Strymon DECO User manual

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TOP PANEL FUNCTIONS
BLEND
Sets the relative mix level of the
two tape decks.
LAG TIME
Sets the delay oset between
two tape decks.
WOBBLE
Adds a random speed modulation
eect element to Deck 2.
DOUBLETRACKER BYPASS
Engages the Doubletracker, hold to
engage the instant Auto-Flange feature.
SATURATION
Sets the amount of tape drive,
dynamic compression and
distortion.
VOLUME
Controls the output volume of
the Saturation.
TAPE SATURATION BYPASS
Engages and bypasses Deco’s
Tape Saturation eect.
TAPE CHORUS 3 to 50 ms
-.3 to 3 ms
50 to 150 ms
150 to 500 ms
SLAPBACK
TAPE ECHO
TAPE FLANGE
-.3
-.1
0
1
3
80
160
400
500
deck 1 deck 2
50/50 mix
TYPE
Adjusts doubletracker phase and
internal routing to tailor tonality and
low-end response.

REAR PANEL FUNCTIONS
EXP
INPUT
9VDC
+-
RIGHT OUTLEFT OUT
INPUT
High impedance mono or TRS
stereo input (internal jumper
configurable - see full user
manual for details).
EXP
Connect a standard TRS
expression pedal for continuous
control over any selectable knob
parameter. To select the knob
controlled by the expression
pedal, hold the TAP footswitch
during power up. The first knob
turned is then assigned to the
expression pedal. The maximum
position the knob is turned up to
becomes the expression pedal
“toe down” maximum value.
POWER
Use an adapter with the
following rating: 9VDC
center negative. 250mA
minimum.
STEREO OUTPUTS
Use left output for mono
operation.
ADD EVEN MORE CONTROL & FLEXIBILITY
Connect the optional Strymon Miniswitch to remotely tap Lag Time tempo or to
quickly access a saved favorite setting. See strymon.net/support for more details.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS & SAMPLE SETTINGS
SUBTLE CHORUS SLAPPY LEADS
NOTE: Secondary functions are accessed by holding both footswitches while turning control knobs.
(LOW TRIM)
(3dB BOOST/CUT)
(WIDE STEREO MODE)
(HIGH TRIM) (AUTO-
FLANGE
TIME)
HIGH TRIM Reduces high frequencies. Full bandwith at minimum.
AUTO-FLANGE TIME Sets the sweep time for the press-and-hold
Auto-Flange feature. Fastest at minimum.
LOW TRIM Reduces low frequencies. Full bandwith at minimum.
3dB BOOST/CUT Doubletracker Boost/Cut for precise level matching.
Unity gain at 12:00.
WIDE STEREO MODE Turn past 12:00 to send Deck 1 to Left Out and
Deck 2 to Right Out. Disabled with mono out.

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