Strymon Deco V2 Tape Saturation & Doubletracker Pedal

Elevate your sound with rich tape saturation and warm, dimensional effects that bring the classic tones of the 1950s and 60s recording studios to your pedalboard. This premium pedal delivers vintage analogue reel-to-reel tape character, offering a stunning palette of lush, enveloping sounds—from creamy compression to psychedelic flanging.

Main Features

• Handcrafted dTape algorithms emulate authentic analogue reel-to-reel tape effects
• Two distinct effect sections in one pedal: tape saturation and doubletracker with independent controls
• Tape saturation includes natural compression and transparent overdrive that fattens your tone
• Doubletracker delivers versatile effects like slapback echoes, tape delays up to 500ms, chorus, and psychedelic flange
• Customisable blend modes (Sum, Invert, Bounce) and independent control over tape saturation level, deck output, lag time, and varispeed wobble
• Advanced tone shaping with High & Low Trim, Auto-Flange time, Wide Stereo Mode, and ±3dB boost/cut
• Studio-inspired through-zero auto-flange accessed by holding the bypass switch
• Two signal-routing modes: Standard and Wide Stereo for expansive stereo imaging
• Expression pedal input with assignable control over any knob parameter
• TRS stereo input with premium JFET preamp and variable mono/stereo input switch
• Full MIDI control including switch, knob, and preset management, plus MIDI clock sync for delay timing
• USB port for firmware updates, MIDI over USB, and editor/librarian support
• TRS MIDI jacks enable bi-directional MIDI communication via Conduit interface
• 300 user presets for instant recall of your favourite sounds

Vintage Tone Meets Modern Flexibility

Inspired by the golden age of reel-to-reel tape recording, this pedal revives the warmth, saturation, and unique character of early tape machines. The Tape Saturation smooths and compresses your signal, adding richness and subtle tape-driven overdrive. Meanwhile, the Doubletracker section effortlessly blends echo, chorus, and flanging to colour your tone with classic tape effects often lost in modern recording.

Enhanced Second Generation Upgrades

• New cassette tape emulation with auto-level control for a thick, compressed vintage tone
• Dedicated Tone knob to fine-tune saturation from dark and warm to bright and clear
• Premium analogue JFET input circuit for ultra-responsive playing dynamics
• Quick mono/stereo input switching with a rear panel toggle
• Upgraded ARM DSP chip for greater processing power, lower energy consumption, and improved sonic detail

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