Volante Magnetic Echo Machine Pedal Review

Using with organ, sounds fantastic

I love echos that have vibe to them. Back in the day I owned an Echoplex and I still remember that sound. I play organ and have a Viscount Legend Live which has an effects loop. I've been using the Volante in the loop to add some spacey echos during parts of solos and its so warm and fuzzy sounding. The ability to adjust the mechanical aspects of the machines it's modeling and… read more to add some glitches, etc. to the sound just enhances the vibey aesthetic of this box. I haven't tried it in the studio yet but having the ability to do MIDI clock sync will come in very handy plus having hands on control of an actual piece of gear beats using a mouse to automate FX plugins hands down. I am also looking forward to trying out the looping features more in depth. This is my first piece of Strymon gear but my guitar player friends have been raving about them for some time and now I see why. The hardware has a quality "heft" to it, the buttons are smooth and feel expensive and the layout is flexible without being overwhelming. Less is more in my book when it comes to parameters on effects so this slots right into my performance and work flows. Highly recommended!

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I had no idea how good it is!

I was checking Sweetwater store for some "inspirational" new gear and my eyes fell upon some delays and multieffect pedals with multiple delay options. I won't mention the names, it would not be fair. I checked some background for the pedals I intended to buy and at the same time asked for Erik Molenaar's input on similar/better options I may consider. He suggested Strymon Volante… read more as that "special touch" I could use and boy, he was right! First things first, it does not alter the sound of the guitar and the sounds I could get so far out of it are incredible. I is so different from the effects I have in my AxeFx and it completes the sounds beautifully! It looks like I can fully integrate it in my patches via MIDI, which is awesome, I just need some time to do it properly. Happy like a kid, it's been a while since a pedal has excited me so much and I barely scratched the surface. Speaking of scratches, to make things even better, I bought the used Volante available in the store, and the only thing used about it is the upper left corner of the box :))) the rest is brand new. Thanks Erik&TheTeam @Sweetwater.

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Over 40 5 star reviews for a reason

With so many pedals to choose from, Is this pedal still relevant in 2022? Heck yes! This pedal sounds AMAZING. Even with the new BOSS and Line6 pedals, this remains a standout in my opinion. It has replaced 3 separate pedals on my board - a tape delay, a spring reverb, and a looper. The new DL4 offers more variety of delays and more reverbs, but I like the simplicity of the Volante.… read more Nearly every function is available instantly via dedicated switches, knobs, or buttons. I would mostly use tape style delays anyway, and the Volante does this incredibly well. It may be a one-trick-pony but it's a hell of a good trick! It has line inputs so it doubles as a mix tool, and it's a bit more compact. I also love that it is Made in the USA. As good as this sounds in mono, it sounds even more incredible in stereo. Whatever delay sound you are hearing in your head, you can probably get it with this pedal, and the included spring reverb is a nice touch as I have one amp without reverb. There is a reason it has received over 40 5 star reviews and it is worth every penny.

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FYI - Volante is The "perfect" companion to the TimeLine

I was on the fence. I had a Timeline, one of the best made and fully equipped delay pedals out there even today. Well, nothing ventured nothing gained- I took a chance on the Volante being an addition to my rack, and not to replace, and boy I'm so glad I did!!! Where the Timeline fills the void on my guitar tracks, the Volante adds spice and structure. And it's fully midi controllable… read more for my Helix! So if you already have a Timeline, be not afraid to add the Volante to your mix. You can thank me later. ; )

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Just Fantastic

I’ve owned many delay pedals over the years from several makers. Some were good others were really good but none of them even comes close to the sounds I get from this pedal. In fact, I sold two Strymon pedals to buy this, the DIG and the elCapistan. With the Volante, I’ve found I can cover most of the DIG territory and can do everything I could would with the el Capistan… read more and way, way more. I’ve never herd a better delay in over 40 years of playing.

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