Strymon has announced a new audio plugin designed to help users experience ambience in a completely new way. Originally released as a hardware pedal, the NightSky plugin brings Strymon’s “reverberant synthesis” directly into the DAW environment.
Underneath the hood, NightSky is actually a reverberant synthesis workstation and a powerful platform for experimental sound design. Giving you real-time continuous control of the fundamental building blocks of reverberation, the plugin allows you to manipulate your own reality.
With NightSky you can control the pitch, processing rate and size of the reverb core, as well as shaping the harmonic structure and utilizing a synth-like resonant filter with multiple modulation wave shapes. There is no other plugin like it, anywhere.
NightSky Plugin features
- 3 reverb textures: Choose between Sparse (granular), Dense (plate-style), and Diffuse (atmospheric wash) engines for varied reflection behaviors.
- Variable process rate: Allows for real-time continuous control of reverb pitch and core size simultaneously.
- 8-step sequencer: A powerful tool for sequencing pitch changes of the reverb core, capable of running at a tapped tempo or synced to MIDI clock.
- Voice section: Dedicated controls for Shimmer, Glimmer, and Drive to enhance the harmonic spectrum of the reverberated signal.
- Synth-style filter: Includes a 4-pole, 24dB/octave resonant low-pass filter for sweeping the reverb output.
- Modulation section: Features six selectable waveforms (triangle, square, ramp, saw, random, and envelope) with multiple modulation targets.
- Quantized pitch: Size and Pitch controls can be set to smooth operation or quantized to half-steps and specific musical scales.
- Infinite sustain: A dedicated “Infinite” function allows for the freezing of audio within the reverb core to create endless drones.
- Integrated drive: Soft-clipping non-linear saturation that can be applied pre or post-reverb for added grit and character.
- Preset management: Instant access to 16 on-board presets with the ability to store hundreds more via the plugin interface.
- Scalable UI: High-resolution user interface that can be resized to fit any modern screen setup.
- Full automation: Every parameter is automatable within your DAW for complex, evolving soundscapes.
Available in VST3, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS, the plugin is priced $99 USD.
More information: Strymon
