Eventide
Eventide Blackhole Reverb Pedal
Best atmospheric reverb for experimental musicians seeking expansive, cosmic soundscapes.
Explore otherworldly ambiences with the Eventide Blackhole Reverb Pedal, inspired by the renowned Black Hole plug-in. This pedal offers a universe of sound-sculpting capabilities, allowing you to create haunting echoes and ethereal landscapes. It features five onboard presets, with the ability to store up to 127 via MIDI. Dive into unique reverb types like "Infinite mode" for continuous layering and "Freeze mode" to hold effects in stasis. With built-in modulation, intuitive controls for Size, PreDelay, Feedback, and EQ, plus expression pedal and MIDI mapping, the Blackhole provides limitless sonic experimentation for your pedalboard.
$239.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.8
/ 5
Category Rank
2
/ 204
#2 in Effects Processors
Price vs Category Average
-47%
Below average
Signal Path Type
Digital
/ Digital
Who it's for
- Ambient soundscapers seeking legendary studio-grade ethereal depth
- Advanced rig builders requiring deep MIDI and expression control
- Experimental musicians creating infinite drones and textural layers
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious players looking for affordable reverb options
- Beginners intimidated by complex menus and deep parameter editing
- Traditionalists needing standard spring or hall reverb sounds
Performance breakdown
Ambient Depth
Unrivaled, expansive soundscapes that define the modern cinematic reverb experience.
Preset Versatility
Massive MIDI storage capacity allows for deep, complex sonic recall.
Control Flexibility
Expression pedal and MIDI mapping offer professional-grade command over every parameter.
Build Robustness
Sturdy stompbox construction designed to withstand rigorous touring and studio use.
Signal Integration
Switchable instrument and line-level inputs ensure seamless compatibility with any rig.
Creative Functionality
Infinite and Freeze modes provide endless, ethereal textures for experimental players.
Key Specs
Signal Path Type
Digital
Bypass Type
Buffered Bypass
Processing Type
Digital
Number of Presets
127
MIDI Control Enabled
True
Power Supply Type
9V DC
Expression Pedal Input Enabled
True
Number of Footswitches
1
Features
- Creates vast, cosmic soundscapes.
- Offers Infinite and Freeze reverb modes.
- Includes built-in modulation for tone shaping.
- Supports expression pedal and MIDI control.
- Intuitive controls for easy sound sculpting.
- Dual-action footswitch for latching or momentary use.
- Switchable instrument/line-level operation.
- Studio-quality reverb in a stompbox format.
What customers say
The Eventide Blackhole Reverb Pedal is highly acclaimed for its massive, ethereal sonic character, successfully bringing a legendary studio algorithm to a pedalboard format. Users consistently celebrate its pristine, high fidelity sound quality, capable of producing impossibly deep, modulated tails. The dedicated controls offer immense versatility, allowing for everything from subtle washes to infinite drones. While the price is premium, the consensus is that the professional features, robust build, and unparalleled sonic uniqueness fully justify the investment. This pedal is viewed as a core creative tool that dramatically expands sonic possibilities, earning near universal praise from ambient musicians and sound designers.
Know before you buy
Yes. The pedal features a switchable instrument/line-level input, making it fully compatible with both guitar signals and line-level gear like synthesizers, drum machines, or studio mixers.
Infinite mode creates a continuous, evolving reverb tail that allows you to play over the top of the sound without it decaying. Freeze mode captures a snapshot of the current reverb and holds it in stasis, letting you sustain a specific texture indefinitely.
Yes, the Blackhole features a mono input and dual stereo outputs, allowing you to create wide, immersive soundscapes that take full advantage of its cosmic reverb algorithms.
The pedal stores five presets onboard for quick access. However, you can store and recall up to 127 presets when using an external MIDI controller.
Absolutely. You can connect an expression pedal to the dedicated input and map it to control any combination of parameters, allowing for real-time, hands-free sound sculpting during a performance.
The dual-action footswitch is highly versatile; it can be set for standard latching operation or momentary use, which is particularly useful for triggering Freeze or Infinite effects only while your foot is held down.
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