Strymon El Capistan dTape Echo - Delivers the sound and feel of our favorite tape echo machines, recreating every last nuance.
Strymon El Capistan captures the warm, saturated, distinctive qualities of tape echo machines using had crafted dTape technology. Utilizing a ridiculously powerful SHARC DSP, every drop of processing power is harnessed.
El Capistan provides three different tape machine types in one, each with three unique modes. With ten parameters to tweak, you get extensive control over tape quality, machine health and tone shaping. Go from the sound of a pristine, studio-quality tape machine to the heavily fluctuating sound of a machine in need of service. Get the full bodied sound of fresh tape all the way to the gnarled qualities of worn out tape. Because it's DSP driven, you get a range of tape experiences unattainable with a traditional tape machine. All of this without the headaches of tape machine maintenance and repair.
Strymon El Capistan dTape Echo main features include:
Hand crafted dTape algorithms deliver meticulous and nuanced recreations of tape echo systems.
Three tape machines in one: Fixed (one fixed playback head), Multi (multiple playback heads), and Single (sliding record head)
Each tape machine has three modes for extremely flexible echo options
Five tape adjustment and tone shaping knobs: Time, Mix, Tape Age, Repeats, Wow & Flutter
Five "hidden" knobs for extensive tone tweaking: Tape Crinkle, Tape Bias, Low End Contour, Spring Reverb, +/- 3dB Boost/Cut
Sound on Sound mode with instant tape splice and bulk erase. A built-in tape-style looper!
Stereo output, high impedance mono input
Expression pedal input with selectable control over any knob parameter
Connect our optional Favorite switch to save a favorite preset
Tap Tempo and Bypass footswitches
Ultra low noise, high performance 24-bit 96kHz A/D and D/A converters
115dB typical signal to noise
Analog dry path for a zero latency dry signal that is never converted to digital
Premium analog front end and output section
Super high performance DSP in a compact form factor
True Bypass (electromechanical relay switching)
Selectable "trails" mode with high quality Analog Buffered Bypass
Press and hold Tap for instant infinite repeats
Powered with a standard 9V center negative DC supply. 250mA minimum
Strong and lightweight gunmetal gray anodized aluminum chassis
Crafted with love in the USA
Features:
Manufacturer:
Strymon
Type:
Delay/Echo
Design:
Effect pedal large
Number of Channels:
1
Stereo:
Yes
LED Display:
Yes
Effects loop:
No
Recording Output:
No
USB Connection:
No
MIDI Interface:
No
Connection for Expression Pedal:
Yes
Foot Switch Connection:
No
Headphone Connection:
No
Voltage (Volts):
9
Power Consumption (mA):
250
Battery Operation:
No
incl. Power Adapter:
Yes
Width (mm):
102
Length (mm):
115
Height (mm):
45
Strymon El Capistan dTape Echo Guitar Effects Pedal
A powerful and compact little box packed with modulation capabilities. Nicely designed layout with secondary functions per knob. Sounds extremely nice and warm. I was surprised to find a good sounding spring reverb in the pedal too! Its already a very valuable tool for both live and studio.
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