Strymon Brand Origins
Strymon was founded in 2010 in Los Angeles by engineers focused on DSP-based effects that emulate analog warmth with digital precision. The company quickly gained recognition for pedals like the El Capistan and Timeline before expanding into reverb.
BigSky Development and Release
The BigSky launched in 2014 as Strymon's flagship reverb unit, building on the success of earlier models with 12 algorithms, 300 presets, and MIDI integration. It evolved the brand's approach to reverb by incorporating real-time parameter adjustment and dual-engine processing for layered effects.
Notable Artists and Adoption
Artists including David Gilmour, U2's The Edge, and Tame Impala's Kevin Parker have integrated BigSky units into their pedalboards for its ability to produce both classic spring tones and experimental infinite reverbs. Its adoption in professional rigs helped establish Strymon as a leader in premium effects during the 2010s.
