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Very cool!

The TC Electronic Flashback X4 has a looper as well as a delay.

If you already have a delay that's a bummer though...

I've heard some guys find the over-simplistic design of the Ditto looper annoying. All of its shortcomings are resolved in the X4 though. It also allows overdubbing/layering, undo/redo and a nifty 'play once' option.

It doesn't allow you to save any loops though

Here's a demo video:

What do you think?

Hi guys,
Does anyone play with the Fat City?

It looks like a great all in one overdrive. Too good to be true?

P.s. @Norman86 we're not closely related no ?

Hey guys sorry about leaving the thread in the dark. Here's a pic of my new effects chain:

Hi guys,
Thanks again for all the feedback and advice. This weekend I bought my new effects and I can't be happier.
Here is what I got:
TC Electronic Flashback X4
TC Electronic Polytune 2
Ernie Ball VP JR

The combination with my Boss SD-1 sounds really awesome!

I do think the timefactor/timeline might be a bit overkill for me.

How about the TC Electronic Flashback X4? The price is very appealing.

Wow I am overwhelmed by all the responses, thanks so much!

I love it when choices boil down to personal preference cause it means I'm asking the right questions ?

In terms of the delay I'm definitely looking for something that makes it dead easy to switch between a dotted eighth delay and an echo-like delay. A tap tempo is also a must. I know the Timefactor is cable of this, so is the Timeline. Are any of the smaller pedals capable of this?

It also makes sense that I'd need to go from clean to overdriven to a lead (louder, more overdriven) sound. Has anyone tried their amp's overdrive channel to achieve something like this, or is another od/distortion pedal the route to take?

Hi guys,

I've been playing with a Line 6 Pod X3 Live for a (too) long time now.

I find myself using only the delay, volume pedal and tuner.
I used to use an overdrive on it as well, but I got a good deal on a Boss SD-1 and I'm loving it.

All of this is going into a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, coming from an american strat.

Bottom line is, I'd like to replace the under-utilised multi effects unit with some stomp boxes.

The music scene I play in is mostly church/worship music but I like doing blues rock and U2-ish vibes.

So here are my thoughts for replacements, please give me your opinions:

Delay: Eventide Timefactor (I heard you can't go wrong and I've seen them used often)
Overdrive: Sticking with the SD-1. Or should I consider the Ibanez TS-9? Something else?
Volume: Ernie Ball VP JR (I see these everywhere, really, do people use something else?)
Tuner: Boss TU-3 or the Polytune 2.

Obviously I'd like to get the valves in my amp up to that sweet spot without causing permanent hearing damage, how can I lower the output volume but not lose the valve quality?

Looking forward to your feedback!

So I'm 28, Fender American Strat, Hot Rod Deluxe.
Been playing for about 11 years now (I know, sad right?)
Looking forward to some great discussions!