The TC Electronic 2290 is a TC Electronic effects unit, currently around $309. It pairs well with the Synergy SL2 Module and the Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt.
TC Electronic 2290
TC Electronic · effects unit
The TC Electronic 2290 is a legendary 1980s rackmount digital delay famous for pristine, crystal-clear repeats, long delay times and extensive control. Used by Robert Fripp and many studio and touring pros, it set the standard for clean digital delay and complex rhythmic patterns. It suits ambient, progressive and polished rock tones wanting immaculate, programmable delay.
What stands out
“It suits ambient, progressive and polished rock tones wanting immaculate, programmable delay”
— from the listing
“Used by Robert Fripp and many studio and touring pros, it set the standard for clean digital delay and complex rhythmic patterns”
— from the listing
“A landmark rack digital delay with pristine, crystal-clear repeats, long delay times and deep programmability, the standard for clean studio delay”
— from the reviews
“The TC Electronic 2290 is a legendary 1980s rackmount digital delay famous for pristine, crystal-clear repeats, long delay times and extensive control”
— from the listing
“The community reveres the 2290 as a benchmark clean digital delay, valuing its pristine repeats, long times and deep control”
— from the community notes
- delay
- digital delay
- studio
- clean
- clear
- ambient
- polished
- rock
Price updated Oct 22, 2026
Genres the TC Electronic 2290 is commonly used in
- Electronic
- Rock
- Ambient
- Post Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Experimental
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Lo Fi
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the TC Electronic 2290
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchWhat Synergy SL2 Module brings here leans toward high gain — that's worth building a pairing around
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchMesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchWhat Egnater Tweaker 88 Head brings here leans toward high gain — that's worth building a pairing around
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone 2202H's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying
Carol-Ann OD-2R
Carol Ann
tonal matchWhat Carol-Ann OD-2R brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchMarshall Studio JCM900 SN20H leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Bad Cat Lynx 50
Bad Cat
tonal matchBad Cat Lynx 50 leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying
Pedals that stack with the TC Electronic 2290
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchWhat Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchWhat Warm Audio Jet Phaser brings here leans toward shimmer — that's worth building a pairing around
Donner Big Mouth Distortion
Donner
tonal matchDonner Big Mouth Distortion leans toward crunchy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just
Demon Fx
tonal matchWhat Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just brings here leans toward high gain — that's worth building a pairing around
Death By Audio Destruction
Death By Audio
tonal matchDeath By Audio Destruction's own fuzzy character is the real reason this is worth trying
Cornerstone CST-Ant
Cornerstone
tonal matchCornerstone CST-Ant's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying
Rainger FX Air Space Invader 2
Rainger Fx
tonal matchRainger FX Air Space Invader 2's own fuzzy character is the real reason this is worth trying
Subdecay F-Bomb
Subdecay
tonal matchSubdecay F-Bomb leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Questions people ask
What pairs well with the TC Electronic 2290?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Synergy SL2 Module, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt, Egnater Tweaker 88 Head — What Synergy SL2 Module brings here leans toward high gain — that's worth building a pairing around.
How much does the TC Electronic 2290 cost?+
Around $309 (live listing price, updated Oct 22, 2026).