Strymon Olivera Delay

Travel back to a time when audio effects were uncharted territory and experience the classic, lush chime of an authentic oil can echo. From dark, modulated repeats to sustained textures reminiscent of vintage spring reverb tanks, Olivera is the first pedal emulation that perfectly captures the mechanical yet incredibly organic nature of these peculiar machines, adding a funky inspiration to everything you play.

• Strymon Olivera Delay
• Effects pedal for electric guitar
• Authentic emulation of vintage oil can delay for dark, modulated repeats with organic movement
• Custom algorithm recreates the dielectric design of spinning oil
• Independent stereo processing
• Controls: Mix, Time, Regeneration, Intensity, Frequency
• Switches: Head: Long/Short/Both, I/O Mode: Mono/Mono to Stereo, Stereo
• LED: Effect active
• Pedals: Bypass switch
• Connections: Mono/stereo input (1/4" TRS jack), Mono/stereo output (1/4" TRS jack), EXP/MIDI (1/4" TRS jack), USB
• Power connector: 5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel connector, center negative
• Power consumption: 250 mA
• Powered by a 9 V DC power supply
• True bypass with buffer switchable
• Dimensions: 43 x 114 x 56 mm

The earliest oil can echoes were created by Tel-Rey in 1959. Repeats were achieved by writing a static charge onto a small spinning disc inside a can, using oil as a dielectric lubricant. This innovative method produces sounds vastly different from those of a tape recorder, instantly transporting the listener to a darker, murkier place that exudes authentic energy.

The numerous variables in the design made authentic emulation challenging, requiring extensive research and a completely new algorithm to achieve the realism we aimed for. We are confident that Olivera captures the essence of the original units, from dark repeats with unique rhythmic and decay characteristics to dense, surreal modulation that evolves and transforms with the audio. No other delay type can do what an oil can does, and no other pedal emulation comes close to Olivera.