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The 'loop' feature is effectively a tape loop that you dial in by holding the tap switch. I have to say that whilst i's fun to play with, I have never used it in anger. But I wanted it to replace an old valve Copicat, which it does in spades... warm and tapey, plus you have the option to dial in some nice wobble and even a very decent spring reverb.
Definitely worth reading the manual though, get your head round the hidden functions too!
What I really like about Strymon pedals is that they are enough on their own, or with a bit of drive. You don't need other pedals added in.
I’m thinking of getting an El Cap and have a Helix LT (which I’ll probably be keeping). Depends on your delay needs, but the Helix has loads on and enable delay stacking so it really depends on your application. Also, the Helix constantly evolves with new models so It’s worth noting comparisons largely depend on the firmware version the comparison is being made against.
Still, the there is an appeal of simple pedals that do one thing very well, I miss my MLJ for that reason.
I'm a 80% helix user normally, and loves the space echo and transistor tape models. But el cap has just got something special, I think its the ability to adjust age/grit n the like to give the long repeats their own character.
Multi Head, Mode B, Delay at 11 o clock, Repeats at 2, Tape Age at 2, Wow and Flutter at 9, Mix around 12 and my Magnetic Effects White Atom gently fuzzing. Absolutely stunning even with my buttered fingers.
I had three 201's at one point. I had planned on keeping one but the El Cap really did make them redundant - admittedly I was swayed by the prices I got offered for them. Don't know what they sell for now but mine all sold for between 800 and 900 each which was too much money to give up for what was a very nice shelf ornament. They are cool though and I enjoyed tinkering with them for a while but the novelty wore off.