Dreadbox Kinematic Compressor And Filter Pedal

The Dreadbox Kinematic stands out as a VCA-based compressor, designed to be a versatile powerhouse for shaping and enhancing your musical tone. Boasting a range of features, including an envelope filter and a post-diode overdrive circuit, this pedal caters to both electric instruments and Eurorack synthesizers equipped with CV inputs. Its advanced VCA-style compression ensures a pristine and clear signal, offering a dynamic range that spans from subtle soft-clipping to powerful limiting, complemented by adjustable post-compression and a dedicated overdrive circuit that injects aggression into your sound.

Dreadbox Kinematic Features:

• VCA-Style Compression: Enjoy crystal-clear compression with a dynamic range, allowing for nuanced control from gentle to intense limiting.
• Versatile Usage: The inclusion of three patch points makes it suitable for a variety of applications and setups.
• Envelope Filter: Enhance your tone with the envelope filter's frequency boosting and low-pass filtering capabilities.
• Dynamic Control: Elevate your sound with a whopping 18dB of gain, providing thick harmonic saturation and maintaining consistency.
• Customizable Compression: Three distinct modes – Comp, Colour, and Envelope Filter – let you tailor the compression style to your preference.
• Overdrive Circuit: Fine-tune the post-compression drive to add just the right amount of saturation or dial it up for an intense fuzz effect.
• Filter Mode: Acts as a 12dB Low Pass Filter with an auto-wah effect, adding modulation possibilities to your sonic palette.

Dreadbox Kinematic Specifications:

• Output: Mono TS unbalanced 6.4mm audio jack
• Input: Mono TS unbalanced 6.4mm audio jack (Expects up to 2Vpp Input Levels)
• Filter Cutoff Frequency:
• COMP Mode: Functions as a frequency boost.
• ENV FILTER Mode: Works as a low-pass filter.
• Drive: Adjusts the amount of post-compression drive.
• Mode Switches:
• COMP COLOUR: Combines compressor and frequency booster.
• ENV FILTER: Implements a 12dB Low Pass Filter with an auto-wah effect.
• Level: Controls the output level of the effect.
• Envelope: Manages the Envelope Amount (Ratio factor in COMP mode, auto-wah amount in ENV FILTER mode).
• Bypass: CMOS Bypass with a soft-touch switch.
• Power Supply: Requires 9VDC BOSS style center pin negative 2.1mm adapter (Not included)
• Dimensions (H x W x D): Compact size at 14cm x 10cm x 5.6cm
• Current Draw: 85mA

The Dreadbox Kinematic doesn't just offer compression – it's a dynamic tone-sculpting tool with a multitude of features to explore and fine-tune your musical expression.