Strymon
BigSky MX
$679
Released 2024-05
Best Guitar Effects Pedals · head-to-head
BigSky MX vs Morning Glory V4
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Morning Glory V4 is cheaper at $198. Every spec and price links to its source.
JHS Pedals
Morning Glory V4
$198Cheaper
Released 2016-03
Which is better: the BigSky MX or Morning Glory V4?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Morning Glory V4 is the cheaper at $198.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | BigSky MX | Morning Glory V4 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $679 | $198 |
| Brand | Strymon | JHS Pedals |
| Released | 2024-05 | 2016-03 |
| Effect type | multi reverb — 12 algorithms (Room, Hall, Chamber, Plate, Spring, Bloom, Cloud, Chorale, Shimmer, Magneto, Nonlinear, Impulse) with dual-engine series/parallel/split routing | overdrive (transparent, with gain-switch boost mode) |
| True bypass | Yes | Yes |
| Power draw ma | 500 | — |
| Preset count | 300 | — |
| Stereo io | Yes | No |
| Tap tempo | — | — |
| Midi support | Yes | No |
| Expression input | Yes | No |
| Dimensions (in) | 7 x 5 x 1.87 | — |
Sources — BigSky MX: strymon.net (verified 2026-08-01). Morning Glory V4: thomannmusic.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the BigSky MX and Morning Glory V4?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Effect type: BigSky MX multi reverb — 12 algorithms (Room, Hall, Chamber, Plate, Spring, Bloom, Cloud, Chorale, Shimmer, Magneto, Nonlinear, Impulse) with dual-engine series/parallel/split routing vs Morning Glory V4 overdrive (transparent, with gain-switch boost mode)
- Stereo io: BigSky MX true vs Morning Glory V4 false
- Midi support: BigSky MX true vs Morning Glory V4 false
- Expression input: BigSky MX true vs Morning Glory V4 false