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Strymon El Capistan V2 firmware

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Latest firmware: 1.23

1.23released 1 Nov 2024
Updater
Strymon Nixie 2

What's new in 1.23

Current release must be updated via Nixie 2.2.0. What’s New? - Added Nixie 2.0 compatibility.

Last checked 1 Oct 2026

Download 1.23 from Strymonopens in a new tab — strymon.net

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How to update the Strymon El Capistan V2

Connect El Capistan V2 to a computer with a USB-C cable while the pedal is powered, then open Strymon Nixie 2 (strymon.net/support/nixie-2), which detects the pedal and offers the update. Strymon's release notes say firmware 1.23 must be installed with Nixie 2.2.0.

What you need

Strymon Nixie 2 — the software Strymon uses to load firmware onto the Strymon El Capistan V2. Download links below.

Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.

Drivers & software for the Strymon El Capistan V2

The Strymon El Capistan V2 is updated with Strymon Nixie 2, published by Strymon.

Download Strymon Nixie 2 from Strymonopens in a new tab — strymon.net

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Strymon El Capistan V2 firmware update history

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

1.231 Nov 2024

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — strymon.net

Strymon El Capistan V2 firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Strymon El Capistan V2?

The latest firmware for the Strymon El Capistan V2 is version 1.23, released on 1 Nov 2024. FW//RADAR last checked Strymon's official page on 1 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Strymon El Capistan V2?

Connect El Capistan V2 to a computer with a USB-C cable while the pedal is powered, then open Strymon Nixie 2 (strymon.net/support/nixie-2), which detects the pedal and offers the update. Strymon's release notes say firmware 1.23 must be installed with Nixie 2.2.0. Full instructions on Strymon's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Strymon El Capistan V2?

You need Strymon Nixie 2, available from strymon.net.

Where can I download Strymon El Capistan V2 firmware and drivers?

Directly from Strymon's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →

Where can I find the Strymon El Capistan V2 manual?

The official Strymon user manual is a PDF hosted on strymon.net. Strymon El Capistan V2 user manual (PDF) →

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