The TC Electronic M100 is a compact stereo rack multi-effects processor aimed at players who want a finishing touch of digital effects for live or studio use. TC Electronic describes it as "an incredibly compact multi-effects processor" carrying 16 of the company's own presets, spanning studio-grade reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, rotary speaker, pitch shifter and a variety of multi-effects1. It runs in either mono or stereo, and inside it uses high-resolution 24-bit AD/DA converters, which the maker says ensure exceptional sonic performance1.
What it does to your sound
TC Electronic positions the M100 as the unit that "adds the digital magic that puts the perfect finishing touch on your live or studio sound"1. Its presets cover the effect types players most often reach for at the end of a chain: reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, rotary speaker and pitch shifting, alongside combined multi-effects1. If you are comparing it with pedal-format options from the same maker, the TC Electronic Plethora X5 and TC Electronic Plethora X3 sit in the company's multi-effects range alongside it, and the effect types here map to familiar categories like reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, phaser and octave and pitch pedals.
The controls
The front panel is built around a small set of dedicated controls:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| FX selector | Choose from the 16 single or multi-effects that suit your music1 |
| Parameter | Gives ultimate control over a wide range of parameters1 |
| Tap/Select | Works with the Parameter function for deep editing and tempo tapping1 |
| Mix Balance | Dials in the perfect sound quickly1 |
| Output Level | Sets the unit's output alongside Mix Balance1 |
| Input level | Stereo control with LED level indication for precision adjustment of signal integrity1 |
TC Electronic says "the versatile Parameter and Tap/Select functions give you the ultimate control over a wide range of parameters," while the "Dedicated Mix Balance and Output Level controls make it so very easy to quickly dial-in the perfect sound"1.
Connections
The M100 accepts both balanced and unbalanced 1/4" cables at its inputs, and its outputs use impedance-balanced 1/4" TRS connectors1. That flexibility means it can take a feed from a pedalboard or mixer and return a balanced signal to a mixing desk or amp rig.
The footswitch connector provides easy on/off switching, but a footswitch is not included with the unit1. You will need to connect your own to switch the M100 remotely.
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Questions
What effects does the TC Electronic M100 have?
TC Electronic says the M100 features 16 presets including studio-grade reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, rotary speaker, pitch shifter and a variety of multi-effects. An intuitive FX selector lets you choose from the 16 single or multi-effects, and the Parameter and Tap/Select functions give control over a wide range of parameters within each effect.
Is the TC Electronic M100 mono or stereo?
The M100 has two modes of operation, mono or stereo, so it can sit in a single amp chain or run as a true stereo effects unit. Its stereo input level control with LED level indication is designed for precision adjustment of the signal, and the unit uses high-resolution 24-bit AD/DA converters.
Does the TC Electronic M100 come with a footswitch?
No. The M100 has a footswitch connector that provides easy on/off switching, but TC Electronic states that a footswitch is not included, so you would need to supply your own to switch the unit remotely.
Can the TC Electronic M100 be used with balanced cables?
Yes. TC Electronic states that the input connectors accept both balanced and unbalanced 1/4" cables, while the output features impedance-balanced 1/4" TRS connectors. That makes it straightforward to place the M100 in a pedal chain or in an effects loop or rack setup.
How many presets does the TC Electronic M100 have?
The M100 features 16 presets, which TC Electronic describes as award-winning. They include studio-grade reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, rotary speaker, pitch shifter and a variety of multi-effects, chosen via the FX selector.
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