Product Description

A Timeless Classic Reimagined

Step into the golden era of analog delay with the Strymon EC-1, a faithful yet modern recreation of the legendary ‘60s tape echo. This remarkable unit captures the unmistakable warmth, organic modulation, and dynamic response of a true tube-driven tape delay, bringing a beloved classic into the modern age.

Authentic Analog Warmth and Harmonic Depth

At the heart of the Strymon EC-1 lies a meticulously crafted tape echo circuit, complete with the rich harmonic character of a high-voltage tube preamp. Experience the unmistakable saturation, depth, and dimension that only real analog processing can provide. Whether you’re after a subtle vintage slap back, a shimmering ambient trail, or immersive feedback-laden soundscapes, the EC-1 delivers with stunning clarity and nuance.

• Lush Tape Saturation: Beautifully tuned low-frequency response ensures a warm, full-bodied tone with just the right amount of tape compression.
• Ethereal Modulation: Subtle, organic warble and movement replicate the natural imperfections of vintage tape mechanisms.
• Expansive Stereo Imaging: Create a deep, immersive soundstage with a stereo spread that enhances any mix or live performance.
• Versatile Delay Control: Easily shape your echoes from short, rhythmic repeats to cascading, atmospheric trails.

The Strymon EC-1 isn't just an effect—it's an instrument in itself, breathing new life into your sound with its legendary tape echo magic.

Key Features:

• Impressive power and flexibility in a small and elegant form factor.
• Two authentic preamp voicing options reproduced through meticulous tube modeling techniques.
• Our proprietary dTape system, developed for El Capistan, allows precise replication of tape echo characteristics such as tape condition, capstan slippage, the mechanical effects of motors and more.
• Record Level feature provides three unique and tailored tape saturation settings at the flip of a switch.
• Mechanics reproduces motor and mechanical component fluctuations, allowing for truly gorgeous, organic stereo modulation effects unlike anything you’ve ever heard.
• Discrete stereo operation for independent processing of the left and right inputs.
• Mono-to-Mono, Mono-to-Stereo and Stereo-to-Stereo back panel switch.
• True Stereo In and Out via TRS jacks to make connections easy.
• Full MIDI integration: save up to 300 presets, real-time parameter control and more.
• TRS MIDI/Expression pedal jack allows easy control over most pedal parameters.
• Integrated USB-C connection for firmware updates and MIDI control.
• Premium analog JFET input circuit ensures superb responsiveness.

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