Used Strymon Flint V2 Reverb and Tremolo

The Strymon Flint has long been considered the gold standard for "always-on" amp-style reverb and tremolo. When Strymon rolled out the Flint V2, they didn't mess with the core algorithms that made the original a permanent fixture on thousands of pro pedalboards. Instead, they completely overhauled the pedal's brain, digital-to-analog plumbing, and hardware routing to turn a modern classic into a powerhouse utility piece.

For anyone running a high-performance board, the V2 updates elevate it from a simple "set-and-forget" ambient effect into a fully MIDI-integrated tone machine.

The Vintage Top-Panel Architectures

The Flint is essentially two completely independent vintage pedals packed into one housing. You can run either side alone, or cascade them into each other (and yes, you can change the order of the routing via secondary controls).

1. The Three Tremolo Eras

• '61 Harmonic: A brilliant recreation of the rare Fender "brownface" circuit. It splits the high and low frequencies and alternates them, creating a lush, organic, almost phase-like pulse that never gets lost in a mix.
• '63 Power Tube: Emulates the swampy, gritty volume modulation achieved by biasing the power tubes up and down. It feels incredibly responsive to your picking dynamics and adds a gorgeous harmonic chewiness when pushed.
• '65 Photocell: The hard-chopping, classic opto-style tremolo modeled after mid-60s blackface amps. It provides a sharper, more distinct volume drop that is perfect for rhythmic surf and indie rock textures.

2. The Three Reverb Eras

• '60s Spring: A pitch-perfect emulation of a classic dual-spring outboard tank. It delivers the exact splash, "drip," and mechanical bounce you want for vintage surf, without ever sounding harsh or brittle.
• '70s Electronic Plate: Smooth, dense, and beautifully articulate. Modeled after early hardware digital units, it builds density instantly and creates a massive, clear stereo field.
• '80s Digital Hall Rack: Nostalgic, sprawling, and lush. This is a classic microprocessor-style rack reverb that utilizes modulating delay lines. If you max out the decay knob, it moves smoothly into near-infinite ambient pads.