Strymon Pedal Power Supply Design Team - From Aerospace to your Pedalboard

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  • Опубліковано 16 лип 2024
  • Learn about power supplies ► strymon.net/power/
    In this video, Strymon co-founder/senior analog engineer Gregg Stock and analog engineer Josh Forbes talk about what went into designing Strymon's power supplies.
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    Never worry about power again.
    Zuma, Zuma R300, Ojai R30, and Ojai are the highest horsepower, most technologically advanced effects pedal power supplies. Each 9V output provides a staggering 500mA of current.
    Hear your pedals, not your power.
    Our dual-stage topology, optically isolated feedback and advanced multistage filtering allow your pedals to sound the way they were designed to sound.
    Never run out of outputs.
    Gain more outputs by linking Zuma and Ojai units together. Easily build an expandable, modular power system that can grow with your pedalboard.
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    Chapters:
    00:00 Power Design Team Background
    01:56 Highest Horsepower for your Pedalboard
    02:19 Dual Isolation
    02:59 Audio Testing Power Supplies
    03:32 Power Your Pedals Anywhere in the World
    04:03 Expandable System
    04:56 Custom Designed Magnetics
    05:26 Highest Dynamic Range for your Pedals

КОМЕНТАРІ • 76

  • @davim.6073
    @davim.6073 3 роки тому +10

    I love this documentary-style video! Definitely would like to see more!

  • @Quicksilver_Cookie
    @Quicksilver_Cookie 2 роки тому +2

    Got Zuma recently. Not a gigging musician, just finally had it enough with dirty power from the mains and using separate power supply for each pedal. After I put my entire pedal setup through Zuma I got rid of pretty much all the static hissing from pedals, especially from ODs and fuzzes. Clean power is nice.
    Not my first Strymon product, and I doubt it'll be the last. Each one I've got so far has been a fantastic piece of kit. Beautifully designed, engineered, and put together.

  • @Embrio
    @Embrio 3 роки тому +4

    Since 15 years i've been using other brand's 'so called' high end power units, then my pedalboard got bigger, then i needed more juice and bought a Zuma and shocked how really quite it is. All hissing and strange oscilation sounds are gone. Now I'm running all my pedalboard with Zuma, Ojaji's chained together. Now the only noise i hear amp switch flicking sound :D I'm so happy AF.

  • @CosmoMusicTube
    @CosmoMusicTube 3 роки тому +31

    Literally laughing at how qualified these guys are 😂

    • @EuropeSomewhere
      @EuropeSomewhere 2 роки тому +3

      Power supplies for dark matter detectors - LOL

  • @andysoden7746
    @andysoden7746 3 роки тому +4

    All of my boards run on Strymon power. It’s the best I’ve tried and if i need more, adding another Ojai is super simple. Well done guys! 🤘🏻

  • @dillonsamaroo2057
    @dillonsamaroo2057 3 роки тому +4

    I love videos explaining the thought process in the creation process. Great job strymon.

  • @juanfichtl2011
    @juanfichtl2011 3 роки тому +2

    Strymon knocking it out of the park every time!

  • @qiuz51
    @qiuz51 3 роки тому +5

    Absolutely love how seriously you guys approach power supplies. I run a Zuma on my studio board and a Zuma+Ojai on my main board and it just works so well.

  • @GuitarsAndSynths
    @GuitarsAndSynths Рік тому +1

    Love my Zuma! Favorite power supply and easy to use and fits well with Strymon and other pedals.

  • @michaeltaylors2456
    @michaeltaylors2456 3 роки тому +2

    Just got an El Capistan. Exactly what I was looking for in a delay. So musical, so lush and does not get in the way. It kicked my Reverb Rv-6 pedal off in the process. Guess I should feed it clean power now, just seems right

  • @AntonioOliveira-nx8lv
    @AntonioOliveira-nx8lv 3 роки тому +1

    Essa é a fonte que eu uso! Qualidade é o nome dela! Parabéns, Strymon!!!!

  •  3 роки тому

    I have the Ojai & Zuma and love it!! Serves my need!!

  • @benjaminthancock
    @benjaminthancock 2 роки тому

    Just got my Zuma & Ojai today! Wiring it up right now and very excited to get rid of that noise floor

  • @weschilton
    @weschilton 2 роки тому +4

    I have been running dual Ojai R30s for a several years now and they are fantastic. I'm not at all surprised that they were designed by overqualified aerospace geeks! So awesome!

  • @christianvanhorn8446
    @christianvanhorn8446 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video! I’d been looking for a new supply, and this makes it a no-brainer. Great to meet the guys responsible, and glad you have the ability and forethought to hire such qualified EEs!

    • @strymon
      @strymon  2 роки тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed this video, and hope you enjoy your Strymon power supply :)

    • @GuitarsAndSynths
      @GuitarsAndSynths Рік тому

      @@strymon fantastic and building a Strymon focused pedal board this is a no brainer.

  • @gregdavis9376
    @gregdavis9376 3 роки тому +2

    Appreciate your efforts and products!!!

  • @BobSince1981
    @BobSince1981 3 роки тому

    Love my Ojais. Thank you Strymon wizards.

  • @inhabitantmusic9051
    @inhabitantmusic9051 3 роки тому

    I have 2 Zumas running 15 pedals! Just traded up for a second Dig on my board! Looking forward to getting the Iridium! I have had no issues with my strymon Zumas or any other strymon pedals! 🎛

  • @bronzeageancientone4844
    @bronzeageancientone4844 Рік тому

    This product works perfectly for removing any hum from my pedalboard. It's worth every penny.

  • @benjammin3707
    @benjammin3707 3 роки тому

    I have continually added to my collection and it seems the pendulum is swinging towards all Strymon wizardry... Simple reason, this video is but a drop in the tone rabbit hole of generosity and love towards individual expression! Thank you Strymon. When's the fuzz coming???

  • @lunes-1
    @lunes-1 3 роки тому +2

    Great video,keep it up!⬜🟣⬜

  • @felipegomabrockmann2740
    @felipegomabrockmann2740 3 роки тому

    I have the Zuma and the Ojai. Best power supplies ever

  • @churro_gonzalez
    @churro_gonzalez 2 роки тому

    Just bought mines! 💙

  • @RockHardRiffs
    @RockHardRiffs 3 роки тому

    Love my Zuma 🎸

  • @puggers77
    @puggers77 Рік тому

    excellent stuff.

  • @reddragon3509
    @reddragon3509 3 роки тому

    Noiseless Power Supply, love Strymon

  • @defsantiago
    @defsantiago 3 роки тому

    Best pedal power on the planet. 💙

  • @sjgreaves
    @sjgreaves 3 роки тому

    I was very interested to hear the comment that the Zuma can provide additional power for pedals that need it during start-up. In my case I have a WMD geiger counter pro and connecting it to the Zuma will just crash loop continuously. I tried adding a couple of electrolytic caps (like reservoir caps in a tube amp) and that fixed it. I guess the Zuma protection circuitry is just a little too quick in this case. Aside from that though, I think the Zuma and ojai are superb!

  • @qualaup
    @qualaup 3 роки тому +1

    Hey Strymon! 👍🏻

  • @memopinzon
    @memopinzon 3 роки тому +8

    My entire board runs on a Zuma + Ojais and I've never had a single issue with power since they launched. Ever.

  • @KunchangLeeMusic
    @KunchangLeeMusic 3 роки тому

    Best power supply

  • @tubingforever
    @tubingforever Рік тому

    It's so pretty

    • @tubingforever
      @tubingforever Рік тому

      I wound of getting the Cioks DC7. HOWEVER i got the Flint V2 too :D

  • @phatsmcnatty
    @phatsmcnatty 3 роки тому

    Can you please make a eurorack power supply

  • @kfr5018
    @kfr5018 3 роки тому +2

    So can you only plug in pedals that require 500 ma? I have pedals that require 150ma, 250ma, etc. Will they be damaged?

    • @strymon
      @strymon  3 роки тому +7

      Not at all! If your pedal needs less than 500mA, it will simply take the power it needs.
      Check out this article for more:
      www.strymon.net/how-to-power-just-about-any-pedal-with-your-strymon-power-supply/

  • @TheCleansingx
    @TheCleansingx 2 роки тому

    9VAC supply please my old whammy 1 needs it!

  • @tkASAP
    @tkASAP 2 роки тому

    Loved the vid! I'd like to know what song you all have playing @1:56?

    • @strymon
      @strymon  2 роки тому

      It's just an original piece of music composed by our video editor, Matt, specifically for this video :)

  • @metricdeep8856
    @metricdeep8856 3 роки тому +1

    I have SOOOO many Strymon stickers.....

  • @user-ck8pb2np5w
    @user-ck8pb2np5w Рік тому +1

    I got a question ?
    I did buy the Strymon Zuma.
    It has not a switch off and On
    Sooo ?
    Do I let it on all the time and is it sucking Energy then all the time , I meant at least the LEDs use energy ?
    Will it get hot when letting it on all the time ?
    Or do I need to unplug and plug it all the time ?
    Should I buy a energy bar with an on/off switch ?

    • @strymon
      @strymon  Рік тому +1

      You should unplug or disconnect it when you're not using your pedalboard, either by disconnecting it from power or from using a power strip/energy bar. Zuma has tons of protection built in, so it will fire up all of the pedals as normal when you reconnect power.

    • @user-ck8pb2np5w
      @user-ck8pb2np5w Рік тому +1

      @@strymon Thanks a lot 🥰

  • @andybungert
    @andybungert 2 роки тому +1

    I just got a deal on a second Zuma but immediately after was bummed because it looks like you cannot chain 2 of those together, it's only Zuma > Ojai (>Ojai, etc) is that correct? I can't add another zuma using the 24v?

    • @strymon
      @strymon  2 роки тому +2

      We don't recommend chaining Zumas off one another. If you want to use two Zumas but avoid having two long power cables, we'd suggest a two-to-one IEC splitter or something along the lines.

    • @andybungert
      @andybungert 2 роки тому

      @@strymon right. Yeah, still not terribly clunky doing it that way but I was really excited to do two together because the deal was much better than buying a new Ojai in this case. I appreciate the response! 🤘

  • @dddccc14
    @dddccc14 3 роки тому

    wait stephen root works at strymon?

  • @spartan8390
    @spartan8390 3 роки тому +1

    Currently running a Zuma and an Ouija that is powered by the Zuma. Can I run 2 Zumas with one being powered by the other and delete the Ouija? I need more power slots.

    • @strymon
      @strymon  3 роки тому

      If you don't need more than five more power outlets, you could just add a second Ojai and connect it to the 24V THRU of the first Ojai. You could even chain in a third Ojai if you needed to. If you wanted to add a second Zuma instead, it would not be connected to the first Zuma. Both Zuma's would be connected to separate AC outlets on your power strip or other electrical outlets.

    • @spartan8390
      @spartan8390 3 роки тому

      Perfect! Second Ojai it is! Thank you👍🎸

  • @shezgar9115
    @shezgar9115 2 роки тому

    Boss ACA out 12volt or 9 volt?

    • @strymon
      @strymon  2 роки тому

      Hey there! Any Boss ACA pedal will not work on a regulated 9V supply. The ACA power supplies were unregulated, so the 9V supplies actually put out around 12V DC when loaded down with a Boss pedal.

  • @markblagdon
    @markblagdon 3 роки тому +2

    It’s a pity you chose such a poor connector for the power input - mine needs wiggling to maintain connection.I hope Boeing uses more robust methods!

    • @Topsy_Krett
      @Topsy_Krett 3 роки тому

      Actually, I think it's more the cable they chose. I have to use the power cable from my old supply; it works a treat.

  • @ManuelAntonio-bm6ry
    @ManuelAntonio-bm6ry 3 роки тому +1

    Lemon tree,/lemons 🍋 😉

  • @winstonsmith8236
    @winstonsmith8236 3 роки тому

    I've heard and seen a lot of Quality Control issues with the power cables themselves, outlets, general hardware. I'm a Strymon fan as well but they've been eclipsed by the Cioks DC7 when it comes to power banks imho.

  • @R0BL68
    @R0BL68 2 роки тому

    I wish they had an option for a standard a/c plug like the Voodoo Lab Plus 2’s so.

    • @strymon
      @strymon  2 роки тому +1

      Hey there! The best solution we can recommend if you want an AC output is to use an IEC splitter with an AC output. These IEC splitters still allow you to run just a single power cable to your board, while giving you two connections: an IEC end that connects to Zuma’s 100-240V input, and an AC outlet (just like the end of an extension cord) that can be used to connect the power supply for AC pedals, to connect pedals that have attached power cords, or just connect other utilities (like a USB wall outlet).

  • @IgaGearDemos
    @IgaGearDemos 3 роки тому

    Yeah you can talk about aerospace etc but my Zuma is DEAD a minute before I go onstage. Had to re-arrange the board within 5 minutes with my second power supply which on the same board with Zuma but working without any problem at all. Not happy to spent high $$$ with this kind of quality.

    • @strymon
      @strymon  3 роки тому

      Hey there! Sorry to hear about that. Please feel free to email support@strymon.net and we can help you out with any issues you might be having.

  • @MurdaMetz
    @MurdaMetz 2 роки тому

    Mine doesn’t work , brand new pretty much and has one port that doesn’t work . I shoulda kept my iso 5 . Bummer . Didn’t expect this problem from such a high end psu .

    • @strymon
      @strymon  2 роки тому

      Hey Joshua! We're sorry to hear about that. Please email support@strymon.net and our support team will get you taken care of ASAP :)

  • @drile00l80
    @drile00l80 3 роки тому

    Guitar guys: pfft, digital
    Strymon: no, digital perfection*

  • @jeromevillanueva2207
    @jeromevillanueva2207 Рік тому +1

    Toto is not too impressed.

  • @Winterfell1066
    @Winterfell1066 2 роки тому

    Ok. high tech. convinced of the quality. But, ...... so boring. So..... typical engineer....shit.

  • @Bushprowler
    @Bushprowler Рік тому

    What a joke.

    • @Rich6Brew
      @Rich6Brew Рік тому

      It's designed for those that can tell the difference.