Joyo TC-1

The Chinese brand Joyo Audio has launched a pair of floor guitar multi-effects from the new Tone Chain series. The simply designed TC-1 and TC-2 models offer a basic effect chain consisting of two types of distortion (Overdrive, Distortion) and delay, without a tuner, dual outputs or speaker simulator. The construction of the metal chassis evokes the design of the popular Fly Rig multi-effects produced by Tech 21, and the four footswitches with backlit rings are reminiscent of the solution used by TC Electronic. In both cases, there is an Overdrive section behind the input circuit with gain, tone and volume controls. This is followed by the Distortion unit, which in the TC-1 variant has similar controls as the Overdrive complemented by a Lo / Hi voicing switch, while in the high-gain version of the TC-2 this circuit is equipped with gain, volume and three-band corrections with semi-parametric centers, which "two". "adds more sonic flexibility. The integrated delay with the traditional parameters Mix, Time, Feedback has, in addition to the activating footswitch, also another tap tempo switch, after which a tuner equipped with a sufficiently clear display is included in the signal path. Connectors: guitar input 6.3 mm jack, Aux In 3.5 mm jack, outputs: 2 x 6.3 mm jack, on the left side are 2 x XLR (balanced), effect loops SEND, Return 6.3 mm jack. Power supply: from a 9V DC adapter, which is not included in the package. Dimensions: 345 x 83 x 43 mm. Weight: approx. 1 kg.