Deco V2 Tape Saturation & Double Tracker Pedal
Strymon's Deco V2 is a mesmerizing time capsule, transporting guitarists back to the golden age of tape-driven recording. This pedal is a love letter to the revered tape saturation and doubletracking sounds that defined the iconic tones of the '50s and '60s. At its heart, the Deco V2 captures the warm, enveloping character of vintage reel-to-reel tape machines. Its Tape Saturation circuit infuses your signal with the luscious compression and subtle overdrive that made those early recordings so captivating. Dial in the perfect amount of tape-driven girth to fatten up your tone, or push it harder for a rich, saturated lead sound. But the Deco V2 is no one-trick pony. Its Doubletracker function unlocks a world of psychedelic tape-based effects, from shimmering slapback echoes to swirling tape flanging. Guitarists like Nels Cline have used the Deco's doubletracking capabilities to craft their signature atmospheric textures. Strymon has meticulously refined the Deco V2, adding MIDI control, a new cassette tape voicing, and a dedicated Tone knob for unprecedented tonal sculpting. Yet, at its core, this pedal remains a time machine, channeling the golden era of tape innovation into a modern, pedalboard-friendly format. For guitarists seeking to infuse their sound with the vintage allure of analog tape, the Deco V2 is an essential addition to the rig.
