Essential Information About the Strymon blueSky V2 Pedal
- Three reference reverbs - Plate, Room, and Spring - from realistic spatiality to infinite textures.
- Dedicated Shimmer with new musical behaviors and a Mod switch "light"/"deep" to animate the tails.
- Full MIDI via TRS and USB-C, up to 300 presets, plus input for expression pedal.
- Class A JFET preamp, full stereo, true or buffered bypass, 24-bit/96 kHz converters.
From the iconic blueSky to V2: the compact reverb that sets the standard
A true icon of modern pedalboards, the blueSky redefined reverb in a compact format. This V2 takes the legacy even further: new ARM DSP, completely redesigned Spring algorithm, enhanced Shimmer, and updated ergonomics. The result: a tool that is more powerful, more flexible, and always musical, equally at home in the studio or in front of a tube amp.
Who is it for, and for what?
Ideal for guitarists and bassists seeking depth, for keyboards and synths, or as an insert on a mixing console. From surf and blues-rock styles (Spring) to post-rock, ambient, and worship atmospheres (Plate and Room), it excels live as well as in the studio. The line level adjustment provides the necessary headroom for sources with high dynamics, effects loops, and vocals.
Key Controls and Features
The
Mix,
Decay, and
Pre-Delay controls precisely sculpt the space. The
Low and
High EQ tighten the lows and soften the highs for perfect placement in the mix. The
Shimmer adds a harmonic dimension suited to each reverb type, while the
Mod switch selects the modulation depth. Full stereo (TRS input, L/R outputs) and the
Favorites footswitch speed up sound recall. Full MIDI control and expression input open the door to automation and smooth transitions.
Sound
blueSky V2 delivers lush, silky tails, exemplary dynamics, and a natural response to touch.
Plate offers smooth trails worthy of top studios,
Room ranges from intimate small rooms to spacious arenas, and
Spring reproduces vintage splash with modern musicality. The
Shimmer adds either a regenerative octave, an octave plus fifth, or a lower octave with hypnotic movements depending on the chosen mode, for immersive soundscapes without artifacts. The JFET preamp provides an organic grain and preserves attack, even with extreme settings.
Technical Specifications
Processing and Audio
- 24-bit / 96 kHz converters, 32-bit floating point processing.
- 520 MHz superscalar ARM processor.
- Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz.
- Discrete Class A JFET preamp, low noise.
Controls and Modes
- Reverb types: Plate, Room, Spring (next-generation Spring algorithm).
- Potentiometers: Mix, Decay, Pre-Delay, Low, High, Shimmer.
- Mod switch "light" / "deep".
- Dedicated footswitches: On/Off and Favorites.
Connectivity and External Control
- Stereo TRS input (rear selector for mono TS / stereo TRS).
- Independent low-impedance stereo TS outputs.
- EXP input for TRS expression pedal, MiniSwitch, or MultiSwitch Plus.
- USB-C for MIDI and firmware updates.
MIDI and Presets
- Full MIDI implementation via TRS and USB.
- Up to 300 MIDI preset slots saveable/recallable.
Bypass and Routing
- Relay true bypass or high-quality buffered bypass, selectable.
- Instrument mode or line level with +10 dB headroom.
Levels and Impedances
- Input impedance: 1 M Ohm.
- Output impedance: 100 Ohm.
Construction and Dimensions
- Blue anodized aluminum chassis, sturdy and lightweight.
- Dimensions: 4.5" x 4" x 1.75" (11.4 x 10.2 x 4.4 cm).
- Designed and manufactured in the USA.
Included Accessories
- 9 V DC power supply included.
- Box and documentation.
Power Consumption
- Required power: 9 V DC center negative, minimum 300 mA.
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