Strymon Brig Bucket Delay
The Strymon Brig is a compact, multi-voice digital pedal that meticulously emulates the warm, dark, and modulated sounds of classic Bucket Brigade Device (BBD) analog delays.
It condenses the complexity of its larger predecessor (the Brigadier) into a pedalboard-friendly mini enclosure, while adding modern features like full stereo I/O and MIDI control.
Key Features and Delay Voices
The Brig features Strymon's proprietary dBucket algorithm, offering three distinct analog delay voices selectable via a toggle switch:
3205 Voice:
Emulation: Recreates the sound of a lower-voltage, single MN3205 BBD chip.
Character: Offers the shortest delay times (down to 30ms for slapback and chorus effects), with gritty repeats, increased noise, and a low-fidelity character typical of some vintage Boss delays.
3005 Voice:
Emulation: Recreates a higher-voltage, dual MN3005 BBD chip circuit (similar to the famous Deluxe Memory Man).
Character: Provides longer delay times (up to 1 second), higher headroom, and cleaner, warmer repeats with a soft, dreamy quality.
Multi Voice:
Emulation: A unique Strymon design featuring two cross-coupled, super-clean dBucket delay lines.
Character: The delay lines are set with a golden ratio timing (like the Strymon Dig's "golden ratio" mode), creating complex, cascading, ping-pong-like echoes and massive stereo soundscapes.
Controls and Functionality
Connectivity and Advanced Features
Stereo I/O: Features a single TRS input and a single TRS output jack for compact, full stereo operation (selectable mono-to-mono, mono-to-stereo, or stereo-to-stereo via a rear switch).
EXP/MIDI Jack: A multifunction jack that supports an expression pedal, Favorite preset switch, external Tap Tempo, or full MIDI control via TRS cable.
USB-C: Allows for firmware updates and MIDI control from a computer.
JFET Input: Uses a high-impedance, ultra-low noise discrete Class A JFET preamp for exceptional touch sensitivity and dynamics.
Presets: Offers 300 MIDI preset locations for saving and recalling sounds.
Model: | BRIG |
Manufacturer: | Strymon |