{"product_id":"eventide-knife-drop-sub-octave-fuzz-and-analog-synth-pedal","title":"Eventide Knife Drop Sub-Octave Fuzz And Analog Synth Pedal","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"493\" data-start=\"423\"\u003eSub-Octave Fuzz, Analog Synth Oscillator, And An Envelope Filter — The Eventide Knife Drop, Co-Created With Jack White And Third Man Hardware\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Eventide Knife Drop is a sub-octave fuzz and analog synth effects pedal co-designed with Third Man Hardware, Jack White's manufacturing company. It combines three blended signal sources — the direct instrument signal, a monophonic analog-style synth oscillator, and switchable upper and lower octave signals — through an aggressive distortion circuit, then processes the result through an ADSR-style resonant lowpass filter. The filter's cutoff frequency is swept by an envelope derived from the input signal's amplitude, with adjustable attack time (0 to 1000ms), cutoff frequency, and resonance, plus a pre\/post-distortion position switch that places the filter before the fuzz (shaping what enters the distortion circuit) or after it (shaping what exits). An output level control provides precise volume management from -12 to +9dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"865\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/smYAdGAxvOU\" title=\"Knife Drop Pedal: Presets Playthrough and Sound Demo\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFive exclusive presets co-developed with Jack White are stored onboard, each carrying +6dB of additional gain above the standard output ceiling. An LED ladder display guides navigation through preset selection. Additional presets are accessible via MIDI or the H90 Control app. The Octaves LED button activates the upper and sub octave signals; a secondary octaves footswitch allows these to be disengaged independently during performance. A secondary LED button accesses additional parameters for deeper customisation. The H90 Control app connects via USB for firmware updates, additional preset management, and system settings. Both input and output are switchable between mono and stereo, with separate guitar and line level optimisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFilter Position And Octave Architecture\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe pre\/post filter switch is the Knife Drop's most significant tonal variable. In pre-distortion mode, the filter shapes the frequency content before it reaches the fuzz circuit — a closed filter produces a dark, compressed fuzz; an open filter passes full-range signal into the distortion; an envelope sweep moves through these characters dynamically. In post-distortion mode, the filter works on an already-clipped and harmonically saturated signal, producing a wah-like sweep through dense fuzz textures rather than through the cleaner input signal. Combined with the three-source blend of direct signal, oscillator, and octaves, the range of tonal variation from a single pedal is substantial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKEY FEATURES: Eventide Knife Drop Sub-Octave Fuzz And Analog Synth Pedal\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlackhole Algorithm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Based on the legendary DSP4000 algorithm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 Onboard Presets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackhole, Dark Matter, Nebula, Singularity, Pulsar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp To 127 MIDI Presets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Via MIDI program change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e From tiny room to limitless void.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGravity Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Normal or inverse decay — creates swells, suck-back effects, and reverse tails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfinite Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continuously layers new material on a suspended reverb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreeze Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds reverb tail in stasis for playing over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeedback Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Push the reverb past the event horizon into infinite sustain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLo, Hi, And Q EQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shape the spectral character of the reverb tail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In Modulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integral to the reverb structure, not added on top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple Bypass Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffered, Relay, DSP+FX, Kill Dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression Pedal Input:\u003c\/strong\u003e Map any combination of parameters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMIDI:\u003c\/strong\u003e Via TRS (requires adapter) or USB Mini.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuitar\/Line Level Switch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEDM Software:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full preset editing and management via Mac or PC.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Eventide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57839999058255,"sku":"KNIFEDROP","price":329.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/3344\/9551\/files\/Knife-Drop-Front__01551.jpg?v=1780417835","url":"https:\/\/www.audiodirect.co.uk\/products\/eventide-knife-drop-sub-octave-fuzz-and-analog-synth-pedal","provider":"Audio Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}