Eventide Black Hole Reverb Pedal

An Iconic Eventide Algorithm, Designed for the Immense

Blackhole is not a "tame" reverb: it is an effect that has become emblematic at Eventide for its ability to create vast spaces, tails that seem never-ending, and textures ideal for sound design as well as more musical parts. This "wide-angle" approach makes it a go-to pedal for transforming a guitar, synth, or loop into a true sonic landscape, without losing the ability to remain clear in the mix thanks to tone controls.

Who Is It For, What Styles, and In What Context?

The Blackhole is aimed at guitarists, keyboardists, and producers who want a stereo reverb pedal capable of covering very diverse needs: ambient, post-rock, shoegaze, film music, electro, alternative rock, but also more classic uses when seeking a wide and elegant reverb. On stage, the 5 presets accessible immediately facilitate scene-to-scene changes; in the studio, extensive preset management and software editing make it a formidable ally for precisely recalling a sound from session to session.

Controls, Presets, and Operation: A "Performance" Pedal

At the heart of the ergonomics is a control set designed to quickly switch from an organic reverb to a cosmic atmosphere. The Mix balances the dry signal and effect, Decay sets the tail length, Size enlarges (or compacts) the space, and Delay manages the pre-delay to separate the guitar attack before the reverb opens up. The Xnob, Ynob, and FxMix controls add additional variations and depth, while the bass/treble EQ helps avoid buildup in the lows or, conversely, adds air in the high frequencies.

On stage, the footswitches Activation, HotSwitch, and Tap Tempo allow you to animate the effect without letting go of the neck: turn on/off, recall an action on demand, and set timing. The pedal integrates easily into modern rigs thanks to the expression pedal input (perfect for evolving a parameter in real time) and the USB connection for preset management and interaction with the Eventide ecosystem.

Sound Signature

The Blackhole's sonic signature is a wide, deep, and enveloping reverb with a "larger than life" sense of space. It can remain surprisingly musical on open chords, singing leads, or arpeggios, while becoming a texture tool as soon as you push decay times and tweak modulation/variation parameters. The built-in EQ helps keep a clean sound on a crowded pedalboard: you can brighten a tail or, conversely, smooth the highs for a darker, more cinematic atmosphere.

This character has attracted musicians known for their atmospheric and experimental approaches: notably Lee Ranaldo (Sonic Youth), as well as artists and producers like Matt Lange, among the featured users in the Blackhole universe.

Technical specifications

Effects	Reverb	Type	sector
Format	Pedal	Use	electric guitar
EQ	Yes	Color	Black

Required power supply

9V DC

Consumption

200 mA