Strymon Timeline/Big Sky – The Kitchen Sink

Big Sky Preset Pack

This preset pack is designed to help you create rich, inspiring tones that work seamlessly in both stereo and mono setups. I personally use these presets most weekends, and you can hear them in my YouTube videos and on GuitarforHISGLORY.com. They are crafted to save you time while giving you the tools to develop your own unique sound.

Artist-Inspired Presets:
This pack includes 5 Bethel presets, 4 Hillsong presets, 5 Elevation Worship presets, and 2 Carson (Tomlin) presets. These are carefully crafted to capture the tones of well-known worship bands and give you direct access to sounds that fit perfectly into a worship setting.

GFHG Custom Presets:
You’ll also find Cloud 1-3 and Plate 1-3, which are variations of my favorite reverbs from over the years. These reverbs are deep and immersive, ideal for those ambient moments. They’re designed to be “very wet,” perfect for creating that big, atmospheric sound many worship guitarists are after.

Miscellaneous Presets:
For added variety, this pack includes 3 Chorale, 3 Spring, 3 Bloom, and 3 Magneto reverbs. You’ll also get Huge Plate, Bright Plate, Cloud Swell, and Bloom Swell, giving you a wide range of textures to play with and adapt to any worship environment.

Mono Reverbs (from the Early GfHG Days):
I’ve also included some classic mono reverbs from my earlier work—Bloom, Brighty Washy, Cloud, Shimmer, Swell Cloud, and Washy ‘Verb. These are perfect if you’re working with a mono setup but still want that lush, full sound.

In addition, there is a separate folder for Kemper. Since the Kemper is more compressed, I’ve made adjustments to the reverbs to ensure they still shine.

Preset Pack Methodology:
The presets are easy to navigate, with numbers 1, 2, and 3 indicating the intensity of the reverb—1 being more subtle and 3 being more washed out. Reverbs numbered 4 and higher are special, such as Bethel 4 (a vocal-like reverb) or Bethel 5 (a very bright plate). Circumstantial reverbs, like SHIMMER, are also clearly noted for specific uses.

Timeline Preset Pack

For those who need quick access to ready-made tones, the Timeline presets cover 246 song titles (check the preset list for details). Many songs include more than one preset for different parts or delay sounds, with 434 song-specific preset files included.

Plus, the Core Pack contains my starting points to help you create your own sounds. There’s also a collection of other delay, ambient and utility presets I’ve built over the years, offering plenty of inspiration and options for experimentation.

Core Pack Delays

The Core Pack folder contains my starting points, so if you want to take a stab at making your own presets, these will be of great use to you! 😃

• 8TH TAPE: 8th note tape delay.
• 16th Digital: Common for Phil Wickham songs.
• ANALOG DOT: Dotted eighth analog delay.
• DMM: Mimics a Deluxe Memory Man. Not BPM specific.
• DOT+: Dotted eighth note tape delay with higher mix/more intensity.
• DOT DIGITAL: Dotted eighth digital delay.
• DOT: Dotted eighth note tape delay.
• DUAL: The Dual Delay I use most commonly.
• QUARTER DIGITAL: A digital delay starting point.
• QUARTER TAPE: Quarter note tape delay.
• TAPE WARBLE: Not meant to be BPM specific. Just lays a foundation.
• REVERSE: Reverse delay that works great for swells.
• AMBIENT TAPE: Tape delay that works great for swells.

For those looking for even more detailed delay sounds, the Core Pack also includes:

• Bethel DOT: Dotted eighth note delay that is a great starting point for Bethel songs.
• Bethel Pattern: Pattern delay that is a great starting point for Bethel songs.
• Elevation 8th: Eighth note delay that is a great starting point for Elevation songs.
• Elevation DOT: Dotted eighth note delay that is a great starting point for Elevation songs.
• Hillsong Dotted: Dotted eighth note delay that is a great starting point for Hillsong songs.
• Hillsong Dual: Parallel Dual Delay for Hillsong songs.
• Hillsong Dual 2: Series Dual Delay for Hillsong songs.

Stay Connected

When you purchase this pack, make sure to sign up for the GuitarforHISGLORY newsletter and follow the GfHG Instagram or Facebook page. This is how I’ll keep you updated with new presets and additional resources. If I release new presets after your purchase, you can always visit the update your preset pack page to find out how to get them.

Getting Started

A Read Me file is included to walk you through how to import the presets, how they’re organized and some tips on how to get the most out of them. The song presets are organized alphabetically and by artist, so you can find them whichever way works best for you.

You can import these presets into your pedal using a MIDI connection and Strymon’s visual editing program, NIXIE. The included Excel guide also lets you look up each preset’s settings and adjust your pedal manually. You can filter it by song, artist or preset name.

Important: After importing, check Tap Division against the included Excel guide. NIXIE may not preserve or display it correctly during import or export. The guide includes the Tap Division for each preset along with the other adjustable settings.

I’m grateful to be able to share these tools with you, and I pray that they will be a blessing to your worship team as you lead others in glorifying Christ through music.