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01-16-2012, 11:23 AM
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Strymon Delay Feedback
Hi guys! I've got a TimeLine on order and thinking about picking up an El Cap as well (just for fun).
One thing I love to do with my delays is that crazy analog oscillation to transition between songs, blow minds, etc. As I understand, the Strymon delay pedals have a feature whereby you can tap and hold the TT switch and have them oscillate into simulated feedback--my question is, how does that feature compare to a real analog delay, say a Carbon Copy or DMM? And will it work the same way when you tweak the time knob, changing the oscillation pitch and such? Answers greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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01-16-2012, 06:45 PM
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Holding the tap switch maxes out the feedback. You would still have to adjust the time knob manually or with an expression pedal to get the oscillation to change pitch.
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01-16-2012, 07:05 PM
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What they said.
Plus another cool feature of the Strymon delay (El Cap) is that you can get it to start oscillating, then back off the repeats knob slightly and it will stay in a perpetual repeat drone-ish sound. You can even turn the pedal off at this point and the oscillation drone will continue so you can play over it or tweak it with the other knobs (add some wow & flutter).
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01-16-2012, 07:47 PM
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Awesome! Thanks for the answers guys, that's exactly what I was hoping to hear...
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01-16-2012, 08:25 PM
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Just a quick addendum answer to one of your original questions:
The oscillation on the El Cap sounds very good (like tape echo oscillation), but not quite the same as a BBD analog delay. Most good analog delays can really WHOMP when you crank the time back while feedback is going. I wouldn't say the El Cap gets as "WHOMPY" as a DMM or Maxon AD999 or such. The best analog oscillation I've ever experienced was with a Malekko E600 Dark. The El Cap time knob is pretty sensitive. You don't need to crank it very far to get the smear happening. Check this video (not affiliated):
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