Strymon Big Sky B-Stock

At the heart of the Big Sky is a high-speed SHARC signal processor that is capable of a high computation depth and can thus create highly detailed emulations of artificially generated reverb types, including "spring" and "plate". Strymon has not dedicated all of this processing power to a single effect chain, however, but rather fully devotes all twelve algorithms to a specific effect in each instance. Alongside conventional simulations of different room sizes/shapes, the range of options also includes explicitly creative algorithms, non-linear sounds, modulated reverb tails, and pitch shifting. The Big Sky's sonic palette even includes the reverberant sound of drum echos. Of course, the pedal's sound quality also leaves nothing to be desired, as it delivers fully stereophonic signal processing, AD/DA conversion at 24 bit/96kHz, and a high-quality signal path for the dry signal that is not converted when the pedal is in bypass mode.

The Californian effects pedal manufacturer Strymon was founded in 2004 under the name Damage Control and initially produced tube-driven pedals. In 2009, the name was changed to Strymon and the company began developing DSP effects, some of which have already achieved cult status. Classics such as the "Big Sky" reverb and the "Timeline" and "El Capistan" delays can be found not only on many a guitarist’s pedalboard, but also thrive in recording studios. The quality of Strymon products has become a byword and today they are also being used by keyboard players and DJs alike. Strymon has firmly established a reputation for uncompromising sound and excellent workmanship.