Strymon blueSky user reviews ( 10/10) - 12 user reviews

• 12/20/11

  moosers's review

  Characteristics

  The Strymon blueSky is an unbelievable reverb pedal. It’s probably the best sounding and most versatile reverb pedal that I’ve used. I only found out about it recently when a friend showed it to me after he got it. I didn’t know anything about Strymon either and I’m glad that I do now. The pedal is a stereo one so it has two ¼” connections for both input and output and is powered by a nine volt power supply. It’s not rackable at all since it’s a stomp box.

  Utilization

  It’s going to take some time to fully grasp the Strymon blueSky and to learn everything that it has to offer, which is almost endless. Getting basic sounds is easy but to master it will take some time for sure. I’ve only scratched the surface of the pedal myself since I don’t yet own it. The basic parameters that it has to play with include knobs for mix, pre-delay, high damp, low damp, and decay. It also has three different modes and three different reverb types – plate, room, and spring. The modes add a whole level of versatility including the ability to infinitely sustain notes. I would check out the manual if I just bought this pedal.

  Sound Quality

  The sound of the Strymon blueSky is some of the smoothest reverb I’ve heard come out of any device. It’s stunning how accurate it sounds and what’s more is its amazing versatility between the three reverb types and modes. It has a certain depth to it that I haven’t heard in any pedals before and only seems to be present in the real deal in things like true plate and spring reverbs. Still, it’s not going to sound like a real plate reverb although it’s damn close.

  Overall Opinion

  The Strymon blueSky is probably the best sounding reveb unit I’ve used for guitar and is definitely at least in the top three. Sure it’s a pretty penny for a pedal but you’re going to get ultimate control, fidelity, and versatility in your reverb sound. It’s definitely a pro’s pedal but that doesn’t mean others can’t dream about it or at least try it for themselves to see if it’s worth the money.
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• 12/12/11

  ericthegreat's review "clean reverb"

  Characteristics

  The Strymon Blue Sky Reverb is a digital reverb pedal. It has 1/4 inch inputs and outputs and is not rackable as it is a stomp box. It has ten different types of reverbs and four parameters to control them. It has a wide variety of reverb sounds and easy to use overall.

  Utilization

  The setup of this pedal is extremely easy, as is getting a good sound out of it. It has five knobs total - one for to choose the type of reverb, one for tone, one for time, one for decay, and one of mix. These controls are basic and manipulating it is quite easy. Some of the types of reverb include hall, chamber, gate, spring, and plate. I don't have a manual for this pedal, but have never had a use to look into getting one.

  Sound Quality

  The sound quality of the effects on this pedal are top notch. I have only used this with guitar - usually a Schecter Ultra III and a '76 Fender Twin Reverb. With this set up I am able to get some great reverb from this pedal. Being that it has ten different types of reverb, the pedal has the capability of getting a number of different types of reverb sounds. My favorite reverb on this pedal are the plate and the chamber effects. This is a high quality pedal with a number of very usable reverb sounds.

  Overall Opinion

  I've been using the Strymon Blue Sky Reverb for two years. I have found it to be an above average reverb pedal because of the overall sound quality and its ability to get a vast number of different types of reverbs. I would compare this pedal to a Boss RV-5, as both have a similar price and overall capabilities. It is hard for me to choose between both pedals, as I think both are great options. The Strymon Blue Sky Reverb has great tone quality and it won't break the bank. It has a sleek design and its versatility makes it a great all purpose reverb pedal.
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• 04/22/13

  Stratophil's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " A "must have""

  Characteristics

  I will not dwell on it ...
  
  What I like is the ability to choose between true bypass (press off, the effect is off) and buffered (the "tail" of the reverb sound despite the interruption of the effect).
  
  The preset allows for two different reverbs under foot: the class!

  Utilization

  Very intuitive ...

  Sound Quality

  Then there is the slap! The pedal is very transparent, even in buffered bypass.
  
  All modes sound perfectly. Personally, I prefer the natural reverb (normal mode). I have a spring (short and clear) and room (long and darker): perfect for the stage!
  
  The high-cut and low-cut can sculpt tone. The reverb time is concerned, I love''.

  Overall Opinion

  Screwed for over a year on my pedalboard, it is not ready to leave.
  
  By far the best reverb pedal size that I could test
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• 01/21/13

  daymon's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " It works with my distortion! Finally!"

  Characteristics

  With respect to the construction, I'm not sure that this is done for long lasting hyper .. And it's funny but I imagine the pedal higher (better).

  Utilization

  Pallet covers much noise that we do not think looking at the switches. S is even hard to remember a setting so one has the impression that everything is possible.

  Sound Quality

  I passed by lots of reverbs (T Rex Tonebug, Holy grail, tc hall of fame, Boss FRV 1, tc nova, zoom g3, boss RV3, Alesis NanoVerb ...) but never have these pedals m not satisfactory. I was looking for my TubeMeister reverb (amp hard with pedals) and especially reverb that lets me use my overdrive and distortion. Always clean the sound was ok, but once distortion, the sound s crushing bass disappeared and a veil arose on its removing any dynamic (changing the color of my distortion and blurring). J've even tried with an LS2 boss to keep her clean more reverb, nothing to do ...
  
  C is ca that I love my Strymon. I do not have infinite reverb or space, just a reverb which thickens the sound, links and notes give a dimension to the game The possibilities are substantial, especially subtle and does not deteriorates my signal (even if it colors the sound a bit , c is a reverb all the same). I think its may tend to be abused when synthetic patterns shimmer and mod ..

  Overall Opinion

  J forgot, I can put it live (and not in the loop of the amp) and it works thunder, unthinkable!
  
  
  
  I did not need expensive distortion because c is for my dirty sound, but henceforth, I will buy that n modulation effects or reverb quality, c is that this marks my teaching. You are dealing with a real pedal (it sounds almost all the time and c is versatile) and I have had this feeling that I had never had one before ..
  
  
  
  Little more would have been for me the speed of the chorus of the first switch ("mod") can be variable at our convenience.
  
  
  
  almost 300 euros it is expensive not to mention that n is that for a fact but it is good to know that this will never effect you will default to your sound.
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• 10/15/12

  nikkko 3's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " A MUST"

  Characteristics

  Type pedal boutique offering 3 types of reverb: flat, room and spring and 3 different modes: normal, modulate (reverb "chorussée") and shimmer. True bypass.
  
  
  
  Aesthetically very neat (small bluish look great) and a surprising lightness compared to what I have been before (and boss RV3 tc electronic nova reverb).
  
  
  
  In short, from the first grip, we feel that it has a product out of the ordinary in terms of its design. Remains to be seen on the plan sound.

  Utilization

  Not complicated at all, subtlety found in the equalization reverb can sound: the damp low two knobs (bass) and high damp (acute) deserve attention and vary the rendering obtained very significantly. Add to bass reverb rather dark or rather treble for a shiny.
  
  the first delay also strengthens the presence of finely reverb
  
  
  
  These three knobs are extremely sensitive and transform obtained as soon as we made the turn a few millimeters, the prerogative of quality pedals!

  Sound Quality

  So there Strymon hat! On the sublime matter what research: a conventional reverb (the normal mode) or on the contrary a more surreal tone ideal for creating soundscapes to pink floyd example (with modes "mod" or "shimmer ").
  
  
  
  Another key point: the true bypass to respect the original grain of your amp.
  
  
  
  Note also that with the type of room and adjustment decay beyond noon we get a hall reverb (it bothered me that there is not this type of reverb, I am reassured!). More complete as it seems so.

  Overall Opinion

  This is undoubtedly the reverb pedal the moment, much higher than anything I could have. The class.
  
  
  
  Only the flint of the same brand that comes out could compete with the best and complete!
  
  
  
  it seems expensive on paper, but after all it is a little less than two times more expensive than boss rv 5 and 10 times it sounds as I say 100 times better! then the investment is worth it.
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• 03/28/12

  lament's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " The Great, the Good of Very Good."

  Characteristics

  Proposed three types of reverb: Plate, Room, Spring, and 3 types of models: Normal, Modulate and Shimmer in all digital very, very good quality, connectivity with True Bypass.Aucune noon or I know anything, just the stereo and c is already very well.

  Utilization

  Usage is fairly simple, knowing take the time to discover it because there a lot of possibility with BlueSky.Et You are the worst Tube.Pour my part, I got a Twin reverb Reberb (so to misunderstand! ) and Shimmer reverb, (a trick of Bishop) who is in my opinion one of the big highlight of this pedal easily "appelelable" (Look, I make up words!) thanks to Favorite switch, even a small + brand.

  Sound Quality

  Very fact, and much more.

  Overall Opinion

  She entered my board for a little over a year now she is not near to sortir.J 've had some reverb in the hands (or feet) and not least: (EHX: HolyGrail, Boss : RV5, Eventide Space), but I sincerely think that this is one of the best, if not the best, for the use and quality sound, while stereo please, and there This is "Grand" is very "Great". The "Space" is in my opinion the only real rival to the Strymon, but a bit more complicated to use (100 presets anyway), a little colder ( 4.5 degrees -), is a bit more expensive (200 euros). There's not much I like it, it's fluid, warm, efficient (good talkin Reverb) and with the switch Favorite (handy), two for the price of reverbs 2.Bah yes if you talk the price it's true that this is not to Strymon, takes between 250 and 280 in the Family Euros.Mais Strymon I have already : Orbit (Flanger), and Lex (RI) equally successful as the other one. So in conclusion, even if it means making a choice, I remake exactly the same, without hesitation.
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• 03/28/12

  alpinestar45's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " a pedal that is worth seeing!"

  Characteristics

  Everything has been said previously.

  Utilization

  I wanted to have a reverb pedal ultra versatile, being a fan of this, I wanted to have possibility "unlimited", something I've never had with other reverb pedals as well as in at Boss or digitech multi effects even on .
  
  I especially took to the effect "shimmer" which seems rather successful.
  
  
  
  Operation is simple when one masters all combinations of possible sounds.
  
  No need for manual because everything is intuitive, one ear will enable to choose the correct sound.

  Sound Quality

  The quality is extraordinary effects, some pedals are equivalent.
  
  It's really tailored to my use that is hovering sounds with all the pedals I have on hand.
  
  I use it with my suhr, my tom anderson and I admit it sounds whatever happens without distorting the sound quality of his guitar.

  Overall Opinion

  I've had it about a year, it rings of hell, the quality is really unparalleled Strymon (that's why I have 5 pedals brand: timeline, ola, lex, el Capistan and the famous blue sky).
  
  It fits really well with my other pedals (Strymon - suhr - area 51).
  
  
  
  However, its use may be complicated by the number of possibilities, for those looking for a nice reverb without taking the head, it is best to take a pedal with fewer sélecteur.Cependant, if you want a pedal with his really versatile, I advise you.
  
  
  
  I do not think I separate myself from this pedal, however I hesitated with the eventide space is really nice too, but the price made me choose quickly ...
  
  
  
  I think the value for money is very good even if the pedal is worth about € 280. This is a big hit but a visit worthwhile.
  
  With experience, I would resume without hesitation.
  
  Clearly, if you're a fan of reverb, you lean on this model is undoubtedly high performance and a huge qualité.Je did not put 10 in each section because I think even if she is, perfection n does not exist.
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• 03/02/12

  AndyFicile's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " The holy grail!"

  Characteristics

  Nice small pedal with 3 types of reverb with 3 modes each, which brings us to a total of ... 9 sounds possible!
  
  Add to that two knobs of filters (LP and HP) to modulate the whole, and a pre-delay setting the start of the reverb.
  
  The stereo is standard (at that level, it seems normal), and it has a small button "favorite" to save a preset.

  Utilization

  The Blusky is very easy to use provided that we know a little how to walk this kind of effect.
  
  Its shape is a real pleasure and, not least, we do not get lost in the settings too sharp. It's not totally plug and play, but we found it very quickly!
  
  
  
  I regret two points (and "regret" is a bit strong a word).
  
  The single "Favorite". A second small button would not have been too! It allowed, for example,
  
  Mega-reverb of the death of 60 seconds in a preset
  
  Reverb-shorter to magnify the sound preset 2
  
  Reverb-intermediate in its base.
  
  Strymon offers a kind of extension with a pedal that provide an additional preset, but it causes a significant additional cost!
  
  
  
  The second point is a bit annoying for those who travel a lot.
  
  I do not know if it's due to my model where if it's "normal", but the food landed a little too often. Let me explain.
  
  When I plug the AC power supply jack on the base, this one does not conduct current all the time. A slight movement somewhat imperceptibly disconnect pedal. It is then necessary to disconnect and reconnect the connection happen.

  Sound Quality

  So, I will not dwell ... WOW!
  
  
  
  It's beautiful, it's pure, it is spatieux, it fully respects the sound that he put into it ..
  
  
  
  I listened to a lot of competition and it is completely buried!

  Overall Opinion

  So I use it for 4 months of fairly intensive ways.
  
  
  
  I've tried the reverb Digitech, EHX, Boss, Behringer (ouarrfff) ...
  
  
  
  The sound quality is the point that really stands out. No frills, just great sound.
  
  
  
  With experience (and money) I would go more often to see what happens in Strymon!
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• 12/15/11

  Freeblade's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " The Ultimate Reverb"

  Characteristics

  Reverb pedals numrique, but you would be imbcile to judge the quality sound that CHARACTERISTICS: it has more heat than many analog pedals I've heard.
  
  High performance DSP to service a single reverb: the rve.

  Utilization

  It is very simple and intuitive trs, even self-explanatory

  Sound Quality

  We should just say it's a PDAL Strymon, we would have said it all.
  
  3 types of reverb, each dclinables in 3 modes, ranging from the simple and wise spring reverb lush and extraordinary shimmer, this reverb is simply sublime, we must listen to believe it

  Overall Opinion

  I use it extensively for over three months, she is beautiful and I can not get enough. I cost a few more reverb, if my budget was tighter t I a TC Electronic Hall of Fame.
  
  But if you can afford it, Do not hesitate one second.
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• 11/30/11

  jeanclaudeduss's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " is the top!"

  Characteristics

  see site Strymon

  Utilization

  very simple and beautiful reverb (now replaced my Lexicon LXP 15 of) the sound is in two strokes of buttons

  Sound Quality

  Wow! for the price I do not think there is better

  Overall Opinion

  vi I test the reverbs and the best in the c pedals, versatile musical Chres certainly a little but not for this quality as a ... I advise the
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