Strymon Blue Sky Reverberator · Pedal effect

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Using a high end SHARC processor and 24-bit 96kHz A/D and D/A converters offers a studio quality sound that means the Blue Sky is as happy on a mixing console as it is on your pedal board. Sound Design It’s also important because it frees up a switch to give you control over the Modulation effect, which you can now use in concert with the shimmer, or on its own – the three-way switch giving you the option of either a light or deep modulation, or none at all.

Ultra low noise, high performance 24-bit 96kHz A/D and D/A converters provide uncompromising audio quality Stymon are some of the most sought after and best loved guitar pedals in the world. The tones are incredible and there are few pedals that match up head to head on tone or features! Specifications There are three modes to this Ensemble effect. As the name implies, when the Ensemble switch is in the off position there is nothing added to your reverb sound, However in the middle position (mp) you are instantly greeted with a subtle addition of harmonics, and when switched to the last position (forte, our favourite) you get the maximum amount of string ambient. It’s a different flavour of the sort of modified ethereal reverb sounds that made Strymon’s name over a decade ago, and with the Jazzmaster in full shimmering clean mode, the Ensemble adds a wonderful sense of textured, string-like movement to our playing, as if you’re being accompanied by a faux orchestra. The Strymon Blue Sky is a more compact and affordable version of the Big Sky. While it offers a wide range of reverb settings and high fidelity, the Big Sky provides even more reverb options and additional features. Is the Strymon Blue Sky suitable for stereo setups? From the factory, blueSky’s bypass mode is set to True Bypass with the option to be set to Buffered Bypass. There are several benefits to setting blueSky to Buffered Bypass mode:

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Strymon’s second-generation blueSky offers true studio-quality reverbs in a compact pedal, and adds significant new features, incorporating technological advancements, hardware improvements and design enhancements to give you additional flexibility, power, and ease of use on stage and in the studio. The Blue Sky V2 features three reverb types, each with their own distinct flavour for every reverb application you may need: Strymon pedals are already an industry standard in professional-quality effects. Strymon is dedicated to offering exceptional customer service and, in their own words, making "gear that sounds better than anything you've ever heard." The California-based company uses only the highest-quality components and powerful processors in their pedals. And each design offers more tweakable parameters than meets the eye for fine-tuning your tone. This construction and dedication to quality are the reasons Sweetwater is impressed with Strymon, and why you can find their pedals on the boards of professional musicians around the world.

Next, you will need to select a MIDI channel to communicate with blueSky. blueSky is set to MIDI channel 1 by default. Strymon outfitted the blueSky with three diverse reverb sorts. “Room” is the most adaptable setting, equipped for emulating a room or a show lobby. “Spring” yields a brilliant, exemplary tone like what you’d hear in a vintage Bumper amp, while “Plate” is a rich, heavenly setting appropriate for blissed-out feeling. Spring: Faithful recreation of the best vintage spring reverb circuits Strymon could find; instantly adding splashy character and retro mojo to any signal. Without a doubt, the Strymon Blue Sky is considered worth every penny by many guitarists and reviewers in the music industry. Its high-quality sound, wide range of reverb types, and versatility make it a valuable addition to any rig. How does the Strymon Blue Sky compare to other reverb pedals like the Eventide Space? The MIDI Output mode must be set to determine what kind of MIDI data is sent out by blueSky. *** NOTE : If you are only sending MIDI data to blueSky or if you are using the Strymon MIDI EXP cable, the MIDI Output mode must be set to OFF.***New 'Mod' switch allows you to select the modulation depth for each reverb type, for warped ambient textures. The Strymon Blue Sky offers three reverb types: Spring, Plate, and Hall. Each type emulates a specific acoustic environment to deliver different reverb characteristics. Can the Strymon Blue Sky produce the shimmer effect? The Strymon Blue Sky Reverberator is a high-quality reverb pedal known for its wide range of reverb types and tonal capabilities. It is designed to provide lush, ambient reverberation effects for guitarists and musicians. What are the different reverb types available in the Strymon Blue Sky?

IN: High impedance, ultra low-noise, discrete Class A JFET preamp input. TRS adapter cable required for stereo input signal. For all other Strymon two footswitch Strymon pedals (including Iridium, Zelzah, and V2 pedals with mono/ stereo switch), connect a standard mono TS instrument cable into the INPUT and connect a mono TS instrument cable to the LEFT OUTPUT of the pedal. The BigSky features twelve different sounds or ‘machines’ as Strymon themselves call them. These range from your reverb pedal standards like plate, room, and spring right through to the pitch-shifting sounds of shimmer, multi-head echo, and the much-loved cloud algorithm. Our personal favorite is the 'cloud' sound, and it’s become so popular that it spawned its own pedal in the Strymon Cloudburst. The 'cloud' algortihm bathes your guitar tone in a wash of reverberation that reacts brilliantly, all-encompassing but never feeling overwhelming. Yes, the Strymon Blue Sky features intuitive and responsive controls, allowing for easy tweaking and customization of your reverb settings. Its well-designed interface enables users to dial in their desired tones with precision. Does the Strymon Blue Sky require a specific power supply? Intuitive and powerful tone-shaping controls allow you to easily dial in an endless variety of inspiring sounds. And with ultra-low noise, high-performance 24-bit 96kHz A/D and D/A converters and a 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response, blueSky is equally at home on top of a studio console or in front of a tube amp.When the LEDs stop blinking, release the footswitch and turn the DECAY knob to set the MIDI channel. The FAV LED will change color as the MIDI Channel is changed: For the more traditional players, the plate sound delivers on jangly chord work and crunchy power chords. The spring sound has all of that lovely metallic ‘sproing’ without getting too washy, without a doubt one of the best spring sounds we’ve heard. Of course, we love adding shimmer to pretty much everything we play, and the dedicated knob means you can transform something more traditional straight into spaced-out ambient territory. Yes, the Strymon Blue Sky is designed for stereo operation, allowing you to create a spacious and immersive soundstage. It can be used with two amplifiers or in stereo pedal chains. What are the secondary functions of the Strymon Blue Sky pedal? reverb types: Plate, Room, and Spring. Each algorithm can produce everything from stunning realism to expanded, experimental sounds.

You won't find many compact reverb pedals that can rival the sheer amount of control offered by the Blue Sky V2, all while remaining tactile and intuitive: The new sixth control knobs are a welcome addition for players who like to tweak effects on the fly during live performance. I particularly liked being able to dial in spring reverb at will on the V2 El Capistan, and though the blueSky’s Shimmer knob may not be something I’d personally adjust often, it was great to have that option at my fingertips.A dedicated Shimmer knob and new Shimmer behaviours yield an inspiring variety of immersive new sounds. A new Mod switch allows you to select the modulation depth for each reverb type. A beautiful new Spring algorithm creates extraordinary vintage spring reverb sounds, as well as expanded spring textures and hauntingly unique interactions with an octave-down Shimmer. The Strymon BigSky is a staple on pro-guitarists' pedalboards, and this is because of its hugely deep feature set. It has twelve different reverb sounds, which compared to other pedals may not seem that much, but it’s the depth of parameters that you can shape which makes the BigSky such a popular choice. Having such control over the parameters of the reverb tone means you can dial in the perfect reverb for any style or situation. While primarily designed for guitars, the Strymon Blue Sky can be used with vocals and other instruments to add a lush and spacey reverb effect. It is versatile enough to enhance various sound sources. Is the Strymon Blue Sky worth the money? Room: A versatile reverb that places your tone in small intimate rooms, massive arenas, and everywhere in between! The Strymon Blue Sky is praised for its pristine and high-quality sound. Its analog-inspired DSP (Digital Signal Processing) ensures accurate and detailed reverb tones, making it one of the best sounding reverb pedals available. Is the Strymon Blue Sky easy to tweak and customize?