the power supply is sold separately.
Can the TC Electronic Quintessence Harmonizer be used with both guitar and bass?: Yes, the TC Electronic Quintessence Harmonizer can be used with both guitar and bass, thanks to its versatile harmony capabilities and dual 1/4" inputs and outputs.
How can I customize the settings on the TC Electronic Quintessence Harmonizer?: You can customize the settings on the TC Electronic Quintessence Harmonizer using the TonePrint app, which allows you to beam settings directly to the pedal from your iOS or Android device.
Is the TC Electronic Quintessence Harmonizer true bypass?: The TC Electronic Quintessence Harmonizer offers switchable bypass options, allowing you to choose between true bypass and buffered bypass, depending on your preference.
What are the connectivity options for the TC Electronic Quintessence Harmonizer?: The TC Electronic Quintessence Harmonizer features two 1/4" inputs and two 1/4" outputs, as well as a USB Type Mini-B port for firmware updates and TonePrint uploads.

Videos

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Quintessence Harmony - Official Product Video

TC Electronic

TC Electronic Quintessence Harmony Demo & Review - Stompbox Saturday

Sean Pierce Johnson

Quintessence Harmonizer Pedal - Can it do METAL?

Dethonator

TC Electronic Quintessence Harmonizer Demo / VintageandRare.com

VintageandRare

TC Electronic Quintessence Harmonizer - 10 Harmonized Ambient Guitar Atmospheres

Antoine Michaud

TC Electronic Quintessence: demo review

Leo Gibson

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PROS

Exceptional tracking capabilities, even with bends
Offers a convincing imitation of a second guitarist
Features a broad selection of harmonies and modes
Easy to use for those with harmony/scale knowledge
Quality construction and reasonable price point
Mash footswitch allows for interval bends
Compatible with both guitar and bass
Can simulate a bass guitar with Octave tone print
Nearly zero latency, works well with chords

CONS

Requires intermediate to advanced harmony/scale knowledge
Quality of sound can seem artificial, especially octaves
Not very intuitive for complete beginners
TonePrint app compatibility issues with Voiceover for advanced configurations
Lacks comprehensive documentation for using TonePrint editor
Uses an obsolete MiniUSB connector for programming
Not polyphonic; chord strumming degrades output tone
Misleading promotional materials; manual only available online

Owner Insights

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

Features and functionality

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The MASH button can be programmed to change the harmony ToneBend percentage, allowing creative interval shifts like a perfect fifth by setting it to ~58%.
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The Quintessence has a mix/blend knob that allows it to function like a harmonizing pedal or a "magical capo," offering versatile tonal control.
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Placing the pedal after distortion in the signal chain helps avoid chaotic sounds, especially with high-gain settings.
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The pedal offers a delay function with a maximum time of 250 ms, providing additional depth to harmonies.
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The pedal supports a range of scales, including pentatonic, super locrian, and harmonic minor, with the ability to create custom scales via Toneprint.
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The MASH button can change intervals during play, useful for dynamic harmony adjustments, although underutilized by less creative users.
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Monophonic harmonizer capability can lead to unexpected harmonies when playing chromatic notes, sometimes approximating in-scale notes or harmonizing out-of-scale.
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User experience

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The MASH button on the Quintessence has been reported to cause issues across various TC Electronic products, affecting user satisfaction.
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Some users express dissatisfaction with the tone of the shifted pitches on the Quintessence compared to the PS-6, despite its broader feature set.
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Use cases and applications

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It's been noted that the Quintessence can be effectively used as a tone generator in combination with pedals like the SY1 and Mel9, enhancing harmonization with other instruments.
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A workaround allows setting the harmony interval to Unison and using the Tone Bend % knob to achieve a specific interval like an octave, without using the MASH button.
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The pedal can split wet and dry signals in stereo, allowing for separate processing paths and potentially more convincing stereo effects.
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The pedal excels at emulating classic metal guitar harmonies, working well with high-gain distortion for a convincing dual-guitar effect.
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Software and compatibility

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Users hesitant about USB guitar gear might find the USB integration on the Quintessence a downside, despite its advanced functionality.
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The updated Toneprint Editor from build 1502 to 1515 now recognizes the pedal, enabling more detailed customization without needing a firmware update.
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The MASH function can be disabled using the Toneprint Editor, providing more control over pedal functionality.
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Toneprint Editor issues prevent customization; a firmware update may be needed for full functionality.
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Comparisons

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Owners note that the Quintessence offers more features and customization options compared to the Boss PS-6, especially with Toneprint capabilities.
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Critic Reviews

Reviewed: TC Electronic Quintessence Harmony pedal - Mixdown Magazine

mixdownmag.com.au

TC Electronic's Quintessence Harmony pedal breathes new life into solos, offering a range of modal presets and intervals for rich harmonized sound. The innovative MASH technology stands out, transforming it into an expressive tool akin to an expression pedal. While its application may seem niche, especially if harmonized solos aren't your style, its versatility shines in studio settings. Perfect for musicians tired of mundane melodies, it delivers vibrant chromatic possibilities beyond typical octave shifters. A clever, creative addition to any pedalboard.

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tmaxxuk

349

over 1 year ago

superb harmonies

as long as you know what you're playing scale-wise, this is an awesome piece of gear!

Roles:

Guitarist Composer Music Producer

Genres:

Rock Hip Hop Funk / Soul

cody_linder

269

over 4 years ago

A great harmonizer that works great with guitar or bass.

Before I got this pedal, I used to have a Boss PS-6. While I liked certain things about it and I did like it for guitar, I found that it didn't work that well for bass for me as the tracking was a bit glitchy with it (mostly with bass solos). With the Quintessence, the tracking is way smoother, it sounds way better on bass and the pedal is even more customizable than the PS-6. The mash footswitch is great too as you can bend intervals in certain chords as well, which is a handy thing.

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Bassist

Genres:

Electronic Rock Orchestra

strachowyj

1549

over 7 years ago

TC always pisses me off

If you want to have nice Thin Lizzy/Judas Priest/Iron Maiden etc. harmonies, you have to run it either after dirt/distortion pedal or in FX loop. The manufacturer has not stated it in the manual. In fact, no manual in the box, it can be found only online. So, few days after I sold my MXR Super Badass, I had to buy it again, cause I could not use it with a distorted amp;( What is more, TC is usually misleading about their stuff. In the Flashback 2 manual they used to claim that it has audio tapping function, while it doesn't. Funny thing is that the first video demo for Quintessence had a guy wo ran the quintessence before distorted amp. This is crazy! Last but not least it requires intermediate to advanced harmony/scale knowledge - so definitely not for all.

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Guitarist

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Rock

simeon_boyadjiev

606

over 3 years ago

Harmonize All-Night Long

This is such a Uniquely Powerful little Pedal. The Amazing features that it's able to handle in such a small footprint is incredible and certainly has become my favourite Harmonizer Pedal. I'm so glad that TC Electronic has brought this little Magical Pedal back!

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Singer Guitarist Composer

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Rock Blues Funk / Soul

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mrrstrat

397

over 6 years ago

Best harmonizer pedal ever

TC Electronic gear is all-pro quality. This pedal has nearly zero latency and does all of the harmonies you want. And its polyphonic - sounds great with chords. A must have if you need a real working pro harmonizer on a pedalboard.