Eventide Blackhole Reverb Effectpedal
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Eventide
Blackhole Reverb Effectpedal
Product Info
Article Number:
503207
Brand:
Eventide
Model:
Blackhole Reverb Effectpedal
Category:
Reverb Pedals
Price:
$273.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Blackhole is Eventide’s take on warping space, and it delivers. It's not just another reverb; it's a sound design tool that lets you conjure massive halls or tiny, resonant boxes. Ideal for experimental guitarists, ambient soundscapers, and bassists seeking otherworldly textures.
Product Description
- Eventide Blackhole Reverb Effectpedal
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar and Electric Bass
- Reverb
- 5 Presets directly accessible via footswitch and many more sounds via the Eventide Device Manager (EDM) software
- Variable spatial dimensions from the size of a cardboard box to a boundless universe
- Pre-delay to delay the use of the reverb trail
- Tuning the tone colour with controls for bass
- treble and resonance (Q)
- Control the EQ controls using a mapping with an expression pedal
- Freeze footswitch to immediately ‘freeze’ the sound image
- Active footswitch with dual function for latch and momentary operation
- Rear guitar/line level switch for use with guitars
- synthesisers
- in loop-in paths or at the audio interface of a DAW
- Mapping any combination of parameters to an expression pedal
- Aux switch for tap tempo function or triple aux switch for easy preset change (up/down/load)
- MIDI capability via TRS (with a MIDI TRS adapter cable or converter)
- Multiple bypass options: buffered
- relay
- DSP+FX or kill dry
- Catch-up mode for easier sound adjustment when changing presets and parameters
- Eventide Device Manager software for PC or Mac for updates
- system settings
- and creating and saving presets
- Unique ‘Gravity’ control for tailoring the reverb tail in two areas – normal or inverted decay
- Creating interesting swell effects
- With longer decay times
- Blackhole allows the articulation to be maintained without affecting the reverb tail
- Controls: Mix
- Gravity/Delay
- Feedback/Q
- Size/Depth
- Lo/Rate
- Hi/Out Lvl
- Switch: Mono/Stereo and I/O Level
- LED: Active
- Freeze
- Button: Preset
- Footswitch: Active/Bypass and Freeze/Preset
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Output: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- Expression connection: 6.3 mm jack
- USB-connection
- Power supply connection: barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm (centre negative)
- Current consumption: 200 mA
- Power supply with a 9 V DC mains adapter (included in the scope of delivery)
- Suitable replacement power supply: #409939# (not included)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 102 x 121 x 57 mm
*Note:* No battery operation supported.
PROS
- • Unmatched spatial realism, truly feels like different environments
- • Freeze function is incredibly useful for ambient textures
- • EDM software unlocks immense sonic possibilities and customization
- • Guitar/line level switch provides exceptional versatility for various setups
CONS
- • Steep learning curve for mastering the EDM software's full potential
- • Can be resource-intensive, may introduce latency with certain interfaces
- • Relatively large footprint compared to smaller reverb pedals
Product Video
Key Features
Reverb Type
Algorithmic, Hall, Plate, Room, Spring, Shimmer, Infinite
Controls
Bass, Treble, Resonance (Q), Pre-delay, Mix, Spatial, Freeze
Presets
5 direct access, unlimited via EDM
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Stereo
Yes, with adjustable width
Power Supply
9V DC, 2.1mm center-negative
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Frequently Asked Questions
It manipulates the perceived size and density of the reverb, from tight and intimate to vast and cavernous – it's more than just a simple decay time adjustment.
While the five onboard presets are great, the EDM unlocks the true depth of the Blackhole, allowing for parameter mapping and creation of truly unique sounds.
Absolutely, the line-level switch ensures compatibility with synths and audio interfaces, making it a powerful addition to your DAW workflow.
