Strymon Riverside Drive & Distortion Pedal

The Strymon Riverside Drive & Distortion Pedal opens the door to a universe of rich, warm drive tones. From smooth, glassy overdrive to roaring high-gain distortion, it’s designed to inspire creativity at every twist of a knob. Whether you’re chasing subtle grit or massive crunch, Riverside responds to your playing with dynamic clarity and feel, letting your amp sound bigger, bolder, and more alive.

Strymon Riverside Drive & Distortion Pedal Review

The Strymon Riverside Drive & Distortion Pedal blends the best of analog warmth with digital precision. Its all-analog Class A JFET front-end delivers up to 20dB of pure gain, while the advanced SHARC DSP shapes your tone with exceptional detail. You get a versatile 3-band EQ, a presence switch for dialing in high-end sparkle, and the ability to save your favorite settings for instant recall. With its noise reduction, boost control, and MIDI compatibility, Riverside adapts to any rig—studio or stage.

Strymon Riverside Drive & Distortion Pedal Features

• Creates tones from light overdrive to heavy distortion
• Responds naturally to your playing style and touch
• Easy-to-use bass, mid, and treble controls for shaping sound
• Save your favorite tone and recall it instantly
• Optional boost for extra volume when you need it
• Works with a wide variety of amps and setups

Strymon Riverside Drive & Distortion Pedal Specs

• Hybrid analog Class A JFET and DSP gain stages
• 9V DC center-negative power with at least 250mA current
• High-performance 24-bit 96kHz converters and SHARC DSP
• True bypass or selectable analog buffered bypass
• Dimensions 4.5 in deep x 4 in wide x 2.4 in tall
• Strong and lightweight anodized gold aluminum chassis

Strymon Riverside Drive & Distortion Pedal Dimensions

• Depth 4.5 in
• Width 4 in
• Height 2.4 in
• Weight 1.5 lbs

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