Flashback delay

[shreder75]

Iv'e had the Flashback and the bigger X4 one. They're fine delays. But if you can get a Digitech Hardwire for cheaper then get the Hardwire. I like them just as much as the Flashback....maybe more. Got mine for 50 bucks, you can't beat that.

That's also on my radar. Always heard good things

 

[boost]

I had a regular Flashback. Used the Mod and Tape settings the most, but did like the 2290 setting for clean guitar. No tone suck and a lot of nice options. Never had any switch issues. Have a MXR CC on the board now but not because it beat out the Flashback. If I bought another delay, it would be a Flashback.

 

[shreder75]

I had a regular Flashback. Used the Mod and Tape settings the most, but did like the 2290 setting for clean guitar. No tone suck and a lot of nice options. Never had any switch issues. Have a MXR CC on the board now but not because it beat out the Flashback. If I bought another delay, it would be a Flashback.

I tend to stick with the tape mode on my dd 20, too. I like the cc a lot, but the amount of options on the Flashback edges it out

 

[zz666]

I had a X4 and returned it after a few days. In buffered mode it sucked tone and robbed me of some sparkle and hair. Also when switching patches the delay trails stop, so they were the deal breakers.
Tried the Strymon Timeline today and there was no tone suck, so might go for that.

 

[blackba]

I have a flashback x4 and love it. Also have a hardwire dl8. The flashback is warmer, but the dl8 is more cutting. Flashback has a lot more sounds than the dl8.

Also check out the new flashback triple. https://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifie ... 1870555867

I am curious when behringer will full take over tc electronics. Generally not a fan of behringer products.

 

[zz666]

I was using the Vox Delaylab for a long time and it's a great unit and had everything I needed like delays trailing into each other when changing patches and lots of presets, but it was very large and sucked tone. Now here's the funny thing, I borrowed my friends Boss DD20 to get me through a few gigs coming up and there was no tone suckage, maybe just a hair of top end. Amazing considering it's really not what you would call a 'high end' piece of gear.

I was trying all these units by playing the same riff over and over and my friend was pulling my send and return leads in and out

Now I realise everybody has different rig setups and tones and ears, but that was my experience this week

 

[59Bassman]

The Flashback is a fantastic all-rounder. I have had one for a few years and have really enjoyed it. I use the "DM-3" toneprint in the slot and it's reasonably close to my old DM-2. I like the ability to go from an analog-voiced delay to the ultra-pure 2290 preset in the same pedal.

There are compromises - as mentioned the "strum" tempo is more hate-it than love-it for most folks. Also, the Looper feature, while nice, has some odd interactions with the effects level and your overall volume when you use it.

I like it, but there's room in my life for a few other delays as well. I have a DM2 and a DM2w - they do the slapback better but are a bit dark for longer delays. I'd also like a DD7 or one of the Hardwires to mess with at some point. I've never been a huge delay user - it's always been more of an occasional effect than a foundational piece for me.

 

[threadkiller]

I've got the Flashback mini. No tone suck in the loops on my amps. I'm an effects minimalist and not really super picky but no problems. If you want a small pedal and don't require anything super complicated it's a great delay

 

[gearwh0re]

If you want a small pedal and don't require anything super complicated it's a great delay

My thoughts exactly. The flashback delay is excellent for what it is.