Reverb Machines: Reflections - Strymon BigSky User Manual

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Reverb Machines: Refl ections
The Refl ections machine is a psycho-acoustically accurate small-space reverb that allows you to move your amp anywhere in
the room. The Refl ections algorithm precisely calculates 250 refl ections based on the source position within the chosen room
shape. The psycho-acoustic modifi ers adjust for human auditory perception to create unparalleled ambient-space realism to
dry instrument or vocal tracks.
PARAMETERS:
Low End:
Location Y:
Location X:
Shape:
TIPS & TRICKS:
The Decay knob adjusts the size of the room from 100 sq ft (10'x10 square, or 8'x13' rectangle and oblong)
to 1000 sq ft (31'x31' square, or 24'x39' rectangle and oblong). As the room size increases, the decay
increases accordingly.
Set Mix at 12:00 and Pre-Delay to 0 (minimum) for a natural room response.
Darker Tone settings would come about from carpeting, drapes and other absorptive elements on the
refl ecting surfaces. Brighter Tone settings create the sound of stone or tiled walls, with fewer absorbing
materials in the room.
Reduce the Low End to give a more natural room or studio environment with furnishing/couches etc.
Increase Low End for more of an 'empty space' reverberation.
The Mod control modulates the Pre-Delay time to create a randomized chorus effect against the dry
Affects the low frequency decay profi le. As you turn it up, more low frequencies
reverberate creating the impression of longer decay times and a room that is sparsely
furnished.
+ | |
Positions the amplifi er towards the front (F) or back (B) of the room. The refl ections
are re-calculated accordingly with the movement of the amp. When the amp is in the
front of the room (closest to you), the dry signal will dominate over the refl ections,
whereas moving the amp to the back will result in the refl ections arriving at times and
amplitudes similar to the direct sound, thus appearing more reverberant overall.
F | |
Positions the amplifi er towards the left (L) or right (R) of the room. The refl ections are
re-calculated accordingly with the movement of the amp, and the dry signal is panned
through the stereo analog buffers to give proper imaging.
L | |
Selects the shape of the room that is producing the refl ections. The Square shape is
(you guessed it) square, while the Rectangle shape is short and wide with Golden Ratio
dimensions (1.618:1), and the Oblong is long and narrow with Golden Ratio dimensions
(1:1.618).
SQUARE
RECT
OBLONG
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B
R
signal.
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