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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Knobs and Switches
Front Panel Controls
TIME
Controls the delay time according to the
selected TAPE HEAD type� In fixed and multi
this will change the tape speed� In single
this will move the record head to change the
delay time�
TAPE AGE
Controls the bandwidth of the tape, just as
it would change over time in a physical tape
delay machine� As regular tapes wear out,
their bandwidth becomes limited� The TAPE
AGE control recreates this wear effect� Set to
minimum for a fresh, full-bandwidth tape� As
the knob is turned clockwise, the tape will
get progressively darker�
WOW & FLUTTER
Controls the amount of mechanically related
tape speed fluctuations� This also results
in natural tape style modulation� Turn the
knob fully counter clockwise for a perfectly
tuned, cleaned, and serviced tape machine�
Turn the knob fully clockwise to hear the
sound of a tape machine in need of service�
In between the extreme settings, a natural
modulation is achieved�
TAPE HEAD
Changes the selected tape machine/head configuration�
See “In Depth: Tape Heads” on page 5 for details�
TAP
Tapping the footswitch in quarter notes will set the delay time� The
TAP LED will flash RED to indicate the tempo�
TIP: Hold the TAP footswitch for infinite repeats� Release the footswitch to
return to normal operation�