Strymon Bluesky V2

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Strymon Bluesky V2

Strymon

Bluesky V2

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Product Info

Article Number: 546734
Brand: Strymon
Model: Bluesky V2
Category: Reverb Pedals
Price: $413.60

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The Bluesky V2 is a significant upgrade, offering Strymon's signature lush reverb with a more intuitive shimmer control and expanded MIDI capabilities. It's perfect for players seeking a versatile, high-quality reverb solution – from subtle room ambience to massive, shimmering soundscapes – and who appreciate deep editing options. This is a serious contender for anyone wanting a flagship reverb pedal.

Product Description

  • Strymon Bluesky V2
  • Effect Pedal For Electric Guitar
  • Reverb
  • 3 Selectable reverb types: Room
  • plate
  • spring
  • 3 Selectable modulation levels: Off
  • light
  • deep
  • Shimmer effect can always be used via newly added knob
  • Favourite setting can be stored on the Favorite button and recalled regardless of knob positions
  • Full MIDI integration via TRS-MIDI or USB-C MIDI
  • Up to 300 presets can be stored via MIDI
  • Premium JFET analogue front end
  • New 520MHz ARM Superscalar processor
  • 24-bit 96kHz A/D D/A converter
  • Controls: Decay
  • pre-delay
  • low-cut
  • high-cut
  • shimmer
  • Switches: Verb
  • mono/stereo
  • LED: Favorite
  • status
  • Footswitch: Favorite
  • bypass (On)
  • True bypass
  • Input: 6.3 mm TRS jack
  • Output L/R: 2x 6.3 mm jack plug
  • EXP/MIDI: 6.3 mm TRS jack
  • USB-C connector
  • Power adapter connector: Hollow female plug: 5.5 x 2.1 mm
  • negative pole inside
  • Powered by a 9 V DC mains adapter (included in the delivery)
  • Power consumption: 300mA
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 102 x 114 x 44 mm
  • Made in USA

*Note:* Battery operation is not supported.

PROS
  • • Premium JFET front-end delivers exceptionally clean, musical reverb tones.
  • • The added 'Shimmer' knob provides immediate, controllable ethereal textures.
  • • Robust build quality with a sturdy enclosure and reliable footswitches.
  • • Full MIDI integration unlocks deep editing and preset management capabilities.
CONS
  • • The complex controls can be overwhelming for beginners requiring a learning curve.
  • • Relatively large footprint might be a challenge for smaller pedalboards.
  • • Price places it in a premium-priced category, limiting accessibility.

Product Video

Key Features

Reverb Type Room, Plate, Spring
Controls Decay, Pre-Delay, Low-Cut, High-Cut, Mix, Shimmer
Presets 300 (via MIDI)
Bypass Type True Bypass
Stereo Yes
Power Supply 9V DC, 200mA (Isolated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The V2 maintains the core Bluesky character but benefits from the improved JFET front-end, offering a slightly cleaner and more nuanced reverb tone, especially at higher settings.
Yes, MIDI Learn allows you to assign expression pedal control to almost any parameter, greatly expanding the sonic possibilities beyond just decay time.
While the MIDI integration is comprehensive, initial setup may require referencing the Strymon manual for optimal configuration with different systems.

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