Strymon Olivera Oil Can Echo Pedal

Strymon Olivera Oil Can Echo Pedal

A Well Oiled Machine
Turn the clock back to a time when audio effects were still uncharted territory, and experience the vintage syrupy warble of a true oil can echo. 

From dark and modulated repeats to sustaining textures that approach the sound of classic spring reverb tanks, Olivera is the first pedal emulation that truly captures the mechanical yet wildly organic nature of these oddball machines, bringing funky inspiration to anything you run through it.

Different By Design

The first oil can echoes were made by the Tel-Rey company in 1959, achieving the repeats by writing a static charge to a small rotating disk inside a can, using oil as a lubricating dielectric. This novel approach yields very different sounds than what you would hear from a tape machine, and the results instantly transport the listener to a darker and murkier place that positively oozes vibe.

The sheer number of variables in the design made authentic emulation challenging, requiring a ton of research and a brand new algorithm to get to the realism that we set out to achieve. We feel confident that Olivera captures the true soul of the original units, from the dark repeats with unique rhythmic and decay characteristics to the unreal thick modulation that changes and morphs as the audio does. No other type of delay can do what an oil can does, and no other pedal emulation comes close to Olivera.

Vintage Stereo Echo Enhanced With Modern Features
Olivera has a host of powerful features that make it easy to integrate these nostalgic sounds into your modern rig: Discrete stereo operation for independent processing of the left and right stereo inputs. A simplified control set and expression pedal and Multi-switch capability. Delay spillover for preserving repeats when the pedal is switched off. Discrete Class A JFET stereo input preamp for exceptional touch sensitivity and ideal frequency response. MIDI control of patch recall and continuous controller data. Premium components, rugged construction that can take a beating and a USB jack for performing firmware updates or controlling the pedal from your computer.

Olivera makes it easy.

Features

MIDI - Limitless Possibilities

Olivera features full MIDI implementation and 300 presets, allowing you to control it remotely via a MIDI controller or Digital Audio Workstation via either the EXP/MIDI jack or USB connection.

True/Buffered Bypass - Choose Your Bypass Mode

Olivera allows you to choose between electromechanical relay-switched true bypass for fully untouched and unprocessed signal when the pedal is not turned on (the default behavior), or our premium buffered bypass, which preserves your signal’s integrity by preventing the loss of high frequencies that can happen due to long cable runs. 

JFET Input - Analog Touch

Discreet Class A JEFT input preamp is one of Strymon's secret weapons, providing the ultimate in dynamics and feel. The preamp circuit prepares the incoming audio to be processed in the most ideal way possible, optimizing for ultra-low noise operation and a flat frequency response.

Stereo - Moving In Stereo

Olivera features full stereo input and output capabilities, processing incoming stereo signals independently so that you can confidently place it anywhere you like in your signal chain. 

There are three different input/output routing options, which are accessible from the dedicated switch on the rear panel: Mono In/Mono Out, Mono In/Stereo Out, and Stereo In/Stereo Out. The dedicated TRS stereo Inputs and Outputs make patching easy too (stereo in and out requires a TRS cable of some type for each jack).

ARM Processor - Power To The Pedal

Now using ARM processors in many Strymon products, which are an evolution in technology led by mobile devices and laptop computers. These devices offer the ability to perform more simultaneous processes than ever before, while consuming significantly less current. This provides more horsepower for emulating every sonic nuance, with less current draw from your pedalboard’s power supply.

MultiSwitch Plus - Switch Things Up A Bit

Connecting a Strymon MultiSwitch Plus to Olivera unlocks expanded control and flexibility. Use Preset Mode to instantly access three favorite sounds, or switch to Custom Mode to toggle Modulation, recall your Favorite preset, and engage Infinite Repeats — all from a single compact pedal.

Specs

Ins, Outs, and Switches  

• High impedance ultra low-noise discrete Class A JFET TRS stereo input
  
• Low impedance TRS stereo output
  
• Expression pedal input allows the connection of a TRS expression pedal, MiniSwitch,
• MultiSwitch Plus, or TRS MIDI connection
  
• USB jack for controlling via MIDI from a computer or for performing firmware updates

Audio Quality

• Premium JFET analog front end
  
• Ultra low noise, high performance 24-bit 96kHz A/D and D/A converters provide uncompromising audio quality
  
• 520MHz ARM Superscalar processor
  
• 32-bit floating point processing
  
• 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response
  
• Audio Input Impedance: 1M Ohm
  
• Audio Output Impedance: 100 Ohm
  
• Typical signal to noise ratio: 116dB

More

Strong and lightweight anodized aluminum chassis

Power requirements: maximum 9 volts DC center-negative, with a minimum of 250mA (power supply NOT included)

Dimensions:
4.6” deep x 2.7” wide x 2.5” tall
11.7 cm deep x 6.9 cm wide x 6.4 cm tall

Designed and built in the USA