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Inspired by legendary tape machines from the 60s/70s (Echoplex, Space Echo), the El Capistan condenses the soul of tape echo into a robust and intuitive pedal. This second generation retains the original model's sonic signature while adding modernized electronics and advanced control options, delivering unparalleled stage reliability and studio flexibility.
Guitarists, bassists, keyboardists, and producers oriented towards rock, indie, ambient, psychedelic, surf, or cinematic styles will find here an expressive, musical, and easy-to-recall delay. Tap tempo, MIDI sync, and stereo operation make it equally relevant on stage, in reamping, or on an effects bus. In line mode, it handles synths, drum machines, and effect loops without hesitation.
Three tape "machines" and three modes per machine cover everything from punchy slapback to hypnotic multi-head repeats. Dedicated controls (Time, Mix, Repeats, Tape Age, Wow & Flutter) and secondary functions (bias, crinkle, bass contour, spring level) refine the tape character with precision. The true/buffered bypass choice, instrument/line level adjustment (+10 dB headroom), and +/-3 dB boost/cut ensure perfect integration. On the control side, everything is controllable: expression, MIDI via TRS or USB-C, 300 presets, and clock sync.
Warmth, natural density, and compression of the tape preamp, rich repeats that gently age, organic wow & flutter modulation: the El Capistan breathes like a real machine. Push the Repeats for musical self-oscillation, add spring reverb to widen the stereo image, and build evolving soundscapes with the tape-style looper. A palette both vintage and ultra-coherent in a modern mix.
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