Strymon BigSky MX Reverb Workstation Pedal

STRYMON BIGSKY MX

A NEW ERA OF REVERB
The new pinnacle of what a reverb pedal can be has arrived.

In BigSky MX, raw computational power meets innovative design and consummate sonic craftsmanship to give you positively sublime reverbs with stunning new levels of richness and complexity.

These are sounds to inspire new creative works and endless hours of playing.

ONE VERB TO RULE THEM ALL
BigSky MX packs a remarkable amount of premium features into a single pedal.

FEATURES

• 12 World-Class Reverb Machines
• Two Reverbs At Once
• 10s Stereo Impulse Response Capability
• Dedicated INFINITE switch for momentary/latching use of Freeze or Infinite function
• Stereo input & output
• Premium analog front end and output section
• Selectable input level for instrument and line level signals
• Analog dry path for a zero-latency dry signal that is never converted to digital
• True Bypass (electromechanical relay switching) or selectable Buffered Bypass
• EXP input allows the connection of an optional TRS expression pedal, MultiSwitch, MultiSwitch Plus, or TRS MIDI connection
• USB-C jack for performing firmware updates, MIDI I/O, and connection to the Strymon Nixie 2 editor software
• Input Impedance: 1 Meg Ohm
• Output Impedance: 100 Ohm
• A/D & D/A: 24-bit, 96 kHz
• Max Input Level: +10 dBu
• Signal/Noise: 116 dB typical
• High-performance 800MHz tri-core ARM processor
• 32-bit floating point processing
• Use an adaptor with the following rating: 2.1mm, centre-negative, 9VDC, 500mA minimum (sold separately)
• Strong and lightweight anodised aluminium chassis
• 12.7 cm deep x 17.2 cm wide x 4.8 cm tall
• Designed and built in the USA

PRELOADED WITH INSPIRATION
BigSky MX comes preloaded with 22 impulse responses, consisting of a number of different types of captures. We included a variety of impulses composed of different natural spaces in the collection, but we also wanted to give you some IR’s that were unique to MX.

We spent days in studios creating our very own long captures of classic analog studio gear, as well as some oddball units owned and restored by one of our analog engineers.

The result is a bunch of super-inspiring sounds, from real analog plate and unobtanium mainframe reverb units to wacky forgotten spring reverb tanks and tape echoes. There is a wealth of creativity waiting in the Impulse bank!

WITH GREAT POWER COMES GREAT REVERBERATION
Tri-Core Arm Processor - 800MHz
Floating Point Processing - 32-Bit
BigSky MX features a staggering amount of computing power — it uses a high performance tri-core 800 MHz ARM processor — all dedicated to producing truly breathtaking reverbs. Our new reverb algorithms were meticulously created by hand, and then a state-of-the-art gradient descent optimization algorithm was used to dial out any undesirable ringing or artifacts.

This type of neural fine-tuning is based upon the same techniques that have enabled the recent AI revolution, and the result is springs that drip and splash, physical spaces you can really feel yourself in, and the sweetest possible musical response to every note you play.

READY TO PLAY

• Our most powerful pedal ever is also our most most flexible onstage, combining intuitive operation with features professional musicians will appreciate.
• The bright OLED screen is easy to read even in harsh conditions, and navigation is user-friendly and clear.
• You can use the dedicated Infinite/Freeze footswitch to create lush pads to play over, and you can also control each reverb separately in a Dual patch with your feet.
• Integrated IR-based cab filters give you mic’d amp tone when running direct to an interface or mixer.
• Full MIDI control over every relevant parameter and extensive I/O mean BigSky MX can easily integrate into any rig.

STEREO PANNING

• To offer the most flexible audio routing possible, we’ve added a pan control to the output of each reverb engine.
• Now you can push Magneto off to the right so that you can hear the repeats even more distinctly in a Dual scenario, or push both machines farther to the sides to leave more space in the middle of the stereo field.
• It can be a powerful control when used creatively.

REAL SPACES, REAL MOVEMENT

• The new MX reverb algorithms feature multi-modulation, which varies the delay times of individual reflections. As a result, turning up the Mod knob results in a natural sense of movement, more like the movement of air in a room than an obvious modulation effect.
• And even with zero modulation, reverb tails are smooth, musical, and resolve to silence beautifully — even at the longest decay times.

NIXIE 2 SOFTWARE

• Our Nixie 2 software librarian is an integral part of the BigSky MX experience, allowing you to manage uploading and downloading of patches, real time parameter control from the desktop and impulse response loading.
• At launch, functionality will be limited to preset organisation and impulse response loading/management, but we expect to get full compatibility with all of BigSky MX’s features in the following few months.

This product is covered by a 1 year manufacturer warranty.

Although we are not authorised to determine if any repair is covered under warranty, if the item was purchased through World of Music, then we are often the best people to facilitate the claim for you and will do so as timely as possible. Warranty does not apply to cosmetic damage or faults that are a result of user neglect. Although your mate is really handy with a soldering iron, any product modification or home repair will also result in a void warranty.

Quite often, something perceived as a fault is as simple as a faulty cable or power issue so we always suggest checking over Frequently Asked Questions on the manufacturer website first. It can be a helpful approach to getting to the bottom of a problem and save you a lot of time in getting your gear back up and running!

This item ships via courier; fully insured for your peace of mind. Orders require a signature on delivery and we suggest using an address where someone will be present for the speediest delivery time. For delivery attempts where no one is present, your order will be taken to your allocated Australia Post location for pickup. A card will be left with instructions of where and when you can collect your order.