Jack’s Sonic Treasure Hunt with Strymon Deco – AndertonsKeyboardDept

Welcome to the world of AndertonsKeyboardDept, where Jack Duxbury kicks things off with his characteristic charm. This video is all about pedals, specifically the Strymon Deco. It’s like seeing Jack open his toy box, full of gear that promises to shape and transform sound. The Nord Wave 2 gets a lovely mention at the beginning too, setting the stage for what follows. As Jack says, his love for pedals isn’t just a fling; it’s more like a long-term relationship, and he’s ready to share all about this particular piece of gear.

Jack dives into what makes the Strymon Deco such a keeper. This pedal isn’t just for guitarists anymore; it’s a synth player’s best friend too. Jack paints a vibrant picture of its features, highlighting its tape saturation. This isn’t just any old saturation; it’s like the difference between cheap store-bought cake and your grandma’s secret recipe. The Deco doesn’t mess around with menus – everything you need is upfront, making it easy to dial in those sweet tones. Jack uses it across various setups, whether on its own or as a send effect, to add an analog touch to digital sounds. “You gotta feel it to believe it,” that’s basically what Jack conveys as he raves about the lack of menu-diving and ease of use. This thing is a sonic tapestry waiting to be woven.

Jack flips from tape saturation to discussing the Deco’s other jewel: double tracking. This feature adds a lush, wide stereo effect that cranks up any sound’s presence, making it thick enough to cut through any mix like a hot knife through butter. Jack dives into different sound configurations, showing us the pedal’s versatility. From adding subtle width to transforming a single synth line into a massive wall of sound, he walks us through how double tracking can be a game-changer for live or studio settings. The pedal does its job without unnecessary fluff, focusing on delivering thick, lush tones that are sure to satisfy any sonic appetite. Jack’s excitement is contagious, and by the time he’s done, you get why he needs this pedal in his set up – it’s like he found gold hiding in that old pedal bin.