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$299.00 to $398.80 Price Tier: Standard

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Strymon Deco Tape Saturation and Doubletracker Delay Pedal V2

$333.50 - $379.00

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In the Multi Effects Pedals category, Strymon Deco Tape Saturation & Doubletracker is priced in the Standard/Professional range. This is quality gear at a fair price point, suitable for beginners, hobbyists, and pros alike.

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The Strymon Deco Tape Saturation & Doubletracker is more than just a guitar pedal, it's a time machine that transports you back to the golden age of music. This versatile gear offers a unique, high-quality sound that is reminiscent of '50s and '60s recording studios. The Deco is not just a mere replication of the vintage tape effects, but a rebirth of the forgotten art of manipulating those reel-to-reel tape machines, right at your feet. The Tape Saturation feature offers a smooth tape compression and saturation, fattening your tone with a subtle, transparent overdrive. The Doubletracker introduces a new dimension to your sound, enabling you to create everything from syrupy slapback tape echoes to psychedelic tape flanging and stunning tape chorus sounds with ease.

Key Features:

Tape Saturation, Tape Echo, Tape Chorus, Tape Flanger
Controller for saturation, volume, blend, lag time and wobble
Minitoggle switch: Sum, Invert and Bounce
Tape Saturation Bypass
Double Track Bypass
24 bit / 96 kHz A / DD / A converters
Metal housing
True bypass
Includes 9V power supply
Made in USA

Product specs

Effects	chorus, delay, flanger
Power	9V
Bypass	true bypass, buffered bypass
Analog/Digital	digital
Current Draw	250ma

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PROS

Adds harmonic richness and subtle texture to tone
Excellent for tape doubling, enhancing studio and live sound
Quality tape saturation, chorus, flange, and delay effects
Versatile, works well with various instruments including vocals and synths
Stereo input option for broader soundscapes
Can replace multiple pedals, saving space and setup complexity
Warmth and analog character, particularly on bass and guitar
Durable and high-quality build, as expected from Strymon
Inspires creativity with extensive tonal possibilities

CONS

Pricey, might be considered expensive for its subtle effects
Some users find the effects bland compared to cheaper alternatives
Limited stereo input requires adapters for optimal use
Saturation may not significantly outperform good amp/guitar tweaking
Tape echo considered inferior to other dedicated Strymon delays
Sound can be dull and washy for guitar in live settings

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Owners note that the Deco's saturation complements a clean pedal platform, creating a faint 'glow' in the tone when using guitar volume knob adjustments.
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Owners using the Deco standalone find it optimally versatile, fulfilling multiple roles like overdrive and modulation without overwhelming options.
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Despite its high price, the Deco is appreciated for its ability to replace multiple pedals, enhancing compact setups for touring musicians.
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Some owners find the Deco difficult to justify buying due to its price, yet easy to justify owning after experiencing its effects on their sound.
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The Deco's saturation is likened to the Fairfield Barbershop and Red Llama, offering a natural tube-like breakup without excessive tone coloration.
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Users have compared the Deco's saturation favorably to other pedals like the JPTR Jive and Dreamcoat, highlighting its unique tape reel saturation sound.
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Some users prefer the Deco's classic mode for guitar over cassette mode, which is more compressed and may suit synths or drums better.
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Use cases and applications

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The Deco excels in stereo mode, especially through two amps or stereo IR Sims like the Iridium, enhancing live performance setups.
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The Deco is effectively used as a stereo splitter in live setups, enhancing the sound when running dual amps physically spread apart.
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The Deco excels in stereo setups, providing lush chorus and flanger effects, and shines as a "sonic enhancer" with its always-on tape saturation feature.
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The Deco is often used in studio settings as outboard gear for mixing, enhancing tonal richness and taming highs in guitar chains.
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The Deco effectively simulates tape deck nuances on a master bus, providing warmth and texture to mixes, and is particularly powerful when paired with a JHS ColourBox.
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Features and functionality

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The Deco's EQ curve can significantly darken the sound when placed at the end of the chain, smoothing harsh highs and fizz.
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The Deco's saturation side is praised for its ability to enhance touch responsiveness when combined with pedals like the Greer Lightspeed at 18v.
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The pedal's modulation effects, based on tape machines, offer a broad but less tweakable range, serving as a versatile tool rather than a dedicated modulation solution.
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The lag time knob allows for a range of modulation effects, from tape flange to chorus to slapback echo, adding versatility to the pedal's functionality.
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Consider using a matrix loop switcher like the ES-8 to easily change the Deco's position in your signal chain for optimal sound variation.
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Critic Reviews

Strymon Deco Tape Saturation & Doubletracker Review - Premier Guitar

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Strymon's Deco Tape Saturation & Doubletracker offers stunningly realistic tape emulation in a compact pedal, perfect for vintage tape echo, slapback, and flanging aficionados. Its standout feature is its ability to deliver tape-style effects with precision, rivaling high-end software plugins. The Deco excels in its tonal authenticity, making it a must-have for those seeking genuine tape warmth and character. However, its focus on authenticity means it provides a limited range of effects, lacking feedback controls and with a max delay time of 500 ms. For purists who value quality over quantity, this pedal is a gem, though those seeking a versatile all-in-one delay/modulation solution might look elsewhere.

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The Strymon Deco Tape Saturation & Doubletracker is a standout pedal that impressively captures the essence of dual tape machines, delivering authentic tape-based effects like saturation, flanging, and double-tracking. With its high-quality audio, it’s perfect for guitarists seeking vintage warmth and character. While its commitment to authenticity limits the range compared to other pedals, it excels in offering realistic, tape-inspired sounds. However, its higher price point may deter those who only need a single effect type. Overall, the Deco is a unique and high-caliber choice for those embracing its full vintage allure.

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Based on 9 Reviews and 55 Ratings

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ralphkj

344

6 months ago

Decent, but has missed potential

Its a great idea for a guitar pedal, and it does many things well. But wasn’t quite as good as I was expecting as a former tape operator. Having the option to switch between different tape speeds (IPS) would have made this alot more realistic and versatile, could have been a small switch somewhere.

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Guitarist Bassist Keyboardist

Genres:

Electronic Pop Jazz

homeinmyshoes

137

over 5 years ago

single pedal pedalboard? maybe

The tape saturation side is so satisfying, almost an always on kind of thing. Just works so well with so much. Tape flange is excellent. Slapback is great. It is the sound from the past that is stuck in my head. Worth the cost and I'm not even touching the stereo options and most of the secondary functions of the controls.

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Indie rock Psychedelic rock

the_last_factory

1798

over 3 years ago

I have the Deco v2 and it's so much better.

I love the Deco so much. It's really helped with warming up my signal chain and having the v2 has really improved things with the tone knob and the stereo input switch on the back instead of inside the pedal.

gary_morrison

about 9 years ago

Avaerage

Of 1-10 (10 being best) I can only give this pedal a 6. All the hype about stellar sound was absent when I first plugged it in. Al though the tube sat. warmth is a nice feature I feel like its over rated. Same with the mod side and echo. It just feels sort of gimmiky to me. With a good amp and some patient tweaking of your guitar pots and other driv pedals you can achieve some very warm saturated sounds that (in my opinion) are very close to waht this pedal does. Does the tape echo hold up against Timefactor? Nope ... not even close.