The Strymon EC-1 is a compact stereo tape echo pedal that authentically captures the warm, saturated character of vintage '60s tape delays, inspired by a modified Echoplex EP-2 unit. It features Strymon's advanced dTape algorithm, offering controls for Tape Age, Repeats, and Mechanics to emulate tape wear and modulation artifacts. The pedal includes selectable tube-modeled preamp voices, artifact-free tap tempo, full MIDI implementation, expression pedal support, and a high-impedance Class A JFET stereo input for exceptional touch sensitivity. Its rugged, pedalboard-friendly design makes it ideal for musicians seeking classic tape echo tones with modern flexibility.​