Strymon StarLab Black
Effect Modules
Brand profile · USA, est. 2008
Strymon is a California-based company renowned for its exceptionally high-quality, digitally modeled effects pedals and modular synthesizer components. Since their inception, they’ve carved a niche for themselves by combining meticulous analog circuit design principles with cutting-edge digital processing, resulting in a uniquely organic and inspiring sonic palette. Strymon’s reputation rests on its ability to faithfully recreate classic effects while adding innovative, modern twists.
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Effect Modules
Effect Modules
Sampler Modules
Synthesizer Modules
Reverb Pedals
Reverb Pedals
MIDI Interfaces
Guitar Effect Power Supplies
Miscellaneous Guitar Effects
Guitar Effect Power Supplies
Delay / Echo Pedals
Guitar Effect Power Supplies
Guitar Effect Power Supplies
Switch Pedals
Delay / Echo Pedals
Distortion Pedals
Distortion Pedals
Delay / Echo Pedals
Miscellaneous Guitar Effects
Distortion Pedals
Delay / Echo Pedals
Miscellaneous Guitar Effects
Delay / Echo Pedals
Compressor Pedals
Distortion Pedals
Interface Modules
Reverb Pedals
Reverb Pedals
Reverb Pedals
Miscellaneous Guitar Effects
Miscellaneous Guitar Effects
Guitar Effect Power Supplies
Guitar Effect Power Supplies
Guitar Effect Power Supplies
Distortion Pedals
Distortion Pedals
Delay / Echo Pedals
Switch Pedals
Distortion Pedals
Miscellaneous Guitar Effects
Delay / Echo Pedals
Delay / Echo Pedals
Distortion Pedals
Chorus / Flanger / Phaser Pedals
Miscellaneous Guitar Effects
Guitar Effect Power Supplies
Guitar Effect Power Supplies
Electric Guitar Preamps
Strymon designs its products in California, USA. Manufacturing is primarily outsourced to facilities in China, though final quality control and testing are performed in California.
Most Strymon pedals utilize a sophisticated buffered bypass design to preserve signal integrity, rather than a simple true bypass circuit. This minimizes signal loss and tone coloration when the effect is disengaged.
Yes, Strymon pedals are known to draw more power than many other effects pedals. A dedicated power supply is highly recommended to ensure stable operation and avoid potential issues.