TC Electronic Infinite Sample Sustainerchat_bubble_outlineFrom real comments

The onboard modulation is the pedal's most polarizing trait. Many commenters describe an uneasy warble or drone in the sustained signal that some claim TC support confirmed as a fixed, unchangeable feature, possibly from a reversed copy of the sample. Others, however, find this same movement musical and organic, preferring it to the EHX Freeze's static, sterile hold. Whether it's a dealbreaker seems to depend heavily on personal taste and playing context.

TonePrint customization is a major differentiator and draw. Users repeatedly highlight the ability to save three distinct presets, access Hall of Fame reverbs, and deeply edit parameters like attack, decay, and reverb routing. Some report using TonePrint tricks to keep dry-signal reverb active after the sustain effect ends. Several buyers cite this flexibility, plus the FX loop and extra layers, as reasons they chose the Infinite over simpler competitors despite the modulation controversy.

Timing and playability issues frustrate several users, particularly with chords. Multiple commenters stress that the footswitch must be pressed a beat after playing, not simultaneously, or the result is a glitchy, skipping-record sound; this is described as a major usability hurdle rarely mentioned in typical demos. Chords and bass notes reportedly fare worse than single guitar notes, with some describing bass use as too undefined for live band settings, pushing a few owners toward alternatives.