“It's so incredibly sophisticated with its drive and vibe duo that you forgive it’s digital”: Eventide Riptide review

Two classic effects, one classy unit. Is it time you got swept away in the Riptide's stereo combo of overdrive and Uni-Vibe?

Eventide Riptide
(Image: © Eventide)

Guitar World Verdict

The Eventide Riptide packs a walloping punch of Uni-Vibe swirls and crunchy overdrive in one pedal that sounds even more present and detailed in stereo.

Pros

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    Overdrive and Uni-Vibe in one pedal; Stereo operation.

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    Dual voicings per effect.

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    Crisp and detailed Uni-Vibe swirl.

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    Thick overdrive.

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    Ability to save five onboard presets (127 more via MIDI).

Cons

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    Some may prefer the analog sound of standalone UniVibe and Overdrive pedals.

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Say the name Eventide and what comes to mind is the company’s much-lauded H90 Harmonizer and H9 Max processors. 

I know it was a NASA-sized undertaking to cram the company's astronomical multi-effects and pitch-perfect harmonizer technology into those pedalboard-friendly stompboxes, but now Eventide has introduced the Riptide – a more down-to-earth, compact 2-in-1 pedal with an onboard overdrive and Uni-Vibe effect that can be run in stereo. 

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