User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Strymon Deco User Manual
- Knobs and Switches
- Rear Panel I/O and Control
- Live Edit Functions
- Power Up Modes
- External Control
- MIDI Functionality
- MIDI Specifications
- Factory Reset
- Features
- Specifications
- Appendix 1: Sample Settings
- Appendix 2: Power Up Modes Quick Reference
- Appendix 3: Live Edit Controls Quick Reference
- Strymon Non-Transferable Limited Warranty
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Deco - tape saturation & doubletracker
Knobs and Switches
In Depth - Input Level & Saturation Ranges
The SATURATION knob allows for a wide range of level options to pro-
vide a nicely saturated tape effect� The overall range of tape saturation
is rig dependant� Depending on your application, input signal level, and
specific rig setup, the effect of the tape saturation will vary� The follow-
ing are some general guidelines�
INSTRUMENT LEVELS LOWER OUTPUT
When using Deco in front of an amp, lower output single coil guitar
pickups will experience a rich harmonic enhancement and a lighter
overdrive effect�
Typical saturation range when using a single coil guitar
INSTRUMENT LEVELS HIGHER OUTPUT
When using Deco in front of an amp, higher output humbucker pickups
will experience heavier overdriven harmonics when the Saturation knob
is turned to maximum�
Typical saturation range when using a humbucker guitar
LINE LEVEL
Deco accepts up to +10dBu of input signal� When using Deco in a hot
effects loop of a guitar amp, or when driving Deco with a hot output from
a synth or mixer insert, it is recommended to set the Power Up Mode -
Input Mode option to Studio� (See page 17�)