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Description

Transform your guitar's soundscape with the GFI System Skylar Reverb, an innovative reverb effects pedal crafted for sonic explorers. This compact powerhouse combines four distinct reverb algorithms—Spatium, Shimmer, Plate, and Tremble—into a single pedal, offering you a versatile palette to design ambient textures or lush layers. The pedal's intuitive controls, including Param, Decay, Level, and Modes, make it easy to tailor your sound to perfection, whether you're on stage or in the studio.

Designed with flexibility in mind, the Skylar Reverb features a multi-purpose jack that accommodates either an expression pedal or a tap-tempo pedal, giving you dynamic control over your effects. Its sleek interface includes an LC display and LED indicators for Effect On and Tap, ensuring you have clear visual feedback during your performance. The stereo input and output jacks deliver a rich, immersive sound experience, while the pedal's sturdy construction ensures it can withstand the rigors of live play.

Power is supplied via a 9V DC mains adapter, and with a power consumption of 110 mA, this pedal is both efficient and eco-friendly. Whether you're seeking subtle ambiance or dramatic soundscapes, the GFI System Skylar Reverb is your key to unlocking new dimensions of creativity.

Key Features:

  • 4 GFI System reverb algorithms: Spatium, Shimmer, Plate, Tremble
  • Multi-purpose jack for expression or tap-tempo pedal
  • Controls: Param, Decay, Level, Modes
  • LC display with LED indicators for Effect On and Tap
  • Footswitch for Effect Bypass/Ramp and A-B/Tap
  • Stereo input and output jacks
  • Power consumption: 110 mA, 9V DC mains adapter (not included)

Product specs

Available since June 2021
Analog No
Battery Operation No
PSU included No
input/output configuration stereo in / stereo out

FAQs

What reverb modes are available on the GFI System Skylar Reverb?

The GFI System Skylar Reverb offers four distinct reverb modes: Plate, Shimmer, Modulated, and Room, providing a versatile range of ambient effects suitable for various musical styles.

Does the GFI System Skylar Reverb support stereo input and output?

Yes, the GFI System Skylar Reverb is equipped with stereo input and output, allowing for a wider and more immersive sound experience.

Is the GFI System Skylar Reverb compatible with a standard pedalboard power supply?

The GFI System Skylar Reverb requires a 9V DC power supply (not included) and does not support battery operation, making it compatible with most standard pedalboard power supplies.

Can the GFI System Skylar Reverb be used for live performances?

Yes, the GFI System Skylar Reverb is designed for both studio and live performance settings, offering high-quality reverb effects that enhance your live sound.

How does the shimmer mode on the GFI System Skylar Reverb enhance the sound?

The shimmer mode on the GFI System Skylar Reverb adds a lush, ethereal quality to your sound by introducing octave-up harmonics, perfect for creating ambient soundscapes.

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GFI System - Skylar (Stereo Demo)

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GFI System - Skylar (Stereo Demo)

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GFI System Skylar Stereo Reverb

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GFI System Skylar Reverb

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Mike Hermans

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GFI System: SKYLAR Reverb

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Brett Kingman

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GFI System Skylar Reverb Pedal on Harp

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Emily Hopkins

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GFI System Skylar Reverb Demo | All Settings | No Talking | STEREO

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PedalNerds - Nathan Shafer

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GFI System SKYLAR reverb pedal

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R.J. Ronquillo

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GFI System Skylar Reverb | A Space and Ambient Machine (no talking demo)

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Reviews

PROS

  • Offers lush, surrounding reverb without cluttering the sound

  • Spatium mode ideal for trance-y plucks and synth arpeggios

  • Gentle shimmer mode, usable even for non-fans of the effect

  • Plate and tremble modes provide pleasant, versatile sounds

  • Superior sound quality compared to digital plugins

  • Compact size with robust, noise-free construction

  • Easy manipulation and exploration of settings for beginners

  • Stereo or mono in/out options for flexible setups

  • Includes favorite algorithms from the Specular Tempus

  • Dry signal on/off option for versatile preset configuration

CONS

  • Requires a quality power supply to avoid noise issues

  • Limited to four reverb modes, less than some competitors

  • Dual-function knobs can be cumbersome to use

  • Lacks MIDI implementation for extended control

  • Limited to two presets, lacking in comparison to some rivals

  • TRS adapter needed for stereo output, increasing setup complexity

  • No buffered bypass, making preset changes noticeable

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about GFI System Skylar Reverb.

Features and functionality

  • The GFI Skylar includes Spatium and Plate algorithms praised for both expansive and subtle reverb effects.

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  • The Skylar is stereo in/out, utilizing TRS for stereo and TS for mono configurations.

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  • The Skylar can achieve 100% wet signal, providing versatility for ambient soundscapes.

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  • Some units may experience popping noises when toggling kill dry; GFI offers board replacements for affected units, highlighting responsive customer service.

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Comparisons

  • The Skylar's algorithms are noted to surpass the Catalinbread Talisman and JHS Spring Tank in quality.

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  • Some users prefer the Skylar for a mini live board due to its simplicity, while opting for more complex pedals like the Ventris for general use.

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  • A user switched from the Skylar to a Boss RV-6, citing a preference for less polished sound, noting the RV-6's shimmer mode with reduced tone is impressive.

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User experience

  • Owners find the Skylar easy to dial in yet highly tweakable, offering simple reverb perfection.

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  • It's suggested that the Skylar manual provides guidance on adjusting the dry/wet signal mix, though some users struggle to find this information.

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  • The Skylar's secondary parameter adjustments can cause a brief audio dropout, posing a challenge when creating continuous drones.

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  • Owners appreciate the Skylar for creating ambient washes and the expression ramping functions, useful in live setups.

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Use cases and applications

  • The absence of a spring mode is noted, but users who don't prioritize it find the pedal's other features satisfactory.

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Critic Reviews

GFI Skylar Stereo Reverb | Delicious Audio

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The GFI System Skylar Reverb offers a compelling blend of versatility and sound quality, featuring four distinct algorithms that can be easily manipulated via an intuitive interface. Musicians will appreciate its compact design and dual-function encoders that unlock a plethora of tonal options. However, while it excels in sound and functionality, the Skylar's streamlined approach may leave some users craving more extensive control over parameters typically found in larger reverb units. Overall, it's a fantastic choice for those seeking rich reverb textures in a portable package, but may not satisfy every reverb enthusiast's desire for depth and customization.

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lobberuno

Small but tasty Reverb

I just got this small reverb for bringing some ambient background to the guitar riffs and rhythm. I need to say this is a small pedal, it doesn't has in-depth menus or submenus, with a lot of things to configure like... well, you know which pedal I'm talking about. But, for the small size and it carries 4 reverbs (essentials for my reason), also due the price, it does well. It happened to me that I had a previous reverb (Hall of Fame 2), but I just used Shimmer or Church (also named as Cathedral or Cavern), and I never used the Tone print stuff and the other modes.

This is my specific case that I just use like one or two reverbs for like anything. By the way, I absolutely love the reverbs included in the Empress Echosystem, it is so good, that also I use them a lot. However, the Hall and Spring reverbs included on the Echosystem are different to Space and Plate included on the Skylar.

During this one hour experience, the best thing was the Shimmer -Octaved Down-, it brings a new and fresh sound to anything like it, sounds new and modern, also doesn't get noticed but adds low frequencies to your sound. Massive.

I dislike that you need a TRS adapter to split signals to amps, so I ran the pedal in mono and anyway it sounded awesome. I can't wait to run it on stereo.

Skylar also can add Chorus as modulation for Space and Plate modes, á la BigSky formula.

I'm curious to add a Mariana Pedal on Pre/Post to the Skylar. It will be a nice experience.

Update: 15/01/2024.

After some serious playing and test, still I'm not able to split signals due the TRS input, so currently I'm playing a Vox AC15C1 with the drive and delay signal, and a Fender CDR68 Custom-Vintage Channel, with the full signal, with nice results. Still the most liked effect is Shimmer Octaved Down. Also, this pedal can achieve Bigsky-esque sounds.

A good feature that I was missing is the dry signal on/off option, able to change in a submenu by holding the Reverb Type knob, so you could have one preset with as dry signal and the other as wet signal.

Recent cons detected are that you can just have two presets with the pedal, and there is no a buffered bypass so the preset change passes being noticed. Still, I will preserve the 5 stars rating due the sound quality but in nowadays terms, more options are needed for the standard guitarist/keyboard player.

Preferred Settings + Usage:

Shimmer -octaved down- is until this moment my most liked experience with the pedal.

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1 alternative for GFI System Skylar Reverb, curated by the Equipboard community.

TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2 Reverb

$105.00 - $149.99

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GFI Systems Skylar has less modes compared to the TC Electronics Hall of Fame 2, but it let you get sounds toward specific uses, and more enjoyable experiences during your playing. Consider as a possible option if you like space sounds or you are searching your own sound. If you want a generic reverb but you need modes for many music stuff, your place is with Hall of Fame 2.

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