Strymon MAGNETO - Tone Characteristics; Knobs Overview; Switches Overview

DRY: Sets the level of DRY (input) signal sent to the output.
REC LVL: Controls the level of the incoming unprocessed signal fed to the
Delay Line Record head. When turned up, the delay signal becomes fatter and
more saturated. Turn knob down to get cleaner delay signals.
PLAYBACK LEVEL 1-4: Sets the playback level for each tape head.
LOW CUT: Controls the low frequency shaping of the echo repeats. Set
to minimum for extended low frequency bandwidth. Set to maximum for
extremely high-passed, magnetic drum style repeats.
TAPE AGE: Controls the bandwidth of the tape. Set to minimum for a fresh,
full bandwidth tape. Turn clockwise for warmer repeats. At maximum setting,
a mildly peaking filter response creates atmospheric repeats at high feedback
settings.
SWITCHES
HEADS: Selects between three different
modes for the tape heads. Even spacing,
triplet spacing, and rhythmic shifted pitches.
PAN: Selects between three different stereo panning modes for the tape heads. When only one output jack is
connected, all head signals will appear at that output summed to mono. With two jacks connected and PAN
switch in center, custom panning is achieved by holding down the feedback button and turning the Level knob
for each head. See complete manual for in-depth detail.
KNOBS
WET: Sets the level of delay signal sent to the output.
REPEATS: Controls the feedback level of the delay repeats for the tape heads
that have their FEEDBACK toggle set to ON.
CRINKLE: Controls the amount and severity of tape irregularities including
friction, creases, splices, and contaminants. Set to minimum for a fresh, clean
tape. Set to maximum for a tape that has been mangled and chewed.
WOW & FLUTTER: Controls the amount of mechanically related tape speed
fluctuations. Turn the knob fully counterclockwise for a perfectly tuned tape
machine or fully clockwise for a tape machine in need of service.
SPRING: Controls the output mix of the integrated spring reverb tank. The DRY
and WET knobs control the signals feeding into the spring reverb effect.
TONE CHARACTERISTICS