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How to load presets on the Strymon BigSky
Works with Nixie 2 (public beta) and Nixie Legacy. Back up your pedal first, then load your SoundShop presets with the steps below.
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Nixie 2 and Nixie Legacy
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also in your pack
Sept 2026
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Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles.
GET NIXIE 2
Download the free Nixie 2 editor from Strymon's official page below. Strymon labels it a Public Beta. It needs macOS 13.6 or later, or Windows 11. On an older computer, use Nixie Legacy (second tab).
Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles.
CONNECT AND BACK UP
Use a USB MIDI interface (install its driver). Connect its MIDI OUT to BigSky MIDI IN, and BigSky MIDI OUT to its MIDI IN. On the pedal, hold VALUE to open GLOBLS, set MIDI PA and MIDI CT to ON and MIDI TH to MERGE (ON on older firmware), then hold VALUE again to exit. Open Nixie 2 and click GO TO UPDATE if asked. Then click CREATE BACKUP (bottom of the Presets panel), then CREATE.
Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles.
LOAD YOUR PRESETS
Click the LIBRARY tab. Choose File > Presets > Import Presets, open one SoundShop .syx file, pick the BigSky library and tick Import as Folder. Drag the imported presets onto the first slot you want in the Presets panel; they fill in order. Click WRITE to save them to your BigSky. Writing replaces the presets in those slots. Repeat for each .syx file in your pack.
Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles.
TEST OUT YOUR NEW PRESETS
Play them and see what inspires you. Share something? Tag the artist!
Troubleshooting
Not detected? Plug-and-play MIDI cables usually fail. Strymon confirms the Roland UM-ONE MKII, iConnectivity MIO XC and Strymon Conduit. On a UM-ONE, TO MIDI IN goes to the pedal's MIDI IN.
BigSky MX? Strymon says original BigSky presets cannot be loaded into it.
Still stuck? Email support@soundshop.co. We would love to help.
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Not detected?
Plug-and-play MIDI cables usually fail. Strymon confirms the Roland UM-ONE MKII, iConnectivity MIO XC and Strymon Conduit. On a UM-ONE, TO MIDI IN goes to the pedal's MIDI IN.
BigSky MX?
Strymon says original BigSky presets cannot be loaded into it.
