Alter Ego Delay
Alter Ego Delay English Manual Version 2.1 Table of contents Important Safety Instructions 1 Delay types 12 EMC / EMI 2 Using TonePrints 14 About this manual 3 Bypass modes 16 TonePrint-enabled 3 Kill-dry on/off 16 Introduction 4 Changing the battery 17 Unpacking and setting up 5 Technical Specifications 17 Setup examples 6 Getting support 17 Choosing the right setup 8 Inputs, outputs, controls 1. Power input 2. Audio inputs 3. Audio outputs 4.
Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
EMC / EMI EMC / EMI Electromagnetic compatibility / Electromagnetic interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations.
TonePrint-enabled About this manual TonePrint-enabled This manual will help you learn understanding and operating your TC product. This TC Electronic product supports TonePrints. Follow the icon to learn more about TonePrints, or go to This manual is only available as a PDF download from the TC Electronic website. tcelectronic.com/toneprint/ Of course, you can print this manual, but we encourage you to use the PDF version, which has both internal and external hyperlinks.
Introduction Introduction Aaron Miller, Founder of PGS “In February of 2010, TC Electronic flew Andy and I to their headquarters in Denmark. Andy went along to create a number of TonePrints, and I was presented with the possibility of a custom Flashback. I saw this as a really fun project to work on. We get to do some really cool custom products with our manufacturers, and it’s the part of my job that I enjoy the most.
Setup Setup Ready… The Alter Ego Delay box should contain the following items: – 1 Alter Ego Delay pedal – 2 rubber feet for “non-velcro” pedalboard mounting – 1 TC Electronic sticker – 1 leaflet about TC’s guitar FX product range. – 1 USB cable for transferring TonePrints from the computer to the pedal and updating the pedal firmware Inspect all items for signs of transit damage. In the unlikely event of transit damage, inform the carrier and supplier.
Setup examples Setup examples Alter Ego Delay in front of the amp Looper Pedal Reverb Pedals Modulation Pedals Drive Pedals Input Combo Alter Ego Delay English Manual Version 2.
Setup examples Alter Ego Delay in an FX Loop Drive Pedals FX Loop Send ► Looper Pedal Input ▼ Reverb Pedals Modulation Pedals ◄ FX Loop Return Combo Alter Ego Delay English Manual Version 2.
Choosing the right setup Choosing the right setup You have a delay effect and a volume pedal. Great! Now – which setup is right for you? It really depends on how you intend to shape your sound. “I want to be able to turn down the volume of everything!” Cool. Then you will want to place your volume pedal after Alter Ego Delay. Looper Pedal Reverb Pedals Modulation Pedals Drive Pedals Input Combo ▲ Your volume pedal goes somewhere over here. Alter Ego Delay English Manual Version 2.
Choosing the right setup “I want my delays to trail out when I use my volume pedal!” Awesome! In that case, place your volume pedal before Alter Ego Delay so Alter Ego Delay can work its magic. Looper Pedal Reverb Pedals Modulation Pedals Drive Pedals Input Combo ▲ Your volume pedal goes somewhere over here if you want your delays to trail out when lowering the volume. Alter Ego Delay English Manual Version 2.
Inputs, outputs, controls Inputs, outputs, controls 10 9 5 1 6 1. Power input The power input of this pedal is a standard 5.5 / 2.1 mm DC plug (centre = negative). To power up your pedal, connect a power supply to its power input socket. Alter Ego Delay requires a 9V power supply providing 100 mA or more (not supplied). To minimize hum, use a power supply with isolated outputs. 2. Audio inputs 8 7 2 3 The audio inputs of this pedal are standard ¼” jacks (mono/TS).
Inputs, outputs, controls Inputs, outputs, controls continued 10 9 5 9. Subdivision selector Use the DELAY knob to control the delay time. Use this switch to choose the note intervals that the delay repetitions are based on. Almost all delay types have a delay range of 20 ms to 7000 ms (that’s 7 seconds). Slapback (“SLP”) has a range from 20 ms to 300 ms. 1 6 8 7 5. DELAY – Delay time control 6.
Delay types This section of the manual describes the delay types you can access using the Delay type selector. 2290 Once upon a time… (i.e., back in 1985) TC Electronic released the 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay. It set the bar for professional delays for years to come and is still held in high regard among delay enthusiasts. Use the “2290” setting for the crispest and clean delay you can imagine. This is the standard.
Using the looper SLP – Slap delay A delay type for all things country – but you can also use this for many other genres. Use this setting to get your Rockabilly on and pay homage to the rich staccato heritage of Brian Setzer, Chet Atkins and Scotty Moore, or as an alternative to reverb. RVS – Reverse delay If you’ve been around for some time, you know the drill: Record a guitar part on tape. Flip the tape over. Play it back.
Using TonePrints Using TonePrints When you look at your pedal, you’ll only see a few knobs and switches. However, they actually control a large number of internal parameters. TC has defined the relationship between the knob and all the parameters “under the hood”. But wouldn’t it be cool to have guys like Steve Stevens, Scott Ian or Paul Gilbert (i.e.
Using TonePrints Editing TonePrints with the TonePrint Editor For years, we have given musician the opportunity to use TonePrints created by their favorite guitar and bass players. But it’s time to step up the game. Finally, you can create your very own signature pedal sounds using TC’s TonePrint Editor! TonePrint Editor features – Use TonePrint Editor to build your own custom sounds. – Enjoy complete control over all effect parameters and effect behavior – it’s your vision, your sound.
Kill-dry on/off Bypass modes True Bypass and Buffered Bypass explained Kill-dry on/off Here at TC, we have a simply philosophy: When you are using one of our products, you should hear something great – and if you don’t, you shouldn’t hear it at all. This is why this pedal sports True Bypass. When it is bypassed, it is really off and has zero influence on your tone, resulting in optimum clarity and zero loss of highend.
Getting support Changing the battery Technical specifications Getting support If you need to change the battery of your pedal, proceed as follows: – – – – – If you still have questions about the product after reading this manual, please get in touch with TC Support: – Unscrew the thumb-screw on the back of the pedal and detach the back-plate. – Unmount the old battery and attach the new battery to the battery clip making sure the polarity is correct. – Remount the back-plate.
