TC Electronic Flashback X4 Delay, Manual

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Inputs, outputs and controls
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Flashback X4 Delay &
Looper delay types
Use the Delay Type Selector to choose the type
of delay you want to work with. The Flashback
X4 Delay & Looper offers a wide range of delays
– from classic tape delays to the pristine sound
of a TC 2290.
Tape
Who doesn’t love the smooth sound of an old
tape echo machine? The “Tape” setting makes
for an overall great starting point with its mellow
and “warbling” sound.
Tube
This delay type has been tweaked to sound like
an old tube tape echo – much like the “Tape” set-
ting, but with a bit more warmth.
Use this setting if you want your fans to check
the stage for hidden vintage gear…
Space
It’s hard not to like the luscious tape sound of the
original Roland® Space Echo*. The “Space” set-
ting instantly gives you rich echo sounds with a
bit of Space Echo* mojo.
Analog
This is as close as you can get to the charming
nature of an old analog transistor bucket-brigade
delay without buying the real thing! With every
repeat you get more of that old-school “fade to
grey” vibe.
Analog w/mod
Take a trip down Memory Lane with this rich and
larger-than-life sounding delay. “Analog w/mod”
will definitely spice up your sound.
Reverse
If you’ve been around for some time, you know
the drill: Record a guitar part on tape. Flip the
tape over. Play it back. This is a classic effect
made famous by guitar legends such as Jimi
Hendrix – and although it’s kind of “old school”,
the reverse effect still seems to inspire people to
try out new things.
Try this:
Turn the Feedback knob all the way down to hear
only the reversed signal.
Dynamic
Imagine you had someone turn up the volume
of your delay pedal as soon as you stop playing
for a second… and turn it down again when you
resume playing.
Why not let the Flashback X4 Delay & Looper be
that someone? That’s what the “Dynamic” de-
lay type does. It’s especially useful for fast solo
parts where you don’t want the delay repetitions
interfering with your playing.
2290
Once upon a time… (i.e., back in 1985) TC Elec-
tronic released the 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay.
It set the bar for professional delays for years to
come and is still held in high regard among delay
enthusiasts.
Use the “2290” setting for the most crisp and
clean delay you can imagine. This is the stan-
dard.
2290 w/mod
Take the 2290’s pristine sound, send it through
three (!) chorus pedals… et voilà. If you’re into
the sound of The Edge, you don’t want to miss
this setting.
Oh, and while you’re at it, try playing around with
the Subdivision Selector Switch.
Slap
A delay type for all things country – but you can
also use this for many other genres.
Use this setting to get your rockabilly on and pay
homage to the rich staccato heritage of Brian
Setzer, Chet Atkins and Scotty Moore, or as an
alternative to reverb.
Lofi
Fed up with hi-fi? Try the “Lofi” setting to get that
dirty feel.