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Multi-effects Pedal with 5 Simultaneous FX, 75 TonePrints Per FX, 127 Custom Pedalboard Presets, MASH Footswitches, Cabinet Simulator, Tap Tempo, FX Loop, Expression Input, MIDI In/Thru, Bluetooth, Tuner, and Stereo I/O

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TC’s Entire TonePrint Library in a Single Multi-effects Pedal

Want access to TC Electronic’s entire TonePrint library? The PLETHORA X5 gives it to you, plus a whole lot more, in a stereo multi-effects pedal that’s jam-packed with player-friendly features. The PLETHORA X5 stores a lot — a lot — of effects under its streamlined, easy-to-use layout. Not only do you get five effects slots, with up to 75 TonePrints in each slot, but you can also store up to 127 custom pedalboards using any combination of effects. MASH footswitches supply real-time expressive control over your effects, while an expression input enables you to take command of any effect or add a volume pedal anywhere in your signal chain. Beyond that, an effects loop with customizable routing allows you to integrate external stompboxes or connect to your amp using 4-cable method. The PLETHORA X5 includes all the essential features you demand, such as a tuner, noise gate, cab sim, tap tempo, and MIDI connectivity. Complete with TonePrint App editor compatibility and Bluetooth connectivity, the TC Electronic PLETHORA X5 belongs at the heart of your guitar rig.

Build and store up to 127 custom pedalboards — the easy way

The PLETHORA X5 stuffs TC Electronic’s entire TonePrint library into a single streamlined unit. Use up to five effects simultaneously, with the ability to store up to 75 TonePrints in each of the unit’s five effects slots. Load each slot with any TonePrint from TC’s extensive library or create your own. TC packed the PLETHORA X5 with a bunch of premade pedalboard configurations to get you started. Want to customize your board? No problem. The PLEHORA X5 makes swapping effect order a breeze. And when you’re ready for a serious deep dive, this multi-effects pedal enables you to take full advantage of TonePrint’s in-depth tweakability to craft your own unique sounds. Finally, when you build the perfect effects chain, the PLETHORA X5 enables you to store up to 127 custom pedalboards, with no spaghetti-like cable mess, hook-and-loop fastener nightmares, or power supply headaches.

Included TonePrint FX:

  • Hall Of Fame 2 Reverb
  • Flashback 2 Delay
  • Sub ‘N’ Up Octaver
  • Brainwaves Pitch Shifter
  • Corona Chorus
  • Hypergravity Compressor
  • Mimiq Doubler
  • Vortex Flanger
  • Pipeline Tap Tremolo
  • Quintessence Harmony
  • Sentry Noise Gate
  • Shaker Vibrato

Flexible effects loop makes integration with your rig a breeze

The TC Electronic PLETHORA X5 doesn’t include any amp simulations, and there’s a reason for that. This powerful multi-effects unit is geared toward tone chasers who have already found their signature sound via amp distortion and drive pedals. Because really, why would you want to emulate something that’s already been perfected? Rather, the PLETHORA X5 takes your hard-earned, painstakingly crafted tone to the next level with studio-quality effects. Its high-quality effects loop boasts an adjustable efects insert point that allows you to integrate your favorite dirt boxes anywhere in your signal chain. Plus, you can use the insert to connect your amp using the 4-cable method, allowing you to choose which effects go in front of your amp’s input and which effects live in your amp’s effects loop. At Sweetwater, we’ve used the PLETHORA X5 with a bevy of high-dollar amplifiers, bolstering their tone with tasty compression, killer ambience, and liquid modulation, with zero tone suck. We dig the built-in Sentry Noise Gate, too. It keeps your entire rig whisper-quiet.

MASH footswitches maximize expression

The PLETHORA X5 is an expressive piece of gear, thanks to its five MASH footswitches. Real-time modulation ramping, volume swells, fluid mix control — you can do all that and more by applying pressure with your foot. Plus, each MASH switch can control up to three effect parameters simultaneously using customizable action curves, imbuing your effects with new dimensions of expression. Need more control? Not a problem for the PLETHORA X5. Its expression input accommodates an expression pedal, enabling you to take command of any effect or add a volume pedal anywhere in your signal chain.

Includes a myriad of essential player-friendly features

With the TC Electronic PLETHORA X5 in your rig, attaining inspiring sounds will be more effortless than ever. This TonePrint multi-effects pedal’s Quick Swap feature enables you to devise interesting sounds by switching pedal order on the fly. Want to flip your delay and reverb around for otherworldly ambience? Toss modulation in front of your amp for some EVH-esque textures? With the PLETHORA X5, it’s easy — simply hold down the footswitches of the effects you’d like to swap and voila! Gone are the days of ripping apart your pedalboard for an impromptu sonic experiment! You also get a built-in optional global cabinet simulation for convenient DI-ing. This British-style cab sim was crafted in-house by TC’s design team, and it sounds amazing. And MIDI In/Thru jacks make selecting configurations from an external device a piece of cake. To top it off, the PLETHORA X5 includes a true stereo signal path for rich, ultra-wide effects and easy rig integration. The PLETHORA X5 was clearly made with pro-level rigs in mind.

TC Electronic PLETHORA X5 TonePrint Multi-FX Pedalboard Features:

  • Stuffs TC Electronic’s entire TonePrint library into a single streamlined unit
  • Simple 3-knob control over each effect makes tweaking fast and easy
  • Use up to 5 FX simultaneously to create studio-quality effects chains
  • Store up to 75 TonePrints in each of the unit’s 5 FX slots
  • Automatically saves your settings as you go — never lose a killer preset again!
  • Includes a bunch of premade pedalboard configurations to get you started
  • Store up to 127 custom pedalboards using any combination of TonePrint pedals
  • FX loop with customizable routing to integrate external pedals or connect to your amp using 4-cable method
  • Built-in Sentry Noise Gate keeps your entire rig whisper-quiet
  • Onboard UniTune chromatic tuner makes spur-of-the-moment tuning a breeze
  • MASH footswitches supply real-time expressive control over your effects
  • Expression input enables you to take command of any effect or add a volume pedal anywhere in your signal chain
  • Quick Swap feature lets you devise interesting sounds by switching pedal order on the fly
  • Optional global cabinet simulation for convenient DI-ing
  • MIDI In/Thru jacks make selecting configurations from an external device a piece of cake
  • True stereo signal path for rich, ultra-wide effects and easy rig integration
  • Tap Tempo makes syncing effects to any performance child’s play
  • Bluetooth connection makes importing tones simple
  • Compatible with TC’s free TonePrint App editor
  • Regular firmware updates provide access to new boards, new pedals, new TonePrints, and more

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Tech Specs

  • Pedal Type: Multi-FX
  • Analog/Digital: Digital
  • Presets: 127 Custom Pedalboard Presets, 75 TonePrints, 9 x Cab Simulations
  • Effects Types: Hall of Fame 2 Reverb, Flashback 2 Delay, Sub n Up Octaver, Brainwaves Pitch Shifter, Corona Chorus, Vortex Flanger and more
  • Looper: 40 seconds, Tape Deck Looper
  • Inputs: 2 x 1/4" TS (mono/stereo), 1 x 1/4" TS (return)
  • Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TS (mono/stereo), 1 x 1/4" TS (send)
  • MIDI I/O: In/Thru
  • USB: 1 x Mini-B
  • Bluetooth : Yes (importing tones)
  • Other I/O: 1 x 1/4" TRS (expression)
  • Expression Control: External
  • True Bypass: Yes
  • Features: Pressure-sensitive MASH switching
  • Software: TonePrint App
  • Power Source: 9V DC power supply (included)
  • Height: 2.1"
  • Width: 11.8"
  • Depth: 4.6"
  • Weight: 3 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 000-D9M00-00010

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Why didn’t I do this sooner?

First of all, I love the simplicity of the X5 no complicated menus, virtual buttons everywhere simple straightforward, user-friendly. This X5 unit has definitely helped my pedal addiction and the constant search for the next thing with its ever growing TonePrint library my search is simply a phone app away. Special thanks to my gear advisor Sean DeLeon for helping me to create the most compact do it all Swiss Army knife of pedalboard I am finally at peace with my gear and free to play more and be inspired.
Music background: Studio player
Rated 5/5

Added some SERIOUS versatility to my pedalboard!!

I had been chewing on getting a Plethora X5 for some time now. I was looking to eliminate some of the bulk in my setup and this fit the bill wonderfully. With this, I'm able to add a ton of versatility to my setup and my sound while saving a ton of space. Thanks to this, I was able to shrink to a shorter, easier-to haul board. And the sound? Phenomenal! Toneprint, MASH switches, and the ability to create my own effects chains without having to rip up the board and rearrange it between shows. The breadth of effects styles packed into this unit saves money and board space. If you're on the fence on this one, hop off and get one! Thanks for your help on this, Jeremiah!
Rated 5/5

Simple and powerful Plethora X5

I decided to have a hybrid pedalboard setup, looked at: line6 and boss, but did not like the complexities and way toooo much suff for my taste which I hate to say, some of it are unusable, IMO.
So I decided to purchase this gear for my hybrid pedalboard setup. The selection of pedals on this unit are amazing especially now they added ALTER EGO VINTAGE ECHO pedal. TC elctronics listens to consumers and that is a good thing, this board is well thought of (kudos to their R&D for creating this product).
Yeah there are no dirt pedals included but IMO that is a good thing, coz there's a lot OD/Dist pedals which we prefer to use and I beleive we are all in agreeement with that.

If you want a more time to playing your guitar, creatong songs, exploring sounds, a simple interface, easy to navigate unit, bluetooth capability to your phone or tablet and no pc needed, then grab this unit.

But if you want to waste your time tweaking on a unit and waste an hour or more just to get the sound you want and not even playing 2-3 songs you like, then this is not for you.

Quote: Less is More (that might help you decide). And you will not regret buying this product, it has a lot of potential.

Thanks to David Winkert for his help on this purchase, a very accomodating and a lot of patience in answering my queries about every product I purchase from SW. I recommend his expertise if you want to buy a gear :)
Rated 5/5

Perfect Addition

I have a pedalboard for band gigs and one for solo gigs and the modulation and delay pedals are always being pried off one and stuck to the other. My trusty old EVH Phase 90 recently bit the dust and I was about to buy another when this went on sale. My solo board now has a vibe and two delays full time and the band board received a major upgrade! I love that I can route my OD's anywhere in the chain and assign a foot switch to add or removes them from the chain. I think this will be a keeper but that depends on how it holds up to my big fat feet. The foot switches are a little too close for comfort, but with some practice I don't think they will pose any problems. Charlie was great clearing up an order snafu and getting this thing shipped out ASAP just in time for a gig. The unit preformed well, had no issues and it sounded great, even the drummer noticed!
Music background: Weekend Warrior
Rated 4.5/5

Gave me a reason to dump half of my pedalboard.

Sold a bunch of separates and bought this beast. Was it worth it? So far so good. Love the sleek design. Built-in tuner is a good touch, if not a little finicky, and the only reason it didn't get a full 5 stars.

The pedal selection and tones are top-notch. Love that it stores tone-prints which was always my big beef about some of the separates.

Very intuitive to set-up and store new boards. Lets you test each of the presets as you pass over them in edit mode saving a lot of time. You can also program individual pedals with the other four active or inactive to gauge the finished sound.

TC has said that new pedals are in the works and will be added to the Plethora's line-up as they become available. If you want to buy just one pedal or just want to add more variety to your existing pedalboard then this is a no-brainer.
Music background: Lifelong Musician
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