Full MIDI implementation allows you to control just about every knob, switch, and setting remotely via the EXP/MIDI jack or USB.

And you can save and recall all the new sounds you create via 300 onboard MIDI preset locations.

Reverb Types

blueSky features three reverb types, each with their own distinct flavor for every reverb application you may need. 

A high-quality vintage plate reverb gives you the smooth, crisp reverberations heard on classic records from the 60s and 70s. 

A versatile room reverb places your tone in cozy small rooms, massive arenas, and everywhere in between. Our splashy spring reverb, a faithful recreation of the best vintage spring reverb circuits we could find, instantly adds character and retro mojo to any signal.

Tone Controls

Dedicated tone controls make blueSky one of the most versatile reverb pedals around. 

blueSky’s Low control tightens up the low end of your reverb by gradually dampening the low end frequencies, perfect for cleaning up muddy or boomy low end reverberations. 

For dark, moody reverbs, use the High control to roll back the high frequencies and dial in the exact tone you’re looking for.

Shimmer

blueSky’s unique Shimmer function can add sparkle or depth as well as expanded dimension and complexity to your tone by adding pitch shifting “in the tank.” This artifact-free pitch effect has a distinctive organic sound. blueSky’s Shimmer behaves differently depending on which reverb type is selected.

Turn the Shimmer knob up when using the plate reverb to add regenerative octave-up pitch shifting. With the room reverb, shimmer regeneratively adds an octave plus a fifth. When used with the spring reverb, an intriguing octave down pitch effect with adjustable LFO speed is achieved.

Modulation

There is a certain magic to the lush effects that can be created by modulating the lengths of the individual delay lines responsible for the reflections in a reverb tank.

With blueSky’s Mod switch set to its light position, the delay lines are modulated to add subtle motion to the reverb tail.

With the Mod switch set to deep, the signal entering the reverb tank is also modulated, in addition to the individual delay lines within the reverb tank.

Reverb Controls

blueSky features a full suite of powerful and intuitive reverb controls for easily dialing in your dream reverb tone in the studio or on the stage. 

A dedicated Mix control lets you determine just the right ratio of wet to dry signal, from no reverb at all, to 50/50 at 3 o’clock, all the way to full wet, reverb-only tones. 

blueSky’s Decay control determines how long you want your reverb to ring out. Go from short, snappy reverb tails, to spacious, nearly-infinite reverberations. 

Pre-Delay lets you add space between your dry signal and reverb — a handy tool for maintaining clarity when using higher Mix and Decay settings.

MIDI

Our new generation of blueSky features full MIDI implementation, allowing you to control just about every switch, knob, and setting remotely by sending MIDI commands from your controller or DAW via blueSky EXP/MIDI jack or USB-C connection.

300 MIDI preset locations are available for loading and saving your favorite settings. 

Remotely bypass or engage the pedal, automate decay time or other knob adjustments in your DAW, recall unique presets for each song on your setlist — the possibilities with MIDI are limitless.

True/Buffered Bypass

blueSky lets you choose electromechanical relay switched true bypass for a 100% untouched, unprocessed signal when the pedal is bypassed (this is the default setting), or you can opt for our premium quality buffered bypass that conditions your signal to preserve its integrity by preventing the high end roll-off that can happen due to longer cable runs.

JFET Input

Uncompromised dynamics and feel.

Exceptional touch sensitivity and responsiveness.

blueSky feels just as good as it sounds, thanks to a high impedance ultra-low noise discrete Class A JFET preamp input. 

Stereo

No need to make compromises when it comes to signal routing or pedal placement — blueSky features full stereo in/out capabilities. 

A single TRS input jack allows blueSky to keep its compact form factor while giving you the option to use a stereo input signal.

A dedicated rear panel Input switch allows you to easily set blueSky for operation with a stereo (TRS) or mono (standard TS) input source. Low impedance dual TS output jacks let you use blueSky as a stereo effect.

Line/Instrument Level

Pedals aren’t just for guitarists. blueSky’s adjustable input signal level makes it a versatile tool for endless applications from the studio to the stage. 

By setting blueSky to line level input mode, you get 10dB of added headroom, allowing you to use blueSky with bass guitars with active pickups, synthesizers, effects loops, vocals and more.

ARM Processor

Significant developments in mobile phones and computers have led to an evolution in technology that now allows our pedals to perform more simultaneous processes with less power draw than ever before.

That means more processing power for every sonic nuance with less power consumption on your pedal board.

Specs

• High impedance ultra low-noise discrete Class A JFET TRS stereo input.
• Low impedance independent TS stereo outputs.
• Expression pedal input allows the connection of a TRS expression pedal, MiniSwitch, MultiSwitch Plus, or TRS MIDI connection.
• USB jack for controlling via MIDI from a computer or for performing firmware updates.
• Dedicated Favorite & On/Off footswitches

• Premium JFET analog front end
• Ultra low noise, high performance 24-bit 96kHz A/D and D/A converters provide uncompromising audio quality
• 520MHz ARM Superscalar processor
• 32-bit floating point processing
• 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response
• Audio Input Impedance: 1M Ohm
• Audio Output Impedance: 100 Ohm

• Strong and lightweight anodized blue aluminum chassis
• 9V DC power supply included
• Power requirements: maximum 9 volts DC center-negative, with a minimum of 300mA of current
• Dimensions:
  • 4.5” deep x 4” wide x 1.75” tall
  • 11.4 cm deep x 10.2 cm wide x 4.4 cm tall
• Designed and built in the USA