With the new EC-1, Strymon has brought a classic tape echo from the 60s into a compact format. Initially inspired by Strymon’s 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.
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.
