Pre-Owned Strymon Riverside Multistage Drive

The Strymon Riverside Multistage Drive: Dynamic Tube-Inspired Gain Engine

Multistage Drive Circuit for Complex Harmonics

The Riverside builds its voice through a cascading multistage topology that develops harmonic complexity at every step of the signal path. Each gain stage compounds the previous one. From edge-of-breakup shimmer to saturated lead tones, this pedal reacts like a finely tuned amp rather than a static stompbox.

Analog JFET Input Meets DSP Precision

Right at the front end, a Class A JFET gain stage delivers up to 20dB of analog gain, giving you exceptional touch sensitivity and headroom. From there, tube-inspired DSP stages take over, sculpting harmonics with precision while maintaining the organic feel players crave. The result is a hybrid design that captures the best of both worlds, analog feel with digital control and consistency.

Wide Range Gain Structure from Clean to High Gain

With selectable low and high gain channels, Riverside covers serious ground. The low gain mode offers dynamic, vintage-style breakup with a slightly loose feel at higher settings, while the high gain mode tightens everything up for modern crunch and saturated lead tones. Variable circuit tuning continuously adjusts internal parameters as you turn the Drive knob, keeping everything in the sweet spot no matter where you set it.

Powerful Tone Shaping and Performance Features

A full 3 band EQ sits post-drive, allowing you to sculpt the harmonics with precision using Bass, Middle, and Treble controls. The Presence switch tailors the top end response to match your rig, while the Push function adds a midrange boost to tighten and enhance your tone. Add in onboard Favorite recall, optional boost functionality, and MIDI capability, and you have a pedal that adapts to virtually any rig or playing style.

Built for Real World Use

This particular unit shows light wear consistent with regular use and has a Temple Audio mounting plate installed on the bottom for pedalboard integration. It has been well cared for and is fully functional. No accessories are included, and a power supply is not included, so plan accordingly for a 9VDC center negative supply.

Specifications

• Multistage cascading gain topology
• Class A JFET analog input gain stage with up to 20dB gain
• Low and high gain channel selection
• 3 band EQ with Bass, Middle, Treble controls
• Presence switch for top end shaping
• Push switch for midrange boost
• Favorite preset recall function
• Expression and MIDI control capability
• Boost function up to +6dB
• True bypass or buffered bypass selectable
• Input impedance: 500k Ohm
• Output impedance: 100 Ohm
• Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
• Max input level: +8dBu
• 24 bit 96kHz A/D and D/A conversion
• Requires 9VDC center negative power supply, 250mA minimum

This effects pedal ships fully insured with signature required.