Eventide
Eventide Knife Drop
The Eventide Knife Drop is a guitar effects pedal, developed in collaboration between Eventide and Third Man Hardware, combining sub-octave fuzz with analog synth sounds to deliver unique and extreme tones. This powerful tool offers dark and atmospheric sounds, perfect for sonic explorers. Featuring exclusive presets from Jack White, Eventide Knife Drop achieves tones that balance on the edge between guitar effects and synthesizer sound.
The Eventide Knife Drop isn’t your ordinary fuzz pedal. Its robust design delivers sub-octave, bone-rattling distortion with unparalleled character. This pedal incorporates innovative features, such as a low-pass filter, octave switching, and modulation functions. Suitable for both stage and studio use, it offers wide-ranging sound-shaping capabilities.
Key Features
- Unique Presets – Jack White’s exclusive presets, only available in Eventide Knife Drop, with +6dB of additional gain.
- Layered Distortion – Blends input signal, synth sounds, and octaves, creating a powerful and full sound.
- Wide Filter Control – Adjustable attack time (0–1000 ms) and cutoff frequency for precise tonal control.
- Octave Function – Engage or disengage upper and lower octaves using LED buttons and footswitch.
- H90 Control Support – Enables software updates, system settings, and real-time preset management.
Specifications
Inputs and Outputs
- Input: ¼” TRS (Mono = Tip, Stereo = Tip & Ring)
- Output 1: ¼” TS (Mono)
- Output 2: ¼” TS (Stereo)
- EXP: ¼” TRS (expression pedal, auxiliary switch, or MIDI I/O)
- USB: Mini USB for software updates and MIDI I/O
- Power input: 5.5 mm / 2.1 mm plug (center negative)
Analog Parameters
- Input Impedance: 700k ohm (Mono), 990k ohm (Stereo)
- Max Input Level (Guitar): +8 dBu
- Max Input Level (Line): +14 dBu
- Output Impedance: 220 ohm
Dimensions
- Product: 102 mm (W) x 108 mm (D) x 43 mm (H)
- Package: 178 mm (W) x 121 mm (D) x 71 mm (H)
- Weight: Product 0.48 kg, Package 0.77 kg
