The Hungry Robot Stargazer Stereo Edition is a spacey ambient dual-channel reverb in a 1590BB enclosure, released in July 2026. It carries two identical Blue and Red Channels that can be set up independently and switched on the fly, and this latest version adds trails, a full wet/dry blend and full stereo signal processing for the first time1. It joins a reverb-heavy line from Hungry Robot that also includes The Stargazer, the Borderland modulated reverb and the arpeggiating El Castillo.
Controls
The pedal's controls cover the blend, the length of the reverb, an octave-up effect on the wet signal, and pitch modulation1.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| MIX | Controls the blend between wet and dry. Can be 100%. Wet and Dry are at equal weight at 12 o'clock1 |
| DECAY | Controls the amount of decay and length of the reverb. Can go to near self-oscillation when maxed1 |
| SPARKLE | An octave up effect applied only to the reverb signal. Not to be confused with shimmer: shimmer sits in the feedback loop and arpeggiates, while Sparkle is added post feedback, so it simply adds an octave for a much simpler, less obnoxious sound1 |
| MOD | Swirly pitch bending on the reverb signal. Provides subtle movement to the reverb to avoid being stale. Can get pretty wobbly at high levels1 |
The MIX control reaching 100% wet makes the Stargazer usable as a fully wet ambient unit, and the DECAY control's near self-oscillation at maximum suits long, evolving soundscapes. The MOD knob is the kind of control players of reverb pedals use to keep sustained washes from sitting still: at low settings it gives subtle movement, and at high levels it turns noticeably wobbly1.
Sparkle versus shimmer
The distinction the maker draws is worth understanding if you have used shimmer reverbs before. Shimmer is placed in the feedback loop, so each pass through the reverb adds another octave and the effect arpeggiates upward. Sparkle is added after the feedback stage, so it simply adds an octave to the reverb signal without that stacking behavior, which the maker describes as a much simpler, less obnoxious sound1.
What reviewers said
Stefan Karlsson, writing for Guitar Pedal X on the pedal's release, summed up the design this way1:
"A really elegant and tasteful Spacey Ambient Dual Channel Reverb with 2 identical Blue and Red Channels which you can set up independently and flip between on-the-fly"
Price and availability
Videos
Mark Johnston
Duskmos
Questions
Is the Hungry Robot Stargazer Stereo Edition a true stereo reverb?
Yes. Guitar Pedal X reports that this latest iteration of the Stargazer features full stereo signal processing, added for the first time in this version. It sits in a 1590BB enclosure and carries the pedal's two independent Blue and Red Channels, which can be switched on the fly while playing.
Does the Stargazer Stereo Edition have trails?
Yes. Trails are one of the features added in this latest version of the Stargazer, alongside a full wet/dry blend and full stereo signal processing. Trails mean the reverb tail continues to ring out naturally after you switch the effect off, rather than cutting off abruptly.
What is the difference between Sparkle and shimmer on the Stargazer?
Sparkle is an octave up effect applied only to the reverb signal, and the maker is explicit that it should not be confused with shimmer. Shimmer sits in the feedback loop and therefore arpeggiates; Sparkle is added post feedback, so it simply adds an octave and gives a much simpler, less obnoxious sound.
Can you switch between the Blue and Red Channels while playing?
Yes. The Stargazer has independent Blue and Red Channels that can be switched on the fly, so you can set up two different ambient sounds and flip between them during a performance. Stefan Karlsson of Guitar Pedal X called it a really elegant and tasteful take on the dual-channel ambient reverb format.
How much does the Stargazer Stereo Edition cost?
The Stargazer Spacey Ambient Dual Channel Reverb goes for $272 plus shipping, as reported by Guitar Pedal X on 16 July 2026. It was available right now from the Hungry Robot Webstore at the time of that report.
Sources (1)
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2026-07-16
