Eventide Knife Drop Fuzz
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Eventide
Knife Drop Fuzz
Product Info
Article Number:
600882
Brand:
Eventide
Model:
Knife Drop Fuzz
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$383.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Knife Drop is unlike anything else out there – it's part fuzz, part synth, and all sonic chaos. If you're a seasoned guitarist looking to add truly unique textures to your sound and don’t mind a bit of a learning curve, this pedal is a serious game-changer. It's a niche tool, but in that niche, it's exceptional.
Product Description
- Eventide Knife Drop Fuzz
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Fuzz
- Distorts the triple mix of input signal
- monophonic analogue-style synthesizer and footswitch-controlled octaves
- An ADSR-like envelope controls the cutoff frequency of a low-pass filter with adjustable attack
- resonance and cutoff
- Output Level: -12 bis +9 dB
- Footswitch: Active (switches the effect on or off)
- Octaves (switches the octaves on or off)
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 10.8 x 10.2 x 4.3 cm
- Weight: 0.48 kg
PROS
- • Unique synth-fuzz blend creates textures unavailable elsewhere.
- • Envelope-controlled filter adds dynamic, expressive shaping.
- • Compact size allows for easy integration into crowded pedalboards.
- • Build quality feels robust; Eventide's reputation for reliability shines.
CONS
- • The complex controls can be daunting for beginners to master.
- • Limited versatility; excels at fuzz, less suited for clean boost or other tones.
- • Price point puts it in a premium-priced category for a fuzz pedal.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Fuzz, Octave, Synthesizer Hybrid
Controls
Level, Filter Cutoff, Resonance, Attack, Octave Switch, Effect On/Off Switch
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC Power Supply (center negative, 2.1mm jack) – not included
Connections
Input, Output, DC Power Jack
Dimensions
10.8 x 10.2 x 4.3 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The synth component adds a layer of harmonic complexity; it's not a full-blown synth sound, but a subtle, evolving texture that complements the fuzz's grit. It’s most noticeable when the envelope filter is engaged and the resonance is cranked.
The attack control allows for adjustments, but it's more suited for mid-tempo rhythms and expressive swells than ultra-fast, chugging riffs. It’s designed for shaping, not rapid transient response.
While those pedals offer intense fuzz tones, the Knife Drop’s synthesis and filter capabilities offer a much wider range of textures, moving beyond the traditional fuzz landscape. It’s a more complex and versatile tool than either of those options.
