Strymon Magneto

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Strymon Magneto

Strymon

Magneto

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 433931
Brand: Strymon
Model: Magneto
Price: $658.90

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The Magneto is a seriously impressive tape delay and looper module, bringing Strymon’s signature sound to the Eurorack world. It's perfect for sound designers and experimental musicians who crave that warm, organic tape character and the flexibility of multiple heads. The build quality is excellent, and the user interface, while detailed, is ultimately rewarding once you get the hang of it.

Product Description

  • Strymon Magneto
  • Tape Delay and Looper
  • Eurorack module
  • 4 Playback heads and 1 recording head
  • 3 Modes: Echo
  • Sound On Sound Looper and Phrase Sampler
  • Varispeed algorithm
  • Self-oscillating for sound generation
  • Independent spring reverb
  • Integrated Sharc DSP
  • Dedicated control of tape mechanics state and sound: Low Cut
  • Tape Age
  • Crinkle
  • Wow & Flutter
  • Transport Section
  • Phase-aligned clock output (CLK OUT) CVs synchronized with clock input (CLK IN) CVs
  • Maximum delay / loop duration: 15 Seconds at maximum speed and 2 minutes at minimum speed
  • Sample Rate: 96 kHz
  • Power requirement: +12 V / 210 mA / -12 V / 210 mA / +5 V / 0 mA
  • Dimensions (W x D): 28 TE x 41 mm
PROS
  • • Strymon’s Varispeed algorithm delivers incredibly nuanced, evolving textures.
  • • Four playback heads allow for complex, interwoven delay patterns and rhythmic loops.
  • • The spring reverb emulation is remarkably authentic, adding warmth and character.
  • • Phase-aligned clocking ensures tight synchronization with other Eurorack modules.
CONS
  • • 15-second maximum duration limits longer phrase sampling and looping capabilities.
  • • Power draw is relatively high, requiring a robust power supply.
  • • The learning curve can be steep for users unfamiliar with tape delay mechanics.

Product Video

Key Features

Memory 15 Seconds / 2 Minutes
Voices 4 playback heads + 1 recording head
HP Width 41 mm
Depth 28 TE
Power Draw +12V: 210mA, -12V: 210mA, +5V: 0mA
Outputs Clock Out, CV Sync

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Magneto nails the core tape saturation and wobble, but lacks the truly gritty, unpredictable nature of a vintage RE-201; it's a refined, digital recreation.
It's primarily designed for internal audio, but you *can* route external signals through it for delay and looping effects; however, the sample rate limits its fidelity for high-resolution external recordings.
The Wow & Flutter is highly controllable, ranging from barely perceptible tape instability to extreme, chaotic modulation; dedicated controls allow for precise adjustments.

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