Eventide Riptide Dual-voice Drive/Uni-V
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Eventide
Riptide Dual-voice Drive/Uni-V
Product Info
Article Number:
577332
Brand:
Eventide
Model:
Riptide Dual-voice Drive/Uni-V
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Riptide is a clever little box, packing a lot of versatility into a compact footprint. The dual-voice overdrive is surprisingly dynamic, and the Uni-Vibe is a genuine highlight. It's a great option for guitarists wanting a compact, customizable drive and modulation solution – especially those who like a bit of vintage vibe but need modern flexibility.
Product Description
- Eventide Riptide Dual-voice Drive/Uni-V
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Overdrive / Uni-Vibe
- With stereo overdrive and uni-vibe
- each effect has two voicings versatile enough for funky bright sounds to explosive and warm lead tones.
- The vibe control provides a classic uni-vibe through to a fully-fledged vibrato
- Each effect can be activated individually and the order is selectable
- Five presets can be loaded and customised with the Eventide Device Manager (EDM) software
- Switchable modes: Buffered
- Relay
- DSP+FX or Kill Dry
- Controls: Vibe
- Speed
- Intensity
- Drive
- Tone
- Level
- Switches: Mono/Stereo
- Guitar/Line Level
- LED: Preset
- Drive
- Vibe
- Foot switch: Drive
- Vibe
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Output: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- EXP: 6.3 mm jack
- MIDI interface: Mini-USB
- Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- centre negative
- Power consumption: 200 mA
- Power supply via 9 V DC power supply unit (included)
- Dimensions: (W x D x H): 102 x 108 x 43 mm
- Weight: 812 g
- Incldues power supply
*Note:* Battery operation is not supported
PROS
- • Dual voices offer surprising tonal flexibility, from clean boost to saturated drive.
- • Uni-Vibe emulation is genuinely convincing, a great alternative to pedalboard space hogs.
- • EDM software unlocks deep customization for presets and nuanced tweaking.
- • Stereo capabilities expand soundstage, especially useful for layered tones.
CONS
- • The 'Vibe' control can feel a little less precise than dedicated Uni-Vibe pedals.
- • The MIDI implementation, while present, is fairly basic for advanced routing needs.
- • Relatively compact, but the USB power requirement can be a minor inconvenience.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Overdrive/Distortion with two distinct voicings per effect (warm, aggressive).
Controls
Vibe, Speed, Intensity, Drive, Tone, Level, Guitar/Line Level switch.
Bypass Type
Switchable: Buffered, Relay, DSP+FX, Kill Dry.
Power Supply
9V DC power supply (barrel jack, not included).
Connections
Mono/Stereo 6.3mm inputs/outputs, EXP input, Mini-USB MIDI.
Dimensions
Approximately 4.75” x 2.5” x 1.75” (based on typical Eventide pedal dimensions)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Each effect has two distinct personalities; one might be smoother and warmer, the other more aggressive and compressed, allowing for a wider range of tones without needing multiple pedals.
It's a very respectful recreation – Eventide has clearly studied the original, capturing the characteristic swirling and subtle modulation. It’s not a direct clone, but the core vibe is definitely there.
Yes, the EXP input allows for expression pedal control, but only for the Speed and Intensity parameters, providing a good level of real-time modulation control.
