Dreadbox Kinematic Compressor/Filter Effect for Guitars and Synthesizers
Odds are, you’ve never played a pedal quite like the Dreadbox Kinematic Compressor/Filter Effect Pedal. By combining a compressor, overdrive, and envelope filter into a single stompbox, Dreadbox has created an all-in-one solution for attaining thick, saturated tones along with funk-infused autowah that reacts beautifully to your playing. It all starts with the onboard 2-way toggle that lets you choose between Comp Color or Env Filter modes. The Comp Color mode toggles on the Kinematic’s compressor, with the Filter knob acting as a frequency boost and the Envelope knob controlling the ratio. When paired with the Drive control, the Comp Color side is perfect for dialing in subtle overdriven textures as well as face-melting fuzz. The Env Filter mode, which is capable of turning the Kinematic into an awesome autowah machine. In this mode, the Filter knob controls the lowpass filter, while the Envelope knob controls the sensitivity of the autowah. This incredible pedal also features a trio of patch points to integrate seamlessly with your favorite modular synth rigs. All it takes is one session with this pedal to understand its incredible versatility — kick it on, tweak the knobs, switch between modes, and let your creativity fly free!
