Strymon El Capistan dTape Echo Pedal

The El Capistan provides three different tape echo machines, each with three unique modes. With ten parameters to tweak, you get extensive control over tape quality, machine health and tone shaping.


SOUND DESIGN:
Hand crafted dTape algorithms deliver meticulously 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!
Press and hold Tap for instant Infinite Repeats

INS, OUTS & SWITCHES:
Stereo output
High impedance mono input (internal jumper enables selectable TRS stereo input) Please read this FAQ for more info on the TRS input.
Expression pedal input with selectable control over any knob parameter
Connect an optional Favorite switch to save a favorite preset
Tap Tempo and Bypass footswitches

AUDIO QUALITY:
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 SHARC DSP in a compact form factor

MISC.:
True Bypass (electromechanical relay switching)
Selectable Trails Mode with high quality, transparent Analog Buffered Bypass
9V center negative DC supply included, 250mA current draw
Strong and lightweight gunmetal gray anodized aluminum chassis
Crafted with love in the USA