TC Electronic is a Danish audio equipment manufacturer that makes guitar effects pedals, audio interfaces, and studio rack processors.
TC Electronic was founded in Denmark in 1976 by brothers Kim and John Rishoj.
The company initially focused on developing and manufacturing digital signal processing equipment for the music industry.
In the 1980s, TC Electronic introduced its first guitar effects pedal, the Stereo Chorus Flanger.
Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, TC Electronic continued to innovate and release new products in the areas of digital signal processing and guitar effects pedals.
In 2015, Behringer parent Music Group acquired TC Electronic as part of a larger acquisition of TC Group, which also included Tannoy and Lab Gruppen.
Despite the acquisition, TC Electronic continues to design and develop products under its own brand name.
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TC Electronic pedals are often known for their innovative features, such as the ability to tune all strings at once with the PolyTune pedal. They also tend to have a very clear and high-quality sound compared to other brands.
You can update the firmware on your TC Electronic pedal by connecting it to your computer, downloading the firmware update software from the TC Electronic website, and following the instructions provided.
TC Electronic provides a two-year warranty on all products purchased new from an authorized dealer. If you experience any issues with your TC Electronic product, you should contact their customer support for assistance with repair or replacement.
Yes, TC Electronic pedals are designed to work with a wide range of guitars and amplifiers. They can be used with any equipment that is compatible with the type of connection that the pedal uses (such as quarter-inch instrument cables or XLR cables).
The Flashback 2 has a few additional features that the original Flashback pedal does not have, such as the ability to download custom toneprint settings and a 'MASH' footswitch that provides increased expression control. However, both pedals provide high-quality delay effects and are popular among guitar players.