{"product_id":"strymon-olivera-oil-can-echo","title":"Strymon Olivera Oil Can Echo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Strymon Olivera Vintage Oil Can Echo Guitar Effects Pedal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis item is new, in box!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Strymon:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Well Oiled Machine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTurn the clock back to a time when audio effects were still uncharted territory, and experience the vintage syrupy warble of a true oil can echo. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent By Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first oil can echoes were made by the Tel-Rey company in 1959, achieving the repeats by writing a static charge to a small rotating disk inside a can, using oil as a lubricating dielectric. This novel approach yields very different sounds than what you would hear from a tape machine, and the results instantly transport the listener to a darker and murkier place that positively oozes vibe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sheer number of variables in the design made authentic emulation challenging, requiring a ton of research and a brand new algorithm to get to the realism that we set out to achieve. We feel confident that Olivera captures the true soul of the original units, from the dark repeats with unique rhythmic and decay characteristics to the unreal thick modulation that changes and morphs as the audio does. No other type of delay can do what an oil can does, and no other pedal emulation comes close to Olivera.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Stereo Echo Enhanced With Modern Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOlivera has a host of powerful features that make it easy to integrate these nostalgic sounds into your modern rig: Discrete stereo operation for independent processing of the left and right stereo inputs. A simplified control set and expression pedal and Multiswitch capability. Delay spillover for preserving repeats when the pedal is switched off. Discrete Class A JFET stereo input preamp for exceptional touch sensitivity and ideal frequency response. MIDI control of patch recall and continuous controller data. Premium components, rugged construction that can take a beating and a USB jack for performing firmware updates or controlling the pedal from your computer.\u003cbr\u003eOlivera makes it easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow An Oil Can Echo Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVintage oil can echo devices are electromechanical units that write a static charge onto a rotating disk housed in a can partially filled with oil. The oil serves as a lubricant that helps retain the charge on the disk. The resultant delay signal is very band limited, creating a murky sounding echo. But that’s not the only quality that gives the oil can echo its atmospheric magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe units have a record head and typically two playback heads, but generally no erase head, allowing some dissipating charge to remain as the can rotates. This contributes to two unique characteristics of these systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst, it creates a regenerating repeat even when no feedback (REGEN) is applied from the playback heads. The static charge has its own decay time constant, so there are always “repeats” from the echo at all settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSecond, it creates an uneven cadence to the echoes, where the first echo occurs based on the distance from the record head to the playback head. But subsequent echoes occur at the rotational speed of the system as the dissipating signal comes back around on the disk. The resultant off-kilter delay cadence is largely responsible for creating the sense of atmosphere without a strong “rhythmic” element.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy adding feedback (REGEN) from the playback heads, and\/or combining the output of the two heads, the atmospheric nature of the echoes increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTime\u003cbr\u003eThe Time knob determines the delay time for the repeats by adjusting the rotational speed of the oil can. Some vintage units had a fixed speed, but we’ve allowed the rotational speed to vary between roughly 200ms to 800ms in total delay time, which can be further modified by the Head selection switch.\u003cbr\u003eShort Head delay time: 72ms – 290ms\u003cbr\u003eLong Head delay time: 155ms – 620ms\u003cbr\u003eDisc Rotation, 200ms – 800ms (residual static repeats)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeads Control\u003cbr\u003eVintage oil can echo units had a single record head and two playback heads. The playback head’s distance from the record head determined the decay time of the echo, and you can choose from ‘Short’, ‘Long’ or ‘Both’ with this switch. The ‘Short’ setting selects the head that is the closest to the Record head for the shortest echo, and the ‘Long’ setting selects the head that is the farthest away from the Record Head for the longest echo. The ‘Both’ setting enables both heads at the same time, giving the repeats a lopsided and complex scenario.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMix\u003cbr\u003eThis control determines the mix of the wet and dry signal, with a 50\/50 mix of wet and dry occurring at roughly 3 o’clock on the knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRate\u003cbr\u003eControls the speed of the modulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntensity\u003cbr\u003eControls the intensity of the modulation, where the modulation becomes much more prominent in the audio mix the higher the position of the knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInfinite Mote\u003cbr\u003eUse a Strymon MiniSwitch to engage continuous repeats — just like turning the Regeneration knob to maximum — for endless, evolving echoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMIDI\u003cbr\u003eLimitless Possibilites.\u003cbr\u003eOlivera features full MIDI implementation and 300 presets, allowing you to control it remotely via a MIDI controller or Digital Audio Workstation via either the EXP\/MIDI jack or USB connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrue\/Buffered Bypass\u003cbr\u003eChoose Your Bypass Mode.\u003cbr\u003eOlivera allows you to choose between electromechanical relay-switched true bypass for fully untouched and unprocessed signal when the pedal is not turned on (the default behavior), or our premium buffered bypass, which preserves your signal’s integrity by preventing the loss of high frequencies that can happen due to long cable runs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJFET Input\u003cbr\u003eAnalog Touch.\u003cbr\u003eOur discreet Class A JEFT input preamp is one of our secret weapons, providing the ultimate in dynamics and feel. The preamp circuit prepares the incoming audio to be processed in the most ideal way possible, optimizing for ultra-low noise operation and a flat frequency response.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStereo\u003cbr\u003eMoving In Stereo.\u003cbr\u003eOlivera features full stereo input and output capabilities, processing incoming stereo signals independently so that you can confidently place it anywhere you like in your signal chain. \u003cbr\u003eThere are three different input\/output routing options, which are accessible from the dedicated switch on the rear panel: Mono In\/Mono Out, Mono In\/Stereo Out, and Stereo In\/Stereo Out. The dedicated TRS stereo Inputs and Outputs make patching easy too (stereo in and out requires a TRS cable of some type for each jack).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eARM Processor\u003cbr\u003ePower To The Pedal.\u003cbr\u003eWe are now using ARM processors in many of our products, which are an evolution in technology led by mobile devices and laptop computers. These devices offer the ability to perform more simultaneous processes than ever before, while consuming significantly less current. This provides more horsepower for emulating every sonic nuance, with less current draw from your pedalboard’s power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMultiSwitch Plus\u003cbr\u003ePower To The Pedal.\u003cbr\u003eSwitch Things Up A Bit.\u003cbr\u003eConnecting a Strymon MultiSwitch Plus (not included) to Olivera unlocks expanded control and flexibility. 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