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TC Electronic FLASHBACK X4 User Manual

TC Electronic FLASHBACK X4
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FLASHBACK X4
DELAY & LOOPER
User Manual

Table of Contents

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TC Electronic FLASHBACK X4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
LooperYes (40 seconds)
Presets3
Tap TempoYes
MIDIYes
TonePrintYes
Current Draw300 mA
TypeDelay
Inputs2 x 1/4"
Outputs2 x 1/4"
Power Source9V DC
Delay Types2290, Analog, Tape
True BypassYes (switchable to buffered)

Summary

Introduction

Important Safety Instructions

Warning

Safety precautions to reduce risk of fire or electrical shock.

Service

All servicing must be performed by qualified personnel.

Caution

Modifications not approved may void operating authority.

EMC/EMI

For Customers in Canada

Unpacking and Setting Up

Setup Example: Regular Mono Signal Path

Setup Example: Amplifier Effect Loop

Delay Types

Audio Inputs and Outputs

Audio Inputs

Instructions for connecting mono or stereo signal sources.

Audio Outputs

Instructions for connecting mono or stereo outputs.

Expression Pedal Input

Choosing an Expression Pedal

Specifies the recommended type of expression pedal.

Assigning Delay Parameters

How to map pedal parameters to an expression pedal.

Power Input

USB Jack

MIDI IN / MIDI THRU Jacks

MIDI IN Jack

Connects to computers or devices for MIDI clock signal.

MIDI THRU Jack

Forwards incoming MIDI signals to other devices.

Delay Type Selector

TonePrint Slots

Details on TonePrint slots and default settings.

The TonePrint Concept

Transferring TonePrints

Transferring TonePrints via USB

Steps to load TonePrints onto the pedal using a USB cable.

Transferring TonePrints by Beaming

Method for transferring TonePrints using the TonePrint App.

Delay Time Knob

Subdivision Selector Switch

Feedback Knob

Delay Level Knob

Looper/Delay Switch

Looper Level Knob

Preset Footswitches (A/B/C)

Recalling a Preset

How to activate and select stored presets.

Factory Presets

Details on the three default presets included with the pedal.

Preset Off / Bypass Mode

Describes the pedal's bypass state when no preset is active.

Storing Presets

Delay Spill-over

TonePrints and Presets

TAP Footswitch

Using the Looper Module

Using Delay in Looper Mode

How delay effects interact with the looper functionality.

Looper Functions

Recording a Loop

Steps to initiate and stop loop recording.

Stopping Loop Playback

Methods for stopping loop playback immediately or at cycle end.

Playing a Loop Once

How to trigger a single playback of a recorded loop.

Loop Management

Undoing a Loop Recording

How to undo or redo recordings for creative or error correction.

Deleting a Loop

Procedure to completely erase the current loop recording.

Loops Cannot Be Stored

Note that loops are erased when the pedal is powered off.

Bypass Modes

True Bypass Mode

Explains the hard-wire bypass for unaffected tone.

Buffered Bypass Mode

Describes bypass mode for longer signal chains.

Kill-Dry Feature

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