I've had my v1 Deco since release and I've gotten every last cent out of that thing. It's amazing!
@Dungeon_of_Regret2 жыл бұрын
Deco is the last pedal on my board because that’s how tapes work. Mostly though, it’s the only pedal that’s “required”. I leave the saturation side on all the time. It was fun watching these guys discover it because it’s such an odd pedal. Odd, until you consider its emulating all the things you love in music full stop
@MickeyDs142 жыл бұрын
Same here! Especially when you hold down the doubletracker switch to flange your whole chain. *chef’s kiss*
@rkid727 Жыл бұрын
I’m really thinking of buying a Deco. I’m into Noel Gallagher, The Strokes, KOL and others and am wanting something a little different. I have the DIG and love it.
@Coltrane45 Жыл бұрын
Can you give some more context in how you use your Deco? I am close to adding one and could really use some real-use feedback from an owner. Thanks!
@kevinmusso2397 Жыл бұрын
Deco is the best pedal in the bunch. It’s a harmonic sweetener, a drive, a doubler, a chorus, a phaser, flanger and echo.
@MickeyDs14 Жыл бұрын
@@Coltrane45I know you were responding to OP, but I thought I’d chime in. I put the Deco at the very end of my chain as the last pedal. It not only allows me to control the overall volume of my chain as it goes into the amp, but the doubletracker side gets into that Tame Impala territory with holding down the switch. I personally thing it works best that way because it adds warmth to your entire chain. However, I did previously use it as my sole overdrive and put it earlier in my chain. It’s honestly just preference because the doubletracker side does the warbly vibrato thing, chorus, delay, flanger all in one. There’s no right or wrong way as long as you’re having fun!
@SomeKindOfMadman2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate these long uploads. I usually listen to them in segments. So please don’t feel that you need to make them shorter. I always end up coming back to finish listening to them.
@pCeLobster2 жыл бұрын
The old El Cap does have reverb. Secondary function on the Time knob. They just moved it to its own knob in the V2.
@davidjameschamberlain2 жыл бұрын
Own knob, plus the reverb can be used standalone, without the mix affecting the reverb level
@stevethebeeline442 жыл бұрын
@@davidjameschamberlain that’s a great improvement over V1! It now is genuinely a 2-in-1 tape delay and single control reverb. Not just ‘add some reverb to your delay’ as an option.
@hey0mcfly2 жыл бұрын
@@stevethebeeline44 although the reverb on v1 is still very impressive
@paulbellamy28102 жыл бұрын
Yep, it does. Pain in the arse to use, though, because on the V1, it's only available with delay and impossible to change on the fly.
@ripw12 жыл бұрын
And worth the extra money?????
@LodvarDude2 жыл бұрын
Grace. That record is the most important one in the soundtrack of my life. I was 24 and all doors were open. At the same time, it was 3 am and all hearts were broken. What a record. What a voice. What a giant loss.
@marksinclair61542 жыл бұрын
Stupid question but what song is Pete play at the start of the vid?
@tompoynton2 жыл бұрын
@@marksinclair6154 Kashmir by Led Zeppelin
@spencerfreed69472 жыл бұрын
Yesss!!! Loved seeing someone discover the Deco and all its glory! Such an underrated pedal!! Love it stacked with a fuzz.
@jw65887 күн бұрын
How do you go about that, pray tell? I just got an Eon Fuzz last week and I'm getting rhe Deco V2 shortly. How do you go about stacking them, settings-wise?
@andywhite37772 жыл бұрын
I have the Deco V1, it is an incredible pedal and so underrated. Think it confused reviewers but the saturation mode is amazing and then the double tracker is amazing fun.
@malcolmgordon29882 жыл бұрын
You don’t seem to see it as often as the others, but generally, those that use it absolutely swear by it!
@JordanBerliant2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. It’s always on for me and, in fact, it’s kinda the centerpiece of my rig. My wiring doesn’t work without it. It’s a genius pedal.
@Coltrane45 Жыл бұрын
I'm close to adding one to my board, but need that last kick - can you give some detail on how you use yours, and why it's so indispensable?
@masterofreality230 Жыл бұрын
@@Coltrane45 The modulation is different than regular mods of that type that it does....its just great, get it lol
@andersrandom2 жыл бұрын
Strymon is so good... The Strymon brigadier bucket brigade delay is often overlooked and its amazing
@bodenschatz102 жыл бұрын
Deco v1 is my favorite pedal ever. So excited for V2!
@TheOligoclonalBand2 жыл бұрын
I always wanted a Deco but I now may have to get one. This is a great demo. Do you know if I can go mono in but get a stereo out?
@grantandrews48262 жыл бұрын
@@TheOligoclonalBand You can, yeah.
@shckltnebay2 жыл бұрын
@@TheOligoclonalBand yes
@MikeVlcek2 жыл бұрын
I've used the Deco as a tape machine on my productions for years. A simple send and return from the DAW does the job. It's got a "studio mode" adjustable via a jumper inside the unity for better matching impedance (line in/out versus guitar in). You can also play with the frequency response by holding a button when powering up. It's quite a swiss army knife. I love it.
@AllanGildea2 жыл бұрын
That ‘Kashmir’ intro sounded fabulous!
@texasbootlegger37522 жыл бұрын
Can't go wrong with Strymon pedals! Excellent review and chatter!
@888elvis Жыл бұрын
hello guys, I watch almost all your videos, I had 8 Strymon Pedals and currently 4 still on my board, I never understood why you never made videos with such revolutionary Pedals. Thank you for this stratospheric video!!
@MattD86 Жыл бұрын
Stratospheric. Wow.
@MrNYCblue2 жыл бұрын
Gents - this is your best video yet and Pete’s playing did the pedals so much justice. I have the V1 versions of the Flint and Deco. I use the Flint all the time but have rarely used the Deco - didn’t really understand it. I do now - great demo; I’m going to spend a few hours re-introducing myself to it. Strymon’s pedals are epic and as much as I love watching all the pedal videos and buying way too many pedals, the reality is that Strymon is probably the premier pedal manufacturer and they are so worth the money. This was the perfect reminder.
@Polyphemus. Жыл бұрын
The Deco was the first pedal Strymon released after the guitar shop I used to work at became a dealer in around early 2014 or so. I bought one immediately. Hard to believe you guys went so long before realising how amazing it is! The saturation side is the only pedal overdrive I've ever really liked.
@Liam208812 жыл бұрын
Deco v1 is my favourite pedal and it’s great seeing you guys figure it out. I always wanted a tone knob and now they do
@Richiez229082 жыл бұрын
I'd like to just chime in that I love the ridiculousness, Lee's commentary, Pete's incessant innuendo. Is anyone really coming back to this channel for straightforward demos and reviews? There's plenty of that, this is not that. This is to guitar like The Grand Tour(the real Top Gear) is to automotive journalism. Thanks guys for the laughs and obvious enthusiasm and enjoyment.
@sdsinatra2 жыл бұрын
Man….you guys are must watch. A great feature of the Deco….turn lag time to 3 o’clock + and you’ll get luscious slap back delay!
@sundaynightdrunk2 жыл бұрын
That Lex sounds amazing. These pedals aren't cheap, but nothing else really sounds like them, so it seems fair.
@paulheartsongs2 жыл бұрын
Used the Timeline since it came out and others over years, including Iridium. Everything they do is spot on! Can’t wait to try these new pedals!
@Madeyes62 жыл бұрын
I’ve been watching your videos for a few years now & I don’t think I’ve ever seen you blown away as much as this video. Pity they’re so far above 99% of people budget.
@BudLigit882 жыл бұрын
their Sunset dual overdrive is AWESOME!
@rocksully Жыл бұрын
How is there not a million subscribers on this channel yet?! I love these videos.
@michaellyons50512 жыл бұрын
Love Pete's playing on those first two pedals.Dont let him go just weigh his pockets down so he is always your so good together
@colingentile11 ай бұрын
DE-LIGHT-TE-FULL !!!! By far THE best "guitar-pedals-demos" duo !! You always enlighten my days. Thank you Capt'n'Pete !
@nandoholgado3050 Жыл бұрын
i own an old flint and a compadre. Flint is my desert island pedal, but the compadre... I blind bought it and got the surprise of my life. I use it constantly because my clean tone comes from rolling down the volume pot and having such a subtle compressor to bump up the level and the booster to give it growl... Is amazing. in love with this two pedals
@mrkgdy2 жыл бұрын
The Deco v1 has been one of my favourite pedals for a long time. So much fun in one box.
@ernestbuckley8671 Жыл бұрын
Ppl complain about the prices of these pedals but forget that Strymon gives you more for your $$$ than any other manufacturer. These are the best pedals on the market. I own the Flint, Deco, and El Cap. All 3 are absolutely beautiful. The Lex is my next pedal.
@sdy302 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure how many years I’ve been watching Pete on Andertons videos. I’m still amazed that he never seems to play the same thing twice! Just brilliant!
@RyvenProductions2 жыл бұрын
The Deco sounds so good. That's going on the list. Thanks, Andertons.
@LoKi6922 Жыл бұрын
Deco is one pedal I’ve had from Strymon since day one and will never let go. It does all the classic tape effects! It’s the best flange, chorus, and slapback I’ve ever had. Need to play it in wide stereo mode!
@GratefulGrove2 жыл бұрын
I love buying pedals and then the V2 gets released immediately after. Great playing and video, as always.
@kevincothron50892 жыл бұрын
What I am hearing is presence with the pedals on. They are amazing pedals.
@thearno28852 жыл бұрын
The Deco acts as a tape flanger as you move to the Zero. You can hold the second button down and it will flange whilst held down.
@shckltnebay2 жыл бұрын
They call it auto flange
@VonBluesman2 жыл бұрын
Anders Osborn has lately been using a Deco pedal on some cool sounding songs. Tim Pierce uses the Lex pedal. Thanks for the great demo. Andertons Music Co. ROCKS !!! 🎸👍👏😎✌️
@Goldsilver2 жыл бұрын
DIG is just a great pedal.
@going2Mars2 жыл бұрын
But is it me or is the modulation not working?
@michaelirons56622 жыл бұрын
that deco is a pice of art.
@michaelirons56622 жыл бұрын
cheers there nice comment m.
@davidpybas82502 жыл бұрын
I sold my V1 Deco and V1 Lex bought the Vw2 versions and picked up the V2 Flint. With the Deco, and all these, really, the controls are so sensitive that it's hard to do on the fly. So the Midi is important. Also, Iridium is midi controllable as well... so there's that. Great show guys!
@platinumpengwinmusic55642 жыл бұрын
what midi controller do you use?
@elkhanagaev4172 Жыл бұрын
Ok, So I watching this video like 20 times already, mostly because of your playing guys, especial the part of Lex, beautiful sound and amazing licks. Have 5 Strymon pedals on my board now. All of them are incredible, and 3 of them I got after watching this video, so I guess you doing great job guys ;)
@shermantank65642 жыл бұрын
I'm really digging the Dig. Sounds amazing.
@devynshaver74899 ай бұрын
Just got a Cloudburst and I tried so many different ambient reverbs and the price really pushed me away but at the end of the way I tried one at the last shop on my guitar shop tour and I LOVED IT! It totally inspired me to approach guitar differently. Thank you for these videos guys!
@nekkon19892 жыл бұрын
Strymon. What a company
@goldenrod16762 жыл бұрын
I love Pete's "almost Kashmir" intro! 🤣
@bluelightvoyager2 жыл бұрын
It's like they've been snorting Strymon pedals through a rolled-up dollar bill! The GAS level is off the charts!! Between this and the addition of social media likes... Lord, have mercy!
@jasondorsey71102 жыл бұрын
After those pedals, most of us wouldn't have money for coke
@timcox6796 Жыл бұрын
These pedals are great. The "secret sauce" in my opinion is someone who can play a guitar well enough to showcase the sounds. Pete does a great job of this. Under my fingers, these same pedals would be a smear of sound that would get the cops called on me.
@Johnfrench99902 жыл бұрын
Pete's playing in this video, just lovely.
@danjack-son4871 Жыл бұрын
I used to own the V1 DECO and loved it. I unfortunately sold it for some reason. Now I want it back! It's a bag of magic and tricks
@Krullmatic Жыл бұрын
Pete's playing is outta this world phenomenal! He's my hero on guitar!
@evanmiller25792 жыл бұрын
One of my all time favorite videos. Well done guys!!!
@kbcarroll2 жыл бұрын
The old El Capistan also had spring reverb, it was just a hidden setting adjusted by holding down both buttons and then turning a knob
@ue40582 жыл бұрын
Pete's final jam on the Flint and Deco is insane.
@larryroth9513 Жыл бұрын
Pete, you can play some unbelievable chord progressions. You rock!
@mikedr15492 жыл бұрын
Pete into that Deco was pure magic!
@markjt1932 жыл бұрын
Great video and demo. I watched it over a couple of days. For my money it could have gone on to full feature-film length :) I think it's the first time I truly understood why these pedals are worth every penny. The way they can be combined without any apparent loss of articulation or dynamic range is especially impressive.
@mstrammd2 жыл бұрын
George Harrison used a Leslie speaker on one of the 3 different Let It Be guitar solo versions. Clapton used a Leslie on Badge. Pet Ham (Badfinger) used one on No Matter What. Those are probably the most famous early uses of a Leslie and all predate Gilmour using one.
@peterk_2175 Жыл бұрын
I don't bother playing albums and tracks anymore, I just listen to Pete on these videos
@Iskaral_Pust Жыл бұрын
Jeff's "Hallelujah" is my favorite song of all time. Overall, he is probably one of the very few most talented musicians of all time. Singer, songwriter, guitarist, lyricist, all of it. RIP.
@DavisDodds Жыл бұрын
Great demo!! There's some phase relationship issues going on between the two amps used - maybe worth looking into with y'all's setup! Cheers!
@phillipbland28612 жыл бұрын
Deco is one of my favorite pedals of all time. Always wondered how you guys didn't love it.
@koski6662 жыл бұрын
The Deco is one of the most underrated pedal. The Wide Stereo mode is really fun.
@stephanlepage2537 Жыл бұрын
I just bought the cloudburst and am enjoying it a little too much. Might have started something that I cannot stop...
@ericb5436 Жыл бұрын
This vid has helped me so much. I have a cloud burst coming, so now I have a better understanding of what else to get.
@peppyaitken2 жыл бұрын
leslie at the beginning of us and them Pink floyd organ. Your intro just made me realise i need a Lex thankyou.
@malcolmgordon29882 жыл бұрын
I believe there was a band that used the Leslie quite a bit prior to SRV… what was their name, now… Oh yes… The Beatles! Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think they had a couple of hit records back in the day! That Lex sounds sooooo good! I want one…
@kodykindhart56442 жыл бұрын
Who are they ? Must be a bunch of entomologists or something
@kodykindhart56442 жыл бұрын
I think they studied the mercy dung beetles if I’m correct
@bernie76132 жыл бұрын
This was really good, Pete going off on it says a lot!
@tonyottaviani64802 жыл бұрын
Cool Intro. I love that Custom Shop strat. Great sounds
@bsherbine2 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys! I use the deco tape saturation side as my always on pedal... great video
@dpepke2 жыл бұрын
Captains face and Peter being lost in playing is a much better testament to Strymons quality and sound, than any review could ever be. @danishpete I love your G chords etc.
@flingar Жыл бұрын
The deco sounds absolutely magnificent!
@1972Georges2 жыл бұрын
I love Pete's Elevator Music :-).
@high_on_nightmares6 ай бұрын
They're beautiful pedals. Stunning. No doubt. No question. For the connoisseur player where money is no object (the player who doesn't care about cost. 5k guitars here, 4 or 5k amps there, etc). These are the Bugattis of the effects pedal world. For the "hobbyist" like me, I'll stay a boss fan from now on because boss already fills every bit of every tone i want (and every tone i don't want) and i could buy 2 or 3 used boss pedals for the price of 1 strymon. That being said, more pedals in the world are always a great thing and so is competition. It forces other manufacturers to step up their game. Another great demo from the Dane and the captain.
@NHail4 ай бұрын
came for the pedals, stayed for the guitar playing 👏👌🤘
@vonbleak10111 ай бұрын
The lex is the best 'chorus/rotary' type sound i have ever heard - I've been looking for a chorus to go with my vibe and its been hard to find a good one tbh... The lex is amazing...
@josephzangri83602 жыл бұрын
Best video ever!!!! You guys are partying with the good stuff !!!!
@lance1346792 жыл бұрын
These pedals sound very nice in stereo. Thanks for the demo.
@zeldalove Жыл бұрын
This review is absolute chaos. I love it! xox
@paulthebeardedonedowning68202 жыл бұрын
fantastic video really enjoyed that wild one like hope the editor got their dinner bought for em that day lol
@davidjohnston11812 жыл бұрын
A month late but I've watched this 5 times. So entertaining and I have got to get a Deco
@RaxFx2 жыл бұрын
the Deco does some funky phasing stuff - check your Correlation Meters. Sounds great - looks weird.
@jamesnelson1443 Жыл бұрын
Please the 70’s were the greatest time for everything!!!
@danielkrause79142 жыл бұрын
Great review guys!!! Now....can we get a directors-cut video for the laughs?! ;-)
@stevesalazar96582 жыл бұрын
El Cap V1 Reverb. Hold down both switches & turn the time knob up for Reverb
@CorNigrumАй бұрын
"He was a road-worn unit in need of service..." You and I both, buddy. You and I both.
@MrCherryJuice9 ай бұрын
So THAT's what the Deco does! Fabulous. And the Lex! Who first used a Leslie with guitar, at least in pop/rock? Most possibly the Beatles. And Clapton used one on Cream's 'Doing That Scrapyard Thing' and 'Badge', a tune co-written with George Harrison and on which Harrison (as L'Angelo de Mysterioso) played rhythm...so maybe it was him doing the arpeggio through the Leslie. Around the same time, John Cippolina used one in the track 'The Fool', on Quicksilver Messenger Service's self-titled debut album. Also, Dom Troiano (took Robbie Robertson's spot in the Hawks and Joe Walsh's place in the James Gang) used a rotosphere type pedal on the instrumental 'Mello Caramello Palumbo', which appeared on 'Soul Crusade', the sole album from Toronto-base band Mandala. These were all in 1968.
@edwinfranken78882 жыл бұрын
Wauw… MONUMENTAL sounds! I liked it a lot, thanks for demonstrating. Is this recorded through a guitar amp or straight into a recorder?
@TheScreamingFrog916 Жыл бұрын
That Led Zeppelin intro gave me goosebumps! Well done! Love Strymon.
@snappy-strat-snacks15512 жыл бұрын
Lol...love these guys. Lee turns every pedal into some form of distorted sound.
@50trtr Жыл бұрын
One of the best of all time!
@tobiaswendl90842 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. You’re the best. Thanks guys!!!
@Celticsaint777 Жыл бұрын
Strymon is the best. Period!
@jesseasch-ortiz6136 Жыл бұрын
You truly brought Jimi into the space for a minute there. Amazing. This video has been brought to you by male tigers.
@nandoholgado3050 Жыл бұрын
What a freaking good vid guys. I'm now searching for more Deco Reviews xDDDDD
@matzer88462 жыл бұрын
MIDI clock in is important whenever you want to use these boxes in sync with your DAW or drum machine! ... handy if you need it (;-)) Well ... Strymon ... iv'e got just one - the Lex - due to the high price point but it was really worth it. The Lesley amp dirt is just fun and defies any "digital allergic issues" ... it's just a perfect pedal! Thanks a lot for sharing!
@jimmyjams1974 Жыл бұрын
Damn Pete the intro dude. Crazy good
@captainobvious2542 жыл бұрын
I was hoping to hear Pete play U2 songs with the Dig!
@NUNUA Жыл бұрын
El Capistan v1 also have spring reverb. It is a secondary function.
@Paul_Lenard_Ewing2 жыл бұрын
I had a Strymon Mobius because like all the other sheep I was told it was the best. Yes there is incredible detail in the tone but I found the damn thing thin and sterile. After 2 years I replaced it with the best of analog pedals. Fat, warm and NOT sterile but have a lot of character. Yes ..and still on the boards of many of the very best players.
@seppoinnanen55772 жыл бұрын
After hearing all these pedals, I wonder why any other brand even bothers to make their own reverb/delay/tape effects
@JohannesLabusch2 жыл бұрын
Will I get a Klon if I can find an instance in which Pete was allowed to finish a thought?
@simbadlemarin1815 Жыл бұрын
8:22 - Iridium, sunset, zelzah, compadre, and riverside all had midi capability baked in! edit: Also Nightsky and Volante