TC 1380 Delay

Jan 15, 2011
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There is a slew of these TC Electronics Multitap Delays up on an internet auction site. After doing some searching I have found no mention of these in the forum world. Any one have any insight into the pro's and con's of these units?
 
Re: TC 1380 Delay

The 1380 (and its stereo brother, the 1280) aren't really tap delays like one would think of the D2 or 2290 as being - 'multitap' more meaning 'multiple taps or individually delayed outputs along a single delayed line'. There's actually no tap button on these units to get a delay time, although the remote pedal may allow you acces to that. They are more designed for system alignment delays, although I suppose if you're creative enough you could certainly use them as a delay effect. I don't believe the displays were done in msec, but metres and feet, so you'll have to do some mental math to get your delay times.