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
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Power Up Modes
Bypass Mode
Setting El Capistan to Buffered Bypass mode preserves the high
frequency response of your instrument’s signal through your pedal
chain and long cable runs�
1 Press and hold the ON footswitch while powering up El Capistan�
Once both LEDs flash, release the footswitch�
2 Turn the MIX (BYPASS MODE) knob to choose between True Bypass
or Buffered Bypass modes� The ON LED will change color to indicate
the current status as you turn the knob�
• True Bypass: GREEN (default)
• Buffered Bypass: RED
3 Press either footswitch to store the Bypass mode and begin using
El Capistan�
NOTE: The Bypass mode setting persists across power cycles and is not
saved per preset�