Tc Electronic Flashback Triple Delay

A "multiverse" of delays in the Flashback lineage

The Flashback Triple Delay carries the DNA that made the Flashback range famous: musical repetitions, detailed, and an immediate sense of depth. The big difference here is the freedom to layer and orchestrate three independent delay engines within a single unit. The result: you move from a classic echo to much more elaborate architectures (tape echo in a ping-pong, then a reverse delay as support, for example) without multiplying pedals or making compromises.

Who is the Flashback Triple Delay for, and in which styles does it make a difference?

This guitar delay pedal is aimed at guitarists (and keyboardists) who want to build a space around their playing: airy rock riffs, prog leads with rhythmic delay, U2-like parts, ambient textures, post-rock, worship, or cinematic pads. Live, the stereo and Tap Tempo make the delay lively and controllable; in the studio, the series/parallel routing and precise subdivisions allow you to sculpt clear, synchronized layers that are easy to place in the mix.

It is also very suitable for musicians who play "dynamically" (guitar volume knob, pick attack, fingerstyle) and want a responsive delay capable of being subtle on a verse and massive on a chorus, without losing definition.

Controls, routing, and connectivity: a true delay workstation

The Flashback Triple Delay is designed for speed: you select an engine, adjust Time (up to 7 seconds), Feedback (number of repeats), and Mix (delay level), then shape the rhythmic behavior using the subdivision selector. Each engine can have its own subdivision, opening the door to very musical combinations: dotted eighth notes on one side, triplets on the other, and a third longer delay for atmosphere.

The series/parallel routing switch completely changes the feel: in series, the delays feed into each other for dense echo cascades; in parallel, each delay retains its clarity, perfect for clean syncopated patterns and a wide stereo image. On stage, the pedal also offers advanced synchronization via MIDI (clock and preset recall), and an expression pedal input to control a key parameter (time, feedback, or level) with your foot and evolve your delays in real time.

Finally, to adapt to any setup, the bypass management is configurable: True Bypass or Buffered Bypass via internal jumpers, with an Analog Dry-Through signal path to preserve playing feel. A Kill Dry mode can also be activated for parallel loop setups to keep only the processed signal.

Sound Character

The character of the Flashback Triple Delay lies between fidelity and musicality: repeats remain defined without crushing the attack, and dynamics respond very well to nuances (sharp attack, palm mute, arpeggios). The delay types allow you to go from precise modern echoes to more organic textures like tape, modulation, or lo-fi, while maintaining a coherent sound when stacking multiple engines.

This is not a "special effect" pedal reserved for one style: it can be transparent to thicken a solo, then become a soundscape machine when you exploit the three engines and subdivisions. Notable artists spotted using this model include Devin Townsend, Daniela Villarreal (The Warning), and Dave Catching, proving that the Triple Delay has its place in both massive rigs and texture-oriented pedalboards.

Technical specifications

Effects	Delay	Type	sector
Technology	Digital	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Blue

Rhythmic subdivisions per engine	11	MIDI	MIDI In and MIDI Thru (5-pin DIN)
Tap Tempo	yes	USB	Mini-B (TonePrint loading/editing, updates)
Routing	series or parallel	Input impedance	1 Mohm
TonePrint	compatible, with 4 TonePrint slots	Output impedance	100 ohms
TonePrint Transfer	via smartphone (Beam) and via USB	Dimensions (W x D x H)	235 x 145 x 57 mm
Bypass Mode	True Bypass (optional Buffered Bypass via internal jumpers)	Included accessories	user documentation
Signal Path	Analog Dry-Through	Required power supply	9 V DC, center-negative
Kill Dry	enabled via internal jumpers (useful in a parallel loop)	Current	more than 300 mA
Inputs	2 x unbalanced 6.35 mm TS jack (automatic mono/stereo detection)	Battery operation	no
Outputs	2 x unbalanced 6.35 mm TS jack (automatic mono/stereo detection)