Electro Harmonix Super Space Drum
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An Analog Percussion Machine: The Spirit of 1979 in a Pedal Format
The Super Space Drum brings back the aesthetic of early drum synthesizers: an oscillator, a pitch sweep, and gated amplification to achieve that dry, immediate "punch." While many modern solutions aim for precision, this pedal embraces character: sharp attacks, snappy decay, and the organic feel typical of analog synthesis.
In a modern setup, it functions both as an instrument (standalone drum synth) and as an effect (foot-controlled processing and triggering). This exact combination made the Space Drum famous back in the day: a sound box capable of shifting from a massive kick to a laser tom, then to a sci-fi blip, simply by turning a few knobs.
Who Is the Super Space Drum For, and In What Contexts Does It Make a Difference?
The Super Space Drum is aimed at musicians who want to add a synthetic rhythmic layer without bringing out heavy gear. It suits guitarists (fills, accents, breaks, transitions), drummers equipped with non-MIDI trigger pads, and producers looking for quick-to-record analog percussion.
Live, it becomes a formidable tool to punctuate a set: a button press (or trigger) sends out a huge kick, a rising tom, or a perfectly placed spatial effect in electro, synthwave, experimental rock, indie, ambient, techno, EBM, or film music. In the studio, it excels at creating signature sounds: record a take, change START/STOP and TIME, and instantly get a new family of percussion sounds.
On a pedalboard, it integrates easily thanks to its format and "on-demand" triggering. In a production setup, it behaves like a small sound design module, especially if synchronized with a clock or pulse sequencer.
Controls, Triggering, and AUX Input: The Joy of Hands-On Adjustment
The heart of the Super Space Drum is its frequency sweep : you set a start frequency and an end frequency, then decide how long the transition takes. The result: you sculpt the "pitch" of your percussion like shaping a synth envelope, with sounds ranging from round, deep kicks to tighter toms, up to vintage-typical zaps and sweeps.
Going further, the modulation circuit adds LFO movement to the sweep: activating modulation turns a simple percussion hit into an animated effect (vibrations, oscillations, wobble, "alien" sensations). The SENS control adjusts the pedal's sensitivity to external triggers-handy for switching from a very snappy pad to a weaker pulse from a clock generator.
The AUX input opens another playground: you can send an external source (drum machine, synth, sound effects, guitar, vocals) into the pedal's gated amplifier and get a chopped, more percussive output with an immediately recognizable character. Ideal for intros, transition effects, or "hardening" a source by turning it into rhythmic material.
Sound
The Super Space Drum has a bold and analog-characterful sound: generous lows when lowering the sweep, percussive mids when tightening START/STOP, and sharp highs for laser sounds and very high toms. The dynamics are direct: the attack is clear, and the decay depends heavily on TIME and the gate behavior, giving it a very effective "hit" quality in a mix.
It does not aim to faithfully imitate an acoustic drum kit; rather, it claims a vintage "drum synth" register, between old-school electronics, spatial effects, and soundtrack percussion. Artists and producers like Calvin Harris, C418, and Boys Noize are regularly associated with the Super Space Drum in gear databases, illustrating its positioning: a studio and stage tool for those who want electronic percussion with character.
Technical specifications
| Effects | Sound Generator, Synthesizer | Type | sector |
| Technology | Analog | Use | electric guitar |
| Format | Pedal | Color | Black |
| START | sets the starting point of the frequency sweep | RATE | modulation speed |
| STOP | sets the ending point of the frequency sweep | EXT. TRIG | external trigger input, 6.35mm Jack |
| TIME | sets the duration of the sweep (from very fast to very slow) | AUX IN | auxiliary input, 6.35mm Jack (processed through gated amplifier) |
| SENS | adjusts sensitivity to external triggering | OUTPUT | output, 6.35mm Jack (mono) |
| VOLUME | output volume | Dimensions | 102 x 121 x 57 mm |
| MOD switch | toggles modulation on/off | Required power | 9V DC (center-negative plug) |
| DEPTH | modulation depth (amount) | Consumption | 25 mA |
Questions frequently asked
What sounds can this drum synthesis pedal produce?
The START and STOP settings determine the start and end frequencies of the sweep, allowing transitions from a deep kick to a high tom or a laser sound. The TIME knob adjusts the duration of this sweep.
Can it be triggered with an external pad?
The EXT. TRIG input, a 6.35 mm jack, allows external triggering with a non-MIDI pad or a pulse source. The SENS control adjusts the triggering sensitivity to the level of the received signal.
How does the AUX IN input work?
The AUX IN input, a 6.35 mm jack, processes an external source through the gate amplifier to give it a more defined and percussive character.
What power supply is needed to use it on a pedalboard?
The required power supply is 9 V DC with a negative center. The stated consumption is 25 mA. Battery operation is not indicated in the provided specifications.
Electro Harmonix Super Space Drum: what are its dimensions and audio output?
With dimensions of 102 x 121 x 57 mm, this pedal format fits on a pedalboard or production desk. The OUTPUT is a 6.35 mm mono jack, with a level adjustable via the VOLUME knob.
