Strymon Riverside Multistage Drive – Midnight Edition
Riverside combines the best of analog warmth and digital precision in a multistage drive pedal designed for ultimate tonal versatility. Featuring a custom class-A JFET input gain stage paired with powerful SHARC DSP processing, Riverside delivers everything from smooth classic overdrive to modern saturated distortion with exceptional touch sensitivity and dynamic response. The Midnight Edition adds a sleek, limited-edition black finish.
Features:
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Hybrid Analog-Digital Design: Discrete class-A JFET input gain stage with up to 20dB pure analog gain combined with detailed DSP gain stages.
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Dual Gain Channels: Low gain for classic overdrive warmth; high gain for rich, modern distortion.
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3-Band EQ with Mid-Band Push: Independent Bass, Middle, Treble controls plus selectable mid-band EQ boost.
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Presence Switch & Noise Reduction: Tailor brightness to your amp and tame pickup noise with optional variable-threshold noise gate.
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Expression & Boost Inputs: Connect an expression pedal for multi-parameter morphing or volume control, plus a boost footswitch for +6dB analog gain or preset toggling.
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True Bypass & Favorite Footswitch: Save and instantly recall your favorite setting with dedicated footswitch.
What’s Included:
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Strymon Riverside Multistage Drive Pedal (Midnight Edition)
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Expression pedal and boost input jacks
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True bypass switching
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Rugged anodized black aluminum chassis
Power supply not included (requires 9V DC, center-negative, 250mA minimum).
Riverside’s hybrid approach offers guitarists smooth, dynamic, and detailed drive tones with studio-grade audio quality. Whether you want vintage overdrive or modern distortion, Riverside adapts perfectly to your playing style and rig.
