User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Strymon El Capistan 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-Transferrable Limited Warranty
El Capistan - dTape Echo
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Live Edit Functions
Tape Crinkle
Adjusts the amount and severity of tape irregularities, including
friction, creases, splices, and contaminants� Tape Crinkle
characteristics track accordingly to tape speed� Set to minimum for a
fresh, clean tape� Set to maximum for a tape that has been mangled
and chewed for years�
1 Press and hold the ON footswitch to enter Live Edit mode� Once both
LEDs flash, release the footswitch�
2 Turn the WOW & FLUTTER (TAPE CRINKLE) knob to smoothly adjust
the condition of the tape (default is 12 o’clock)� The TAP LED indi-
cates your setting:
• Fresh tape: GREEN
• Mangled tape: AMBER
3 Press the ON footswitch to exit and store your Tape Crinkle setting�
NOTE: The Tape Crinkle setting is saved per Favorite setting or MIDI preset�