New El Capistan Audio Examples | Strymon

[@Thomas-pq4ys]

This is the best demo. I just came from one where two guys talked 90%, played 10%. I am interested in this device, big time. Nice guitar collection, and playing... very good!

[@Jack-x8b5r]

I was going to write something similar. Th two guys trying to be funny while banging on their guitars intemittently, going back and forth aaaarghhhhh! Found this and sat back and listened to some tasty-fine playing.

[@geoffwhitemusic]

This demo was so good, it won a major award

[@ShawnShipstad]

As well it should have. I really want one.

[@paulfield6815]

Best comment!

[@vincenzosanchety1228]

That loooong tape sound literally sold me on this pedal! So beautiful

[@dogdrawer]

Fantastic job you did Sean! Adored your CHRIS CHRINKLE piece! and the SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS was so beautiful.

[@roundmidnightsuttree]

Sean, Just a fantastic demo. Just received the V2 El Capistan and was a bit surprised to find that simply adjusting the pedal to a particular demo setting was not the whole deal. I have a BYOC analog delay (bucket brigade delay) that I built years ago and the astonishing thing is that pedal sounds like dirty heaven for almost anything I play. Am finding that certain progressions are really required to bring out the best of some of these beautiful settings. Have duplicated your lines on Old Tape Echoes and am starting to branch out. This is a really amazing pedal and I so much appreciate your demo to show some of the hidden magic.

[@rugujack]

First time i listen over and over again a demo video, great job man!

[@Danthehorse]

Probably the most beautiful delay ever made. And i adore your tribute to David Sylvian on the last demo, you referenced my favourite tracks for that.

[@geraldhartley]

What an excellent demo. Just beautiful.

[@ShawnShipstad]

Great demo. This is a must. Thank you- God bless. This is so versatile.

[@voggvogg]

Great video. Informative, crystal clear, and efficient.

[@nazv9]

12:06 this part ... is wonderful .... you guys are like elvish makers ... those are not pedals ! those are instruments ! and the people behind them are not juste engineers .. they are artists ❤❤

[@ChrisJustice]

Tasty playing as always Sean! I love my first gen El Cap. I am jealous of the new layout .

[@strymon]

Sean here - Thank you sir! Here's hoping all is well with you!

[@NikolausBrocke]

Awesome riffs. Best demo. Perfect for this amazing pedal.

[@sublimemymind23]

Good lord. 🤯 that last one was mind bending. I own this pedal and still don’t know how he’s doing that.

[@johnsaras1]

Seriously, most of your “demo” chord progressions “Chris Crinkle” would amazing song ideas! I love the diminished passing chords.

[@strymon]

Thank you very kindly!

[@Jack-x8b5r]

Just sold my Time Line because after5 years I don't use half of it and hard (for me) to tune in. Masterful playing and great demonstration of the effects. I've been looking for something to replace the Timeline. Will check this new version El Capistan.

[@tgdkls5891]

Wow, one of the best pedal demos ever!!

[@Rcfieldz_Rcfieldz]

Nice phrasing in Crunchy Fjords.

[@dogdrawer]

and, all your guitars sound (and I bet Feel) Fantastic! SAVE OUR SYLVIAN SPRINGS - so beautiful!

[@EnochDark]

there need to be way more videos of this thing!

[@JulesLeyheGuitarPlayer]

Awesome demo!!

[@MARK-DENNIS]

Great video review - with NO bullshit - just the effects :0)

[@kpeaslee1]

Oh, this is about a pedal? Stunning how a demo in your hands becomes absolutely gorgeous music.

[@strymon]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@EstudioDurango]

this delay pedal is simply the best...

[@LyhzHf]

That first guitar riff example that he is playing here is the same sound and same melody as the song Millimilinary by the Cocteau Twins. CT did some amazing tunes such as The High Monkey Monk, Bluebell Knoll, Pink Orange Red, Serpenskirt, Violane, etc. Their album Head Over Heels is classic shoegaze.

[@fattyboombatty7736]

Would like to see some synth demos

[@ronglass5968]

I had a hint I might like this pedal as I love tape echo (I use the tape setting on my TC Elec echo a lot). After watching this vid, I just have to get this - eventually.. maybe sooner (and keep the regular echo). Love the age of tape function, the works.

[@josephstewart5201]

Wow! Absolutely amazing! I've been wondering for weeks what purpose the Strymon El Capistan would serve me, but the opening minute or so of this video, helps me to understand . . . just a deep, cavernous, 3D sound, very reminiscent of sounds from the solo works of the late James Wilsey, who performed the guitar on the famed studio recording of Wicked Game for Chris Isaak. He was a friend, a true confidant, and a tremendous talent. Thanks for enlightening me on the many virtues of the El Capistan. 👍 However, I will take a moment to add a smidgen of the obvious . . . that when you're using an amp modeler (Iridium), and three stacked overdrives (Sunset + Riverside), its impractical to attempt any accurate extrapolation of what this would (or might) sound like, in a live (real world) signal chain or platform.

[@tehsamjones]

Would love a tutorial video on how to save and navigate midi presets!

[@Jakal-pw8yq]

I stumbled on your channel while researching different effect pedals and boy was I in for a rare treat! I love the less talking and more playing with shots of the different settings you're using. And I have to add that while it's great to hear all these different effects and what they can do, it's your playing that will keep me coming back to this channel Time and Time again. You just have such an inspirational, organic and fluid way about your playing that even after playing for 50 years I would love to emulate what you do! So yeah, new subscriber here and I have shared out a couple of your vids to Buddies and I will be back for more! By the way, after watching your Stryman Blue Sky demo I bought one and it should be here in the next day or two! And again after watching your demo of the Lex I have that on order as well! Thanks again mate! Jim from Seattle (Jimi Town!!)

[@strymon]

Whoo!! Enjoy your new blueSky, Jim!!

[@atlasstrengthandpower1636]

Best effect I have ever owned. I love it so much. When did the dial layout change? I still have the old school two params on one dial.

[@strymon]

Glad you're digging your El Capistan! This new layout is for the V2 version of the pedal we released this June :)

[@atlasstrengthandpower1636]

@@strymon The electrical engineer Pete Celi, I'm pretty sure he's a genius.

[@strymon]

Howdy there - you are most correct that Pete is indeed a true genius, but he's actually a DSP guy - while another co-founder (Dave Freuhling) is the firmware badass, our other co-founder and CEO Gregg Stock is the analog/electrical genius. It's pretty remarkable to have those three guys at the helm, indeed.

[@cfibanez]

Thanks. Can you tell us what the secondary (hidden) functions were in these examples? It'd be very helpful to understand the pedal sounds presented here. Thanks.

[@strymon]

Hi there - all six of these sound sample videos had the secondaries set to their default positions, so only the main controls were used to craft the sounds. Hope that helps!

[@LyhzHf]

That first guitar riff that he plays here is the same melody as the song called Millimilinary by the Cocteau Twins

[@umi5193]

beautiful sound ！

[@strymon]

Thank you! :)

[@adamschraft9747]

Such a great demo. Are you using any secondary functions on any of these samples (for example Chris Crinkle) thanks!

[@strymon]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! We set all secondaries to the default setting.

[@javiercabrera3517]

Is there an update on the editor/librarian for the V2 pedals? That would be awesome. Thank you so much. 👍🏻

[@alpstonemusic]

is there a way to know the parameters of the presets saved via midi through the led indication? like Favorite mode from Volante and iridium...

[@strymon]

Yep, all new pedals have Compare Mode when using presets :)

[@dushibass1]

save our sylvian is just perfect secrets from the beehive(-: thank you!

[@strymon]

Thanks! Fave Sylvian record.

[@markalbon9941]

Wow!

[@ernieandbert190202]

Great Play❤️🦋😊

[@strymon]

Thank you :)

[@ericquinncountry]

what was the signal chain. was this going through 2 amps? In the effects loops?

[@modestimusic]

Hello 👋 thank you strymon for these audio examples ! Is the El Cap V2 compatible with the regular Multiswitch (not Multiswitch plus) to recall presets like on the Timelime ?

[@larrylynch8113]

@strymon does this one got absolutely the exact same sound and feature of the original ? I like the improvements you have bring into this one but the original one was heaven and I don’t want to miss it

[@shckltnebay]

I want to know too!!

[@Behemoth92]

From all the videos I watched so far, there is absolutely no differences in sound mentioned, the only differences are Spring is now in front instead of a secondary option, MIDI + USB + mono/stereo switches on the back

[@strymon]

Yep - we made sure not to change anything that would fundamentally affect the sound of the original pedal. The delay mix knob and Spring reverb knob are now completely separate, so you can get a lot of spring verb with little or no delay, which wasn't possible previously. If you loved the original El Cap, you'll love the new one even more.

[@mouthmw]

@@strymon does that mean that the spring reverb now effects your dry signal and not just the repeats? Or is it still only on repeats but you can now have quiet repeats with a lot of reverb? Not sure I understand you here.

[@shckltnebay]

@@mouthmw Yes reverb on the whole signal which might not be great if you got a lot of reverb elsewhere in your chain

[@Indianabones007]

I jus found out about Strymon 2 months ago, bought El Cap and Sunset and even got my friend a second hand El Cap, wish I could trade in for this , really need midi and presets.

[@Indianabones007]

@Tyler Duffett yeah I’m sure it’s great, even better than original! I’ve put mine up for sale, I bought the Volante at weekend, it has midi. Amazing

[@Earwitness75]

🖤

[@DjVojc]

what is the last sound..from

[@metricdeep8856]

"Damn you Strymon!" and "Thanks!" - I've upgraded my comments to include some new features also. There's a separate knob for each quote - Blend as desired.

[@Durgo25]

Awesome playing. Can we please please please have kill dry in a firmware update for the el cap v2?

[@strymon]

Thanks! I will share your request with the team :)

[@strymon]

Just wanted to update this to make sure you are aware that the Mix knob on the new El Capistan actually goes from 100% dry to 100% wet. With the Mix knob fully clockwise, you will only hear delay repeats and reverb, and zero dry signal. Hope this helps!

[@Durgo25]

Thanks for getting back to me. You guys are awesome. Yep. I understand what you’re saying. But if you’re using a parallel wet/dry rig, you need the dry signal killed even when the pedal is off. That and with mix 100%, there’s no master volume to set the overall level of the delay.

[@peppyaitken]

Sounds great this pedal and playing to, which overdrive pedal is he using crunchy fjords sound like sunset but could be riverside would being getting the new elcapistan and what ever this over drive is, already have the strymon iridium.

[@strymon]

Hey there - the sound in Crunchy Fjords is Compadre Boost pushing Sunset a little bit before it hits Iridium. It works great - hope that helps!

[@walkerkyle73]

Does the delay still cut out when you tap the tempo like on the v1 el capistan? This was one of my issues with the original el cap.

[@aleshaloginov]

The only reason I sold mine

[@saywhat7349]

there's a way to turn it off.. idk how but my el cap switched to a weird mode where when I tap it, stays on and makes artifacts like an analog delay. I almost preferred it cutting out.

[@Rainy78]

Doesnt putting it in trails mode bypass that?

[@dodgedandle8311]

@@Rainy78 How would you do that, I’ve Forgot, Would really appreciate it if you could let me know, I’ve got version 1 ..cheers 👍🏻🌞

[@Rainy78]

@@dodgedandle8311 Unplug the power to the pedal. Hold bypass button down while plugging it back in. You'll now be in trails mode. Same procedure to get out of trails mode. 👍

[@mikeferris408]

Strymon is great.. don't get me wrong but the majority of there pedals do pretty much the same thing.. I've got 3 n gonna get 1 more n I'm done buying my Strymon pedals. Love them but really you only need 2 or 3 and with them 3 if you pick they right can do what all of them can do. Great video n thanks for sharing 👍

[@ricardoraulino-guitar]

Lascou, lá se vai mais uma parte do meu salário hehe

[@davidjoel111]

Can I pan the delays left and right on the multi head setting?

[@strymon]

No delay panning on this one, you'll want a Volante for that :)

[@onurpuza1049]

it’s very disappointing that there is no on board preset function

[@sonicase]

I like this pedal and i want one but here are some ideas: allow us to put different tape loop algorithms in or create our own loop with splice/crinkle/stretch/speed skip/ etc. in different places of the loop. Also would be cool if you made the sound of moving the time knob more realistic. it sounds like it's just snapping to time too quickly rather than ramping up or down like a real tape machine. maybe add an option as to how fast the time adjusts.

[@Charlieboy2680]

That's that Lera lynn sound!

[@nycshelbygt500]

#MilesDavis approves of the new Strymon V2 El Capistan dTape Echo Echo Echo, except for the hideous lamp and 1st Telecaster. Still need the new Boss RE-202 Space Echo Echo Echo, the Holy Grail. as well.

[@strymon]

He approves of the guitar as well, although I'm not sure if he really likes the lamp - it might bring back memories of recording Live Evil 🤪

[@josemourinho2810]

wow! 02:32 (get shorty example) that was awesome! it sounds like a bass? it looks like you dont turn down the tunning. is this similar a bass effect?

[@strymon]

It's a baritone guitar :)

[@josemourinho2810]

@@strymon wow i love how sounds! and that riff that u play sounds so nice. nice loop with ambient guitar effects. very good review.

[@Allysongabriel1]

Wich parameter is the expression pedal controling in Loooonnnngg Tape?

[@strymon]

Howdy there - it's just working as a volume pedal so that the guitar notes can be swelled into the delays, so it's not actually controlling any parameters on El Cap. Hope that helps!

[@Allysongabriel1]

Oh gosh, what a beautiful thing. I thought it was controlling a parameter. Really beautiful. I'll try here, I have a Capistan and a Volume X mini. Thank you!

[@joepeezy4sheezy]

Anyone know if the spring reverb can be used without the delay at all? The original combined both effects and no matter what the delay was present.

[@strymon]

You are correct! The mix knob for the delay and reverb have been separated, so now you can get a ton of reverb with little or no delay, which wasn't possible previously. Hope that helps!

[@saywhat7349]

@@strymon love this. ty for listening to the people

[@RishPanjeetJr]

Is the v2 worth it??

[@prospectnyc]

Are there any demos of the SoS looper on V2?

[@strymon]

Save Our Sylvian Springs on this very video uses the SoS looper on V2, FYI. Hope that helps!

[@prospectnyc]

@@strymon Is it? He doesn't really show any of the splice points, stereo response, and it doesn't show any of the tape effect sounds (wow/flutter/degradation) like on V1. None of the influencers demo the SoS function either. I've been holding off from buying V2 because I haven't seen/heard this function demoed yet. It's my favorite feature on V1, and its the most important feature for me (and likely many others in your target market).

[@xxvolcomxx56]

What's the yellow hollow body guitar?

[@strymon]

That's an ancient Aria Pro II, strung with flatwounds.

[@philh27]

Can you tell me how the new version outputs the stereo signal? The previous version- my favourite delay ever- seemed to produce ‘pseudo stereo’ signal, not wet/ dry and certainly no ping pong type effects. Interesting, but not really what I want.I use another true stereo delay for stereo effects, with the El Cap as my (usually) always on mono delay. Interested to know how this version compares in terms of stereo signals. Thanks

[@shckltnebay]

I think the old one had some stereo in the modulation and also keep your stereo path intact

[@strymon]

@@shckltnebay The way the stereo effect is created is a copy of the dry signal is summed to create the wet signal, and then sent to the outputs with a stereo effect added for depth and movement :)

[@shckltnebay]

Does it sound like the old one?

[@strymon]

Yep :)

[@adhaskym.a9536]

How well does this work in mono? Is there any reviews in mono?

[@strymon]

Works great in mono too!

[@adhaskym.a9536]

@@strymon for real? Then I am getting one.

[@adhaskym.a9536]

@@strymon I bought it 2 days ago and did a practice session with my band just now and seriously, in Mono, this thing works wonders. My Marshall JCM 800 studio loves it. The 2 x 12 loves it. Works well with the Zelzah and I am a happy man.

[@RubenSansaRivero]

the midi recalls the preset ok, but what happens if i touch the time knob after recalling a preset? any hope on the Timeline V2?

[@strymon]

El Capistan has Compare Mode, so if you adjust the settings, you can use the LEDs to let you know what position the knobs were saved to in that preset :)

[@RubenSansaRivero]

You mean the tap tempo LED? There are no leds on the knobs

[@RubenSansaRivero]

@@strymon ok i just find the LEDs are going green when the preset is the saved one and red when the presed is modified, but you can't see the position of the knob (as saved on the preset) so just waiting for Timeline V2 and hoping the encoders are digital and showing the real position of the knob. (its a bit nightmare touching a saved presed because of that, you realy didnt know where are you, and when you touch some knob it can go well but sometimes go crazy, so this thing for me its an importan improvement.

[@shckltnebay]

@@RubenSansaRivero not going to happen

[@RubenSansaRivero]

@@shckltnebay the tecnology seems to be ready, are you working on Timeline V2?

[@geoffgrauer7480]

Can you midi sync the looper?

[@strymon]

Not at this time, sorry!

[@alexanderlumberjack]

How is it different from v2?

[@strymon]

Hey there - this video does indeed feature El Capistan V2, so you're in the right place!

[@alexanderlumberjack]

@@strymon sorry, i meant v1

[@strymon]

This video talks about the differences for all of the new V2 pedals, so it will explain everything that has changed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p32oiqOaea6NgqM

[@henryn8608]

Is it possible to adjust the decay of the spring reverb like in the Volante?

[@strymon]

Not on El Capistan.

[@devids51]

The moment I heard the first chord I thought you were playing Sanitarium

[@TheGASStationYT]

Still needs a on-board fav switch … srsly that was all everyone always wanted… Put a fav/preset switch with the tap tempo just like empress, walrus, boss, source audio did…

[@empathysgone96]

You can by the multi switch plus and get 3

[@jonnylikertrommer]

Just use midi

[@okaxis]

Not me

[@vigneshkarthikeyan8174]

Yeah. Just use midi. Its not hard

[@TheGASStationYT]

@@vigneshkarthikeyan8174 it took space!

[@drewroze4168]

Love the updates you’ve made to all these. 👌🏽 With the update to DSP processing power, are you able to use the delay and SOS looper at the same time like on the Volante? Also, has there been any upgrade to the amount of record time available? Thank you for your response!

[@shckltnebay]

No

[@strymon]

Hey there! The functionality of the SOS looper and the record time are the same as on the original El Capistan.

[@Station2Station-du2gh]

David Sylvain!

[@strymon]

Love that guy. Although I think Sylvain was the guitarist for the New York Dolls 🤪

[@Station2Station-du2gh]

@@strymon Oh Im sorry! Great demo, regardless!

[@strymon]

Oh dear - I was just teasing! Sorry about that. Glad that you enjoyed the demo!

[@Station2Station-du2gh]

@@strymon Mac for some reason autocorrects Sylvian to "Sylvain". :)

[@egor1g]

I'm afraid to buy it because I think it sounds great in stereo, but I use mono.

[@bertagriese8282]

The pedal still can’t do dotted eigths, can it?

[@jeffshirkey3085]

??

[@bradleyhenady2032]

It always could from the start…..’fixed’ tape head in mode ‘b’

[@strymon]

It sure can! Fixed Tape Head, Mode B :)

[@AudioJanitor]

Only my wallet dislikes Strymon and Meris. No drugs or alcohol can match just playing sounds with these pedals and a guitar. Mind Levitation(TM)