Reverb Machines: Nonlinear - Strymon BigSky User Manual

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Reverb Machines: Nonlinear

A variety of physics-defying reverb shapes are available for special effects and unique textures. Choose from three
'backwards' shapes (Swoosh, Reverse, and Ramp), or a Gate and more. Feedback control, Late Reverb, and Diffusion
parameters allow for a vast array of time-warped possibilities.
PARAMETERS:
Low End:
Shape:
Diffusion:
Late Decay:
Late Level:
Mod Speed:
KNOB FUNCTIONS: In Nonlinear, two of the knobs assume
different controls than the other reverb machines.
Adjusts the low frequency content of the nonlinear generator. Higher
values allow more low-end frequencies to pass through.
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Adjusts the shape of the nonlinear generator. Swoosh, Reverse, and
Ramp all create 'backwards' effects with different slope profi les. Gate
generates an even amplitude profi le with an abrupt cut-off. Gauss
creates a 'bell curve' profi le, and Bounce creates an 'anti-bell' shape.
SWOOSH
REVERS
RAMP
Controls the effect of diffusors on the nonlinear generator. At
minimum there is no diffusion effect, and the nonlinear effect
is 'grainy'. As Diffusion is increased, the effect is smeared and
smoothed.
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Adjusts the decay time of the late reverb. Higher settings produce
longer decay times.
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Adjusts the level of the late reverb. Higher settings increase the level
of the late reverb. At minimum, the late reverb is turned off.
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Adjusts the modulation LFO speeds for both the the non-linear delay
tap lengths and the late reverb's delay lines.
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TIME: Sets the time of the
nonlinear portion of the reverb.
FEEDBACK: Adds feedback
from the nonlinear portion of the
reverb back to the input.
GATE BOUNCE
GAUSS
TIPS & TRICKS:
The Nonlinear generator feeds into
the late reverb. The Pre-Delay knob
adds feedback around the nonlinear
generator before it enters the late
reverb portion, producing repeating
nonlinear shapes as you turn the
knob clockwise.
The Diffusion parameter softens the
Nonlinear portion, and is useful with
longer Decay times. High Diffusion
levels with short decay times can
result in a 'metallic' sound. Reduce
the Diffusion parameter in these
cases if desired.
Short decay times and no feedback
(Pre-Delay knob minimum) with
the Gate shape gives an interesting
level-independent take on the
traditional 'gated reverb'.
Try high feedback levels (Pre-Delay
knob) with some added Modulation
to create trippy ambient textures.
Maximum feedback (Pre-Delay knob
maximum) with the Gate shape will
produce a nearly endless wash of
'multi-tapped' reverb. Try Decay at
800ms and Modulation at 10:00.
Try the Swoosh or Reverse shapes
at very short decays (<100ms) for a
great slapback effect. Try minimum
Diffusion for best results.
The Mod control varies the
nonlinear generator tap lengths, as
well as the late reverb's delay lines
for an expanded experience.
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