TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay

Amazing

Mine broke. so well.. not completely dependable

This is legitimate.. i send a unit in on December 15th, and they say that it will be fixed within the next 10 days.. i don't recieve it for 2 months and it isn't fixed? THAN i send it back and don't get it for another two months.. not to mention i called numerous times and they told me they would work on it THAT DAY and obviously didn't.. their SERVICE sucks.. the product is amazing..

DOD and DanElectro? Im sorry sir, but i had very legitimate complaints.. i use only pro gear.. vox, fender, mesa amps. lovetone, fulltone pedals and other high quality stuff.. i have never had any problems with my gear until this one, and i consider myself quite patient.. but 5 months to get a piece fixed by TC is NOT ACCEPTABLE considering they charged me $300 for the repair!!


the product other than that couldn't be better.. a pain in the ass to use since TC doesn't make the foot controller anymore.. but the quality is the best

This a response to the really angry guy with a problem with TC gear. This is pro gear it requires some patients and knowledge. I know the 2290 interface is different but, its stable and it works. Maybe the angry guy should stick to the "all in one" kind of fx box. Just because I can't pilot a jet doen't mean all jets are junk.?! In a word...User-Error.

Angry guy...read the manual.

Angry guy had a problem withthe 2290. That does suck when you spend lots of cash on gear and it doesn't work for you. I hope you have better luck with your DOD and Danecho pedals.

THE 2290 IS GREAT! Have a nice day:)

INTERFACE IS IMPOSSIBLE... i could deal with that if the thing wasn't a piece of shit... so difficult to use that there is no time for making good music because you spend all the time you have learning how to program shit

best sounding delay i've ever heard.. if the unit worked..

NO NO NONO

sent it to TC because the thing had a problem.. after 10 minutes, it would overheat and send volume fluctuations to my amp.. tc said they would FIX the problem.. replace EVERYTHING on the unit, cables connections etc.. it cost me $300 and all they did was replace the FUSE and ribbon cables--$5 worth of shit... BUT IT DOESNT STOP THERE.. the unit doesn't even work !!!! it only has a wet signal.. i can't bypass the effect.. and i can't hear the original note just the delay's..


ON TOP OF THAT.. i was told that if i sent it out to be serviced, id have it back in 10 days.. well a month and half later i finally recieved it.. i called many times and they said "oh yeah, we'll look at that today and send it out tomarrow".. this was at least 4-5 times i went through that..

see above.. i will never buy TC products again.. i actually really wanted a m-one reverb, and triple c compressor.. but i just can't get myself to support such a horrible company.. if they are making such "high quality" equipment, they need to back it up with customer support and service it properly.. NEVER BUY TC ELECTRONICS... they are a compelete waste


i apologize but im QUITE pissed off.. i've been patient with all this shit so far, but after recieving the unit after being gone for over a month more than they said it would--and then have it not work, im outraged...

i play radiohead/u2/mogwai/art rock style.. very delay oriented... i trust my 70's roland space echo or line 6 digital delay ANY DAY over this thing... if it were stolen or lost, it would probably just reduce the level of stress in my life..

what i love about it... its sounds
i hate...... doesn't fucking work... AND it is impossible to use


the two times it worked it made the most beautiful sounds ever.. what a shame




TC ELECTRONICS

DONT BUY THEIR SHIT!!!

As far as dedicated delay units go, their are only a few that pass the "long haul" test. Lexicon's PCM 41 & PCM42, Roland's SDE3000, Yamaha's 1500 DDL, and the icon of all DDLs, the TC 2290. It has been the standard for live and studio sound for well over a decade. The new units are just as good as the old ones. TC has been smart and has kept crafting the unit to original specs in TC's native Denmark. Hats off to TC Electronic, where other companies are more apt to move production to some 3rd world sweatshop, use cheapo parts and even cheaper labor in order to be more "profittable", they have kept the cooks and recipe the same. The 2290 is easy to use however, for certain advanced application you will need to consult the manual.

The 2290 is shipped now as an 8 second Digital Delay, with 4 mono fx loops (mono send-mono-return) and 1 stereo fx loop (mono send-stereo return) all pre 2290 CPU. That means the loops are placed before the echo of the 2290. That means that you can put preamps in the loops too. Just watch the levels, and don't program it so two preamps are on at the same time. The loops are really cool, they can be used as function control switches too, as on the CAE RL-8, Octapus, and the Patchmate. The sound quality is the best. The 2290 is the best delay. I know other multi-effects have delay programs in them, like eventide, lexicon and others, but the 2290 is the supreme delay unit. there is no equal. Getting back to the sound...it is awesome. The unit is dead silent, unlike Digitech some Boss stuff and Zoom processores where every preset has a noise gate on it. By the way, as a general rule, if a product has a noise gate, noise filter, or any other type of noise hiding "feature" (trickery)...in all probability the unit sucks. The TC has bunch of cool features, try to see one if you can so you can experience it. I give the 2290 five golden forks!

Solid gear. It cost 1500 bucks so its solid. You shouldn't need a back up unless you are a recording star, and if you are, make the record company buy it....those buggar bastards!

Customer support is great w/TC. I bet you won't need to call the if you buy a 2290, unless you just want to say "hi".

Don't take my review as being Bible, this is just what I've experienced w/tc and the 2290. Its great, find one and try it.

Owned mine since Dec1990. Upgraded my unit to 4 second model(never needed more than .5 seconds).As I remember, sounded great very first time I tried it. Using the 10 factory presets get you off to an easy start. Select a factory preset you like and start playing with all the parameters. Like what you hear?...Save to any of the 90 other user-presets. The manaul is mandatory for all the "special key" features. Especially useful are the 5 fx loops for controlling preamp switching and other outboard gear. This machine, along with their 0144 serial remote pedal controls my entire guitar rack.

I've tried every delay on the market and nothing else compares. It is one of the only pieces of fx gear that doesn't make my amp (Mesa/Boogie Studio preamp & Soldano X88R powered by a VHT 2150) sound brash and brittle; it is warm & musical. I use it as a chorus for rhythm playing and the delay for that big stadium sound when soloing.

I've been using my TC 2290 every week (three to five nights a week) for nearly ten years without a hitch or glitch. I play T-40 club music for a living, so I couldn't start to imagine how many countless hours of use it has seen. The only thing that concerns me now is the memory lithium back-up battery should probably be replaced...A good excuse to try TC customer service first time in 10 years!

Never found a need to call. (see previous comment on reliability).

I couldn't imagine going to work without my TC 2290 in my rack. It is absolutely essential for controlling everything; and my sound, which I will try not equate with anyone elses. I make every effort to sound like myself and no one else. Been playing T-40 and covers for over 30 years. This unit will be the last delay I'll ever need or use. If it was lost, heaven forbid, I would replace it immediately.

This is THE piece of gear EVERY guitar player should own!! I cannot say enough about this unit. You MUST have the manual to totally get into this. I have the 8 second delay model and the ambience it brings to the rack is just stunning!! Mostly you can figure out the front panel just by screwing around and you will find killer sounds. Its more complicated when you get into the special/assign keys that you need to read. They teach you how to make 10 effects to get you started..after that..you pretty much understand it. Simple and elegant. The other great feature is the 5 loops in the back..4 mono and one stereo. So if you dont have a switching system and are maybe using pedals..you now have a brain for your rig!! All are assignable from the front panel ..per preset ..of what ones you want on. I have 9 stereo loops with the patchmate..so now there are 5 more loops available. Unbelievable thinking on their part.

No noise..hum..buzz..nothing. This is running with a lexi MPX1 into a mesa 395 power amp looped with a mesa Quad preamp.looped to a sansamp PSA1 preamp..all controlled by a patchmate into 2..2X12 mesa cabs.This rig KILLS!! These two processors complement each other perfectly. From Satch to Lukather..your sounds are there!! There simply is nothing better. 1 million Hz sampling is why. There is nothing else on the market with that much. Ask anyone who knows pro gear! The stereo panning is amazing to hear. You can even tremolo the sound once you learn to unit.

Ive had it for 8 months and could not live without it. Its been extremely reliable. Its built sturdy and the plug in jacks are solid.

I have dealt with them from the beginning with questions etc..They have been great!! Of course,when you spend this kind of money for their product..they had better be!! They really were. they helped me thru the midi implementation when wiring up the new rack. Friendly anda live person to talk to everytime I called!!

I play all kinds of rock and or pop...studio and live for over 25 years as well as teach for 23 years..I have been thru so much gear and crap in this amount of time that i finally found what I was looking for!! TC..LEXICON and MESA BOOGIE...There is a reason why everyone is using this stuff..the quality and sound and really beyond belief. My rig has never sounded better.. and thats what other people tell me!! Clarity even on heavy distortion patches is precisely defined. I play alot of Morse/Petrucci stuff...and when I play it..the sound is right there..thats what you want to hear when performing. Believe me I have heard EVERY pro piece out there for guitar..it simply is the best!!

Once you become familiar with the lay out of the tc 2290's controls you couldn't imagine how it could be designed to be simpler to use. It has six red LCD's that can be easily read from a reasonable distance away. Showing the status of the main or chosen parameters. For example delay time, preset number, feedback level, input gain level, output volume levels and so on. The graphics on the front panel are clearly marked with white writing on black background. The manual is comprehensive to say the least, but also necessary to educate yourself on the powerful capabilities of this machine. Mine has a 4 second delay time capability that I find more than enough, And just enough for a useable sample. The new tc2290's (yes they are still made) come with the double sample option chip giving you a total delay/sample time of 8 seconds and sound on sound capabilities. Very cool.
For me the ace up its sleeve is the effects loop at the back of the unit. It will take 5 external effects units or effects pedals enabling you to switch them in and out individually or as part of a pre-set. Plus the send sockets on the external effects loop can be used to change channel on your amp or to control other switchable units. When used with the tc0144 serial remote foot controller the unit becomes even more versatile. Allowing remote tap tempo, volume changes to your amp, and loads more stuff. Though the 2290 can be used without the tc0144. When you consider the cost of a custom made digital switching system alone made to the same high standard as the tc2290, it makes the tc2290 worth the price just for the switching capabilities alone in my opinion. And it?s a lot less temperamental than some designer name systems I've come across.

As good as it gets really. Strong clear delays if you want them or thin fading delays if required, via onboard filters. I use mine for two separate set-ups. In the effects loop of my Rivera combo in mono, that gives me the use of the dynamic section e.g. ducking delays, tremolo, and compression. You can also the use of the output volume control: great for automatic volume changes on you amp. It also seems to improve the sound of the amp in general even without anything switched in. And I use the second set-up for recording in stereo. Nice and clear, pure sound with no hiss. The auto pan is a nice inclusion, giving space and movement to the wet or dry signal. There is an inverse switch that phase inverts the delay signal for wider stereo image. All together a great sonic package.

My unit, I believe, was made in 1987 and it still works perfectly so the only number rating I can give must be a 10.

I've phoned and e-mailed tc electronic in Denmark over the past few years with various questions and requests and I have always had nothing but friendly help and advice. tc's after sales service is second to none and no doubt the envy of their competitors

This is a serious piece of equipment for real musicians at a reasonable price. But it's also fun just to play with. The list of users reads like a who's who of the music industry and that?s the very best recommendation of all. Plus the fact that they are still made today and have remained unchanged, but for software upgrades, means the tc2290 easily deserves its 10 rating.

Really there is only one thing to be said about ease of use: you are in serious trouble without the manual. The real power in the 2290 is in the "special" key which accesses most of the powerful control functions. The manual has the call numbers and explanations for all of these and without them, you are doomed to wonder why someone would pay so much for a simple delay. The unit comes with 20 factory presets which are examples of time-based effects both with and without modulation. Mine has the 30 second sampler, fast-trigger, and stereo link options installed. Midi implementation is very good even by the standards of todays processors, but you will need the manual to configure things.

The sound is simply incredible. When TC designed this unit back in the '80s, they over-engineered every aspect of it. There is simply no better delay unit for use with guitar or vocals. From U2's "In the Name Of Love (Pride)" to Van Halen's "Cathedral", almost anything is possible. Every major recording studio has at least one and I would buy another if I could find one.

Again, TC over-engineered the unit for decades of reliability. As for backups, the Edge and Dave Gilmour don't have one so I guess you can estimate reliability from their use.

TC Denmark has been great everytime I have had a question. I recommend checking with them before TC USA. Jens, a TC technical writer, has answered every question I have ever had and has earned my extreme gratitude. As a result, I haved not hesitated in purchasing a great deal of TC gear for my studio.

I use one in a guitar rack with the TC 1210 rack chorus, Eventide H3000d/sx, and Roland GP-16 among other EQs and compressors. The 2290 is a mono input/stereo output device with 4 switchable mono loops and one mono send/stereo return loop. The loops are in series after the input but before the delay so you can use and switch compressors, EQs, effects, etc.. in and out of the signal path. Another cool feature is that the loop send jacks can act as a switcher to control logic-controlled switches. This allows selection of preamp channels, reverb, bypass, etc.. from within the 2290 presets or by midi control. The sampler option will sample the sound after the 5th loop's returns. Sound-on-sound sampling and looping with audio, sequenced, or remote triggering is possible. Samples can be pitch shifted up or down. Sample trigger time is 2 micro-seconds with the fast trigger option thus allowing drum track replacement without audible delay or phase shift. Unfortunately, TC discontinued the 2290 so both the main unit and options are hard to find. For guitar players, the unit is a must-have processor. It simply could not be made any more complete and it is mondo powerful. As a studio processor, there are more complete units but under $2K, there are not any better sounding delays than the 2290.

Quite easy to use, has a bunch of presets to use as a base for modification. Editing patches is easy, as most parameters are visible all the time, or easily reached. Compared to other menu-driven effects I've used it's really easy. Has delay, pitch and dynamic modulation, and tremelo type effects. The tremelo is cool for guitar by the way. No reverb, which would make it a complete effect unit.

I use the 2290 in a guitar rack system, or occasionally with an 8 track minidisc home studio. When used in stereo, there is a wide stereo field option, which makes the sound really "big". This sounds great but is not a lot of use on gigs. There is a large degree of control not apparent on th front panel though, via the special numbers, etc, so detailed study of the manual is beneficial. The sound quality is excellent, only Eventide, and Lexicon type units will be comparable. No hiss even in the studio setting, the delay/modulation notes and played notes are indistinguishable.

I have owned 2 TC2290's. The first one developed a fault on the loop jacks (there are five effect loops) which caused volume fluctuations. It was repaired by fitting new jack sockets on the back. The second has been 100% reliable.

Apparently software updates can be got from the factory, but I've never needed this.

Would be ten out of ten for me if it had reverb, and didn't have a problem with the switch jacks, although this was soon rectified. Overall excellent unit, and good value.

I have previosly in some reviews stated that there are two types of guitarists. The ones who read manuals and those who don't. This is another unit for the manual readers since it will be quite difficult to understand all of the possibilities of the unit without reading the manual very thuroughly. Once you have done this it is very simple to use it and editing patches. Sound quality is prestine so getting a good delay sound out of this baby won't be any problem. The score belov is an average of the two way to handle the unit a 2 if you choose to not read the manual and a 10 if you choose to read it.

I use this unit with either a ADA MP-1 Preamp or a modified Fender vibrolux combo if the preamp is used i run it thru the poweramp and speakers of a LAB L7 4x10 combo, the guitars used is a Fender stratocaster with Seymour Duncan pickups, a Ibanez AS 200 and a Ibanez PM 100 guitar. I also use a Lexicon PCM 70 reverb and a T.C. Electronics 1210 dual stereo chorus. The unit is noiseless with a S/N ratio of more than 100 dB and the effects always sound great. I find no problems what so ever to get the sounds of my favorite artists (Robben Ford, Pat Metheny and Bill Frisell) sounds with this unit.

Very dependable indeed it hasn't failed me yet and i don't think it ever will.

I had a slight problem with the midi functions on the unit that casme to the surface during last years christmas holidays so i e-mailed the company on the night of the 23/12 - 97. When i checked my mail on the morining of the 26/12 i had recived a very thurogh explanation of what i should do. It's simply the best customer support that you could wish for.

i play all types of music from traditional jazz to alternative/experimental rock and i have no problems getting what i want out of this baby. I bought it after careful testing of several other delay units and while there was som that were very good they never realy played in the same division altough i must agree to that 2000+ dollars for a delay is very much money and if you don't have that ammount of money i would recommend that you check out the roland SDE-330 which is almost as good as the 2290. i can't find anything elese that i would like to have included in the unit so i'll just give you a final tip. Buy it now.