TC Electronic Unveils the WireTap Riff Recorder Pedal
TC Electronic has introduced the WireTap Riff Recorder, a compact pedal that can record 8 hours of recording time stored in CD audio quality. Similar to the Ditto, the new pedal has pared down controls for “plug and play” capabilities.
Pressing the footswitch begins and ends the recording process while play, back, and next buttons allow you to listen back to what you’ve recorded. Holding the play button deletes the recording.
TC also created a free companion mobile app that allows you to sync and backup your recorded tracks. Each track can be named and tagged for cataloging.
The TC Electronic WireTap Riff Recorder records in 24-bit, 44.1kHz audio quality and runs on a standard 9-volt power adapter. It will be shipping July 1st in the U.S. with a street price of $99.99.
TC Electronic WireTap Riff Recorder Details:
| Pedal-simple Riff Recorder |
| Record up to 8hours of music on the pedal |
| Records in 24-bit 44.1khz audio quality |
| Free accompanying app for iOS and Android |
| Bluetooth connectivity – Sync the pedal with the app |
| Trim, tag, group, name and share your riffs via the app |
| Ultra-compact design |
| Runs on 9V DC/100mA |
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TC Electronic
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ok, that’s pretty cool. Dig the iphone app integration
I bought this pedal last week. I connect it direct from the mixing desk to record band rehearsal. So easy, no fiddling with mics, level setting or recording endless banter in between the music. I have used other recording devices in the past, but this is so immediate and simple. I know it is intended for personal riff recording (which is also really useful), but I find, using it as a multi user recorder (which I can transfer songs on the app “brilliant) really, really useful.
It is one of those pedals you didn’t think you needed, but can’t imagine not having after you have used it.