Strymon NIGHTSKY User manual

USER MANUAL

NightSky - Time-Warped Reverberator
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Introduction
Front Panel
TONE
DECAY
VOICE
MOD
MIX
Controls and Connections
Rear Panel I/O and Control
Footswitches
ON
INFINITE
FAVORITE
Sequence Mode
Live Edit Functions
Morph
Power Up Modes
External Control
Expression Pedal Setup
MultiSwitch Plus
MIDI Specifications
Factory Reset
Factory Settings
Sample Settings
Signal Flow Diagram
Features
Specifications
Warranty
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NightSky is a reverberant synthesis workstation and hands-on
experimental sound design platform. NightSky allows real-time
continuous control of reverb pitch/processing rate/core size and
harmonic structure, and its tone shaping options include a synth-like
resonant filter with multiple modulation waveshapes. A built-in eight
step sequencer with variable glide time is included for controlling
the reverb size/pitch. Sequencer steps can be individually tuned in
semitone increments or to notes in one of several selectable musical
scales, or freely with no pitch quantization.
Introduction
DRYLOW CUT HIGH CUT INTERVAL SHIMMER
REVERBSPEED DEPTH LENGTH SIZE / PITCH
rand
env
-8va
-5th
-2nd +2nd
+5th
+8va
-4th +4th
TARGET
FILTER GLIMMER DRIVESHIMMER
SHAPE TEXTURE QUANTIZE
pre
post
smooth
half step
scale
verb
pitch
filter
sparse
dense
diuse
high
low
input
regen
regen
low pass
TONE VOICE
MOD DECAY MIX
ON INFINITE
hold (morph) hold (sequence)
sequence step sequence tap
FAVORITE
LEFT IN RIGHT IN LEFT OUT RIGHT OUT EXP
MIDI IN
USB
MIDI OUTINST
LINE
9VDC
DRYLOW CUT HIGH CUT INTERVAL SHIMMER
REVERBSPEED DEPTH LENGTH SIZE / PITCH
rand
env
-8va
-5th
-2nd +2nd
+5th
+8va
-4th +4th
TARGET
FILTER GLIMMER DRIVESHIMMER
SHAPE TEXTURE QUANTIZE
pre
post
smooth
half step
scale
verb
pitch
filter
sparse
dense
diuse
high
low
input
regen
regen
low pass
TONE VOICE
MOD DECAY MIX
ON INFINITE
hold (morph) hold (sequence)
sequence step sequence tap
FAVORITE
LEFT IN RIGHT IN LEFT OUT RIGHT OUT EXP
MIDI IN
USB
MIDI OUTINST
LINE
9VDC

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HIGH CUT
Removes high frequency content
from the reverb as the knob is
turned clockwise. Location and
characteristics determined by the
FILTER section.
LOW CUT
Removes low end content
both at the output and in the
regenerating core portion of the
reverb as the knob is turned
clockwise.
Front Panel - TONE
DRYLOW CUT HIGH CUT INTERVAL SHIMMER
REVERBSPEED DEPTH LENGTH SIZE / PITCH
rand
env
-8va
-5th
-2nd +2nd
+5th
+8va
-4th +4th
TARGET
FILTER
GLIMMER DRIVESHIMMER
SHAPE TEXTURE QUANTIZE
pre
post
smooth
half step
scale
verb
pitch
filter
sparse
dense
diuse
high
low
input
regen
regen
low pass
TONE VOICE
MOD DECAY MIX
ON INFINITE
hold (morph) hold (sequence)
sequence step sequence tap
FAVORITE
LEFT IN RIGHT IN LEFT OUT RIGHT OUT EXP
MIDI IN
USB
MIDI OUTINST
LINE
9VDC
FILTER
Selects the response of the HIGH CUT knob. Press the button to select
one of two options.
regen: Removes high frequencies from the regenerating core,
creating a reverb that gets darker as it decays.
low pass: Applies a synth-style peaking, high frequency roll-off to
the reverb output, selectively shaping the frequency content. The low
pass filter’s resonance can be controlled via the low pass resonance
Live Edit function.
low pass resonance: Adjusts the filter Q, or sharpness of the
resonant frequency. Press and hold the FILTER button and turn the
REVERB knob to adjust. Higher values result in a peaking response.
Lower values create a gradual roll-off.
Applies filtering to the high and low frequency portions of the reverb.
DRYLOW CUT HIGH CUT INTERVAL SHIMMER
REVERBSPEED DEPTH LENGTH SIZE / PITCH
rand
env
-8va
-5th
-2nd +2nd
+5th
+8va
-4th +4th
TARGET
FILTER GLIMMER DRIVESHIMMER
SHAPE TEXTURE QUANTIZE
pre
post
smooth
half step
scale
verb
pitch
filter
sparse
dense
diuse
high
low
input
regen
regen
low pass
TONE VOICE
MOD DECAY MIX
ON INFINITE
hold (morph) hold (sequence)
sequence step sequence tap
FAVORITE
LEFT IN RIGHT IN LEFT OUT RIGHT OUT EXP
MIDI IN
USB
MIDI OUTINST
LINE
9VDC

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LENGTH
Adjusts the reverb decay time from less than one second to nearly
infinite sustain. At higher LENGTH settings, decay time may be
impacted by the TONE settings.
Front Panel - DECAY
TEXTURE
Selects one of three different reverb types.
sparse: Granular-sounding reverb that can create interesting effects
with staccato inputs, or produce a clean reverb with sustained inputs.
dense: Plate-like reverb with a fast response and dense reflections
that can venture into ambient territory at high decay times.
diffuse: Slow-building, atmospheric wash that excels at ambient,
swell, and even reverse-like textures.
DRYLOW CUT HIGH CUT INTERVAL SHIMMER
REVERBSPEED DEPTH
LENGTH SIZE / PITCH
rand
env
-8va
-5th
-2nd +2nd
+5th
+8va
-4th +4th
TARGET
FILTER GLIMMER DRIVESHIMMER
SHAPE TEXTURE QUANTIZE
pre
post
smooth
half step
scale
verb
pitch
filter
sparse
dense
diuse
high
low
input
regen
regen
low pass
TONE VOICE
MOD DECAY MIX
ON INFINITE
hold (morph) hold (sequence)
sequence step sequence tap
FAVORITE
LEFT IN RIGHT IN LEFT OUT RIGHT OUT EXP
MIDI IN
USB
MIDI OUTINST
LINE
9VDC
Selects the reverb type and sets the tail characteristics.
pre-delay: Adjusts the time between the dry signal and the
onset of the reverb. Press and hold the TEXTURE button and
turn the REVERB knob to adjust (counter-clockwise = shorter,
clockwise = longer).
DRYLOW CUT HIGH CUT INTERVAL SHIMMER
REVERBSPEED DEPTH LENGTH SIZE / PITCH
rand
env
-8va
-5th
-2nd +2nd
+5th
+8va
-4th +4th
TARGET
FILTER GLIMMER DRIVESHIMMER
SHAPE TEXTURE QUANTIZE
pre
post
smooth
half step
scale
verb
pitch
filter
sparse
dense
diuse
high
low
input
regen
regen
low pass
TONE VOICE
MOD DECAY MIX
ON INFINITE
hold (morph) hold (sequence)
sequence step sequence tap
FAVORITE
LEFT IN RIGHT IN LEFT OUT RIGHT OUT EXP
MIDI IN
USB
MIDI OUTINST
LINE
9VDC

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SIZE/PITCH
Increases the size of the reverb
core to create a larger “space”
for reflections as the knob is
turned clockwise.
Front Panel - DECAY (cont.)
QUANTIZE
Selects the response and range
of the SIZE/PITCH knob. Press
the button to select one of three
options.
smooth: SIZE/PITCH varies
smoothly and continuously
over a 2.5 octave pitch range.
half step: SIZE/PITCH is
quantized into half-step
intervals over a two octave
range.
scale: SIZE/PITCH is quantized
into selectable scales over a
two octave range.
NOTE: When there is audio in the reverb buffer or held by engaging
INFINITE, adjusting SIZE/PITCH will change the pitch of the
reverberated audio.
(See page 18 for INFINITE details.)
TIP: You can “play” the SIZE/PITCH knob using MIDI notes C-2 to
C0. Sending a MIDI note in this range will automatically set the
QUANTIZE mode to half step.
DRYLOW CUT HIGH CUT INTERVAL SHIMMER
REVERBSPEED DEPTH
LENGTH SIZE / PITCH
rand
env
-8va
-5th
-2nd +2nd
+5th
+8va
-4th +4th
TARGET
FILTER GLIMMER DRIVESHIMMER
SHAPE TEXTURE QUANTIZE
pre
post
smooth
half step
scale
verb
pitch
filter
sparse
dense
diuse
high
low
input
regen
regen
low pass
TONE VOICE
MOD DECAY MIX
ON INFINITE
hold (morph) hold (sequence)
sequence step sequence tap
FAVORITE
LEFT IN RIGHT IN LEFT OUT RIGHT OUT EXP
MIDI IN
USB
MIDI OUTINST
LINE
9VDC
For smooth mode:
12 o’clock = middle of range
minimum = 1.25 octaves up
maximum = 1.25 octaves down
For half-step and scale modes:
12 o’clock = middle of range
minimum = 1 octave up
maximum = 1 octave up
Quantize Mode Pitch Range

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Front Panel - DECAY (cont.)
DRYLOW CUT HIGH CUT INTERVAL SHIMMER
REVERBSPEED DEPTH LENGTH SIZE / PITCH
rand
env
-8va
-5th
-2nd +2nd
+5th
+8va
-4th +4th
TARGET
FILTER GLIMMER DRIVESHIMMER
SHAPE TEXTURE QUANTIZE
pre
post
smooth
half step
scale
verb
pitch
filter
sparse
dense
diuse
high
low
input
regen
regen
low pass
TONE VOICE
MOD DECAY MIX
ON INFINITE
hold (morph) hold (sequence)
sequence step sequence tap
FAVORITE
LEFT IN RIGHT IN LEFT OUT RIGHT OUT EXP
MIDI IN
USB
MIDI OUTINST
LINE
9VDC
DRYLOW CUT HIGH CUT INTERVAL SHIMMER
REVERBSPEED DEPTH
LENGTH SIZE / PITCH
rand
env
-8va
-5th
-2nd +2nd
+5th
+8va
-4th +4th
TARGET
FILTER GLIMMER DRIVESHIMMER
SHAPE TEXTURE QUANTIZE
pre
post
smooth
half step
scale
verb
pitch
filter
sparse
dense
diuse
high
low
input
regen
regen
low pass
TONE VOICE
MOD DECAY MIX
ON INFINITE
hold (morph) hold (sequence)
sequence step sequence tap
FAVORITE
LEFT IN RIGHT IN LEFT OUT RIGHT OUT EXP
MIDI IN
USB
MIDI OUTINST
LINE
9VDC
SCALE SELECT
Select one of eight scales that determine the quantization
intervals of the SIZE/PITCH knob when QUANTIZE is set to
scale mode. Press and hold the QUANTIZE button and press the
PRESET BUTTON that corresponds with the scales noted below.
The status is shown by illuminated PRESET BUTTON.
1 = minor pentatonic
2 = major pentatonic
3 = major
4 = dorian
5 = minor blues
6 = harmonic minor
7 = whole tone
8 = diminished

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INTERVAL
Selects the pitch interval of the shimmer effect. Two octaves of total
range from -1 octave to +1 octave. Two additional INTERVAL options
(-detune and +detune) are available around the 12 o’clock position of
the knob.
NOTE: Additional INTERVAL options are available via MIDI.
(See page 38 for details.)
Front Panel - VOICE
DRYLOW CUT HIGH CUT
INTERVAL SHIMMER
REVERBSPEED DEPTH LENGTH SIZE / PITCH
rand
env
-8va
-5th
-2nd +2nd
+5th
+8va
-4th +4th
TARGET
FILTER
GLIMMER DRIVESHIMMER
SHAPE TEXTURE QUANTIZE
pre
post
smooth
half step
scale
verb
pitch
filter
sparse
dense
diuse
high
low
input
regen
regen
low pass
TONE VOICE
MOD DECAY MIX
ON INFINITE
hold (morph) hold (sequence)
sequence step sequence tap
FAVORITE
LEFT IN RIGHT IN LEFT OUT RIGHT OUT EXP
MIDI IN
USB
MIDI OUTINST
LINE
9VDC
SHIMMER (button)
Selects the type of shimmer effect. Press to select one of two options.
input: Shimmer effect is applied to the input of the reverb core and
does not regenerate.
regen: Shimmer effect is applied within the reverb core and the
effect is regenerative, resulting in continuously ascending or
descending pitches as the reverb decays.
NOTE: Smaller SIZE/PITCH settings and higher LENGTH settings
will result in more intense pitch regeneration.
SHIMMER (knob)
Sets the amount of the shimmer effect. Shimmer effect is off when set
to minimum.
Adds pitch, harmonics, and distortion to the reverberated signal.

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Front Panel - VOICE (cont.)
GLIMMER
Dynamically enhances aspects of the input signal’s harmonic
spectrum. Press to select one of three options.
high: Higher frequency harmonics are accentuated, creating a washy,
dreamy top end.
low: Lower frequency harmonics are enhanced, creating mysterious
and synth-like textures.
LED off: GLIMMER is disabled.
glimmer gain: Adjusts the sensitivity of the glimmer effect to the
input signal. Press and hold the GLIMMER button and turn the
REVERB knob to adjust.
drive gain: Adjusts the sensitivity of the drive effect. Press and
hold the DRIVE button and turn the REVERB knob to adjust.
DRIVE
Adds saturated overdriven harmonics with a soft clipping characteristic
to the reverb. Press the button to select one of three options.
pre: Applies drive to the signal before the reverb core.
post: Applies drive after the reverb core, allowing the reverb tail to
dynamically go into and out of saturation as the reverb decays.
LED off: DRIVE is disabled.
DRYLOW CUT HIGH CUT
INTERVAL SHIMMER
REVERBSPEED DEPTH LENGTH SIZE / PITCH
rand
env
-8va
-5th
-2nd +2nd
+5th
+8va
-4th +4th
TARGET
FILTER
GLIMMER DRIVESHIMMER
SHAPE TEXTURE QUANTIZE
pre
post
smooth
half step
scale
verb
pitch
filter
sparse
dense
diuse
high
low
input
regen
regen
low pass
TONE VOICE
MOD DECAY MIX
ON INFINITE
hold (morph) hold (sequence)
sequence step sequence tap
FAVORITE
LEFT IN RIGHT IN LEFT OUT RIGHT OUT EXP
MIDI IN
USB
MIDI OUTINST
LINE
9VDC

NightSky - Time-Warped Reverberator
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Front Panel - MOD
DRYLOW CUT HIGH CUT INTERVAL SHIMMER
REVERB
SPEED DEPTH
LENGTH SIZE / PITCH
rand
env
-8va
-5th
-2nd +2nd
+5th
+8va
-4th +4th
TARGET
FILTER GLIMMER DRIVESHIMMER
SHAPE
TEXTURE QUANTIZE
pre
post
smooth
half step
scale
verb
pitch
filter
sparse
dense
diuse
high
low
input
regen
regen
low pass
TONE VOICE
MOD DECAY MIX
ON INFINITE
hold (morph) hold (sequence)
sequence step sequence tap
FAVORITE
LEFT IN RIGHT IN LEFT OUT RIGHT OUT EXP
MIDI IN
USB
MIDI OUTINST
LINE
9VDC
TARGET
Selects the process that the modulation is applied to. Press the button
to select one of three options.
verb: Modulates the delay lines within the reverb core.
pitch: Modulates the SIZE/PITCH control position.
filter: Modulates the HIGH CUT tone control position.
SPEED
Adjusts the rate of modulation from 0.06Hz (16 second sweep) to 12Hz
(0.08 second sweep).
Applies modulation of the selected waveshape to the selected target.

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Front Panel - MOD (cont.)
SHAPE
Selects the shape of the modulating waveform. Press the button to
select one of six options.
triangle: The modulation wave rises and falls evenly.
square: The modulation wave jumps between two fixed values.
ramp: The modulation wave rises gradually and falls abruptly.
saw: The modulation wave falls gradually and rises abruptly.
random: The modulation wave jumps between random values.
env: The modulation responds to playing dynamics with the input
sensitivity set by the DEPTH knob. The sensitivity increases as the
DEPTH knob is turned further from the 12 o’clock position. With the
DEPTH knob set to the LEFT of 12 o’clock, the envelope starts at a
higher value and goes to a lower value with an input signal (negative
modulation). With the DEPTH knob set to the RIGHT of 12 o’clock, the
envelope starts at a lower values and goes to a higher value with an
input signal (positive modulation).
DEPTH
With the exception of the env shape, adjusts the amount of modulation.
Modulation is off at the fully counterclockwise position. When env is
selected, modulation is off at 12 o’clock.
DRYLOW CUT HIGH CUT INTERVAL SHIMMER
REVERB
SPEED DEPTH
LENGTH SIZE / PITCH
rand
env
-8va
-5th
-2nd +2nd
+5th
+8va
-4th +4th
TARGET
FILTER GLIMMER DRIVESHIMMER
SHAPE
TEXTURE QUANTIZE
pre
post
smooth
half step
scale
verb
pitch
filter
sparse
dense
diuse
high
low
input
regen
regen
low pass
TONE VOICE
MOD DECAY MIX
ON INFINITE
hold (morph) hold (sequence)
sequence step sequence tap
FAVORITE
LEFT IN RIGHT IN LEFT OUT RIGHT OUT EXP
MIDI IN
USB
MIDI OUTINST
LINE
9VDC

NightSky - Time-Warped Reverberator
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Front Panel - MIX
DRYLOW CUT HIGH CUT INTERVAL SHIMMER
REVERB
SPEED DEPTH LENGTH SIZE / PITCH
rand
env
-8va
-5th
-2nd +2nd
+5th
+8va
-4th +4th
TARGET
FILTER GLIMMER DRIVESHIMMER
SHAPE TEXTURE QUANTIZE
pre
post
smooth
half step
scale
verb
pitch
filter
sparse
dense
diuse
high
low
input
regen
regen
low pass
TONE VOICE
MOD DECAY MIX
ON INFINITE
hold (morph) hold (sequence)
sequence step sequence tap
FAVORITE
LEFT IN RIGHT IN LEFT OUT RIGHT OUT EXP
MIDI IN
USB
MIDI OUTINST
LINE
9VDC
DRY
Sets the output level of the dry signal. No dry signal at
minimum, unity gain at 12 o’clock, and +3dB boost of the
dry signal at maximum.
REVERB
Sets the output level of the reverberated signal.

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Rear Panel - Rear Panel I/O and Control
DRYLOW CUT HIGH CUT INTERVAL SHIMMER
REVERBSPEED DEPTH LENGTH SIZE
/ PITCH
rand
env
-8va
-5th
-2nd +2nd
+5th
+8va
-4th +4th
TARGET
FILTER GLIMMER DRIVESHIMMER
SHAPE TEXTURE QUANTIZE
pre
post
smooth
half step
scale
verb
pitch
filter
sparse
dense
diuse
high
low
input
regen
regen
low
pass
TONE VOICE
MOD DECAY MIX
ON INFINITE
hold (morph) hold (sequence)
sequence step sequence tap
FAVORITE
LEFT IN RIGHT IN LEFT OUT RIGHT OUT EXP
MIDI IN
USB
MIDI OUTINST
LINE
9VDC
INPUT MODE
Sets the input level to the effect processing. Use INST for guitars or
instruments with lower output. Setting to LINE adds 10dB of clean
headroom. Use LINE input mode with synthesizers, amplifier and
mixer effects loops, or guitar rigs with high output levels if more clean
headroom is desired.
INPUTS
High impedance ultra low-noise
discrete Class A JFET preamp
inputs. Use LEFT IN for mono
input.
OUTPUTS
Low impedance stereo outputs.
Use LEFT OUT for mono output.
NOTE: With mono input using LEFT IN, output
can be either mono (LEFT OUT) or stereo.

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Rear Panel - Rear Panel I/O and Control (cont.)
DRYLOW CUT HIGH CUT INTERVAL SHIMMER
REVERBSPEED DEPTH LENGTH SIZE
/ PITCH
rand
env
-8va
-5th
-2nd +2nd
+5th
+8va
-4th +4th
TARGET
FILTER GLIMMER DRIVESHIMMER
SHAPE TEXTURE QUANTIZE
pre
post
smooth
half step
scale
verb
pitch
filter
sparse
dense
diuse
high
low
input
regen
regen
low
pass
TONE VOICE
MOD DECAY MIX
ON INFINITE
hold (morph) hold (sequence)
sequence step sequence tap
FAVORITE
LEFT IN RIGHT IN LEFT OUT RIGHT OUT EXP
MIDI IN
USB
MIDI OUTINST
LINE
9VDC
MIDI IN
Full featured 5-pin DIN MIDI
input. Provides support for
receiving:
MIDI Program Change (PC):
Recall up to 300 presets.
MIDI Continuous Controller
(CC): Control the individual
parameters of NightSky
including all knobs, switches,
buttons, and Live Edit functions.
MIDI Clock: Syncs the
sequencer tempo with an
external MIDI Clock source.
MIDI OUT
Sends MIDI data generated
by NightSky or echoes MIDI
messages received at the MIDI IN
port.
(See page 31 for details.)
NOTE: NightSky can
respond to MIDI messages
received at the MIDI IN, USB
port, or the EXP jack.
(See page 26 for details.)

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Rear Panel - Rear Panel I/O and Control (cont.)
DRYLOW CUT HIGH CUT INTERVAL SHIMMER
REVERBSPEED DEPTH LENGTH SIZE
/ PITCH
rand
env
-8va
-5th
-2nd +2nd
+5th
+8va
-4th +4th
TARGET
FILTER GLIMMER DRIVESHIMMER
SHAPE TEXTURE QUANTIZE
pre
post
smooth
half step
scale
verb
pitch
filter
sparse
dense
diuse
high
low
input
regen
regen
low
pass
TONE VOICE
MOD DECAY MIX
ON INFINITE
hold (morph) hold (sequence)
sequence step sequence tap
FAVORITE
LEFT IN RIGHT IN LEFT OUT RIGHT OUT EXP
MIDI IN
USB
MIDI OUTINST
LINE
9VDC
EXP
To configure the EXP jack, press and hold the INFINITE footswitch
while connecting power to NightSky. Once all three footswitch LEDs
light up, release the footswitch. Turn the REVERB knob to select the
mode (see below). The current mode will be displayed on the INFINITE
LED.
DRYLOW CUT HIGH CUT INTERVAL SHIMMER
REVERB
SPEED DEPTH LENGTH SIZE / PITCH
rand
env
-8va
-5th
-2nd +2nd
+5th
+8va
-4th +4th
TARGET
FILTER GLIMMER DRIVESHIMMER
SHAPE TEXTURE QUANTIZE
pre
post
smooth
half step
scale
verb
pitch
filter
sparse
dense
diuse
high
low
input
regen
regen
low pass
TONE VOICE
MOD DECAY MIX
ON INFINITE
hold (morph) hold (sequence)
sequence step sequence tap
FAVORITE
LEFT IN RIGHT IN LEFT OUT RIGHT OUT EXP
MIDI IN
USB
MIDI OUTINST
LINE
9VDC
Expression Pedal Mode: GREEN - Allows continuous control over any
of the knobs in any direction with a standard TRS expression pedal.
(See page 32 for details.)
MIDI mode: BLUE - Allows for the selection of up to three presets
using a Strymon MultiSwitch Plus or for full MIDI functionality
including access to 300 presets by sending MIDI Program Change
messages via 1/4” TRS MIDI connection.
(See page 34 for MultiSwitch Plus or page 36 for MIDI.)
Preset Up/Down mode: RED - Scroll up or down through the 16
on-board presets and toggle bypass with MultiSwitch Plus.
(See page 34 for details.)
MOD/TONE/VOICE Bypass Mode: WHITE - Use MultiSwitch Plus to
independently bypass the MOD, TONE, and VOICE sections of NightSky.
(See page 34 for details.)
DRYLOW CUT HIGH CUT INTERVAL SHIMMER
REVERBSPEED DEPTH LENGTH SIZE / PITCH
rand
env
-8va
-5th
-2nd +2nd
+5th
+8va
-4th +4th
TARGET
FILTER GLIMMER DRIVESHIMMER
SHAPE TEXTURE QUANTIZE
pre
post
smooth
half step
scale
verb
pitch
filter
sparse
dense
diuse
high
low
input
regen
regen
low pass
TONE VOICE
MOD DECAY MIX
ON
INFINITE
hold (morph)
hold (sequence)
sequence step sequence tap
FAVORITE
LEFT IN RIGHT IN LEFT OUT RIGHT OUT EXP
MIDI IN
USB
MIDI OUTINST
LINE
9VDC

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Rear Panel - Rear Panel I/O and Control (cont.)
USB
Used for MIDI control as well as
for performing firmware updates.
(See page 34 for details.)
9VDC
Use the included power supply
or an adapter with the following
rating: 9VDC center negative
300mA minimum.
DRYLOW CUT HIGH CUT INTERVAL SHIMMER
REVERBSPEED DEPTH LENGTH SIZE
/ PITCH
rand
env
-8va
-5th
-2nd +2nd
+5th
+8va
-4th +4th
TARGET
FILTER GLIMMER DRIVESHIMMER
SHAPE TEXTURE QUANTIZE
pre
post
smooth
half step
scale
verb
pitch
filter
sparse
dense
diuse
high
low
input
regen
regen
low
pass
TONE VOICE
MOD DECAY MIX
ON INFINITE
hold (morph) hold (sequence)
sequence step sequence tap
FAVORITE
LEFT IN RIGHT IN LEFT OUT RIGHT OUT EXP
MIDI IN
USB
MIDI OUTINST
LINE
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pg 17
Footswitches - ON
DRYLOW CUT HIGH CUT INTERVAL SHIMMER
REVERBSPEED DEPTH LENGTH SIZE
/ PITCH
rand
env
-8va
-5th
-2nd +2nd
+5th
+8va
-4th +4th
TARGET
FILTER GLIMMER DRIVESHIMMER
SHAPE TEXTURE QUANTIZE
pre
post
smooth
half step
scale
verb
pitch
filter
sparse
dense
diuse
high
low
input
regen
regen
low
pass
TONE VOICE
MOD DECAY MIX
ON INFINITE
hold (morph) hold (sequence)
sequence step sequence tap
FAVORITE
LEFT IN RIGHT IN LEFT OUT RIGHT OUT EXP
MIDI IN
USB
MIDI OUTINST
LINE
9VDC
ON
Press to engage (GREEN LED ON) or bypass (LED OFF) the effect.
Press and hold to sweep between the current sound and a set of
“morph” knob settings.
(See page 28 for details.)
BYPASS is configured for True Bypass by default, but can also be set to
Buffered Bypass.
(See page 29 for details.)

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Footswitches - INFINITE
Configuring Infinite Input: Press and hold the TARGET button and turn
the REVERB knob. The status will be shown on PRESET BUTTON 1.
Infinite Input On = GREEN LED (New audio is processed by the reverb
while INFINITE is ON)
Infinite Input Off = RED LED (New audio is not processed by the
reverb while INFINITE is ON)
DRYLOW CUT HIGH CUT INTERVAL SHIMMER
REVERBSPEED DEPTH LENGTH SIZE / PITCH
rand
env
-8va
-5th
-2nd +2nd
+5th
+8va
-4th +4th
TARGET
FILTER GLIMMER DRIVESHIMMER
SHAPE TEXTURE QUANTIZE
pre
post
smooth
half step
scale
verb
pitch
filter
sparse
dense
diuse
high
low
input
regen
regen
low pass
TONE VOICE
MOD DECAY MIX
ON INFINITE
hold (morph) hold (sequence)
sequence step sequence tap
FAVORITE
LEFT IN RIGHT IN LEFT OUT RIGHT OUT EXP
MIDI IN
USB
MIDI OUTINST
LINE
9VDC
INFINITE
Holds the input to the reverb core while also allowing new audio to be
processed by the reverb on top of the “frozen” audio. Press and hold to
toggle in and out of Sequence mode.
(See page 21 for details.)

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Footswitches - FAVORITE
There are 16 onboard presets that are accessible by using the 8
PRESET BUTTONS on NightSky. They are arranged in 2 banks of 8
presets with different PRESET BUTTON colors indicating the selected
bank.
RECALL ACTIVE FAVORITE
Press the FAVORITE footswitch to engage the active onboard preset.
The selected PRESET BUTTON and LED color determines the current
active onboard preset.
COMPARE MODE
As the knob and button settings are adjusted with the FAVORITE
engaged, the FAVORITE LED temporarily changes from GREEN to RED
when the current position is identical to the selected preset.
SELECTING THE ACTIVE PRESET
PRESET BUTTONS 1-8 select the active onboard preset and engage the
FAVORITE footswitch if not already engaged.
Press the lit PRESET BUTTON to switch between two banks. GREEN
LED indicates presets 1-8, AMBER indicates presets 9-16.
(See page 20 for details on saving presets.)
NOTE: The onboard presets 1-16 are
assigned to MIDI Program Changes 0-15.
DRYLOW CUT HIGH CUT INTERVAL SHIMMER
REVERBSPEED DEPTH LENGTH SIZE
/ PITCH
rand
env
-8va
-5th
-2nd +2nd
+5th
+8va
-4th +4th
TARGET
FILTER GLIMMER DRIVESHIMMER
SHAPE TEXTURE QUANTIZE
pre
post
smooth
half step
scale
verb
pitch
filter
sparse
dense
diuse
high
low
input
regen
regen
low
pass
TONE VOICE
MOD DECAY MIX
ON INFINITE
hold (morph) hold (sequence)
sequence step sequence tap
FAVORITE
LEFT IN RIGHT IN LEFT OUT RIGHT OUT EXP
MIDI IN
USB
MIDI OUTINST
LINE
9VDC

NightSky - Time-Warped Reverberator
pg 20
Footswitches - FAVORITE (cont.)
To exit without saving, press the INFINITE footswitch.
SAVE TO A PRESET LOCATION
Press and hold the FAVORITE footswitch until the LED flashes BLUE to
enter SAVE mode, then release the footswitch. There are three ways to
select a preset location and complete the save:
Press the FAVORITE footswitch to save to the currently selected
preset location. Note that this could be a preset location selected
via MIDI.
Press one of the eight PRESET BUTTONS to select a new preset
location, and then press the FAVORITE footswitch to save to that
location. Press the same PRESET BUTTON twice before pressing
the FAVORITE footswitch to save to a different preset bank.
Send NightSky a MIDI Program Change message to save to the
corresponding preset location.
1
2
3
NOTE: Saving a preset saves all knob, switch, and
button settings, as well as all Live Edit functions,
expression control settings, morph settings, and the
current sequence.
DRYLOW CUT HIGH CUT INTERVAL SHIMMER
REVERBSPEED DEPTH LENGTH SIZE
/ PITCH
rand
env
-8va
-5th
-2nd +2nd
+5th
+8va
-4th +4th
TARGET
FILTER GLIMMER DRIVESHIMMER
SHAPE TEXTURE QUANTIZE
pre
post
smooth
half step
scale
verb
pitch
filter
sparse
dense
diuse
high
low
input
regen
regen
low
pass
TONE VOICE
MOD DECAY MIX
ON INFINITE
hold (morph) hold (sequence)
sequence step sequence tap
FAVORITE
LEFT IN RIGHT IN LEFT OUT RIGHT OUT EXP
MIDI IN
USB
MIDI OUTINST
LINE
9VDC