Timeless Classic Reborn

Experience the dreamy sound of a classic ‘60s single head tape echo, complete with the harmonic richness of the accompanying tube preamp. Initially inspired by our long history of research into tape-based echo designs, we brought it to the next level after the recent acquisition of a pristine tube-based unit that was extensively modified by one of the most storied gear techs of the last fifty years. The result is the most inspiring tape echo ever crammed into a small form factor, positively brimming with the gooey magic that only tape-based manipulations and imperfections can create.

Product Highlights

• Impressive power and flexibility in a small and elegant form factor.
• Two authentic preamp voicing options reproduced through meticulous tube modeling techniques.
• Strymon’s proprietary dTape system, developed for El Capistan, allows precise replication of tape echo characteristics such as tape condition, capstan slippage, the mechanical effects of motors and more.
• Record Level feature provides three unique and tailored tape saturation settings at the flip of a switch.
• Mechanics reproduces motor and mechanical component fluctuations, allowing for truly gorgeous, organic stereo modulation effects unlike anything you’ve ever heard.
• Discrete stereo operation for independent processing of the left and right inputs.
• Mono-to-Mono, Mono-to-Stereo and Stereo-to-Stereo back panel switch.
• True Stereo In and Out via TRS jacks to make connections easy.
• Full MIDI integration: save up to 300 presets, real-time parameter control and more.
• TRS MIDI/Expression pedal jack allows easy control over most pedal parameters.
• Integrated USB-C connection for firmware updates and MIDI control.
• Premium analog JFET input circuit ensures superb responsiveness.