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Latest firmware

1.49
released 1 Mar 2019
Get Strymon Update includes the firmware · release notes on strymon.net
Updater
Strymon Update
Manual
User manual (PDF)

What's new in 1.49

Added support for MultiSwitch Plus.

Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Release notes on strymon.net ↗

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Release history
  1. 1.491 Mar 2019
  2. 1.441 Nov 2017
  3. 1.231 Feb 2015
  4. 1.191 Jun 2014
  5. 1.151 Feb 2014
All 5 releases ↓

Strymon BigSky manual & official pages

How to update the Strymon BigSky

Connect the BigSky to a computer via a MIDI-to-USB interface (MIDI OUT of interface to MIDI IN on pedal). Download Strymon Update from strymon.net/update, connect the pedal, and install the update. Alternatively, download the .zip firmware file manually and send the included .syx file via a MIDI sysex utility.

What you need

Strymon Update — the software Strymon uses to load firmware onto the Strymon BigSky. Download links below.

Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.

Drivers & software for the Strymon BigSky

The Strymon BigSky is updated with Strymon Update, published by Strymon.

Download Strymon Update from Strymonopens in a new tab — strymon.net

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Strymon BigSky firmware update history

5 releases since Feb 2014, roughly one every 15 months.

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

Version 1.49 — 1 Mar 2019

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — strymon.net

Version 1.44 — 1 Nov 2017

What’s new? MIDI Clock - Added midi clock per preset functionality. The MIDI CL (MIDI clock) parameter is no longer found in the GLOBLS menu. It is now available in the PARAMS menu to be saved independently for each preset. MIDI Through - Added THRU mode for a true MIDI Through option which passes incoming MIDI messages to the MIDI Out jack without merging messages generated by the pedal. - ON mode (from previous Firmware revisions) has been renamed MERGE, and merges messages generated by the pedal with incoming MIDI messages. Nixie 1.0 - Compatibility with Strymon Nixie 1.0. What’s fixed? - Resolved issue when pedal is receiving MIDI Clock where only 23 pulses were counted the first time through its first cycle.

Version 1.23 — 1 Feb 2015

What’s New: - Added MultiSwitch EXP controller support with TAP, Bank, and Preset EXP modes. - Added MIDICL global parameter to allow for turning off response to MIDI clock. What’s Fixed: - Resolved display issue with invalid characters and decimal points in a name.

Version 1.19 — 1 Jun 2014

Firmware revision 1.19 is an archived release and is no longer available for download. All features and fixes in this revision have been ported over to our current release version 1.23. What’s Fixed: - Fixed a minor issue with Reverse coefficient calculation - Minor under the hood bug fixes

Version 1.15 — 1 Feb 2014

Firmware revision 1.15 is an archived release and is no longer available for download. What’s New: - Added MIDI Clock - Added Level test to test mode What’s Fixed: - Fixed MIDI preset loading for presets over 255 - Fixed some PARAM display text - Fixed MIDI controller for Tone and Mod Depth parameters

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Strymon BigSky firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Strymon BigSky?

The latest firmware for the Strymon BigSky is version 1.49, released on 1 Mar 2019. FW//RADAR last checked Strymon's official page on 28 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Strymon BigSky?

Connect the BigSky to a computer via a MIDI-to-USB interface (MIDI OUT of interface to MIDI IN on pedal). Download Strymon Update from strymon.net/update, connect the pedal, and install the update. Full instructions on Strymon's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Strymon BigSky?

You need Strymon Update, available from strymon.net.

Where can I download Strymon BigSky firmware and drivers?

Directly from Strymon's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →

Where can I find the Strymon BigSky manual?

The official Strymon user manual is a PDF hosted on strymon.net. Strymon BigSky user manual (PDF) →

Is the Strymon BigSky still receiving firmware updates?

The last firmware release we recorded is 1.49 from 1 Mar 2019. FW//RADAR still checks Strymon's page daily.

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