The Pigtronix Space Rip Pwm Synth is a Pigtronix octave pedal, currently around $111.21. Close alternatives include the Meris Enzo Multi-Voice Synthesizer and the Meris Enzo. It pairs well with the 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe and the Fender Bassman Combo Amp.
Pigtronix Space Rip Pwm Synth
Pigtronix · pedal
The Pigtronix Space Rip is a PWM (pulse-width modulation) synthesizer pedal from Pigtronix, generating modulated pulse-width oscillator synth tones from a guitar signal rather than processing the guitar's own tone. It's built for players chasing genuinely synth-like textures -- oscillator-based tones with the buzzy, modulating character of pulse-width synthesis -- rather than a conventional guitar effect. It suits experimental, space-rock, and electronic-influenced players wanting real oscillator synth character from a guitar rather than a filter or modulation effect layered on top of the dry signal.
What stands out
“It suits experimental, space-rock, and electronic-influenced players wanting real oscillator synth character from a guitar”
— from the listing
“The Pigtronix Space Rip is a PWM (pulse-width modulation) synthesizer pedal from Pigtronix, generating modulated pulse-width oscillator synth tones from a guitar signal”
— from the listing
“Standout weakness: a specialized, experimental tool , with a narrower everyday application than filter or modulation pedals”
— from the community notes
“It's built for players chasing genuinely synth-like textures -- oscillator-based tones with the buzzy, modulating character of pulse-width synthesis --”
— from the listing
“Use case: experimental and space-rock players wanting real oscillator synth textures from a guitar”
— from the community notes
Trade-offs
“a distinct sonic category from filter-based envelope or synth-emulation pedals”
— from the community notes
- synth
- experimental
- rock
- oscillator based tones
- electronic
- narrower everyday application
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Pigtronix Space Rip Pwm Synth is commonly used in
- Electronic
- Experimental
- Rock
- Bedroom Pop
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Pigtronix Space Rip Pwm Synth
1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe
Fender
11% match1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Fender Bassman Combo Amp
amplifier
11% matchWhat Fender Bassman Combo Amp brings here leans toward crunchy — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module goes after Pigtronix Space Rip Pwm Synth in the chain
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head after Pigtronix Space Rip Pwm Synth
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone 2202H goes after Pigtronix Space Rip Pwm Synth in the chain
ENGL Special Edition E670
Engl
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put ENGL Special Edition E670 after Pigtronix Space Rip Pwm Synth
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt after Pigtronix Space Rip Pwm Synth
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII NEO 50W 2x12 Combo
Orange
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII NEO 50W 2x12 Combo after Pigtronix Space Rip Pwm Synth
Pedals that stack with the Pigtronix Space Rip Pwm Synth
Paul Cochrane Timmy
Paul Cochrane
8% matchPaul Cochrane Timmy leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Xotic RC Booster
Xotic
8% matchXotic RC Booster leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Boss DD-200 Digital Delay
Boss
5% matchKeep Pigtronix Space Rip Pwm Synth's modulated voice out front: Boss DD-200 Digital Delay goes after Pigtronix Space Rip Pwm Synth in the signal chain so its shimmer voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Caroline Guitar Company Meteore
Caroline Guitar Company
5% matchKeep Caroline Guitar Company Meteore after Pigtronix Space Rip Pwm Synth in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Pigtronix Space Rip Pwm Synth — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 goes after Pigtronix Space Rip Pwm Synth in the chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser goes after Pigtronix Space Rip Pwm Synth — modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Donner Big Mouth Distortion
Donner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Donner Big Mouth Distortion goes after Pigtronix Space Rip Pwm Synth in the chain
Death By Audio Destruction
Death By Audio
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Death By Audio Destruction after Pigtronix Space Rip Pwm Synth
Boutique & premium upgrades
Subdecay Octasynth Octave Synthesizer
Subdecay
51% similarityShared character: mono synth
Death By Audio Micro Harmonic Transformer
Death By Audio
51% similarityShared character: mono synth
Pigtronix MS2 Mothership 2 Analog Synthesizer
Pigtronix
48% similarityShared character: mono synth
EarthQuaker Devices Bit Commander Analog Octave Synth
EarthQuaker Devices
46% similarityShared character: mono synth
Death By Audio Octave Clang v2
Death By Audio
44% similarityShared character: mono synth
Subdecay Octave Theory Octave Modulator Synthesizer
Subdecay
88% similaritysimilar tone character
Similar character
Meris Enzo Multi-Voice Synthesizer
Meris
68% similarityShared character: mono synth
Meris Enzo
Meris
60% similarityShared character: mono synth, filter
Red Witch Synthotron V1
Red Witch
59% similarityShared character: mono synth, filter
Subdecay M3 Monophonic
Subdecay
56% similarityShared character: mono synth
Electro-Harmonix Pico Atomic Cluster
Electro-Harmonix
52% similarityShared character: mono synth
Chase Bliss Onward
Chase Bliss Audio
41% similarityShared character: mono synth
See all alternatives to the Pigtronix Space Rip Pwm Synth (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Pigtronix Space Rip Pwm Synth?+
The closest matches in character are the Meris Enzo Multi-Voice Synthesizer, the Meris Enzo, the Red Witch Synthotron V1. Boutique upgrades: Subdecay Octasynth Octave Synthesizer, Death By Audio Micro Harmonic Transformer, Pigtronix MS2 Mothership 2 Analog Synthesizer.
What pairs well with the Pigtronix Space Rip Pwm Synth?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe, Fender Bassman Combo Amp, Synergy SL2 Module — 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the Pigtronix Space Rip Pwm Synth cost?+
Around $111.21 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).