Effects pedals
from $160 dreadbox-fx.com
Dreadbox is expanding its range of synths (Nymphes and Typhon) and Eurorack modules with a set of five stompboxes, four of which are currently available. All four pedals reviewed here share control layouts and three (all analog) sport a trio of CV in/outs for integration into modular setups as well as with other CV capable pedals. The odd one out, Darkness, is a digital pitchshifting shimmer delay which features stereo I/O and processing. The jacks are rear-mounted, good for desktop use, ie bunching them up close to maximize space and hands-on range. The enclosures are relatively light, but they’ll easily withstand the rigors of most players’ footwork when on the floor. The footswitches have been sensibly selected to be hand or (socked/bare) foot operable without too much force, which is essential for the modular/desktop users. On a final general note, the Dreadbox effects are powered by standard 9VDC center negative supplies and do not offer an additional battery powering option.
Kinematic
Kinematic is a band-boosting VCA compressor and envelope filter. The two modes are switchable above
