Strymon Deco V2

Strymon Deco V2 – Tape Saturation & Doubletracker Pedal
The Warmth of Tape. The Power of Stereo. Studio Magic at Your Feet.

The Strymon Deco V2 captures the rich, musical warmth of vintage reel-to-reel tape machines — with all the subtle imperfections and creative tricks that made them iconic. From creamy tape saturation and classic slapback to lush doubletracking and vintage flange/chorus, Deco V2 delivers authentic studio-grade tone in a pedalboard-friendly format.

Now enhanced with full stereo I/O, MIDI control, and USB-C connectivity, Deco V2 integrates effortlessly into modern setups while preserving the analog-inspired charm of its tape-based roots.

Key Features:

• Tape Saturation Section

  • Add harmonic richness, soft compression, and natural tape drive

  • Perfect for warming up guitars, synths, vocals, or entire mix chains

• Doubletracker Section

  • Simulates two-tape machine setups for vintage studio effects

  • Wide range of time and phase-based textures including:

    • Slapback delay

    • Tape flanging

    • Through-zero flanging

    • Chorus & doubletracking

• Wide Stereo Image – Create lush, immersive spatial effects

• Independent Bypass for Saturation & Doubletracker – Use separately or together

• Full MIDI Control – Access every parameter and save/recall presets

• USB-C – For firmware updates and MIDI over USB

• Expression Pedal Input – Assignable to any parameter or morph between sounds

• Selectable True or Buffered Bypass

• Favorite Switch – Instantly recall your custom preset

• JFET Analog Input – Preserves feel, warmth, and responsiveness

What Makes Deco V2 Unique

Unlike typical delay or modulation pedals, Deco is inspired by real-world analog tape hardware. It’s not just an effect — it’s a sonic workflow, simulating how engineers used multiple tape machines to shape sound with feel and depth.

From subtle thickening to dramatic swirling modulation, Deco V2 is ideal for players who want the character of tape without the hassle. The updated V2 version brings stereo operation, deep MIDI integration, and modern connectivity to a timeless analog-style tool.

Technical Specs

• Effects: Tape Saturation + Doubletracker (slapback, flange, chorus, delay)

• Stereo: Full stereo input/output via TRS jacks

• Controls: Saturation, Volume, Lag Time, Blend, Wobble, Tone

• Expression Input: Assignable to any control or parameter blend

• MIDI: Control via TRS and USB-C, 300 preset slots

• Audio Quality: 24-bit / 96kHz conversion, 32-bit SHARC DSP

• Bypass: Selectable true or buffered bypass

• Power Requirement: 9V DC, 250mA (center-negative)

• Dimensions: 10.2 × 11.4 × 4.4 cm

• Weight: Approx. 450g

Perfect For:

• Guitarists and synth players wanting warm tape saturation and vintage modulation

• Producers and mix engineers looking for pedalboard-based analog vibe

• Stereo rigs that benefit from wide, dimensional effects

• Pedalboards needing both subtle enhancement and wild modulation in one box

From thickened clean tones to retro warble, Strymon Deco V2 delivers the soul of analog tape — with none of the maintenance, and all of the magic.