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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Features
• Hand crafted dTape algorithms for meticulous and nuanced recre-
ations of tape echo systems
• Three tape machines in one: fixed (one fixed playback head), multi
(multiple playback heads), and single (sliding record head)
• Three modes on each tape machine for extremely flexible echo options
• Independent Spring reverb
• Selectable between True Bypass or Buffered Bypass
• Sound on Sound mode with instant tape splice and bulk erase for
tape-style looping
• +/- 3dB adjustable analog boost or cut when effect is engaged
• Ultra low noise, high performance A/D and D/A converters
• Analog dry path for a zero latency dry signal that is never converted
to digital
• +10dBu maximum input level easily handles instrument and line
signals
• Expression pedal input allows the connection of a TRS expres-
sion pedal, Strymon MiniSwitch, MultiSwitch Plus, or TRS MIDI
connection
• Full featured MIDI, accessible via TRS, supporting MIDI CCs, MIDI
clock sync, access to 300 preset locations (requires Strymon MIDI
EXP cable or MIDI > TRS interface such as Strymon Conduit)
• USB-C jack for controlling via MIDI from a computer or for perform-
ing potential future firmware updates
• High performance 520MHz ARM Superscalar processor
• 32-bit floating point processing
• Stereo input (requires TRS adapter cable) and stereo output
• High impedance ultra-low noise discrete Class A JFET preamp inputs
• Low impedance stereo outputs
• Strong and lightweight anodized aluminum chassis
• Designed and built in the USA