Strymon EC-1 Tape Echo

Strymon EC-1 Tape Echo is a tape delay with the dreamy and harmonically rich sound of a classic ‘60s single head tape echo. The pedal also incorporates the harmonic richness of the accompanying tube preamp.

Initially inspired by Strymons’ long history of research into tape-based echo designs, they brought it to the next level after the recent acquisition of a pristine tube-based unit that was extensively modified by one of the most storied gear techs of the last fifty years. The result is the most inspiring tape echo ever crammed into a small form factor, positively brimming with the gooey magic that only tape-based manipulations and imperfections can create.

The pedal has two authentic preamp voicing options reproduced through meticulous tube modeling techniques. The 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.

The 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.

The pedal has True Stereo In and Out via TRS jacks to make connections easy and a full MIDI integration: save up to 300 presets, real-time parameter control and more. The pedal is powered by a standard 9 volts power supply (not included) and uses 250 mA of current.

Strymon EC-1 Tape Echo demo video