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@HolidayRips
Ай бұрын
5 years later and this is still THE BEST Strymon Delay comparison video!!
@utai4571
4 жыл бұрын
i don't know why i'm watching this! i've been losing sleep for the last month over my decision between the volante and the El cap, and now i also want the brigadier!
@AntoineMichaudGuitar
4 жыл бұрын
OOPS!
@NicZanski
4 жыл бұрын
I'm the same, did you make a choice?
@benjaminjacob6716
4 жыл бұрын
@@NicZanski Same here! Leaning toward El cap for simplicity
@NicZanski
4 жыл бұрын
@@benjaminjacob6716 Haha! i decided to go for the Volante simply because one showed up used but in new condition for 230 (and the el cap goes for around 200 used). One thing i will say i hardly ever touch the left hand side of the Volante pedal. Once i have the pre vol set and wear then theres no need to. The "mechanics" can be a bit unnecessary for 99% of delay situation (for me anyway) and the low cut is a nice addition. i don't see much difference between the types of tape delay either so in reality i probably should have got the el cap for tone, but just got a bit lucky with the price of an opened new Volante (i knew i could sell it on for more than what i bought it for). Go for the El Cap, or if you are anything like me and wont be happy till you get the apparently best try a Volante but check the used market. i personally knew El cap was more for me but got greedy. Hope this helps!
@louierubio
3 жыл бұрын
What did you get? Would you have considered the Timeline?
@AntoineMichaudGuitar
5 жыл бұрын
0:00 - Quick audition between all pedals 0:48 - Talking about differences in features 3:30 - Looping maximum times 3:58 - What's this pedal best at: Brigadier 6:01 - What's this pedal best at: El Capistan 7:46 - What's this pedal best at: DIG 9:51 - What's this pedal best at: Timeline 12:35 - What's this pedal best at: Volante 15:31 - Volante vs. El Capistan 16:37 - Timeline = 90% solution 17:31 - Timeline replicating El Capistan 18:22 - Timeline replicating Brigadier 18:52 - Timeline replicating DIG 19:45 - Which pedal you should get according to your needs (wrap up) 22:14 - My special gift to you
@tomsonkolson9007
5 жыл бұрын
Damn, I really liked that Brigadier! Cheers for the hard work with this comparison 🙂
@treyvisqueux7973
5 жыл бұрын
I got one recently -- thanks to Antoine's previous video -- and it's great, nicely complementing the El Cap and others. The long delay and modulation are real attractions, and you can get one used for around $200.
@tomsonkolson9007
5 жыл бұрын
Trey Visqueux will need to check it ASAP!
@tommyburnhamsmusic
4 жыл бұрын
Tomson kolson I have one for sale if you fancy it
@christianpescado4826
5 жыл бұрын
Best strymon comparison I’ve seen so far! Thank you!
@tomgnau
5 жыл бұрын
The delays -- beautiful. The accent -- perfect.
@merkaba555
3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@MikhailMedvedev
5 жыл бұрын
I've forgoten about other delays after buying Volante)
@sph33_
5 жыл бұрын
I had both the volante and the el cap and kept the volante. You can get it to make those warm sounds if you mess with the rec level and other controls.
@Saurondor
5 жыл бұрын
Great video! Best comparison I've seen and one that brings out the great features of all the pedals. It will be a time saver for many looking to make a decision. Wish I had it a few months back before I got my Volante. Not that I would have bought something else, but it would have saved me days if not weeks. I ended up buying the Volante as I found it to be the most "historically rich" peddal of them all mixed in with some modern features like midi and expression peddal support. For me it's the best mix between present and past. I find the Volante brings back features lost in time. Those features from the old tape and drum units that would be lost in the more compact and reliable units to come. Features such as the low fidelity of the drum delay and the multiple heads of the early magnetic units. The Volante can go from low fidelity drum to hifi studio tape. Mechanical wear can be simulated and the spacing knob is just a killer feature that allows head spacing to be adjusted for infinite rhythmic options. Oh and the record heads can be panned individually left or right and that just makes for a killer effect. It blew everything else right out of the water when I heard it and you should really include that in your video. It's worth the trouble of a stereo path and recording. That being said I'd like to point out that the Volante has 300 presets. Eight can be accessed through the buttons and the rest through MIDI. The support for MIDI opens a world of opportunities in regards to configuration on stage.
@Wooburnmusic
2 жыл бұрын
Sir this is probably the best educational video on KZitem that I have seen, thankyou very much 👍
@wolfnstrings
5 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this. I’d like to see a comparison of reverb pedals from any brand you have on hand.
@rattlecage666
4 жыл бұрын
What an outstanding review. I love how you play the same riff over and over. This really allows me to the hear the differences. A hearty well done!!
@GNeuman
3 жыл бұрын
Great comparison/demo.... To my ears, the El Capistan sounds the richest and most interesting delay.. I've got two of them plus the DIG and Volante...Strymon make superb delays....
@Zoso_1990
3 жыл бұрын
Just picked up a Volante, but that El Cap is special. Honestly, leaving here a big fan of the DIG, may just need to get one of those too.
@paulheartsongs
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for a great comparison! I’ve used the timeline since it was released… It does everything I need and a lot more. The presets are a winner. There are only a couple of pedals which compete well with the timeline. Thanks again for a great review!
@atarirob
3 жыл бұрын
I debated between the El Cap and the Volante for a while. Ended up with the Volante because of the looper, but honestly I feel as though it's complete overkill as I literally use it for slapback and looping, with guitar and nothing else! That being said, it's only £100 more than the El Cap and to me does a hell of a lot more (fleshed out looper, 2 more delay types, infinitely more rhythmic possibilites, built in favourite switch). I use software delays everywhere when recording, so it will be fun to put it through it's paces in a recording environment, especially with drums.
@ryanspencerlauderdale687
4 жыл бұрын
I do agree with you, Antoine, on the learning curve of the Timeline. I bought one within the last couple months. It is slightly frustrating to grasp, but once you get it, it’s fine. I just find that for the ambient stuff that I play regularly, the Timeline (due to sounds and presets) is worth the investment. At $450 USD, it is exactly that: an investment.
@mydaydreamrecords
4 жыл бұрын
I have the 3 in the middle. I like DIG better than the Timeline & El Cap for what I do.
@ChuckLopez
5 жыл бұрын
Volante and el Capistan for me
@WhiteWizzard
Жыл бұрын
Listening on Monitor headphones........I would say the Time line is more like 60% there. The sounds on the small pedals are a pretty obvious step up.
@IndyRockStar
2 ай бұрын
I want the Volante. Hoping to get it for my birthday.
@ftlaud911
Жыл бұрын
Great review!! Well done explaining differences. Crazy how one could be happy owning just one or all of them and not feel like they overlap each other. Use to Iove reverb the most, but found out I love delay more. Can never have enough!!!
@rasher009
4 жыл бұрын
That is a great piece of work. Thank you for this comparison. Love the Brigadier, although I need a Lex next.
@MrClarkio
2 жыл бұрын
Really good review and summary. Judging by the boomerang ii Looper peeking out top left I'd say you're something of a connoisseur of loop and delay pedals.
@smellytele9629
5 жыл бұрын
It's not for everyone, but the Volante is my favorite pedal I've ever owned. My bandmates would disagree though, too much knob twiddling LOL!
@UmVtCg
5 жыл бұрын
You should not let your bandmates twiddle those knobs.
@joelgraham3
2 жыл бұрын
absolutely wonderful and yes, I am interested in your course
@AntoineMichaudGuitar
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joel!
@Danthehorse
4 жыл бұрын
Great demo, thank you. And a nice chap too.
@michaeloberly6129
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I recently bought the DIG, and I love it, but really interested in the El Capistan...just a great sound. Great demo of these fine pedals.
@pCeLobster
3 жыл бұрын
The El Capistan is like a living thing. It really feels like some rickety old contraption from grandpa's attic.
@joelgraham3
2 жыл бұрын
@@pCeLobster lol interesting
@mrt77wv
5 жыл бұрын
I like to think of the El Cap as an "instant Boards of Canada" pedal.
@michaelcraig9449
5 жыл бұрын
El Capitan Canada
@drfdfe
4 жыл бұрын
Bam! I got the El Cap...
@agerven
5 жыл бұрын
24 very entertaining and interesting minutes, thank you Antoine!
@badkatrising3918
5 жыл бұрын
I’ve had 4 out of 5. Volante for easy flexibility, el cap for ease, timeline for hours spent chasing tone, brig for bottom end.
@Patrick-857
3 жыл бұрын
The Dig is probably my favorite. It's ridiculous how awesome it sounds especially in stereo.
@meowthew-ou812
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. And impressive foot pointing.
@lylesmith9547
3 жыл бұрын
I just received my Volante, holy smokes so many options. I totally love it.
@tonyadams6985
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this! I was really struggling with which Delay I should go with for live and studio.. Very cool!
@Lael128
4 жыл бұрын
Had the Brigadier & Dig at one point. Sold the Dig to get a Boss DD500, and kept the Brigadier which causes lust and envy from my guitar buddies. It’s such an underrated pedal that has so much life on the repeats. One of my favourite settings makes it sound like a pad underneath my guitar tone!
@suckerfrank72
3 жыл бұрын
if you play reggae and dub style Dig or Brigadier?
@masterofreality230
Жыл бұрын
@@suckerfrank72 Volante is good for that tbh
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Antoine. Awesome video! Two questions. Can the Timeline also do 2 delays at the same time like the DIG? Does the Timeline have the capacity to create the golden ratio by itself without needing another delay pedal? Thank you very much bro!
@AntoineMichaudGuitar
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, the Timeline has the Dual mode, which is pretty much the same thing as the Dig. I guess you could setup a golden ratio by yourself, but there is not a 'golden ratio sub' ready to be used like on the Dig!
@guilhermevideira1
7 ай бұрын
Man, they're all great!
@joshuabenton3785
4 жыл бұрын
what a wonderful vid! now what to do....i will take all of them.
@musicbypetegonzales4814
4 жыл бұрын
Great format for comparison!
@DS-fi4hf
4 жыл бұрын
Timeline only gets 60% to 70% there, imo.
@ShaighJosephson
3 жыл бұрын
Timeline clearly stood out in the first round... Lol... I've been running a DD500 into my Timeline for years and will never get to the end of the creative possibilities...
@Lorneplumber
5 жыл бұрын
I have everything apart from the brigadier. I like el cap into dig the most but the volante in stereo is very very impressive
@vinniedixiemusic
3 жыл бұрын
El cap for me. small amazing unit. beautiful delay.
@matttheknife3652
4 жыл бұрын
Super helpful video mate - thank you!
@brutallyremastered4255
4 жыл бұрын
Really useful comparisons. 👌🏽
@godu1111
2 жыл бұрын
Good video. Was very helpful.
@GuitarsAndSynths
3 жыл бұрын
Timeline is my favorite delay pedal. Like the unique sounds and easy to use.
@jimlabos
4 жыл бұрын
For me most delay pedals used like this are for ambient or film scores. In a band situation I found the El Capistan to be more musical. Using them like this is fun when you are noodling alone but when do we hear that much exaggerated delay in music? It exists but rarely.
@kierenmoore3236
6 ай бұрын
Pretty sure the Volante is supposed to emulate a drum delay (Echorec), not a tape delay … ? 🤔
@andivax
Жыл бұрын
Awesome analysis! Do you have TimeLine VS Empress video comparison?
@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer
4 жыл бұрын
I'd rather have the 3 small pedals than either of the 2 big ones. Presets on delays are overrated. If you get familiar with your delays the convenience of presets will shrink in comparison with tone. Cool demo.
@DeyBwah
3 жыл бұрын
Great video man! I like the way you say "pretty"!
@kenmasters007
2 жыл бұрын
They need a DIG with presets... or combine the el Cap with the Dig with presets
@rossmiller7778
11 ай бұрын
Yes I think this is the biggest disappointment with the smaller pedals no preset unless you spend $50 more on a switch
@kierenmoore3236
6 ай бұрын
They’re all bright (all digital) … Dig (strangely) and Volante seemed warmest, in the intro - at least at those intro settings … 🤔 Edit: not sure what I was hearing in the intro … Tape Age (Tone) really saves the El Cap … Don’t like the rest … Shame the Wear/Mechanics knobs can’t salvage the Volante sound in the same way. Have you compared the Volante with the Boonar?
@xiaoxia5
3 жыл бұрын
i like Strymon pedals... but i also like the pedals from Meris. decisions, decisions.
@jcar1_five
5 жыл бұрын
I want that Timeline. It's a powerhouse.
@frankscassi4960
4 жыл бұрын
If you feel like you need its versatility buy it: youn won't regret it
@JoelDubay
Ай бұрын
There’s really no reason to talk like a flaming homosexual when you’re comparing delay pedals. I mean, unless that’s your jam…
@johnzuker
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent overview!
@ushnicyuvnikof2748
2 жыл бұрын
El Cap is my favourite, DIG is the most underrated.
@arvee72
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent Review. Thanks ! BTW, to the viewers, I'm using Beyer headphones and this review has excellent sound quality!
@hoplophobe
4 жыл бұрын
Great video but 2 points. Anyone considering everything Strymon should also know about the Deco. I felt the best features of the Dig were overlooked, how the dual delays interact (or not). I also still don't yet know if the TimeLine or Volante have any dual delay capabilities.
@simonw.9853
3 жыл бұрын
Now i want all thank you
@XPJV
5 жыл бұрын
Timeline is most flexible. I have it. Never regret!
@patrickrosington1174
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, jack of all trades. Master of none. Lol. All the settings sound pretty boring
@charlestrupia9916
6 ай бұрын
Antoine, appreciate sharing your knowledge. I can say I've have benefited from your instructional videos, for my personal growth with the guitar. my question, can the Volante pedal come close to mirroring the Dig pedal, which I'm gravitating to. For my needs is definitely at least 3 recallable sound presets for gigging, on the fly. Thank you sir, Charles from Florida.
@keoni927
5 жыл бұрын
What a great lesson Antoine! Thanks for sharing all of that information on each of these pedals. There really are a lot of different choices and they are all good depending on what style of music you play. Great tips by the Master of Ambient Guitar!!!
@stratcat4450
3 жыл бұрын
I love the modulation on the timeline. When I followed up with getting a blue sky I was suprised that I dont like the modulation on that pedal.
@Patrick-857
3 жыл бұрын
I have the Bigsky, and I find it to be very intense. I play ambient music, and I tend to set the Bigsky up with a subtle long reverb at the end of the chain, and then stack my delays for the wash and swell sounds as delays are less complex and tend to be cleaner. I started out being more into reverb than delay, but now I'm the other way around.
@noahzeidman508
5 жыл бұрын
This video really drives home how much better the small boxes sound than the Timeline, at least to my ear. And then, other than the reverse mode, most of the other Timeline modes are like substitutes for a delay with an FX loop - I’d rather use one of those with my favorite bitcrusher, for instance, rather than the bitcrush delay on the Timeline.
@joninehrita6840
5 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I have a Timeline and I really like it, but after hearing Strymon's other delay pedals side by side, I realize that it's definitely not the warmest sounding of the bunch. I may sell and get a Volante or El Cap.
@Art-zs6sl
3 жыл бұрын
I found them to be night and day in the store. Found it hard to believe how many people were happy and using the timeline. Timeline is a nice unit, but if your a snob grab the el cap.
@kulagun
3 жыл бұрын
No Deco?
@KunchangLeeMusic
4 жыл бұрын
Great comparison
@Itsallawesome
11 ай бұрын
Capistan is my fav
@michaelcraig9449
5 жыл бұрын
The Volante made a cool sound at 13:25, possibilities.
@richardryan8462
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. You put a lot of thought and work into this. Thank you for this.
@CalvinMaclure
Жыл бұрын
There are too many damn options to choose from...
@vabyanvaneudaimonia2712
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great comparison! You say the volante has (almost) every parameters on its surface, otherwise than the smaller pedals. Is this also case with the timeline?
@AntoineMichaudGuitar
4 жыл бұрын
Not exactly, on some modes with the Timeline, you have to push the ''Value'' button and access other parameters inside. The Timeline allows to tweak more, even more than the Volante!
@IamMusicNerd
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome review! I’m curious how the UAFX Starlight compares to these, since that pedal has numerous types of delays all in one also.
@delatronics3257
2 жыл бұрын
I like your reviews on Strymon products but what about Eventide who are the main rival? What are your thoughts?
@Joldrath
2 жыл бұрын
excellent video. Really opened my eyes to the El Capistan. Thank you for that.
@Joldrath
2 жыл бұрын
yeah I actually bought the El Capistan today just because of you! Better video explaining what you get with these delay pedals doesn't exist on KZitem. Have a great summer :D
@MrStayCoul
4 жыл бұрын
Bravo et merci Antoine
@IamCarlFree
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comparison! This helped me a lot in deciding what to get. I play keys and synths so I mights go with Timline or Volante. I like DIG the best out of the smaller pedals.
@Patrick-857
3 жыл бұрын
The Dig is a magical pedal for ambient sounds. It can sound almost like a reverb.
@TomPark1986
4 жыл бұрын
The Volante blossoms very well
@mikemeehan2505
4 жыл бұрын
What a great video! I have the Timeline and the el Capistan and it was useful to hear them compared. Thanks for taking the time- appreciated.
@Find-A-Band
3 жыл бұрын
Do you find you use one or the other more? I'm weighing up getting Timeline to cover "everything" or just getting the sound I love the most - the El Cap.
@dahliafiend
9 ай бұрын
Man I have the timeline because I need the reverse and digital delays but the el cap I can’t quite match. I did match my boss Waza bucket completely as well my boss digital but the el cap I miss something even using the flint spring. That said I really need the variety of the timeline and the ability to save patches and set bpms . If money wasn’t an issue I would have kept the el cap and the Avalanche Run but I gotta sell anything I don’t have on my board and the timeline is the best all around that I’ve encountered. I had the new line 6 Dl4 and returned it within a week.
@BluesLicks101
5 жыл бұрын
I have every Strymon delay - including the Deco (not shown here) and except the Volante, and they are ALL worth their weight in gold.
@shckltnebay
5 жыл бұрын
???
@christianpescado4826
5 жыл бұрын
What’s wrong with the Volante?
@PaulIsbell
4 жыл бұрын
I like the clarity of the DIG but the warmth of the El Cap. What to doooo??
@LiechtensteinGuy
4 жыл бұрын
12-bit mode of the DIG, filter for warmer repeats. Love it!
@s2seltaeb
4 жыл бұрын
Patrick Zeller good call. I bet the Dig along with the Deco’s tape saturation would be amazing.
@lostinlife1995
2 жыл бұрын
Strymons are great Pedals, (Big Sky Included) but I don't know if I've ever been so disappointed in a company's customer service. They're good about responding via email but it still takes a long time to make any progress in tiny steps spread out over days. After quite a few emails, I requested a call so we could work out some issues real quick. They would not do so because their employees work remote. I recommended Zoom, Google Meet, routing through the office etc... but nothing. Even if I'm the idiot misunderstanding the manual (likely), for 2.5k worth of gear, you'd think Strymon would give a 10 min call to save hours of troubleshooting. So before you buy, do you value phone support? Or for that matter, does this make you think they'll go the extra mile?
@alantracy6757
5 жыл бұрын
They make expensive great pedals I particularly like the riverside timeline dig and big sky Ambient tools 🛠
@harrisfrankou2368
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks...Going Volante. But if I was loaded Id get the Capistan for that one taoe sound. But I'm sure with some tweaking the Volante will get close with the tape speed.
@michaelgriffin5304
11 ай бұрын
I know this is old but DANG is that a beautiful line up of pedals. :P I recently got into Strymon and they are simply amazing.
@shckltnebay
5 жыл бұрын
Did you mention Analog Dry Through?
@openup007
4 жыл бұрын
No love for the Deco pedal???
@s2seltaeb
4 жыл бұрын
openup007 my favorite!! And I also have an el cap.
@BobaFettBountyHunter
2 жыл бұрын
He talks about the "warmth" of the El Capistan, but the primary tone (dry) seems to have trebles attenuated as much as the echoes. That leads me to think that the tonal range of the El Cap is skewed to the bass, relative to the more trebly tonal range overall of the Volante.
@joelgraham3
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks - with an Iridium and 3 or 4 Strymon pedals in a row which would you choose and in what order? I asked under one of your videos already sorry
@kentong515
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the brief and highlights of Strymon delay series. It is useful!
@matjagger
Жыл бұрын
It would be cuter if you put on a muppet on your pointing foot when doing your explanations 😂
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