Strymon BigSky - Reverb Machines: Hall

BigSky - User Manual
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Reverb Machines: Hall
Diffused refl ections and slower-building density are the hallmarks of this beautiful and versatile reverb. The Concert size
is well-balanced, spacious and warm, while the Arena size is huge, enveloping and booming. The Mid parameter allows for
precise EQ tailoring of the reverberated sound.
PARAMETERS:
Low End: Affects the low frequency content and decay profi le. As you turn it up, more low
frequencies reverberate creating a deeper reverberation indicative of fewer bass
traps and other low-frequency-absorbing architectural details.
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CONCERT
ARENA
Mid: Affects the midrange frequency content of the reverb. Turn up to emphasize the
mid frequencies, or back to reduce the mids. Set half-way for a fl at midrange
response.
Size: Choose Concert for a well-balanced and warm Concert Hall auditorium, or Arena
to capture the acoustics of the largest enclosed venues. The early refl ection
buildup and late reverb decay profi le change accordingly.
TIPS & TRICKS:
Adding some Pre-Delay can increase the sense of physical space and further separate the reverb from the dry signal.
For a balanced, versatile hall sound that will be complement just about any input source and style, try Concert with
a decay of about 3.5 seconds, with the Tone at noon and Lo End parameter centered. Setting the Mod knob at 12:00
maximizes the random delay-length modulation, further increasing the warmth.
For realistic mega-structure reverb, choose Arena with a 10 second decay or longer and increase the Lo End parameter.
Keep the Mix control below 12:00.
The Mod control randomly modulates the reverb’s delay lengths for the fi rst half of the knob travel for subtle natural
movement, and then adds modulation to the input of the reverb tank for the 2nd half of the knob travel for a more overt
yet beautifully tasteful modulation experience.