TC Electronic Flashback
From one of the most highly regarded pedal companies in the world, comes the Flashback. This incredibly popular pedal packs a whole lot of options into a tiny footprint. TC maintains their high standards for quality of build, design, and effect with this furious little pedal.
External Control:APP/TPRINT
Cost: $$
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Interface: 4/5
It must be noted that it is impressive how much functionality TC managed to fit in such a small pedal while making it seem simple and easy to use. At a glance, this may seem like your standard delay pedal with the basic controls, but what awaits is a vast array of delay sounds and manipulability. The audio-tap function works surprisingly well.
Versatility: 4/5
With a 40 second looper and 10 delay types, this little pedal can do a whole lot. You will be served well in virtually any musical scenario with this stompbox.
Tonal Reproduction: 4/5
Incredibly precise and beautiful representation of your sound. While all delay types will not be pristine (by design), this pedal does great service to your sound regardless of the tonal inflections of the different delay types .
Complexity: Simple
Live application: 4/5
Not only is this pedal filled with options, but most of those options seem quite usable. The ease of use and footprint of this pedal paired with its massive stable of options makes it a highly desirable pedal for live use. You can even use Toneprint to load up presets if you plan ahead.
User Reviews
Product Information
Legendary delay pedal returns, offering an innovative pressure-sensitive footswitch and a new crystal delay effect
Groundbreaking MASH technology turns footswitch into a pressure-responsive expression controller
Ethereal crystal delay algorithm pitches your delays up an octave through each feedback loop to give an other-worldly shimmer
TonePrint-enabled to let you beam cool signature tones into your pedal with the free TonePrint App
3 dedicated TonePrint slots for storing signature effects
8 exceptional delays including hyper-realistic tape warble and self-oscillation
MASH footswitch gives you powerful effect-specific mix, modulation or feedback control
Stereo input doubles as tap tempo input for controlling delay time with external pedal
Design your own customized delay effects from scratch with free TonePrint Editor for PC, Mac* and iPad*
3 delay subdivisions with quarter note, dotted eighth note and combination selections
True bypass allows for optimum clarity and zero high-end loss when the pedal is off
Analog-Dry-Through maintains total integrity of analog dry signal path even when delay effect is engaged
3-Year Warranty Program*
Designed and engineered in Denmark
FLASHBACK 2 DELAY
FLASHBACK 2 DELAY packs our entire delay legacy into a single compact and affordable stompbox that's designed for now – and the future. Our groundbreaking MASH technology adds an expression pedal to a world-class delay stompbox that responds to your touch and saves precious pedalboard space – and blends the ethereal world of delay with the ultimate in personal expression. Add the brand-new Crystal delay algorithm and two additional TonePrint slots, and the soon-to-be legendary FLASHBACK 2 DELAY brings a wealth of new dimensionality to your quest for tonal perfection!
Why Just Repeat History – Create it
Whether you’re an ambient guru searching for a few dreamlike tones, a sonic astronaut exploring the outer regions of your own personal soundscape – or just want to add a big dose of awesome to your playing, FLASHBACK 2 DELAY provides the tools to reinvigorate your creativity like nothing else. Why follow the herd – when you can lead it!
MASH – Heart of Innovation
The FLASHBACK 2 DELAY features groundbreaking new technology that brings a wide range of creative expression to the party,
and is controlled solely by how much pressure you apply to the depressed footswitch. Years in the making, and only available in select TC ELECTRONIC products, this clever innovation elevates the common footswitch well above the mundane duties of just “On” and “Off”. More importantly – MASH elevates your performance to the next level.
Tommy, Tenor Saxophone - "I have been using the TCE Flashback for about a year, and I love the 11 presets and its simplicity of use quite a lot. However, I dislike the loop effect, it is difficult to use and the knobs always get accidentally switched to undesired presets by my foot. I like to use this pedal during solos with my harmonizer pedal or alone. I also like how I can use the "tone print" app on my phone to wirelessly send delay effects to the pedal. I wish there was a more efficient tap function where I could control the time and rhythm of the delay by TAPPING the tempo in rather than adjusting the knobs or having to hold down the pedal and play a rhythm into the mic. Since I have to play into the mic to inform the tap tempo, the audience hears the first few notes without the effect, which is undesirable. I get this is not a problem guitar players have, as they can turn their sound off before playing the tap rhythm in. For this reason, the Flashback is less efficient and useful for a live show."
10 delay types
40-second looper with unlimited layers
TonePrint technology
Tap Tempo
Switchable true bypass and buffered bypass modes
Switchable dry signal muting
Analog-Dry-Through circuitry
Delay Time, Feedback, and FX Level controls
Spillover on/off switch gives you super-smooth and natural transitions between sounds
Easy single-screw battery access
Inputs: 2 x 1/4" (L/Mono, R)
Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (L/Mono, R)
Power Supply Included No
Batteries: 1 x 9V
Height: 1.97"
Depth: 4.8"
Width: 2.83"
Weight: 0.66 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number: 960670001
Product info from the TC Electronic website.