TC Electronic M100: The Versatile Effects Box Returns with MIDI
An affordable compact effects unit for any application.
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TC Electronic M100: The Versatile Effects Box Returns with MIDI · Source: TC Electronic
TC Electronic M100 · Source: TC Electronic
Need an affordable effects box for your studio or live rig? The TC Electronic M100 is back with MIDI and its 16 different effects algorithms.
TC Electronic was once a brand that stood for top studio reverbs, with several renowned products in higher price categories far beyond the means of the bedroom producer. Now, TC has reintroduced the M100 with MIDI for added flexibility.
TC Electronic M100
Aimed at home recording artists or small-format live sound setups, the compact M100 provides a wide range of effects at an affordable price. This little box is equipped with rotary dials to control a bunch of classic bread ‘n’ butter effects (reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, rotary speaker, pitch shifter) and access a few ready-made combinations (delay or chorus plus reverb).
Predictably for TC Electronic, the maker of coveted and luxury-priced M-series hardware reverbs, the focus in this unit is on reverbation. It features simulated cathedral, concert, club, chamber, gold plate, gated reverb, reverse reverb, and ambience.
At a glance, there’s only a single parameter to tweak for each effect – Min/Max, or simply how much you want from it mixed in your audio. However, the Tap/Select system lets you control a wider range of parameters with the Min/Max knob. The other buttons beside the effects switcher control the input and output volume levels, as well as the wet/dry balance. Overall, the unit seems intuitive enough.
The M100 is powered by a 12V adapter and has a footswitch input (for switching the effects on and off). What’s more, with MIDI, you can send program change messages from your favourite MIDI controller. On the rear panel, alongside two pairs of L/R mono inputs (both balanced & unbalanced) and outputs (balanced). It’s a panel you can figure out in seconds, even with a minimum of technological expertise.
Pricing and Availability:
The TC Electronic M100 is currently available on request. Get it at Thomann.*
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One response to “TC Electronic M100: The Versatile Effects Box Returns with MIDI”
MIDI implementation is not too great, it basically replicates front panel controls, but effect is selected with CC (should be program change), and there is no clock sync for delay time.