EHX Canyon vs TC Electronic Flashback 2

The Canyon wins for features per dollar — looper, 9 delay types and tails at around $100 makes it exceptional value. The Flashback 2 wins for TonePrint extendability and more natural-sounding analog emulation.

Delay

EHX Canyon

£109

EHX's compact multi-mode delay — 9 delay types (Echo, Tape, DMM, Reverse, Slapback, Mod, Shimmer, Looper, MultiTap), tap tempo, and a tails switch. One of the most feature-complete delay pedals under £120.

Best for

Budget-conscious players who want maximum delay versatility — the best entry-level multi-mode delay pedal for players exploring different delay types

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Delay

TC Electronic Flashback 2

£109

TC Electronic's flagship compact delay — 9 delay types, a TonePrint slot for custom artist presets, and stereo operation. The TonePrint ecosystem lets players download custom delay settings from professional guitarists directly to the pedal.

Best for

Players who want TC's delay quality with the ability to expand via downloadable artist presets — particularly those who record and use the TonePrint ecosystem

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Tone Character

gain
0
0
warmth
55
55
treble
55
55
bass
55
55
versatility
85
82
EHX CanyonTC Electronic Flashback 2

EHX Canyon

Pros
  • ✓ 9 delay types including looper at one price
  • ✓ Built-in looper (62 seconds)
  • ✓ Tap tempo
  • ✓ Tails switch for natural decay when bypassed
  • ✓ Shimmer mode for ambient applications
Cons
  • ✗ Some modes less convincing than dedicated single-purpose pedals
  • ✗ Tape and analog emulations less warm than real BBD or tape
  • ✗ Controls can be fiddly at smaller sizes

TC Electronic Flashback 2

Pros
  • ✓ TonePrint slot for downloadable artist presets
  • ✓ Mash footswitch for shimmer/swell effect
  • ✓ 9 delay types including tape and analog emulation
  • ✓ Compact and affordable
Cons
  • ✗ TonePrint slot replaces one mode — less directly intuitive than Boss
  • ✗ Analog emulation less convincing than real analog delay
  • ✗ Buffer bypass (not true bypass)

When To Choose Each

Choose EHX Canyon

Players who want the maximum features in a budget delay — the Canyon packs in a looper and 9 types.

Choose TC Electronic Flashback 2

Players who want a budget delay they can extend with TonePrint artist presets and better analog voicing.

Final Verdict — EHX Canyon vs TC Electronic Flashback 2

Best for beginners

EHX Canyon

EHX Canyon scores higher on versatility (85/100) and lower on gain (0/100) — a more forgiving starting point than TC Electronic Flashback 2.

Best for metal tones

EHX Canyon

EHX Canyon leads on gain (0/100) and bass response (55/100) — the two tonal pillars of metal playing.

Best value

EHX Canyon

At £109 vs £109, EHX Canyon delivers 0% cost savings. The tonal trade-off is minor.

Specification Summary

EHX CanyonTC Electronic Flashback 2
Price£109£109
CategoryDelayDelay
Gain0/1000/100
Warmth55/10055/100
Treble55/10055/100
Bass55/10055/100
Versatility85/10082/100
Best forBudget-conscious players who want maximum delay versatilityPlayers who want TC's delay quality with the ability to expand via downloadable artist presets
Key artists using TC Electronic Flashback 2
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Canyon — it includes a looper, 9 delay types and a tails option at around $100.

Flashback 2's analog emulation mode is more convincing. Canyon's digital delay is clean but slightly clinical.

Both are excellent entry points. Flashback 2's TonePrint makes it more extendable.

Yes — hold the footswitch to set tempo. Flashback 2 also has dedicated tap tempo.

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