Eventide Knifedrop Octave Fuzz

Knife Drop Fuzz Octave Pedal with Monophonic Synth by Eventide delivers a blend of classic synth tones and aggressive distortion, providing a sonic experience like no other. This versatile pedal combines your input signal with monophonic analog-style synth sounds and octave effects. With powerful filter control, distortion, and advanced footswitch features, the Knife Drop is built for musicians seeking both subtle modulation and extreme sonic mayhem.

Eventide Knife Drop – Slice Through the Mix

Knife Drop is a sonic powerhouse that delivers an unrelenting blend of distortion and synth madness. This pedal crushes your input signal with an aggressive distortion that merges seamlessly with a monophonic analog-style synth and footswitch-enabled octaves. Its ADSR-style envelope sweeps the cutoff frequency of a resonant low-pass filter, allowing you to dial in sharp attacks, deep resonance, and precise cutoff. Swap the filter position between pre and post-distortion for radically altered textures, transforming your sound from smooth modulation to chaotic, gritty landscapes. Perfect for those who crave boundary-pushing tones, the Knife Drop cuts through any mix with devastating precision.

Key Features

• Synth Mix Control: Blend your instrument's signal with the Knife Drop’s monophonic synth; fully clockwise for pure synth tones.
• Drive Amount: Introduce distortion and grit for intense tones, especially beyond 2 o'clock.
• Envelope Attack: Adjust filter envelope attack times from 0 to 1000 ms for precise sound shaping.
• Filter Resonance & Cutoff: Control the resonance and starting frequency of the low-pass filter to create sweeping sonic textures.
• Octave Selection: Choose between upper octave or upper + sub-octaves for enhanced tonal depth, easily toggled with LED indicators.
• Expression Pedal Support: Customize real-time control with heel-to-toe expression pedal programming.
• Mono & Stereo Inputs: Flexible I/O options allow mono (TS) or stereo (TRS) operation, adapting to your setup.
• USB & MIDI Connectivity: Easily update firmware or control via USB and MIDI for added functionality.
• Preset Control: Save and recall your custom sound settings with simple button and footswitch commands.

Altered States for Endless Sonic Exploration

Unlock a wide range of tonal possibilities with the Knife Drop's flexible filter and octave controls. By pressing the LED buttons above each footswitch, you can instantly reshape your sound. Select Green Active to move the filter pre-distortion for cleaner, sharper textures, or switch to Red Active to place the filter post-distortion, adding gritty, chaotic tones. The octave selection is equally versatile—Green Octaves adds an upper octave for a sharp, shimmering effect, while Red Octaves brings in both upper and sub-octaves, thickening your sound with rich, harmonic layers. Take complete control of your sound with Eventide's H90 Control, which offers additional routing configurations, preset management, and more.

Technical Specifications

• Power: 9V DC center-negative power supply (not included)
• Input: Standard TS (Mono) or TRS (Stereo), with a mono/stereo switch
• Outputs: 1 & 2 (stereo or mono setup)
• Output Level: Adjustable from –12 to +9 dB with 0 dB at the 12 o'clock position
• Cutoff Frequency Range: Fully adjustable for filter envelope sweeps
• Envelope Attack Time: 0 – 1000 ms
• Footswitches: Toggle effects, octaves, and filter positions
• MIDI: TRS MIDI input/output for external control
• USB Port: For firmware updates and MIDI over USB
• Expression Pedal: Seamless control with customizable heel-to-toe movements for multiple parameters
• LED Indicators: Green/red LEDs provide clear feedback on active settings and modes
• Filter Modes: Toggle between pre- or post-distortion filters to drastically alter sound textures

The Knife Drop by Eventide is an essential tool for musicians seeking to push the boundaries of their sound. With its razor-sharp synth and distortion capabilities, this pedal ensures that your tone cuts through with precision and power.