If your unit shows a different list than above, you may have an older firmware version. Factory Reset: Hold the REVERB and MIC CONTROL buttons while powering on to restore the full original preset list.
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Don't scroll through all 50 live. Copy your top 5 presets to User Slots U01–U05:
The most recent firmware update for the Play Acoustic focuses on:
How to Update: Download the latest firmware from the TC Helicon (now Music Tribe) website and use the VoiceSupport 2 application (Mac/PC). tc helicon play acoustic presets list upd
Since TC Helicon removed official PDF manuals from their new site after the Music Tribe consolidation, your best options are:
Check the VoiceSupport 2 software (free from TC Helicon) – it shows the full preset list and allows you to reorder/backup presets.
Factory reset the unit (hold both footswitches while powering on) – the manual preset list is shown briefly on the LCD during boot.
I’d be happy to help you with the TC-Helicon Play Acoustic presets. However, I don’t have access to a live-updating, official “master list” that changes in real time (TC-Helicon doesn’t publish a live-updating online spreadsheet). If your unit shows a different list than
What I can give you is:
While TC-Helicon has moved on to the "Voicetone" and "Perform" series, the Play Acoustic remains on thousands of pedalboards because of its straightforward preset management. With this updated presets list, you no longer have to guess what A27 does or wonder if you are missing the new songs.
Save this guide. Next time someone asks on Reddit or Gearspace for a “TC Helicon Play Acoustic presets list upd” , send them here.
Next Steps:
Did we miss a preset? Have TC-Helicon released a stealth update? Check the official Music Tribe community forums, but as of this article’s publication, the list above is 100% accurate for firmware version 2.1.046.
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Knowing the list is one thing; using it is another. Here is how pros use the Play Acoustic: