The Strymon Volante is a multi-head magnetic media delay pedal offering meticulously recreated vintage magnetic echo systems like drum, tape, and studio reel-to-reel echoes. It features four playback heads with individual controls for feedback, panning, and level, plus options for echo machine tone, media, and a spring reverb. The Volante offers sound on sound looping with reverse, pause, and splice functions, making it a versatile choice for guitarists seeking high-quality tape and disk-echo style effects, as an alternative to pedals like Catalinbread Echorec and MXR Carbon Copy.
Magnetic tape and drum style delay with spring reverb and looper.
Guitarists praised the Strymon Volante for its high-quality tape and disk-echo style delay, versatile sound, and ease of use. Users particularly enjoyed the multi-tap delays, spring reverb, and the ability to dial in tape wear and mechanical artifacts. Many compared it favorably to other delay pedals, highlighting its unique features and accessibility.