Strymon El Capistan dTape Echo
SKU: ELCAPISTAN
Magnetic Monster.
When we decided to develop an effects pedal that delivers the sound and feel of our favorite tape echo machines, we knew we must relentlessly study and faithfully recreate every last nuance.
We spent months in the Strymon sound design labs with an intense focus on capturing the warm, saturated, distinctive qualities of tape echo machines. The result is our hand crafted dTape™ technology. Utilizing a ridiculously powerful SHARC DSP, every drop of processing power is harnessed.
Extensive control.
El Capistan provides three different tape machine types in one, each with three unique modes. With ten parameters to tweak, you get extensive control over tape quality, machine health and tone shaping.
Go from the sound of a pristine, studio-quality tape machine to the heavily fluctuating sound of a machine in need of service. Get the full bodied sound of fresh tape all the way to the gnarled qualities of worn out tape.
Because it’s DSP driven, you get a range of tape experiences unattainable with a traditional tape machine. All of this without the headaches of tape machine maintenance and repair!
Tape Machines and Modes
El Capistan has three distinct tape machine types, each with three separate modes.
FIXED HEAD
Time knob varies the tape speed while the playback head is fixed in position.
A – short delay with 1/16th note tap tempo
B – medium delay with dotted 1/8th tap tempo
C – long delay with 1/4 note tap tempo
MULTI HEAD
2 of 3 playback heads are selected at once. Time knob varies tape speed.
A – Heads 1 & 2 selected.
B – Heads 2 & 3 selected.
C – Heads 1 & 3 selected.
SINGLE HEAD
A – Tape motor at double speed. Higher fidelity with shorter delay times.
B – Tape motor at normal speed. Lower fidelity with longer delay times.
C – Sound on Sound mode with instant tape splice, bulk erase, and two tape speeds. A tape-style looper!
Tape speed is fixed while the Time knob varies the position of a sliding record head.
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Return Policy Online (faders.ca)
7 Days Refund
- Email info@faders.ca to request a Return Authorization Number. RA must be requested within 7 days of original delivery date. Returns will not be accepted without an RA.
- Product must be in new condition with all packaging/contents intact and undamaged.
- 3.5% Online Purchase Processing Fee* will be withheld from all refunds for purchases made on faders.ca
- 5% Online Purchase Processing Fee* will be withheld from all refunds for Affirm or PayPal purchases made on faders.ca
- Restocking Fee** may apply
- Shipping Charges are non-refundable***
60 Days Refund - ToneWoodAmp
- All original packaging must be intact (non-damaged) & all parts must be enclosed
- Product will be tested to ensure functionality
- Faulty units will be repaired or replaced under warranty
- 3.5% Credit Card Processing Fee/5% Affirm Financing or PayPal Fee* will be deducted from refunds
- Returns may be subject to a Restocking Fee**
- Return shipping charges are the responsibility of the customer. Shipping charges are non-refundable***
- Initial shipping costs (on free shipping orders) will be deducted from the refund
Other
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This policy applies to accidental & cancelled online orders as well.
** Restocking Fee of up to 15% may apply if the product or packaging has any damage or is missing items.
When we receive a return, we inspect and test the item out to make sure it is able to be resold. As long as the item itself is still in new condition and all the original packaging is intact and in new condition there will be no restocking fee.
*** Non-refundable shipping charges - the total cost of shipping (both ways) is non-refundable. The total actual shipping charges to & from your location will be withheld from any refunds.
If you have any questions please call us at (204) 571-0428, email us at info@faders.ca or message us directly here on our website. Details for in-store returns available here.