The TC Electronic 2290P Dynamic Digital Delay & FX Processor is a digital delay pedal that puts the company's 2290 rack delay into a compact, stage-worthy pedal format. Reviewers have long regarded the original 2290 as a benchmark in its field: as one writer put it, "For many the definitive digital delay - the one thing that counts a little against it is its size," noting that it is known as much for being a multi-modulator as for its distinct and pristine delay tones12.
A pedal version of the TC 2290 rack delay
The original TC 2290 rack unit has a long-standing reputation among players. Guitar Pedal X's Stefan Karlsson wrote that for many it is the definitive digital delay, known as much for being a multi-modulator as for its distinct and pristine delay tones, with its size the one thing counting against it overall2. The 2290P answers that by rendering the unit in pedal format, and Karlsson added that it is "very attractively priced"2.
Guitar World's review also noted expanded delay time and other parameters as a reason to buy, pointing to more range than the original unit offered1.
The controls and jacks
The 2290P is built around stereo 1/4-inch input and output jacks that can be switched to mono input/output, so it works equally well as a stereo effect at the end of a chain or a mono pedal in a smaller rig1.
| Jack | Function |
|---|---|
| Input Mono | Mono input |
| Input Stereo/Return | Stereo input, or return for the effects loop1 |
| Output Mono | Mono output1 |
| Output Stereo/Send | Stereo output, or send for the effects loop1 |
| MIDI In | Full-size MIDI In jack1 |
| MIDI Out/Thru | Full-size MIDI Out/Thru jack1 |
| Expression pedal jack | Connects an expression pedal for control1 |
| Mini USB-C | USB-C jack provided alongside the DC input1 |
On the output side, a Dly/Dir switch selects between the delayed and direct output signals1. MIDI control can be set up through a desktop app, and the full-size MIDI jacks mean no adapters are needed to hook the pedal into a MIDI rig1. Presets run from 1 to 128, with Preset and Store controls for calling up and saving sounds2.
Power: 9-volt, 250mA
The 2290P takes a 9-volt, 250mA, center-negative power input1. A mini USB-C jack is also provided next to the 9-volt DC jack1.
At 250mA, the 2290P draws more current than many compact pedals, so a supply output rated for at least that figure is needed. The published specifications identify the 9-volt center-negative input as the power input1.
What reviewers said
Guitar World's verdict centered on the pedal carrying over the character of the rack original: Chris Gill wrote that the 2290P "delivers the genuine sound quality and dynamic expressiveness of the original 2290 rack" in its compact pedal format1. Guitar Pedal X placed it among its 2023 picks for time-based effects, praising the return of the rack unit in pedal form and its price2.
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Questions
How much does the TC Electronic 2290P cost?
The 2290P carries a list price of $349 in the United States. Guitar Pedal X noted the same $349 figure at the end of 2023, alongside prices of €359 in Europe and £349 in the UK, and called the pedal very attractively priced for what it offers.
What power supply does the TC 2290P need?
The 2290P needs a 9-volt DC, center-negative supply rated for 250mA. Because of that current draw, a standard low-output daisy-chain supply may not be enough, so a dedicated outlet on a pedalboard power supply is the safer choice.
Can the TC 2290P run on USB power?
The pedal has a mini USB-C jack alongside its 9-volt DC input, but the published specifications identify the 9-volt, 250mA, center-negative input as the power input. Treat the 9-volt supply as the required way to power the pedal.
How many presets does the TC 2290P have?
The 2290P stores 128 presets internally. According to Guitar World, the pedal ships loaded with a full library of programs from the original 2290 rack unit, plus new presets from artists and producers.
Does the TC 2290P have an effects loop?
Yes. Guitar World's review lists an effects loop among the pedal's features, alongside its stereo input and output jacks and full-size MIDI In and Out/Thru jacks.
Does the TC 2290P work with an expression pedal?
Yes. The pedal includes a dedicated expression pedal jack, so a compatible expression pedal can be connected for hands-free control of its parameters.
Sources (2)
- TC Electronic TC 2290P Dynamic Digital Delay review, Guitar World, 2024-09-05
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2023-12-20
