Due to its popularity, it had one of the longest production runs of any rack-mounted processor, and has since its discontinuation in 2005 become highly sought after on the vintage market. The new TC2290-DT aims to take up the sonic mantle of the original 2290 while radically reinventing the delay unit for a new generation of musicians, producers and engineers.
“Because we still have the original blueprints, we’ve been able to rework the 2290 from the ground up,” says Thomas Valter, Director of Product Management at TC ELECTRONIC. “It retains the beautiful and dynamic modulated delays of the original, and fuses the plusses of plug-in technology with all the benefits of having a tactile control unit at your fingertips.”
Over the course of more than a year, TC Electronic had their team of engineers take apart four original units, each with their own distinct character, and measured their components from top to bottom. By cross referencing the data step-by-step with the original schematics, their software engineers then recreated all the parameters until they achieved the unique 2290 sound. "We have put a lot of effort into making it authentic in both its tone and controls. It is undoubtedly the ultimate emulation," says Thomas Valter.
Key features
- • Desktop controlled plug-in brings legendary TC2290 dynamic delay to your DAW
- • Complete delay solution with extensive modulation capabilities for your favorite audio software
- • High-quality tactile interface with authentic “look and feel” of celebrated TC2290 rack delay
- • Custom-designed signature presets featuring world-class artists and recording engineers
Details
- • Available in stores: June 2018
- • Price: $349
- • TC2290-DT product page
- • Official product video
