Strymon El Capistan dTape Echo

El Capistan provides three different tape machine types in one, each with three unique modes. With ten parameters to tweak, you get extensive control over tape quality, machine health and tone shaping. Go from the sound of a pristine, studio-quality tape machine to the heavily fluctuating sound of a machine in need of service. Get the full bodied sound of fresh tape all the way to the gnarled qualities of worn out tape. Because it's DSP driven, you get a range of tape experiences unattainable with a traditional tape machine. All of this without the headaches of tape machine maintenance and repair!

Sound Design

    Hand crafted dTape algorithms deliver meticulous and 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!

Ins, Outs and Switches

    Stereo output, high impedance mono input
    Expression pedal input with selectable control over any knob parameter
    Connect our 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 DSP in a compact form factor

More

    True Bypass (electromechanical relay switching)
    Selectable "trails" mode with high quality Analog Buffered Bypass
    Press and hold Tap for instant infinite repeats
    Powered with a standard 9V center negative DC supply. 250mA minimum
    Strong and lightweight gunmetal gray anodized aluminum chassis
    Crafted with love in the USA