Strymon Volante

Strymon Volante – Magnetic Echo Machine
Magnetic Delay. Classic Studio Sound. Modern Control.

The Strymon Volante is a powerful multi-head delay, reverb, and looper inspired by the legendary sound of magnetic echo units — from vintage tape delays to reel-to-reel studio effects and classic drum echo machines. Whether you're chasing the organic warmth of worn tape, the mechanical feel of a Binson Echorec, or expansive ambient textures, Volante delivers those sonic signatures with modern flexibility.

Volante offers three magnetic echo types — Drum, Tape, and Studio — with four playback heads, stereo operation, hands-on control, and full MIDI/USB connectivity, making it a creative centerpiece for any rig.

Key Features:

• Three Magnetic Echo Types

  • Drum – Modeled after vintage drum echo machines (like the Binson Echorec)

  • Tape – Classic tape echo tone with mechanical modulation

  • Studio – Smooth, high-fidelity reel-to-reel-style delay

• Four Playback Heads

  • Set individually or together for rhythmic repeats, syncopation, and ambient layering

  • Adjustable spacing, feedback, and panning per head

• Multi-Head Stereo Delay – Create lush, swirling, immersive delays

• Sound-on-Sound Looper – Up to 64 seconds with layered overdubs and tape-style degradation

• Spring Reverb – Classic reverb tone built in for added depth

• Wear, Mechanics, and Low Cut Controls – Emulate vintage unit imperfections or dial in pristine clarity

• Tap Tempo & Infinite Repeat – Hands-free tempo sync and endless feedback loops

• MIDI & USB-C – Full control and preset management over MIDI or USB

• Stereo I/O – Fully stereo architecture for wide, spatial textures

• Assignable Expression Control – Morph any combination of parameters

• 300 Preset Locations via MIDI

What Makes Volante Unique

Volante captures the physicality and musicality of vintage magnetic delay machines in a modern, pedalboard-friendly format. Its intuitive layout lets you control head spacing, echo type, and modulation in real time, while deeper functions — like MIDI control, stereo panning, and looping — expand its creative range.

The tape-style looper, complete with real-time feedback and saturation, gives you performance-friendly tools for ambient builds, evolving textures, or spontaneous arrangement layers.

Whether you're crafting subtle delay trails or shaping massive experimental soundscapes, Volante delivers inspiration with every repeat.

Technical Specs

• Delay Types: Drum, Tape, Studio

• Heads: 4 playback heads with independent control

• Reverb: Spring-style algorithm built-in

• Looper: Up to 64 seconds, stereo, with overdub and decay control

• Expression: Input for pedal control or CV

• MIDI: Full implementation over 5-pin DIN and USB-C

• Bypass: Selectable true or buffered

• Audio Quality: 24-bit / 96kHz A/D & D/A, 32-bit floating-point DSP

• Inputs/Outputs: Stereo input/output (TRS), expression, MIDI, USB-C

• Power Requirement: 9V DC, 300mA (center-negative)

• Dimensions: 17.1 × 13.3 × 4.4 cm

• Weight: Approx. 900g

Perfect For:

• Players seeking warm, analog-style delays and modulations

• Fans of Binson, Roland, and vintage studio gear

• Ambient musicians and loopers

• Stereo rigs looking for wide, rhythmic echo textures

• MIDI-integrated pedalboards and synth setups

From tape warmth to magnetic modulation, Strymon Volante blends classic charm with cutting-edge control — perfect for anyone chasing delay with depth, character, and hands-on expression.