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TC2290 NATIVE
User Manual
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tc electronic TC2290 NATIVE User Manual

User Manual
TC2290 NATIVE / TC2290-DT
Legendary Dynamic Delay Plug-in with Optional Hardware Desktop Controller and Signature Presets
2020- 02-24, Rev. 2.0
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 3
Legal Disclaimer ............................................................. 3
Limited warranty ............................................................ 3
1. Introduction ............................................................... 4
2. Plug-in Installation .................................................... 4
3. Activate your TC2290 iLok License .......................... 5
3.1 Activation when you have purchased the
NATIVE version ................................................................5
4. Connection and Setup .............................................. 5
4.1 Connecting the TC2290-DT Desktop Controller (when you have purchased the DT Desktop
Controller version) .........................................................5
4.5 Travel Period and Module Connection
(when you have purchased the DT version): .......6
5. Plug-in and Hardware Controls ................................ 8
5.2 Plug-in Controls - Secondary Parameters ................ 10
6. Operation ................................................................. 12
6.1 Delay Parameters .............................................................. 12
6.2 Modulation Eects ........................................................... 13
7. Presets .......................................................................15
8. Software Updates ................................................... 16
8.1 Hardware Unit Software Updates (optional) .......... 16
9. Specications ........................................................... 17
10. Signal Flow Diagram ............................................. 18
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9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
20. Please keep the environmental aspects of battery

Important Safety Instructions

Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sucient magnitude
to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. Allother installation or modication should be performed only by qualiedpersonnel.
This symbol, wherever it appears,
alertsyou to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage inside the enclosure-voltage that may be sucient to constitute a risk ofshock.
This symbol, wherever it appears,
alertsyou to important operating and
maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.
Caution
To reduce the risk of electric shock, donot
remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied personnel.
Caution
To reduce the risk of re or electric shock,
do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects lled with liquids, suchas vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Caution
These service instructions are for use
by qualied service personnel only. Toreduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualied servicepersonnel.
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 ampliers) that produce heat.
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. Ifthe provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Use only attachments/accessories specied by themanufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, orsold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has beendropped.
15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
17. Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and
your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the ecient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city oce, or your household waste collection service.
18. Do not install in a conned space, such as a book case or similar unit.
19. Do not place naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a battery collection point.
21. Use this apparatus in tropical and/or moderate climates.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss which may be suered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein. Technical specications, appearances and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera, Auratone and Coolaudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2020 All rights reserved.

LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding Music Tribe’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at musictribe.com/warranty.
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1. Introduction

Read this manual to learn how to install and use your TC Electronic TC2290 delay unit. This manual is only available in PDF format from the TC Electronic website. To get the most from this manual, please read it from start to nish, or you may miss important information.
To download the most current version of this manual, visit the web page:
www.tcelectronic.com/Categories/c/Tcelectronic/Downloads
If you still have questions about your TC Electronic product after reading its manual, please get in touch with TC Suppor t:
www.tcelectronic.com/brand/tcelectronic/support
Click ‘Next ’ to begin the installation. When installation is complete, click ‘Finish’.

2. Plug-in Installation

Visit www.tcelectronic.com/tc2290-dt/support/ to download the installer le. The plug-in requires either an iLok license (delivered when you purchase the NATIVE version) or the TC2290 DT Desktop Controller (when you purchase the DT Desktop Controller version) or an iLok Trial License. All parameters are available in the plug-in and most are available on the DT Desktop Controller.
Select the Mac or PC version and save the le to your hard drive. The latest rmware for the TC2290 DT Desktop Controller will be included in the software as well.

2.1 Installation on a PC

Open the zip le and double click the executable le. If you get a security warning, click ‘Run’.

2.2 Installation on a Mac

Open the zip folder and double click the installer icon.
Proceed through the prompts to begin installation.
Accept the license agreement and click ‘Next’.
Select which VST and/or AAX components you want to install. Pro Tools uses AAX and most other DAW programs use VST. The installer will oer a default location to save the le, but you can choose another location by clicking the ‘Browse’ button.
Click ‘Continue’ and accept the license agreement.
A default location will be selected for installation, or you can select another folder manually. If you have administrator authorization in place, you will need to enter your password before beginning installation.
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3. Activate your TC2290 iLok License

3.1 Activation when you have purchased the NATIVE version

Step 1: Install iLok
The rst step is to create an iLok user account at www.iLok.com and install the PACE iLok License Manager on your computer if it’s your rst time using iLok.
Step 2: Activation
In the received mail (when buying the NATIVE version) you will nd your personal Activation Code. To activate your software, please use the Redeem an Activation Code feature in the PACE iLok License Manager.

3.2 Get a Free Demo License

Make use of this hassle-free oer to try out our plug-ins before you buy.
• 14-Day Trial Period
• Fully Functional
• No Feature Limitations
• No Physical iLok Key Needed
Step 1: Install iLok

4. Connection and Setup

4.1 Connecting the TC2290-DT Desktop Controller (when you have purchased the DT Desktop Controller version)

Getting the Desktop Controller up and running couldn’t get any easier. Plug the included USB cable into the unit ’s rear micro-USB port, and connect the other end to a free USB port on your computer. The Desktop Controller is bus powered so no other power cables are necessary, and no additional drivers need to be manually installed.
The Desktop Controller will light up upon successful connection. You can now apply the plug-in to a channel in your DAW to begin using the eect. This process may vary slightly depending on your software, but generally should require these steps:
• Select a channel or bus in your DAW to which you would like to add the eect Access the mixer page where you should see a section dedicated to eect slots
• Open the menu where you can select from a list of eect types, which probably includes many stock plugins that are included with the DAW. There should be submenu to view general VST/AU/AAX options.
• The plug-in will likely be found in a dedicated TC Electronic folder. Select the TC2290 and it will now be added to the signal chain.
Double click on the eect slot that contains the TC2290 to view the plug-in UI. There should be a green link icon at the bottom, and text that indicates successful connection between the plug-in and the Desktop Controller.
The rst step is to create a free iLok user account at www.iLok.com and install the PACE iLok License Manager on your computer if it’s your rst time using iLok.
Step 2: Get your free license
Go to http://www.tcelectronic.com/brand/tcelectronic/free-trial-TC2290-native and enter your iLok User ID.
Step 3: Activation
Activate your software in the PACE iLok License Manager.
Note: The iLok License Manager needs to be installed on your computer also if you have purchased the DT Desktop Controller version. In this case you don’t need to create an iLok account or activate any license.

4.2 Operating the TC2290

After you have installed the plug-in, and either activated the iLok license or connected the TC2290-DT Desktop Controller via USB, you can begin inserting the plug-in to your tracks.
Adjustments to the eect are done in two ways. Either by using the plug-in user interface or via the physical Desktop Controller.
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4.3 Insert vs Aux Eect
The TC2290 can be inserted directly into an eect slot on a single channel, as described above, which passes the entire signal through the eect. In this case, note that the direct input signal becomes mono before it is panned, either statically or modulated. This occurs when the PAN/DYN section DIRECT button is engaged.
However, the TC2290 can also be added to an auxiliary bus, and one or more channels can send a portion of their signal to this bus to be processed by the eect. The output of the eect is then mixed back in with the rest of the tracks. This diers from an insert eect in that the TC2290 isn't aecting the track's entire signal, so the direct signal cannot be modulated using the MOD buttons in the PAN/DYN section. In this setup, the Mix parameter should always be set to 100%.

4.4 Mono/Stereo Operation

The TC2290 can be used both as a mono instance on mono tracks and a stereo instance on stereo tracks. Depending on the specic DAW, a mono in/stereo out may also be available.
In the case of a mono out instance, the output signal is made by outputting the lef t plug-in channel only. In this case, panning should not be used.

4.5 Travel Period and Module Connection (when you have purchased the DT version):

You can try out the plug-in before purchasing or receiving your purchased Desktop Controller by requesting a Free iLok Trial License, which will enable full functionality for 14 days.
When you receive and connect your purchased Desktop Controller you will no longer need an iLok License to have full functionality in the plug-in or via the Desktop Controller.
60-day Travel Period
If the Desktop Controller is disconnected, full plug-in functionality will be available for 60 days, after which the plug-in requests re-connection to the hardware unit. Once the hardware unit is re-connected, all controls become available.
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