Strymon Magneto Four Head dTape, Echo and Looper Module

£512.00

The JustPedals team think the Strymon Magneto Four Head dTape, Echo and Looper Module is a tasty New Delay Pedals option for your smorgasbord (pedalboard). Just Read More for images videos and latest prices from the Strymon brand and delivered by a UK retailer, with warranty & more.If you were making a Eurorack cake, this would be the icing. The Magneto channels all of Strymon's incredible tape echo knowledge into an expansive, versatile and oh-so vibrant-sounding synth module. Sounds and Modes Strymon are the kings of modern, analogue tape echo in pedal and module form. Create otherwordly soundscapes with touches…


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The JustPedals team think the Strymon Magneto Four Head dTape, Echo and Looper Module is a tasty New Delay Pedals option for your smorgasbord (pedalboard). Just Read More for images videos and latest prices from the Strymon brand and delivered by a UK retailer, with warranty & more.

If you were making a Eurorack cake, this would be the icing. The Magneto channels all of Strymon's incredible tape echo knowledge into an expansive, versatile and oh-so vibrant-sounding synth module.

Sounds and Modes

Strymon are the kings of modern, analogue tape echo in pedal and module form. Create otherwordly soundscapes with touches of harmonic content, taking a good modular melody to levels of greatness.

The insanely powerful DSP lets you access an array of parameters with smooth and musical transitions for live play. Dial in every crack and crinkle of a real retro tape unit. Choose from three distinct Echo, Loop and Sample modes. Echo is your vintage delay effect, Loop lets you capture and layer pieces, and Sample cuts up and distorts melodies how you like. There's even an independent reverb to bed your tone.

Four Head Feedback

Like the Strymon Volante pedal, the Magneto uses a four head feedback system to saturate particular steps of a tape repeat. Select even, triple or shift repeats and pay close attention to how each step flutters and warbles its way in true analogue style. The Magneto is even better in full stereo for a bouncing echo effect.

Specifications

Sound Design

  • Tape-voiced delay machine with four playback heads and one record head
  • Processor-intense dTape algorithm delivers meticulously nuanced recreations of vintage tape echo systems
  • Three operational modes: Echo, Sound On Sound Looper, Phrase Sampler
  • Varispeed algorithm with dynamic machine mechanics, 8:1 speed range
  • Input record level for clean reproduction to warm, fat saturation
  • Self-oscillating for tone generation
  • Independent Spring Reverb

Control

  • Dedicated control over tape mechanics, machine health, and tone: Low Cut, Tape Age, Crinkle, Wow & Flutter
  • Transport controls (buttons and CV inputs) for real-time performance options
  • Individual Playback Head Level controls
  • Individual head Feedback assignment independent of playback level
  • Three stereo head panning options, including user-defined custom panning
  • Phase aligned clock out (CLK OUT) CVs synched with clock in (CLK IN) CV

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Brand

Strymon

Strymon is an American company renowned for producing high-end, digitally-powered guitar effects pedals that deliver studio-quality sound. Founded in 2009 as a part of Damage Control Engineering, Strymon quickly gained a reputation for its innovative approach to effects, particularly in areas like delay, reverb, and modulation. Their pedals are known for their pristine sound quality, versatility, and deep customization options, often utilizing powerful digital signal processing (DSP) to emulate and enhance analogue sounds. Strymon’s products, such as the Timeline delay, BigSky reverb, and Mobius modulation, are highly regarded by both professional and amateur musicians for their ability to create rich, complex soundscapes. The pedals also feature intuitive controls and rugged construction, making them a staple on pedalboards worldwide.

Category

Delay Pedals

Delay pedals repeat your guitar signal to create echoes, rhythmic patterns and spacious textures. They can be used subtly to add depth, or more dramatically for dotted-eighth repeats, slapback rockabilly sounds, ambient layers and experimental soundscapes.

Different delay types offer very different characters, from warm analogue repeats to clean digital echoes and tape-style modulation. A delay pedal is one of the most creative tools on a pedalboard because it can support simple lead lines, fill space in a mix and completely transform a part.

Looper Pedals

Looper pedals record short sections of your playing and repeat them, allowing you to build layers, practise solos, create backing parts or perform complete arrangements on your own. They are useful for songwriting, live performance and developing timing and improvisation skills.

Simple loopers are great for practice and quick ideas, while advanced models may include multiple tracks, memory slots, rhythm patterns and stereo operation. A looper can become a creative tool in its own right, helping you hear your playing in context and build songs from the ground up.

Tags

Delay

Delay pedals repeat the guitar signal to create echoes, rhythmic patterns and spacious textures ranging from short slapback repeats through to huge ambient soundscapes. Different delay styles such as analogue, digital and tape-inspired circuits all produce their own character and response.

Delay is one of the most creative effects available because it can add depth, groove and atmosphere without overwhelming the original guitar tone. It is widely used across rock, blues, indie, ambient, progressive and experimental music.

Looper

Looper pedals and related effects are commonly used by guitarists looking to shape their tone in a more focused and creative way. Different designs offer their own response, feel and tonal character depending on the style of music and the type of amplifier or guitar being used.

Many players build pedalboards gradually over time, combining different effects and utilities to create a setup that suits their own sound and workflow. Looper related gear can play an important role in both live performance and studio recording.