The TC Electronic TC 2290P Dynamic Digital Delay is a compact digital delay pedal that puts the company's 2290 rack delay on a pedalboard. Guitar World's review describes it as delivering "the genuine sound quality and dynamic expressiveness of the original 2290 rack" in "a stage-worthy compact pedal format," with the faceplate of the rack unit shrunk down to 8- x 2-inch dimensions1. It is a digital delay pedal, and it adds features the original never had, including tap tempo and a Learn function1.
What it does and how it is controlled
The pedal carries over the layout of the rack original, with a rotary Keyboard encoder knob replacing the numeric keypad used for entering parameter values on the 22901. Three footswitches handle the main operations: A and B scroll up and down through presets, while the Learn/Tap Tempo switch engages Learn and tap tempo functions that were not available on the original unit1.
The 128 internal presets are loaded with a full library of programs from the original unit plus new presets from artists and producers1.
Connections
The TC 2290P is built for stereo rigs as well as mono boards. It provides stereo 1/4-inch input and output jacks that can be switched to mono input/output, plus an effects loop and an expression pedal jack1.
| Jack | Function |
|---|---|
| Input Mono / Input Stereo/Return | Mono or stereo input; return for the effects loop1 |
| Output Mono / Output Stereo/Send | Mono or stereo output; send for the effects loop1 |
| MIDI In, MIDI Out/Thru | Full-size MIDI jacks for external control1 |
| Expression pedal jack | External expression control1 |
| Mini USB-C | Connection jack alongside the DC input1 |
MIDI control is set up through a desktop app, according to Guitar World's review1. Guitar Pedal X's 2023 coverage of the pedal lists the same connections: "MIDI In, MIDI Out / Thru"2.
The pedal draws 250mA at 9 volts, center negative. That is more than many daisy-chain supplies comfortably share, so plan a dedicated supply output for it.
How it sounds
Guitar World's reviewer found the pedal delivers "the same pristine, lush delay and modulation effects as the coveted original rack unit"1. On long delay tails, the review describes the texture as reverb-like and three-dimensional, with modulated delay effects having a luxurious sheen1.
The pedal's delay tails are described as having a texture that is reverb-like and three-dimensional, with pristine sound quality, and modulated delay effects are said to have a luxurious sheen1.
Where it sits in TC Electronic's delay range
TC Electronic's delay line runs from compact single-purpose pedals such as the Flashback 2 and Flashback Mini to larger units like the Flashback X4 and Nova Delay. The 2290P is the pedal-format counterpart to the company's 2290 rack delay, with its faceplate described as that of a 2290 rack unit shrunk down to 8- x 2-inch dimensions1. See more options on the Delay Pedals page.
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Questions
Does the TC 2290P pedal have MIDI?
Yes. The pedal has full-size MIDI In and Out/Thru jacks, so it can be controlled from a MIDI pedalboard or controller. MIDI control is set up through a desktop app, and Guitar Pedal X's 2023 review lists the connections as MIDI In and MIDI Out / Thru.
How many presets does the TC 2290P hold?
The pedal stores 128 presets internally. The factory library includes programs from the original 2290 rack unit plus new presets from artists and producers, and presets are scrolled with the A and B footswitches.
Can the TC 2290P be powered over USB-C?
The pedal has a mini USB-C jack alongside its 9-volt DC power input, but the published reviews describe the 9-volt 250mA center negative input as the power supply connection. Treat the USB-C jack as a data and connection port rather than assuming it powers the pedal.
Does the TC 2290P pedal have tap tempo?
Yes. The third footswitch is labeled Learn/Tap Tempo, giving tap tempo and Learn functions that were not available on the original 2290 rack unit.
Can the TC 2290P be used in an effects loop?
Yes. The pedal includes an effects loop, and its stereo input and output jacks can be switched to mono, which suits placement in an amp loop or a stereo rig.
Sources (2)
- TC Electronic TC 2290P Dynamic Digital Delay review, Guitar World, 2024-09-05
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2023-12-20
