Strymon El Capistan dTape Echo Effect Pedal

General

Strymon has taken every effort to produce an accurate digital recreation of that analogue tape echo sound of yesteryear. With the use of analytic software, they have meticulously studied original machines in minute detail to faithfully recreate every nuance. The absurdly powerful SHARC® processor is the brain that executes the complex calculations necessary for the Strymon El Capistan dTape Echo to give you every reason to believe that a reel of tape is hidden somewhere in this stompbox. You simply won't find a more comprehensive, more nerdy, more lovingly designed tape echo pedal anywhere else.

The El Capistan

Use the Tape Head switch to flip between Fixed, Multi and Single head replication. The Fixed mode for example, gives the effect of a fixed tape head and your 'tape' speed can be set by toggling the Time pot and the Mode switch determines your echo speed (1/4, 1/8 and 1/16). Switching into Multi (two tape heads at once) or the Single (one tape head) mode, gives you a fixed tape speed with variable tape head position. In Mode C, the El Capistan functions as a loop pedal.

Fresh or Worn-Out Tape

The El Capistan doesn't just imitate the classic tape machines from way back when but is also able to mimic the charm of old and knackered tape just as convincingly as it does fresh tape. Full open up the Wow & Flutter pot to get the warped flavour of tape that's seen better days and hit the Tape Age button to simulate the dark sound of a tape in desperate need of replacement. Thanks to the double functions of the five controls, you can fine-tune the pedal's sound from super clean to extremely warped and dull.

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• Please note: The final picture included above, shows a separately available Tap Favorite pedal. This serves illustrative purposes only and is not included.