The TC Electronic 2290-P is a digital delay pedal that brings TC's original 2290 rack delay, a unit MusicRadar's Alex Lynham calls "an industry legend," into a compact stompbox format. Where the original lived in a rack, the 2290-P sits on a pedalboard while keeping the connectivity of a rack unit: stereo ins and outs, an effects loop in the feedback path, full-size MIDI jacks, and app control over USB-C12.
Guitar World's Chris Gill describes what the pedal aims to deliver:
"TC Electronic's new 2290P pedal delivers the genuine sound quality and dynamic expressiveness of the original 2290 rack"2
, all in what he calls a stage-worthy compact pedal format2. It is priced at $3491.
A pedal version of the original 2290 rack delay
The 2290-P is TC's latest flagship delay, a pedal resurrection of the original 2290 rack delay1. For players who never owned the rack unit, the appeal is straightforward: the 2290's delay programs are available in a floor unit that travels with the rest of a pedalboard.
The pedal ships with its preset slots already filled. Guitar World reports that it stores 128 presets internally, loaded with a full library of programs from the original unit plus new presets from artists and producers2. So out of the box you can browse the classic 2290 sounds before editing your own.
The controls
The front panel is built around a rotary encoder with selection and parameter buttons, plus three footswitches: A/B and Tap1. Guitar World also lists Mod, Direct and Pan switches among the controls2. Tap tempo and the feedback send/return are listed among the pedal's core features1.
MusicRadar's reviewer found the physical design holds up for gigging:
"The build quality of the 2290-P is very good. Because of its unique control interface, which includes keyboard-like"1
, with buttons inlaid into the front panel that he judged unlikely to be easily damaged on the road1.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Rotary encoder | Main navigation and value editing1 |
| Selection and parameter buttons | Choosing and adjusting parameters1 |
| A/B footswitch | Switching between two settings1 |
| Tap footswitch | Setting delay time by foot1 |
| Mod, Direct, Pan switches | Modulation, direct signal and panning functions2 |
Power and connections
The 2290-P runs on a 9-volt DC center-negative power input drawing 250mA, and a power supply is included12. A mini USB-C jack is also provided2, which is the connection point for the app control listed among its features1.
At 250mA the 2290-P draws more current than most analog pedals. A dedicated 9-volt output, rather than a shared daisy chain, is the safer way to power it.
The full connection set covers mono and stereo use:
- Mono input and stereo input/return12
- Mono output and stereo output/send12
- Expression pedal jack12
- Effects loop (feedback send/return)12
- Full-size MIDI In and MIDI Out/Thru jacks12
- USB-C12
Guitar World notes the quarter-inch stereo jacks can be switched to mono input and output2, so the pedal works on a simple mono board as well as a stereo rig. The effects loop lets you run other effects inside the delay's feedback path, so the repeats themselves carry whatever you patch in.
MIDI control can be set up through the desktop app2, which allows preset switching and parameter control from a MIDI controller, useful on larger rigs. Players comparing TC's other delay and multi-effects options can also look at the TC Electronic PLETHORA X5 and the rest of the multi-effects pedals category.
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Questions
Is the TC Electronic 2290-P true bypass?
No. The 2290-P uses a buffered bypass rather than true bypass, according to MusicRadar's review. That means the signal passes through the pedal's circuitry when the effect is off, which keeps the connection consistent but colors the signal path slightly compared with a hard-wired true bypass.
What power supply does the 2290-P need?
It runs on a 9-volt DC center-negative power supply drawing 250mA, and a supply is included with the pedal. There is also a mini USB-C jack. At 250mA it needs more current than a simple battery-style supply, so a dedicated 9V output is the safe choice.
Does the 2290-P have stereo inputs and outputs?
Yes. It has a mono input plus a stereo input/return, and a mono output plus a stereo output/send. Guitar World notes the quarter-inch stereo jacks can be switched to mono input and output, so it works on a simple mono board or a full stereo rig.
Can the 2290-P be controlled over MIDI?
Yes. It carries full-size MIDI In and MIDI Out/Thru jacks, and MIDI control is one of its listed features. Guitar World adds that MIDI control can be set up through the desktop app, so presets and parameters can be switched from a MIDI controller.
How many presets does the 2290-P store?
It stores 128 presets internally. According to Guitar World, the preset library includes a full set of programs from the original 2290 rack unit plus new presets from artists and producers, so it arrives with sounds ready to browse.
Does the 2290-P have an effects loop?
Yes. The pedal has an effects loop, described by Guitar World as a feedback send/return. This lets you place other effects, such as modulation or filtering, inside the delay's feedback path so the repeats themselves are processed.
