It was the year 1985, and the TC Electronic 2290 digital delay had just seen the light of day for the first time; this rack-mount signal processor went on to set new standards, impressing all comers with its range of modulation functions and phenomenal sound quality. The TC2290-DT, a software emulation of this beloved classic, gives a new generation of audiophiles the chance to use its authentic vintage sound in the studio, with the hardware also providing a similar sense of physical feedback to the original. And it's not as if it takes a long time to set up: Install the software, connect the remote to a computer via micro-USB, and off it goes!
By implementing tried-and-tested TC Electronic algorithms, this software emulator creates a wealth of flexible, adaptable effects with a convincingly authentic sound. The remote control, which is outwardly almost identical to the original device (as well as serving as a physical anti-piracy dongle), can be used to manage all the individual functions of the delay plugin. By simply toggling through the user interface, multiple instances of the plugin can be operated at once. In addition, the input and output levels can be monitored directly via the hardware unit itself with its high-resolution meters.
Anyone who gets the appeal of real hardware and vintage sounds will feel at home with the TC2290-DT: Its combination of software and hardware manages to revive some of the old charm of decades past, while effectively implementing the advantages of modern software solutions. It's also compatible with both Windows and macOS, supporting the commonly found VST2, AU, and AAX formats. What this means is that both resolutely old-school traditionalists and very modern music-makers will find that the TC2290-DT is a delay plugin that suits the way they work in a huge variety of situations.
The Danish company TC Electronic has been known for its innovative products for many years. It was founded in 1976 by brothers Kim and John Rishøj in Aarhus. The company first made a name for itself with the SCF, a stereo chorus/flanger pedal for guitar. Studio equipment followed during the 80s and 90s, notably the legendary TC2290 digital delay in 19-inch rack format. Since the 2000s, TC Electronic has greatly enriched the guitar and bass scene with amplifiers, cabinets, combos, and effects pedals. Here too, TC's innovative spirit is in evidence, for example with its TonePrint technology and the first polyphonic guitar tuner. TC Electronic has been part of Music Tribe since 2015.
The TC2290-DT comes with a preset library full of useful settings, so that almost immediately, even novices will be able to coax satisfying results out of the device. Of course, it's also easy for users to program their own configurations using the desktop remote. And because the hardware also functions as a physical anti-piracy device, there's no need for the tedious hassle of registration and login: The fun begins just as soon as the software is installed, which doesn't take long. Whether it's simple delay effects or organic tremolos that flow through the stereo image, working in harmony with chorus and flanger to create magical soundscapes: Whatever the TC2290-DT software emulator is used for, the comprehensive package of modulation functions is sure to please audio creators at every level.