Pedals that stack with the Strymon Big Sky MX

MXR Distortion+

What MXR Distortion+ brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around

Beetronics Swarm

What Beetronics Swarm brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around

Empress Echosystem

Run Empress Echosystem after Strymon Big Sky MX in the signal chain, clear of Strymon Big Sky MX's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Keeley Halo

Keeley Halo's ambient voice goes after Strymon Big Sky MX in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Strymon Big Sky MX's own pristine character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)