The Eventide Riptide is an Eventide overdrive pedal, currently around $199. Close alternatives include the MXR M68 Uni-Vibe Chorus/Vibrato and the Friedman BE-OD Deluxe. It pairs well with the Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp and the Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo.
Eventide Riptide
Eventide · pedal
The Eventide Riptide is a dual-effect pedal from Eventide combining a Drive channel modeled on classic tube amplifier overdrive character with a Vibe channel that replicates the Uni-Vibe rotary speaker simulation effect. The Drive section delivers warm, tube-inspired overdrive suited to classic rock and blues applications, while the Vibe section replicates the warbling, organic modulation of a spinning Leslie speaker through the Uni-Vibe circuit tradition. The two effects can run independently or in combination, making the Riptide a self-contained classic rock tonal toolkit for players who use both drive and vibe.
What stands out
“The Riptide is most compelling as a classic rock and Hendrix-influenced tonal package”
— from the reviews
“Dual Drive plus Uni-Vibe combination pedal covering warm tube-style overdrive and rotary speaker simulation in a single enclosure, most associated with classic rock and Jimi Hendrix-inspired tonal setups where OD and Uni-Vibe are commonly p…”
— from the community notes
“the eventide riptide is a dual-effect pedal from eventide combining a drive channel modeled on classic tube amplifier overdrive character with a vibe channel that replicates the uni-vibe rotary speaker simulation effect”
— from the listing
“The Drive character is warm and musical in the classic rock register, and the Vibe section adds organic movement and warmth that complements driven tones”
— from the reviews
“Used by players who want both effects in a single, reliable Eventide enclosure”
— from the community notes
- classic rock
- uni vibe
- rotary
- drive
- warmth
- organic
- rock
- modulation
Good for
- Silent Recording
- Silent Stage
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Eventide Riptide is commonly used in
Amps that pair well with the Eventide Riptide
Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
Vox
23% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp's bright balances out the warm tone
Comes later in the signal chain
Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo
Peavey
23% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Run Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Comes later in the signal chain
Laney Richter
Laney
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Where this leans warm, Laney Richter answers back bright
Mesa Boogie Subway D-350
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa Boogie Subway D-350's bright balances out the warm tone
PRS DG
PRS
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run PRS DG after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Vox MV50 Brian May
Vox
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Vox MV50 Brian May's bright balances out the warm tone
Fuchs ODH
Fuchs
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Fuchs ODH leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Soldano SLO-30 2-Channel 30W 1x12 Combo
Soldano
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run Soldano SLO-30 2-Channel 30W 1x12 Combo after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Pedals that stack with the Eventide Riptide
EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea
EarthQuaker Devices
22% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Comes later in the signal chain
Catalinbread Galileo
Catalinbread
22% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Run Catalinbread Galileo after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
IdiotBox Effects End of Line
Idiotbox Effects
17% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put IdiotBox Effects End of Line after Eventide Riptide in the signal chain, clear of Eventide Riptide's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Arcade Audio Button Masher Compressor
Arcade Audio
17% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Arcade Audio Button Masher Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Chase Bliss Automatone CXM 1978
Chase Bliss Audio
11% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Chase Bliss Automatone CXM 1978 after Eventide Riptide in the signal chain, clear of Eventide Riptide's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Alexander Pedals History Lesson Vol. 2
Alexander Pedals
10% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Alexander Pedals History Lesson Vol. 2 after Eventide Riptide in the signal chain, clear of Eventide Riptide's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Alchemy Audio HBE Detox EQ
Alchemy Audio
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Alchemy Audio HBE Detox EQ's bright balances out the warm tone
CALIFORNIA WUB Continuum EQ Galaxy Man Edition
California Wub
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
CALIFORNIA WUB Continuum EQ Galaxy Man Edition's bright balances out the warm tone
Cheaper alternatives
TC Electronic MojoMojo Overdrive
TC Electronic
45% similaritySimilar voicing: modulated, warm
Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive
Boss
44% similarityShared character: warm, classic rock
Maxon OD808
Maxon
42% similarityShared character: warm, classic rock
Vox Valvenergy Mystic Edge
Vox
42% similarityShared character: classic rock
ProCo RAT 2
Proco
41% similarityShared character: warm
Source Audio Soundblox Multiwave Distortion
pedal
41% similarityShared character: vibrato
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar character
MXR M68 Uni-Vibe Chorus/Vibrato
MXR
51% similarityShared character: vibrato, modulation, classic rock
Friedman BE-OD Deluxe
Friedman
46% similarityShared character: classic rock
Xotic Effects SL Drive
Xotic
46% similarityShared character: classic rock
Dean Markley Overlord
Dean Markley
45% similarityShared character: warm
Carl Martin Hot Drive'n Boost MK3
Carl Martin
44% similarityShared character: classic rock
Greer Amps Royal Velvet
Greer
44% similarityShared character: classic rock
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Eventide Riptide?+
The closest matches in character are the MXR M68 Uni-Vibe Chorus/Vibrato, the Friedman BE-OD Deluxe, the Xotic Effects SL Drive. Budget picks: TC Electronic MojoMojo Overdrive, Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive, Maxon OD808. Boutique upgrades: Empress Driv, Eventide Riptide Drive E Vibe.
What pairs well with the Eventide Riptide?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp, Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo, Laney Richter — Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp's bright balances out the warm tone.
How much does the Eventide Riptide cost?+
Around $199 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).