Tape Bias - Strymon El Capistan User Manual

El Capistan
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Live Edit Functions

Tape Bias

Adjusts the tape machine bias, from under-biased to over-biased�
Higher bias levels result in reduced echo volume and limited headroom
with dirty sounding repeats� Lower bias settings result in the cleanest
echoes with the most headroom�
1 Press and hold the ON footswitch to enter Live Edit mode� Once both
LEDs flash, release the footswitch�
2 Turn the REPEATS
o'clock)� Both the TAP and ON LEDs light momentarily to indicate
your setting:
• Under-biased:
• Over-biased:
TIP: For an optimally biased tape machine, set to the 9 o'clock position� For
an under-biased tape machine with extra high frequency response, set to
minimum�
3 Press the ON footswitch to exit and store your Tape Bias setting�
NOTE: The Tape Bias setting is saved per Favorite setting or MIDI preset�
(TAPE BIAS) knob to adjust the bias (default is 12
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