Eventide Space vs Strymon Big Sky Pt1

Eventide Space vs Strymon Big Sky Pt1

Fender Stratocaster Vox AC30

[anthonyfranklin]

They are both great but the Big Sky just has a brighter sheen to it that is somewhat artificial, and the Eventide has a bit more warmth and natural movement in it.

[AlexMNet]

Great demo! I would just say don't add any vibrato to what you are playing when you are testing out the modulation. That way we can hear exactly how the modulation sounds. Thanks for the comparison videos!

[LCRLive]

In the parts where you said the Eventide isn't as big, you forgot to turn up the mix knob. Lol.

[mikesanders]

They both sound very good. I would go with the Black pedal for gigs, has better screen to see what channel your on.

[joshrdealmusic]

From an honest perspective, coming from someone who doesn't own either, they both seem equal for "quality". It's not a question of better or worse, but more rather preferable or not. In a perfect world, I'd have both.

[Chicagomatic]

I liked the sound of Space better. Thanks for the video!

[sarahwaters]

no need to be ashamed of a twin reverb or ac30! . . these are special to many of us! . . rips or tears! . . your playing sounds great!

[Malcoladdin]

Eventide for blackhole alone, I mean, DAMN!

[ProducerRealz]

Space. The final frontier. Eventide sounds dreamy. Like a record.

[abradfordajb]

Both pedals sound luscious, but the Eventide unit is more functional, with 100 presets, a complete EQ section on-board, and better connectivity, to name three things. I'd go with the Eventide unit.

[dalestrom]

I would be absolutely giddy to own either of these. 

[thechord]

I find myself using the space more because it's more tweakable and versatile but I use the big sky when I am using delay on the h9

[awhite]

I love your demos. One comment though, especially when showing effects with modulation is... try to minimize tremolo arm usage. It's hard to get a sense of things on youtube anyway, but when there are other factors it can make it harder. Just thought I would mention it. Thanks again for your comprehensive demos!

[tristanseume]

Nice demo! I've owned both these pedals, but not at the same time (for obvious reasons) so was interested to hear them side-by-side. They are both undeniably awesome pedals to which little else seems to come close. However, I sold my Space and have since bought the BigSky - I have to say that there's so little in it, but I find the BigSky just that little bit less intimidating in terms of usability. That said, your demo makes me slightly nostalgic for the Space! (And yes, as has been noted by others here, the 'Blackhole' preset on the Space is outrageous! Although 'Nimbus' on the BigSky kinda makes up for it!). Thanks for posting :)

[jeremybourque]

Too "digital" seems to be a common description for Eventide pedals compared to Strymon. That "digital" sound is a much better representation of the original guitar tone than any analog pedal could ever reproduce. Listen to his dry signal, it's bright and crispy like a typical Strat and AC30. When the Eventide is engaged that sound is still there. Strymon pedals color the tone and tend to smooth it out. Don't mistake a desirable coloring effect for a true, original guitar signal. Eventide does true representation, Strymon does not.

[WhiteWolf--]

Eventide makes some kick ass gear, man. And yeah, that's like, my opinion, man. :)

[EzyoMusic]

I just found myself a BigSky but I'd like to try the Space too. Very nice. :)

[RalphKramden-qt]

I went Strymon first.  Liked the idea of it, and there's so much hype about them.  But in person in the room, it really turned me off because it sounds very digital and very cold.  Let's say to me nice, it sounds too ideal and "perfect".  I sent it back within days.Later I discovered the Eventide H9.  Got a max and checked it out.  OMG, that's the maker for me.  In practice I think Eventide is better and they certainly have the long history and accomplishments.  I'd wager Strymon has better customer service, but that's just a guess looking at their sites.  Eventide has the professional sound and warmth though for this player.

[delatronics]

Eventide is the winner for me sonically, but also it has chorus, modulation and Delay!

[jacksprat]

The Big Sky has more parameters to diddle with but I think on the last example, the Even Tide had a warmer sound. Don't know if that is s matter of dialing that sound in. Strymon reverb tails are far longer. I dunno, 6 of one, half a dozen of the other? Probably if you own one it's the best. But i do know Strymon has some wonderful effects no others have.