Because of modern DSP, the twelve are on a rotary control switch for instant access and there is a centralized parameter window for customizing the particular machine you've selected. It couldn't be any simpler--all the parameters you would be interested in tweaking are there--nothing less and nothing more.

My first "test" with any reverb is to check how convincing the Rooms sound and BigSky comes through with a collection of very good room simulations. The Reflections machine simulates a small room by calculating up to 250 reflections based on where you place (with the mouse) a sound source within the geometry of a room. You can select a rectangular, square, or oblong shaped spaces and this is something I have not seen in other reverbs.

Reflections worked the best for me when BigSky was an insert effect and not setup as a send/return. I used a rectangle room shape at nearly 100% wet--moving the dot controls its X/Y coordinates (which is automatable) of the source. I used it in a mix to place an arpeggio guitar part in the virtual room. Awesome and I will return to this trick effect soon!

Speaking of Tips & Tricks, the included manual has many for each reverb machine--so study the manual for stealing some great mix ideas. There are also some cool demos online and further explanations about how it all works.

The Strymon BigSky Reverb plug-in sells for $199 MSRP and I'm just getting into it and the swimming is fine! There is a lot more than I have space here to write about!

www.strymon.net/product/bigsky-plugin/