Tape Delay, Looper, And More

Packed with powerful features while maintaining intuitive playability, Magneto is a stereo multi-head tape delay that also functions as a looper, phrase sampler, vintage spring reverb unit, phase-aligned clock multiplier, chaotic oscillator, zero latency sub-oscillator and more, with extensive CV I/O.

Transform Your Modular

Turn simple monophonic signals into complex orchestrations. Create new oscillator tones using self-oscillation. Add rich stereo dimension to your sound, and enjoy the inherent warmth and sweet, subtle distortion characteristics of magnetic tape. Magneto transforms even the smallest rack into a fully expressive, immersive instrument.

Vintage Vibe

To capture the full experience and complexity of a vintage tape echo machine, every last tape system attribute was relentlessly studied and faithfully recreated. From the sought-after natural saturation and soft clipping of magnetic tape when driven hard, to hands-on real-time controls for tape age, tape crinkle, and mechanical wow and flutter, Magneto delivers a rich multi-head delay experience that adds life and vibe to your sound.

Play It Like An Instrument

Every function, control, gain stage, and signal path component in Magneto works together to respond musically and smoothly, even during the wildest live modular improvisations. All this is combined with a luxurious spring reverb to take the sound of your modular setup to a new level, and your sonic explorations into far-out territories.

Warm Up Your Rack

Not only does Magneto deliver the warm, luscious delay signals that tape delays are known for, it is also capable of a high degree of saturation. Turn up the Record Level knob to send a hot signal to the record head for any amount of tape saturation you desire. Turn up the Tape Age control for warmer repeats. Add some truly beautiful Spring Reverb. Magneto adds organic heart and soul to the sound of your modular.

Tone and Mechanics Control

The effect of the Low Cut and Tape Age knobs are explored, followed by the mechanical ‘deterioration’ of the machine with the Crinkle and Wow and Flutter controls. The Speed knob is put to use for sonic enhancement.

Completely Analog Dry Path

In a typical digital effect the dry signal gets converted to digital, causing conversion noise and latency. Signals are often attenuated before combining digital dry and wet, with makeup gain amplifying the conversion noise. To avoid this terrifying scenario, we’ve equipped Magneto with a completely analog dry path. Why go to all this trouble? Because the improvements in dynamic range and reduction in noise are so dramatic.

Insanely Powerful DSP

We’ve outfitted Magneto with the incredibly powerful Analog Devices SHARC ADSP-21369 processor, which provides a 366 MHz core instruction rate, and an incredible 2.4 Gigaflops of peak performance. Thanks to this high-powered technology platform within Magneto, we had the freedom to craft our processor-intense tape echo algorithms without compromise.

Five 500 milliamp high current outputs

Two of the five outputs are 9/12/18v selectable

Dual-stage topology/pre-regulated outputs; ground loop and AC line noise issues are completely eliminated, allowing your pedals to sound like they were designed to sound

World tour ready: switching power supply means instant world-wide compatibility

Optically isolated feedback and advanced multistage filtering allow your pedals to achieve their highest possible dynamic range

Never run out of outputs: Ojai R30 is part of an expandable system that can grow with your pedalboard. Gain more outputs by connecting additional Ojai units to the 24V Thru jack. Or use Ojai R30 to add five more outputs to Strymon's Zuma power supply (sold separately)

5 high-current, fully isolated 9V outputs with center-negative polarity

3 dedicated 9V outputs (500mA)

2 adjustable outputs offer 9V (500mA), 12V (375mA), or 18V (250mA) DC options

500mA per output powers nearly any pedal

5 pedal cables included (5.5mm x 2.1mm barrel connectors, right angle to right angle, 18″ length)

24V power adapter (PS-124), EIAJ-05 power adapter cable, and IEC cable included

24V Thru jack allows connection to additional Strymon Ojai (sold separately)

5 individual custom transformers (one per channel) deliver clean, consistent power

Worldwide power compatibility ensures no-hassle international touring

Energy efficient, compact design

Lightweight and rugged anodized midnight blue aluminum chassis

Ultra low profile design fits under nearly any pedalboard

Designed and built in the USA