The Strymon BigSky MX isn’t just an upgrade; it is a completely re-engineered sound design powerhouse built for the next generation of ambient explorers, touring musicians, and studio producers. Powered by a colossal 800MHz tri-core ARM processor, the BigSky MX delivers an unprecedented level of acoustic realism, lush modulation, and sheer sonic depth that traditional pedals simply cannot touch.
Why the BigSky MX Changes Everything
Dual Reverb Engines: Why settle for one? Run two distinct reverb algorithms simultaneously. Stack them in Series for cascading ambient textures, blend them in Parallel for massive stereo soundscapes, or utilize Split routing to send separate reverbs to your left and right outputs.
Next-Gen Impulse Response (IR) Player: Step into hyper-realistic acoustic spaces. The BigSky MX features a dedicated convolution engine capable of playing back pristine, 10-second stereo IRs. Tweak your spaces in real-time with advanced stretch, resample, reverse, and gate controls.
12 Hand-Crafted Reverb Machines: From the brand-new, ultra-realistic Chamber and Impulse machines to heavily upgraded, rewritten classics like Cloud, Shimmer, and Bloom, you have an infinite palette of space right at your feet.
Studio-Grade Analog Front End: Your core tone is sacred. The BigSky MX utilizes ultra-low noise, discrete Class-A JFET preamps on the inputs for unmatched touch sensitivity, paired with a pure Analog Dry Path so your dry signal never touches a digital converter.
Built for the Stage, Refined for the Studio
Whether you are navigating a dark stage or mixing in a production suite, the BigSky MX fits seamlessly into your workflow. The high-contrast OLED display provides instant visual feedback, while the dedicated Infinite/Freeze footswitch lets you hold lush ambient pads under your playing indefinitely.
With full MIDI I/O, USB-C connectivity for deep editing via Strymon Nixie 2 software, and a switchable Line/Instrument level input, this pedal transitions effortlessly from a guitar pedalboard to a synthesizer rig or a studio effects send.
Technical Specifications
- Processor: 800MHz tri-core ARM processor (32-bit floating-point)
- Audio Quality: 24-bit/96kHz A/D and D/A converters; 116dB typical SNR
- Bypass: Selectable True Bypass or Premium Buffered Bypass
- Presets: 300 easily accessible on-board preset slots
- Enclosure: Rugged, lightweight precision-anodized aluminum chassis
- Power: 9V DC, center-negative, minimum 500mA (not included)


















