Strymon NightSky - In-Depth Tour with Sound Designer Pete Celi

[@TheDankCat127]

Me: “Okay, my board is good. No more pedal swapping.” Strymon Walter White: “We’re done when I say we’re done.”

[@seansrecords]

Say my name

[@scottdejongh4763]

I am the one who swaps!

[@natefehlauer6664]

Heisenverb

[@Live4music08]

😂

[@mikehancho7172]

you i cackled hard at this lmaoooo thanks man

[@No.0.o.0]

Genius move not making it a replacement to the Big Sky but a cool sibling that does drugs and got into synths. Wish it was a 28hp module but it's still a thing of beauty.

[@flyjohnson711]

It is the most psychedelic pedal ever haha

[@LeonTodd]

Strymon have out-strymoned themselves with this - EPIC. Always love Pete's deep dives too.

[@danielpirone8028]

Looking forward to your review Leon!!!

[@mrfender5001]

Let's see who gets it first. You or that pedal show.

[@ryanspencerlauderdale687]

There’s always room for more.....

[@jimmer3034]

Out-strymoning themselves, now that is something :)

[@tommylockett99]

I own a NightSky, and the one BIG thing you have to be aware of, you will need an external midi controller, it can hold 300 patches in 3 banks, BUT they have no librarian to keep track of this so you better think about it, also you can not access the next 8 patches from Strymond unless you can send controller, and PC messages, now you can create cool patches fast, but where do you store them? and how do you retrieve them? I reached out to Strymond and their words are you must buy an external control and figure out a patch librarian on your own, now that being said, I own a Morningstar MC8 and have begun to make and store my own patches, but at this price point you will have to invest in another controller to take advantage of this pedal...this is never mentioned in any review that I have seen yet, and its a BIG deal at this price point...Helix, Eventide H9 all have advanced editor/ librarian software to support their pedals, this does not...

[@Essjay88]

3 years on and still no support in nixie... got really excited recently when there was an update but still no support for nightsky yet they still churn out new peddles. Come on Strymon!

[@jongminchoi6378]

his voice is like a 'fitter happier' of radiohead

[@CO5MA]

😂👌🏻

[@batman59]

😂😂😂

[@aleksander-white]

I was thinking Demetri Martin

[@MajorDeRanges]

hahahahaha! So true! Thanks for that, just burst out laughing :)

[@bmnathe]

he sounds like Ricky Jay to me

[@nicholasrussell620]

This is nuts guys. Congrats on somehow outdoing yourselves once again.

[@tommyrotts]

I don't know what's more beautiful, how it looks or how it sounds. Good job, as always!

[@Adamhyrule_]

The kind of peal you could base a whole album around. Im all in! and broke.

[@TheFarout69]

This guy talked me into the Volante. Best delay pedal I've ever played with. This Nightsky sounds incredible. Pete Celi, Sir, you are killing it. Wicked filtering algorithms, they are so well implemented in this and the Volante. I'm using a Silverlake reverb pedal now, but this thing... wow.

[@strymon]

Thank you!

[@VonBluesman]

An individual could make a whole movie track by their self with this pedal. The possibilities are unlimited. Congratulations Strymon.

[@southernmainesonicexperime3438]

A perfect introduction. Clear, concise, and demonstrating some great sounds. Can’t wait to get my hands on one!

[@SanderAnderon]

boy am I glad I've watched way too many 'verb pedal demos the past months and, somehow, held off on buying anything until this big unveil today!!!!!!! NightSky is next generation stuff, like discovering a new family of planet or comet types, wow

[@jerrykosak]

No only do your products keep getting better, but the videos used to introduce/demonstrate them also get better. I'm able to learn how to use the TimeLine and BigSky a bit better as a result of watching this. Thanks Strymon.

[@imantisocial3179]

It is such a relief when strymon releases a new product and I dont feel an instant compulsion to purchase it. My bank account thanks you for not releasing a combination reverb/delay. Amazing sounds from this unit though.

[@joefazer2424]

Feel the same.. Phweeeew.. :)

[@josephwright5921]

I wish they WOULD release a combination reverb/delay so the two can work together! After listening further though, it seems like this pedal gets into the delay territory.

[@d.r.7691]

@@josephwright5921 When The Sun Explodes does that a bit. I just picked up a Walrus D1 and Slö and fuck it, I'm gonna tape them together and call them one pedal.

[@evenstephen2000]

No relief for me. It may be 3 years later but I WANT this!

[@andrewrwhitfield]

Incredible!! Wow. Must confess I clicked like before I watched the video lol. Now 'like' seems like a massive understatement. Well done Strymon!!!

[@GreccPerspective]

The Dry/Reverb Mix on the pedal is ingenious.

[@inhabitantmusic9051]

This is the best explanation of this pedal, showing that it can be used regularly with a guitar rig for gigging, to having it for studio exploratory sounds and ideas. I am a big Strymon fan and i would like to add this to my Strymon collection. Personally I would like to pair it with the Volante and explore. Great stuff! 👍😊

[@barryallen8088]

Frankenstein user here…. Thank u for making astounding products. U should include more stickers in the box.

[@SlowDescentToWild]

This looks amazing. Definitely very tempted!

[@TheMirolab]

For 2 years I been considering an Eventide Space or a Strymon Big Sky.... can't decide on either.... and now THIS! I don't need it, but I sure do want it.

[@aiaccident]

Seriously, the Strymon Big Sky is superior to eventide. At least in my opinion. If I was forced to sell all other pedals except 1, I would keep my Big Sky. Fantastic. Now broke but will buy the new one when I have the cash.

[@Ytrearneindre]

just to make the decision even harder: have you checked out source audio ventris? better than the big sky imo.

[@returnofthenative]

What a terrific demo, thank you.

[@JoalsomRJ]

The best pedal songs! This is Wonderfull!

[@InVacuo]

I'm guessing this is a result of Pete getting into synthesis. Looks freaking awesome.

[@benjaminbrodie9801]

EPIC PEDAL!!!! The Nightsky is another classic amongst many that Strymon has created. I'm putting in my pre-order now. First, I've got to find my mom's credit card.

[@brunovalente2077]

Can I use your mom's card also?

[@johnott193]

Generally I’m more of a classic reverb type player. But this is insane! And the subtle reverb tones shown on the dense setting are so good. I’m going to start looking around the house for stuff to sell...

[@DRChevalier]

Thank you so much for the detailed presentation Pete. Superlatively informative and an excellent sampling of possibilities. I expect that this will cost me more money to accompany all my other Strymon tools.

[@StupidEarthlings]

Love this down to earth explanation of the pedal, and its functions.

[@michaelnewham6958]

thankyou strymon... i have five of your effects. the OB1, DIG, SUNSET, BLUE SKY, AND VOLANTE. You guys keep blowing me away with every new release. Thanks again, I have been building my dream set up and you guys have the most real estate on my pedaltrain terra 42. I also use these pedals for different synths. I have loved lockdown to be honest and feel like the happiest man in the world. I bought up 3 other reverbs by different brands so to test as a process of elimination, but now i have seen this, well, i think you know what might happen now.... cheers team STRYMON.

[@strymon]

Thank you Michael for all the love! Appreciate reading this :)

[@luludelasnubes]

Ok... now I want one...!! Always exciting news from Strymon !

[@jcshirke]

We should all take a moment to acknowledge how lucky we are to inhabit this cosmos at the same time as Pete Celi.

[@strymon]

This will make Pete blush :)

[@jcshirke]

@@strymon I had a dream last night that I bought a NightSky. This morning my stimulus check arrived. Coincidence? I think not.

[@jupitermarx]

I should receive mine today👏🏼so I’ll be watching and taking notes!

[@briangarrison2021]

I can’t get the wonderful sequence features out of my head , I want to run all my synths through this beast 😜

[@Djpuzzle]

Do it!

[@CoenBijpost]

I can see a modulation and delay pedal in this same format. This level of control is absolutely amazing. Maybe even a sequenced drive pedal! Dare I say a full fledged Strymon guitar synth? Can’t wait to see what you guys dream up next!

[@theresnotoolinthispool857]

If they made a guitar synth my bank account would never forgive me.

[@regaudieguillaume]

Oh wow! Well done Strymon!!

[@tonyrapa-tonyrapa]

Really great sounds. I'm loving these new pedals (already got the Volante :-)). And really enjoying the new UI designs.

[@hustonsingletary402]

Loving what this pedal does. Nice work Strymon crew on taking things in new directions but still keeping all the deep space goodness, diffusion and Q comp goodies. If folks still think they need the "next and newest effect pedal" to complete their music and production process after this week's drops they need to get back to their 9-5, lol

[@gringopig]

Pete Celi is incredibly talented and I will be buying one of these for sure. Strymon products are so clear and quiet. Such a high quality sound. I have quite a few now and the only one I didn't like was the Sunset drive pedal.

[@ROKZLEON]

Strymon - We know reverb!!! 👦🏻 Another great pedal guys!!! 👍🏻

[@peterperson1]

My thoughts go out to Eventide at what must be a difficult time for them right now.... Blackhole anyone?......Anyone??!! Well played Strymon, well played.

[@nr92cp6]

Eh, the Blackhole doesn't compete with this, but the Space and H9 remain as relevant as ever.

[@peterperson1]

Derek Ferrell There’s nothing wrong with the Blackhole algorithm and I agree the H9 & Space are still very relevant but Strymon release a unique & boundary pushing pedal in the same week that Eventide release a standalone pedal version of the same old Blackhole algorithm that first surfaced in 1994 and is already available in the H9, Space pedal & as a plug-in? If I were Eventide, I’d be feeling pretty embarrassed. Granted, they’re slightly different animals but if you’re in the market for an ambient reverb pedal, I just can’t see why anyone would get the new Blackhole pedal when there are lots of other more appealing options out there?, one of which being the new Nightsky.

[@shckltnebay]

@@peterperson1 Very happy with the traditional FLINT

[@MrStupidHead]

@@peterperson1 Some like the old classics, and some like to venture out. Me, I am seduced by new packaging of venerable hits, but I'd rather spend on pushing into new territory. All in all, something for everybody.

[@AL_1991]

Got this one, the deco, dig and cap. Un-f***ing-believable

[@cfibanez]

Relieved! I get to keep my BigSky.

[@rottalmusik6563]

Okay, let's face it! The "Dream" sequence Setting Sounds like the Beamsound from the Enterprise, to me🤩😍😆🤟💜 A instant buying Argument!

[@rottalmusik6563]

When it's Christmas this year? In two weeks?

[@geras2058]

i was thinking about buying the big sky, but now I'm in love with this beauty

[@josephwright5921]

Gera S The sky just got a little bigger!

[@PedalExperiments]

This sounds absolutely huge!

[@kasakka]

I love your product demos. I feel like I learn something from them every time. My wallet loves them less though, every time I look at one of these I go from "Nah, I don't need one" to "Well...actually that might be kind of nice to play with!" I also really appreciate that you are doing something different with pedals. There's many "pick an algorithm, no you can't tweak algo A the same as B" type units on the market so having these sort of "workstations" like the Nightsky and Volante where you can really get into crafting your own things with all the features so easy to use makes all the difference.

[@benki._]

Please Release this as a eurorack module. please!

[@tristanvadimterranova8053]

This pedal could have been named "Dream Station". So many possibilities. I'm pretty impressed.

[@aminkarali9688]

That is amazing, I must have one, now I will look at the price tag and probably grab my heart

[@danielpirone8028]

Super glad to see env in the mod section. Always wanted that in Flint ,Lex , Decco

[@fgsgtrldh1220]

I falled in love that !!!!!!

[@alchemysticgoldmind4164]

Brilliant…These guys are making History

[@prestomattwine]

This is going in my Helix FX loop!

[@TimothyBussMusic]

Sounds like you synth guys are in heaven! The Big Sky is plenty for me.

[@KevinGreen-vx4ok]

Excellent demo vid . great products excellent sound😊

[@EntireHistory]

How do you connect to DAW in computer for recording?

[@Joldrath]

omg.. I have been going to Avalance Run from Earthquaker Devices for my reverb fun. Seems there is a new kid on the block with even more tricks up her sleeve.

[@TheFarout69]

Most epic reverb pedal. Super!

[@WiredSpaceWizard]

Just ordered one for my Eurorack modular setup. Can’t wait!

[@craiglizt8074]

Nice pedal! Very creative stuff from Strymon here!

[@drabun1]

Oh crap! Now I HAVE to buy this thing.

[@zumbigod]

Aww man this is awesome! Nicely done gents!

[@ArtyShat]

I guess it's time to sell my Atmosphere and Dark World for this baby! :)

[@mikeroadblock]

Amazing as always...

[@luckyhodcastellana3366]

This.... is.... unbelievable

[@maxxkarma]

Absolutely awesome!

[@theanalogkidmodular]

Sounds amazing! Need a Eurorack version of this with CV over everything!!

[@wilsonhaha]

Can you store different chords on each step, or does it only shift the one thing you freeze in intervals?

[@wilsonhaha]

If not, that would be a KILLER feature if it's even possible to add it with a software update 🙄 Imagine creating a complex chord progression and use it as a pad underneath your playing. 🤯

[@aaronmatherly9602]

11:32 sounded so much like a Star Trek teleporter

[@josephwright5921]

Aaron Matherly It is crazy! Someone went to a lot of work to make that sound decades ago and now it is a preset.

[@J.R.Psych74]

Hello Strymon. Is there a way to save any changes I make to the factory settings and also save any settings I create?

[@strymon]

Hi, to save a preset after changes have been made, press and hold the FAVORITE footswitch until the LED flashes BLUE to enter SAVE mode, then release the footswitch. From there, there are three ways to select a preset location and complete the save: - Press the FAVORITE footswitch to save to the currently selected preset location. Note that this could be a preset location selected via MIDI. - Press one of the eight PRESET BUTTONS to select a new preset location, and then press the FAVORITE footswitch to save to that location. Press the same PRESET BUTTON twice before pressing the FAVORITE footswitch to save to a different preset bank. - Send NightSky a MIDI Program Change message to save to the corresponding preset location. If you have any questions on saving presets, don't hesitate to reach out to us at [e-mail] - thanks!

[@PuRe_AdDicT]

This pedal is awesome, but what I'd really love is a Strymon reverb+delay pedal, the same size as a Timeline (TimeSky? BlueLine?) Keep up the great work!

[@TheMirolab]

SkyTime?

[@PuRe_AdDicT]

@@TheMirolab :D That's the pedal I want!

[@apislapis]

I'd be interested to know what it sounds like with a synth. Perhaps give Peter Dyer a go. There's a large synth community out there who would love to know how it would interact with a synth. A guitar demo won't show that, you might as well demo it with bagpipes (you'd get some atmospheric stuff though).

[@BubbaSatori]

@apislapis Me too. Double plus good that would be. A Strymon synth focused channel would be bonkers.

[@MrBothandNether]

ditto to this

[@feeding_ear]

@@BubbaSatori yup, i use Magneto El Cap and BigSky in my compositional work for games and would love to see more synth focused stuff for sure. Magneto is an absolute baller unit.

[@aeropilot4419]

feeding ear nice group of pedals there ... my analog pedals are so-so with synths so I’m looking for other ideas ... I love my Erica Black Hole DSP 2 tho👍🏼

[@SHRsweet-home-records]

Need this one in eurorack format

[@tobisteffen]

How can I dial in the Cloud Reverb into the NightSky?

[@the5chord]

You sent one of these to Stefan at @thepedalzone right?

[@raymondclass6794]

Dudes gonna make an epic demo

[@Gnolas]

Hey is it possible to gradually control the amount of driven sound in the reverb tail? Or is it just on or off? Thanks!

[@strymon]

You can adjust the drive gain by pressing and holding the DRIVE button and turning the REVERB knob to adjust - hope that helps!

[@tech2isobel]

seems like its interpolating between the steps. Thats cool!

[@w-h-y-]

Please let there be a euro rack version on the way

A whole new level!

[@lsf3og]

Nice. Do you have plans for a Eurorack version? Cving this would be great.

[@strymon]

Unfortunately we do not discuss future product plans, but I'll pass your feedback along to the team :)

[@batch8415]

Please please please. Love magneto!! Would love this in eurorack, and anything else you want to make!

[@josephjfk4755]

Yes!! I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

[@HondoFelder]

Man, i really want to get this on my channel for bass!

[@mcclaneonfire2350]

A question: is it possible to have an infinite tone going on while playing a different reverb sound over it? The droning tone should stay the same (reverb setting wise) and the new playing should have a new setting.

[@mcclaneonfire2350]

I guess using a little looper pedal or the Volante (whoop) does the trick - was just wondering if it's possible :)

[@kylecosentino2271]

I told myself I didn’t need the new pedal that strymon was going to release... I was wrong... I need it...

[@danielpirone8028]

Love ! Still hoping for a similar large format dirt /amp box

[@danielpirone8028]

Clearly they trust guitarists to not all be Luddites. FET driven Multiband dynamics and impulse response or ?

[@dgortych]

The Size/Pitch knob, I have a question about that. How do you know which function it will adjust ? Is it always Size until you hit the Infinite switch and then it adjusts Pitch? Thanks!

[@sonidojamon]

We miss you on camera, Mr Celi!!

[@idreaminsurfgreen5327]

how do you control the Q (resonance)? Is there a secondary function for it?

[@jimmynorris]

Will you share the settings to the preset used for the intro and outro of this video?

[@strymon]

We would if we had them saved somewhere, but unfortunately we don't! Sorry about that.

[@jimmynorris]

Doh! The quest continues. Haha Thanks for getting back to me, though.

[@thomasfleig3499]

Great pedal for making music to fall asleep

[@LoVeAmBiEnT]

Does this size affect all three algorithms? When I am increasing the size all I’m getting is pitch change information is this normal? Is there a way to control the size separately from the pitch?

[@strymon]

Hey there! SIZE/PITCH affects all three algorithms. What you are experiencing is normal, and there is no way to separately control the size and the pitch, as increasing the size is what lowers the pitch and vice versa.

[@LoVeAmBiEnT]

@@strymon OK gotcha. It’s all good I love this thing U just need to spend some time with it

[@mattsorsson]

seriously lookin out for Bea's take on this.

[@svalentine1992]

Same!

[@fedesartorio]

Is this in any way influenced by Mutable Instruments’ Clouds? Because a few concepts here seem borrowed by that! Sounds great, love the almost modular approach

[@aeropilot4419]

Federico Tlahuizcalpantecuhtli I’m sure it might be ... Mutable has just released a new Veils VCA ... hopefully Clouds 2.0 is coming soon 👍🏼

[@juanfichtl2011]

This is what androids really dream about

[@KillBill2114]

lol - yes. Android Porn. StrymonHub.

[@e.g.systems6146]

What, no electric sheep? Disappointed..... :O)

[@theviolinoob]

You're cooking good stuff right there

[@Mundproductionfunkhaus]

I just bought a night sky and am discovering it; how do you change the Q?

[@TomPark1986]

I'm excited. It will compliment the Volante well...not so much could be said about my savings account though.

[@ritec]

Sounds gorgeous.

[@sprungingforvoltage]

amazing! well done!

[@FantasticExplorers]

"Are you ready to be beamed up sir?" "MAKE IT SO NUMBER ONE!" ...@11:34

[@josephwright5921]

I noticed that, too! It probably took the original Star Trek foley artists days to nail that original sound.

[@jonahpadawer9739]

Can't find anywhere how you changed the q of the filter

[@strymon]

Hi, to adjust the filter Q, or sharpness of the resonant frequency, press and hold the FILTER button and turn the REVERB knob to adjust. Higher values result in a peaking response. Lower values create a gradual roll-off.

[@arieswaters]

Which one of these is best for vocals and flute and drum

[@strymon]

Which one of our pedals? If so, NightSky would certainly be cool used for all of those! It all really depends what sound you're looking for. Feel free to email us at [e-mail] and we're happy to give suggestions :)