Strymon El Capistan dTape Echo V2 Tape Echo Delay Pedal

Hone all the warm, Saturated, Distinctive Qualities and Subtle Nuances of Vintage tape echo Combine with the Strymon El Capistan dTape Echo V2 Tape Echo Dely Peal

Plug in, play a note or chord, and you feel it: All the warm, saturated, distinctive qualities and subtle nuances of vintage tape echo combine to instantly create an unmistakable atmosphere.

• Full MIDI implementation allows you to control just about every knob, switch, and setting remotely via the EXP/MIDI jack or USB.
• A premium analog JFET input circuit ensures superb responsiveness to your playing, and you can select mono or stereo input with the flick of a rear panel switch.
• True/Buffered Bypass
• Classic tape echo machines included small integrated spring reverb tanks tuned for limited bandwidth
• New ARM DSP chip provides more processing power for every sonic nuance
• Delay time can be synchronized via MIDI Clock Sync, and the sync setting can be saved for each preset.
• spring reverb algorithm with a gorgeous, gentle character that stands on its own, in addition to enhancing delayed signals
• high impedance ultra-low noise discrete Class A JFET preamp input
• full stereo in/out capabilities

Everything from classic slapback echoes to psychedelic space explorations have stunning richness and depth, responding to each note and knob turn in a musically inspiring way.

Turn up the repeats for organic delay feedback with just the right amount of grit. Dial in some spring reverb to further enhance the sense of space. Effortlessly create multi-layered ambient soundscapes with the tape-style sound on sound looper.

Magnetic Monster

El Capistan provides three different tape machine types in one pedal, each with three unique modes and extensive control over tape quality, machine health and tone shaping.

Go from the full-range sonic stability of a fresh-from-the-factory echo machine, to the heavily fluctuating sound of a road-worn unit in need of service. Enjoy the full bodied sound of fresh tape, or dial in the dark, gnarled and vibey qualities of worn out tape.

SPECIFICATIONS

• High impedance ultra low-noise discrete Class A JFET TRS stereo input
• Low impedance independent TS stereo outputs.
• Expression pedal input allows the connection of a TRS expression pedal, MiniSwitch, MultiSwitch Plus, or TRS MIDI connection
• USB jack for controlling via MIDI from a computer or for performing firmware updates
• Dedicated tap tempo & On/Off footswitches

Audio Quality

• Premium JFET analog front end
• Ultra low noise, high performance 24-bit 96kHz A/D and D/A converters provide uncompromising audio quality
• 520MHz ARM Superscalar processor
• 32-bit floating point processing
• 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response
• Audio Input Impedance: 1M Ohm
• Audio Output Impedance: 100 Ohm

More Specs

• Strong and lightweight dark gray aluminum chassis
• 9V DC power supply included
• Power requirements: maximum 9 volts DC center-negative, with a minimum of 300mA of current
• Size Dimensions (d x w x h): 4.5 x 4 x 1.75 inches (11.4 x 10.2 x 4.4 cm)
• Designed and built in the USA

Manufacturer: Strymon
Model: Z120-ELC2-1
SKU: I716322-N-2-WHXA
UPC: 852571008257

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