Strymon has unveiled their latest creation, the EC-1 Stereo Tape Echo pedal, a groundbreaking device that promises to transport guitarists back to the golden age of vintage tape echo. This compact powerhouse captures the essence of classic '60s tape echo, complete with the warm, harmonic richness of its accompanying tube preamp. Musicians will find themselves lost in the organic and ethereal modulation produced by countless subtle mechanical imperfections, effortlessly dialing in anything from warm slapback to expansive echo feedback beds with a breathtakingly gorgeous stereo image.
The EC-1's beautifully tuned low-frequency response, lush tape saturation, and sublime echo decay provide all the best aspects of what a tube-driven tape echo can deliver. Strymon's journey began with the groundbreaking single-moving head algorithm originally developed for their renowned El Capistan pedal, known for its lifelike reproduction of vintage tape echo. However, the true magic happened when Strymon acquired a very special Echoplex EP-2, an amazingly well-preserved unit that had been worked on by the legendary technician Cesar Diaz.
Several purposeful and skillfully-implemented modifications had been made to the unit, including tweaks to the tube preamp for a warmer sound closer in frequency response to an EP-3. These modifications seemed aimed at bringing the best aspects of various vintage Echoplex models into a single unit, and the inspiring result significantly informed the development of EC-1, imbuing it with a special character that is immediately nostalgic.
The EC-1 boasts a plethora of features that make it a must-have for any serious guitarist. Selectable tube-modeled preamp voices, artifact-free tap tempo, and discrete stereo operation for independent processing of the left and right stereo inputs are just the beginning. The pedal's straightforward controls and expression pedal capability, combined with its high-impedance, ultra-low noise discrete Class A JFET stereo input preamp, ensure exceptional touch sensitivity, dynamics, and feel. MIDI control of tempo, patch save/recall, and more, along with premium components, rugged construction, and a USB jack for performing firmware updates or controlling the pedal from a computer, make the EC-1 a truly versatile and powerful tool.
Guitarists everywhere can rejoice as the EC-1 Stereo Tape Echo is available now, priced at a remarkably affordable $279. This pedal is poised to revolutionize the world of guitar effects, bringing the rich, dreamy, classic sounds of '60s-style tape echo to the masses in a compact, feature-packed package. Don't miss out on the opportunity to add this game-changing pedal to your arsenal and elevate your playing to new heights.
The EC-1's beautifully tuned low-frequency response, lush tape saturation, and sublime echo decay provide all the best aspects of what a tube-driven tape echo can deliver. Strymon's journey began with the groundbreaking single-moving head algorithm originally developed for their renowned El Capistan pedal, known for its lifelike reproduction of vintage tape echo. However, the true magic happened when Strymon acquired a very special Echoplex EP-2, an amazingly well-preserved unit that had been worked on by the legendary technician Cesar Diaz.
Several purposeful and skillfully-implemented modifications had been made to the unit, including tweaks to the tube preamp for a warmer sound closer in frequency response to an EP-3. These modifications seemed aimed at bringing the best aspects of various vintage Echoplex models into a single unit, and the inspiring result significantly informed the development of EC-1, imbuing it with a special character that is immediately nostalgic.
The EC-1 boasts a plethora of features that make it a must-have for any serious guitarist. Selectable tube-modeled preamp voices, artifact-free tap tempo, and discrete stereo operation for independent processing of the left and right stereo inputs are just the beginning. The pedal's straightforward controls and expression pedal capability, combined with its high-impedance, ultra-low noise discrete Class A JFET stereo input preamp, ensure exceptional touch sensitivity, dynamics, and feel. MIDI control of tempo, patch save/recall, and more, along with premium components, rugged construction, and a USB jack for performing firmware updates or controlling the pedal from a computer, make the EC-1 a truly versatile and powerful tool.
Guitarists everywhere can rejoice as the EC-1 Stereo Tape Echo is available now, priced at a remarkably affordable $279. This pedal is poised to revolutionize the world of guitar effects, bringing the rich, dreamy, classic sounds of '60s-style tape echo to the masses in a compact, feature-packed package. Don't miss out on the opportunity to add this game-changing pedal to your arsenal and elevate your playing to new heights.
