{"id":1781197,"date":"2024-04-30T13:05:36","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T17:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?post_type=articles&p=1781197"},"modified":"2024-06-05T13:58:24","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T17:58:24","slug":"strymon-bigsky-mx-quickstart-guide","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/strymon-bigsky-mx-quickstart-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Strymon BigSky MX Quickstart Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The BigSky MX is Strymon\u2019s next-generation flagship reverb effect. The BigSky MX can be configured in mono and stereo, and can provide two reverbs simultaneously. Strymon provides the Nixie 2 librarian app on your computer to save and organize presets and manage your own impulse responses for additional effects. Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Download the User Manual<\/a><\/strong><\/li>
  2. Update the Firmware<\/a><\/strong><\/li>
  3. Setup and Connections<\/a><\/strong><\/li>
  4. BigSky MX Presets<\/a><\/strong><\/li>
  5. Strymon Nixie 2 App<\/a><\/strong><\/li>
  6. Strymon BigSky MX Video Playlist<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Download the User Manual<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    You\u2019ll find Strymon\u2019s printed Quick Start guide in the box, but you will also want to get the full user manual for reference. Download the manual from the Strymon BigSky MX support page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Update the Firmware<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Strymon provides firmware updates that fix bugs and may add new features. When you first get your BigSky MX, you should check to see if there’s an update. Head over to Sweetwater’s Strymon Firmware Update guide<\/strong> and follow the procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Strymon Firmware Update Guide<\/p>

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    Setup and Connections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Find the Rubber Feet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    In the box you will find a small black square with four adhesive-backed rubber feet. You can install these on the underside of the pedal for desktop use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Back Panel Connections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Strymon BigSky MX Rear Panel Connections<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    9VDC<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Connect a power adapter (not included) with specifications of 9VDC, center-negative, and 500mA minimum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Left and Right Inputs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    For a mono signal, connect a 1\/4-inch TS <\/a>instrument cable to the Left<\/strong> Input<\/strong>. For stereo, connect another cable to the Right Input<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Left and Right Outputs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Similarly, use the Left Output<\/strong> for mono, and both connections for stereo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    USB<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Connect a USB-C data cable to your Mac or Windows PC to run the Strymon Nixie 2 app<\/strong>, to update the firmware, and to send MIDI control signals from your DAW to the BigSky MX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    EXP<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    The Expression jack accepts a 1\/4-inch TRS <\/a>cable connection and gives you three control options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n