Strymon Blue Sky

Strymon gets a lot of praise for the quality of its pedals and effects. This is a perfect example of why. With a sonic range that is far beyond the norm, a preset option, and a design that simplifies what could easily be an overwhelming set of controls, this pedal shines. If you can find the cash required, there is no reason to leave this pedal at the store.

External Control: None
Cost: $$$

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Interface:  3.5/5
Although you have to do your research to fully understand how to operate this pedal, its interface is actually quite simple, clear, and versatile. The layout of this pedal, like all Strymon pedals is well thought out, and makes a lot of manipulability seems less intimidating.

Versatility: 4/5
With nine different settings and and a stable of manipulation options that is well beyond average, there is quite a formidable amount of sounds this pedal can create. The option of the preset, which is rare for a smaller reverb pedal, is a fantastic feature.

Quality of effect: 4.5/5
One of the clearest and most customizable reverb pedals available. Turn it on and you will sound better.

Live application: 4.5/5
This pedal has so much to offer, all in a user friendly and inviting package. Any player would be proud to have this pedal on their board.

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Product Information

Lush, Majestic Reverbs. Insane DSP Power.

The philosophy behind our blueSky Reverberator is simple—take a ridiculously powerful SHARC DSP and dedicate it to doing one thing only: producing the most lush, majestic and stunning reverbs ever. Many hours and sleepless nights in the Strymon sound design labs were devoted to developing the complex reverb algorithms found inside blueSky. We squeezed every last drop of processing power available.

Prepare for Reverb Bliss.

Whether you’re a classic spring reverb fan or a studio rack aficionado, you’ll find your mojo here. blueSky provides three different reverb types, each with three modes, for a total of nine completely unique reverb experiences. blueSky even delivers an extremely versatile plate reverb, a rarity for a stompbox pedal. A full pre-delay and damping section provide deep reverb tone shaping. Add the mod and shimmer modes and you’re in store for unending reverb bliss. Couple that with 24-bit 96kHz converters and 115dB typical signal to noise, blueSky is equally at home on top of a studio console as it is in front of a tube amp.

• Hand crafted, computationally intense Plate, Room and Spring algorithms

• Normal, Mod and Shimmer modes per algorithm for extremely versatile reverb options

• High Damp and Low Damp controls for über-flexible reverb tone shaping

• Mod mode for a beautifully modulated spring, room or plate reverb

• Shimmer mode for infinite pitch effects “in the tank”

• Dedicated Pre-Delay control to fine tune reflection times

• Stereo input and output

• Favorite footswitch to save a favorite sound

• True Bypass (electromechanical relay switching)

• Selectable “trails” mode with high quality Analog Buffered Bypass

• Adjustable +/- 3dB boost or cut when the effect is engaged

• Powered with a standard 9V center negative DC supply. 250mA minimum

• Strong and lightweight sky blue anodized aluminum chassis

• Crafted with love in the USA

• Ultra low noise, high performance 24-bit 96kHz A/D and D/A converters

• 115dB typical signal to noise

• Analog dry path for a zero latency dry signal that is never converted to digital

• 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response

• +8dBu maximum input level easily handles instrument and line signals

• Premium analog front end and output section

• Super high performance DSP in a compact form factor

Product info taken from the Strymon website.