The TC Electronic Flashback 2 Pedal continues the design of its successful predecessor and expands the popular Delay/Looper combination with the in-house MASH function and newly developed delay sounds. With the Flashback 2, up to 3 TonePrint slots can now be individually assigned and selected using the Type Selector knob. Of course, the Looper function with up to 40 seconds recording time and the possibility to edit presets with the TonePrint Editor are still included.
The Flashback 2 from TC Electronic is a revised version of one of the most popular delay pedals. In addition to the popular but eccentric tape echo effect, the analogue delay algorithm has also been updated and is now even closer to the original, including the characteristic sounds of the classic devices. Another new feature is the shimmering Crystal Delay, which is inspired by the polyphonic octave algorithm of the Sub 'N' Up.
The MASH button gives the classic True Bypass switch the functionality of an expression pedal, which is activated via the internal DIP switch. In MASH mode, the footswitch reacts pressure-sensitive and controls various parameters of the individual delay types. With the free TonePrint Editor, the MASH button can be assigned to up to 3 different parameters to create dynamic and lively delay sounds and plenty of room for experimenting. The current intensity of the pressed MASH button is indicated by the so-called MASHlight.
TC Electronics' TonePrint Editor is a free software tool that offers extensive options for creating your own effect sounds. The function of the MASH button, including the range of individual knobs to be controlled, can also be defined here for TonePrint presets.
More information about the TC Electronic TonePrint Editor Software for PC and MAC can be found here!
The old flashback was a great pedal ; the new one is even better. The Chrystal setting is amazing and having 3 Toneprint slots is fantastic for storing & recalling some downloaded presets which you might use regularly. The Mash control is great : I tend to use it so far for volume swells which keeps a big bulky volume pedal off my board. Love this pedal!
Using the Flashback II in a digital DJ set up. Great sounding delays covering clean digital delays and convincing analogue tape echoes.
With the latest firmware the switch can also be used as tap tempo, still keeping stereo output. This removes MASH (pressure sensitivity from the switch) functionality though. Can be used in mixer aux loop with kill dry dip switch on.
I think the only thing I miss is setting the tempo with midi, otherwise it's pretty awesome little unit, especially for the price.
This pedal is, quite simply, a game changer. The mashable technology which turns the footswitch into an expression pedal is a stroke of genius. This in addition to all the great options from the original Flashback and three toneprint slots, makes this pedal a must for any guitar players board.
This product is in my opinion the best delay pedal on the market. the reason i gave it 4 stars on sound is because i believe that no pedal can ever be perfect and can be improved no matter what, even though the sound is of 5 star quality. Great Pedal Around!