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El Capistan Plugin
Authentic tape machine options
El Capistan offers three tape machine modes, each designed to replicate the distinct qualities of classic tape echo units. Whether you want the clean fidelity of a new tape machine or the character of a worn one, the plugin delivers. Choose from Single, Fixed, or Multi-tape heads to achieve the exact delay effect you need, and further shape your sound by adjusting tape speed and tone controls.
Realistic tape wear control
The Wow & Flutter knob allows you to dial in the subtle pitch fluctuations that come with ageing tape machines. From smooth and steady echoes to the unpredictable modulation of a road-worn unit, you have full control. Combined with the Tape Age knob, which lets you adjust between fresh and well-used tape, you can replicate the precise characteristics of any era or condition of a tape machine.
Lush spring reverb
The integrated spring reverb captures the classic sound of vintage tape echoes with built-in reverb tanks. Use it to add spacious ambience to your delay effects, or crank it up for splashy, immersive reverb. You can even isolate the reverb signal for a pure, atmospheric sound with no delay, giving you more creative possibilities.
Advanced tone shaping
With controls like the Low End Contour and Tape Bias knobs, El Capistan allows you to fine-tune your sound in ways that real tape machines could. Shape the bass response of your echoes, create crisp or saturated feedback, and manage echo levels during high repeats—all while maintaining a balanced output. These features make the plugin as practical as it is sonically versatile.
DIG Dual Digital Delay
Distinct digital delay voicings
The Strymon DIG brings the unique character of three iconic digital delay technologies to your fingertips. Each delay mode is modelled after a specific era of digital processing, giving you creative tools with distinctly different sonic profiles. From the percussive and energetic feel of the early 80s adaptive delta modulation (ADM) to the warm, rich qualities of 12-bit pulse code modulation (PCM) delays, and the modern precision of 24-bit, 96kHz high-resolution delay, the DIG lets you craft your ideal sound. This makes it a versatile tool for producers looking to blend both vintage warmth and modern clarity into their mixes.
Dual delay flexibility
The DIG features two delay engines working together, allowing you to create complex rhythmic effects and textures. Delay 1 is your main delay, adjustable from 20ms to 1.6 seconds, while Delay 2 acts as a companion with its own subdivision settings. Whether you want synchronized echoes that lock perfectly with your track’s tempo or more unpredictable patterns, DIG has the flexibility to match your creative needs. Switch between time-synced delays or fully independent delay machines with Free mode to take full control of your sound.
Customisable stereo configurations
With three routing options — Series, Ping Pong, and Parallel — the DIG opens up a world of stereo delay possibilities. Series routing cascades Delay 2 into Delay 1 for layered effects, while Ping Pong sends delays bouncing back and forth between left and right channels for a wide, dynamic stereo field. Parallel mode keeps each delay on its own side, creating a spacious mix with independent delays on the left and right channels. These options give you maximum control over how your delays interact in a stereo mix, making it easy to create engaging and spacious soundscapes.
Modulation and tone shaping
Fine-tune your delay sound with the DIG’s Modulation and Tone controls. The Modulation knob adds movement to your echoes, from subtle shimmer to thick, chorus-like effects. Meanwhile, the Tone control adjusts the feedback filter, allowing you to darken or brighten your repeats. Whether you want smooth, washed-out delays or bright, sparkly echoes, these controls give you the tools to perfect your delay tone. This makes the DIG an ideal choice for shaping your delay effects to suit any genre or musical style.
Specifications
- Operating systems:
- Mac: macOS Monterey 12.7 or newer
- Windows: Windows 10
- Processor:
- Mac: Intel Core i5 or Apple M1
- Windows: Intel Core i5 processor or AMD multi-core processor
- Format:
- Mac: AAX, AU, or VST3 compatible plugin host software
- Windows: AAX or VST3 compatible plugin host software
- RAM: 8GB
- Activation: iLok account and Internet connection for activation
- Product code: 1393-1004