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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In Depth: Tape Heads
The TAPE HEAD and MODE options
FIXED TAPE HEAD
The TIME knob varies the tape speed while the playback head is fixed
in position�
• Mode A: Head 1 - short delay with 1/16th note tap tempo
• Mode B: Head 2 - medium delay with dotted 1/8th tap tempo
• Mode C: Head 3 - long delay with 1/4 note tap tempo
Fixed Head
Mode:
A
Head 1
B
Head 2
C
Head 3
Record
Head
< tape direction
MULTI TAPE HEAD
Two of three playback heads are selected at once� The TIME knob
varies tape speed�
• Mode A: Heads 1 & 2 selected
• Mode B: Heads 2 & 3 selected
• Mode C: Heads 1 & 3 selected
Multi Head Mode:
Head 1Head 2Head 3
Record
Head
< tape direction
A
B
C