Strymon

Description

When your sound calls for more depth than traditional reverb, the Strymon Midnight Edition Cloudburst ambient reverb pedal delivers expansive, evolving textures in a compact format. Part of a limited run finished in a blacked-out Midnight aesthetic, it pairs a studio-grade reverb engine with Strymon’s Ensemble processing to create ambient depth that responds directly to your playing. A streamlined control set keeps shaping intuitive: Level sets overall output, Decay and Pre-Delay dial in sustain and bloom; meanwhile, the Tone control moves from dark, diffuse ambience to brighter, more present textures. Finally, a dedicated toggle engages the Ensemble pad engine, letting notes bloom into sustained harmonic layers that extend well beyond standard reverb.

Ensemble Engine for Synth-Like Pad Generation

Unlike conventional reverb pedals, the Cloudburst leverages its Ensemble engine to generate pad-like textures that follow your input in real time. As you shift position, dynamics or pickup selection, the effect adapts, producing organic harmonic layers that remain connected to your playing. This functionality allows you to move from subtle reinforcement to fully developed ambient beds without losing articulation or control.

Studio Reverb With Controlled Sustain and Clarity

The reverb engine provides a wide range of spatial effects, from short, supportive ambience to extended, near-infinite sustain. Even at higher decay settings, the signal remains clear and defined, avoiding the washout common in large reverbs. This makes Cloudburst equally effective for atmospheric layering, melodic lead work and textured rhythm parts.

Compact Design With Flexible Connectivity

Cloudburst integrates easily into modern rigs with stereo TRS input and output, MIDI and USB control, and expression compatibility for real-time parameter adjustment. Finally, Strymon outfitted the Cloudburst's rugged aluminum chassis to ensure durability over the long haul, while its compact footprint fits easily onto crowded pedalboards.

Strymon Midnight Edition Cloudburst Ambient Reverb Pedal - Black

Features

  • Ambient reverb pedal with Ensemble engine for evolving, pad-like textures
  • Studio-grade reverb delivers lush ambience with extended, controllable sustain
  • Ensemble processing generates synth-like pads that track playing dynamics
  • Level, Decay, Pre-Delay and Tone controls shape depth, bloom and tonal color
  • Toggle switch selects between standard reverb and ambient pad modes
  • Stereo TRS I/O supports mono or full stereo signal chains
  • MIDI and USB connectivity enable deep control and system integration
  • Expression input provides real-time control over key parameters
  • Rugged aluminum chassis built for consistent performance on the road
  • Midnight Edition finish offers a refined, low-profile aesthetic

Specs

Type
  • Product type: Guitar effects pedal
  • Effect type: Reverb
  • Processing type: Digital
Inputs and controls
  • Control knobs: Level, decay, pre-delay, tone
  • Switches: Mode toggle
Connectivity
  • Inputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS stereo
  • Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS stereo
  • Expression input: 1 x TRS
  • USB: 1
  • MIDI: TRS MIDI via expression input
Output and switching
  • Bypass: True or buffered bypass
Construction
  • Chassis: Aluminum
  • Finish: Midnight edition black and white
Dimensions and weight
  • Dimensions (DxWxH): 4.6" x 2.7" x 2.5"
Other
  • Edition: Limited edition
  • Country of origin: United States

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