Strymon Big Sky MX Multi Reverb Pedal

The Strymon Big Sky MX is a professional-grade multi-reverb effects pedal designed for guitarists and musicians seeking studio-quality reverberation in a compact pedalboard format. It represents a significant evolution from the original Big Sky, incorporating four years of development to deliver enhanced sonic capabilities and greater flexibility for live performance and recording applications. The pedal features 12 distinct reverb algorithms, including seven completely new designs such as Impulse and Chamber, alongside refined versions of classic Strymon reverb types like Spring, Plate, Hall, Room, and Shimmer. Its most notable technical advancement is the dual-engine architecture, powered by a tri-core 800 MHz ARM processor, which allows users to run two discrete reverbs simultaneously in series, parallel, or split routing configurations. This is complemented by a sophisticated impulse response engine capable of loading, editing, and playing back stereo impulse responses up to ten seconds in length, with 22 custom IR captures of classic analogue studio gear included. Constructed with professional musicians in mind, the Big Sky MX includes studio-grade components such as Class A JFET input preamps, a pure analogue dry path for zero-latency signal preservation, and selectable true or buffered bypass. Connectivity is comprehensive, featuring stereo inputs and outputs, 5-pin DIN MIDI in/out, a TRS jack for expression pedal or footswitch control, and a USB-C port for firmware updates and integration with Strymon's free Nixie 2 editor software. The intuitive interface is centred around a crisp OLED display and includes a dedicated footswitch for Infinite/Freeze effects, making it suitable for both studio engineers and performing guitarists who require extensive, recallable preset control and pristine audio quality.