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Suhr
Riot is a versatile high-gain distortion pedal with the sonic characteristics and touch sensitivity of a high quality 100 watt tube amplifier. Riot will transform a clean amp into an authoritative rock tone that inspires all of your favorite riffs.
Features & Controls:
True Bypass: Riot is true bypass via a relay. This function allows for the remote switching, and the battery monitor feature. The relay produces less popping when switching the pedal on and off.
FX Link: The FX Link connector allows the pedal's switching function to be controlled from an external switch, pedal board, loop switcher, or any other custom interface. FX Link also provides the ability to power up in the On/Off state.
Low Battery Monitor: Riot incorporates a unique battery monitor that alerts the user to low battery conditions. In addition, the battery monitor will automatically switch the pedal to True Bypass if the battery voltage is too low for the circuitry to correctly operate.​
Dist: Adjusts the amount of gain added to your tone, taking you from classic crunch to high-gain heaven.
Level: Adjusts the output of the pedal. Riot provides enough level to push the front end of any tube amp into natural overdrive.
Tone: Shapes the overall tonal response of the pedal, from smooth and warm to cutting lead tones.
Voicing Switch (three positions):
Left: Produces a natural, organic tone that responds dynamically to your guitars volume control.
Middle: Puts you into high gain territory with a solid midrange, with a tight bottom end.Â
Right: Produces a vintage high gain response, with excellent definition.
Specifications:
- Input Impedance: 1M ohm
- Output Impedance: 600 ohm
- Power Connector: 9Vdc, center negative, 2.1mm x 5.5mm
- Operating Voltage: 4V to 18V (nominal 9V)
- Maximum Voltage: 20Vdc
- Reverse Battery Protection: yes
- Over Voltage Protection: yes
- Current Consumption: 8mA
- Estimated Battery Life: 75 - 100 hours continuous use
- Dimensions: 4.875" Width x 3.875" Depth x 1.375" Height
- Weight: One pound
- FX Link Connector: 1/8" stereo
- FX Link max Voltage: 3.3Vdc
- Shield Tip: Activate Mid Boost
- Shield Ring: Activate Boost
- ROHS Compliant: Yes
- Agency Approvals: N/A
Video
(2009-12-09) Suhr Riot Distortion demo, by Pete Thorn by Pete Thorn
(2010-02-01) [NAMM 2010] - Suhr - Pedals - Kokoboost - Shiba drive -Riot by Audiofanzine
(2010-02-04) SANY0046.MP4 by atsushi964
(2010-02-26) Suhr Riot Distortion, Suhr Standard & Fender Blues Deluxe (Tweed) by NstuffMusic
(2010-05-20) Suhr Riot.mp4 by arielpozzo
(2010-07-06) Severe VS ReezaFRATzitz VS Riot by Maxz
(2010-08-25) John Suhr RIOT by Fernando Gabriel
(2010-09-03) Suhr Riot Distortion without Reverb by NstuffMusic
(2010-09-12) Suhr Riot distortion and Cmatmods Brownie distortion by koliok
(2010-11-08) Suhr Riot Distortion - Fender American Standard Stratocaster by koliok
(2011-01-14) Suhr Riot by simplexiammine
(2011-02-14) SUHR RIOT DISTORTION FX DEMO by Chatreeo
(2011-08-27) Suhr Riot Distortion - Gibson Les Paul Standard by koliok
(2011-12-09) Suhr Riot Distortion by Prymaxe
(2012-05-08) Suhr Riot Distortion Pedal Review by Cosmo Music
(2012-06-19) SUHR RIOT DISTORTION? - CLEAN AMP by Suhr
(2012-06-20) SUHR RIOT DISTORTION? - OVERDRIVEN AMP by Suhr
(2012-10-01) Riot-Suhr-Demo by Loudguitars514
(2012-12-21) SUHR CLASSIC J? AND RIOT? by Suhr
(2014-02-28) guitarguitar.co.uk - "One of our best selling distortion pedals. We collaborated with Suhr to produce a numbered, limited run of the Riot in our own "guitarguitar" orange. Available online and in all of our stores!" #suhr #guitars #suhrguitars #effects by Suhr
(2014-03-18) themadape.com - Limited Edition Crimson Riot Produced in collaboration between Suhr and The Mad Ape we are pleased to announce a limited run of Crimson Riot distortion pedals. Available exclusively at The Mad Ape.com http://www.themadape.com/Suhr_Riot_Di by Suhr
(2014-04-26) Stompbox Saturday : April 26, 2014 : Suhr Riot by SeanPierceJohnson
(2014-10-04) Bogner Burnley Vs Suhr Riot parte 1 by arielpozzo
(2014-10-04) Bogner Burnley Vs Suhr Riot parte 2 by arielpozzo
(2014-10-06) Review Guitar Effect Suhr Riot Distortion Pedal by Chatreeo
(2015-07-27) SUHR RIOT DISTORTION? - LOUD AND CLEAR by Suhr
(2015-08-05) Riot Distortion? is a versatile high gain distortion pedal with the sonic characteristics and touch sensitivity of a high quality 100 watt tube amplifier. Riot Distortion? will transform a super clean amp into an authoritative rock tone that inspires all by Suhr
(2015-08-07) Riot Distortion? is a versatile high gain distortion pedal with the sonic characteristics and touch sensitivity of a high quality 100 watt tube amplifier. Riot Distortion? will transform a super clean amp into an authoritative rock tone that inspires all by Suhr
(2015-08-24) SUHR KOKO BOOST RELOADED? RIOT DISTORTION? - HIGH GAIN SUSTAIN by Suhr
(2015-10-23) SUHR RIOT DISTORTION? KOJI COMP? - "ALBATROSS" by Suhr
(2015-10-23) SUHR JACK RABBIT? RIOT DISTORTION? - INDIE PULSE by Suhr
(2015-10-29) Riot Distortion? is a versatile high gain distortion pedal with the sonic characteristics and touch sensitivity of a high quality 100 watt tube amplifier. Riot Distortion? will transform a super clean amp into an authoritative rock tone that inspires all by Suhr
(2017-02-15) Suhr Riot vs Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret Mk III by Symbiosis Effects
(2018-05-16) PSYCHEDELIC LOOPS with KORG VOLCA KEYS/TC DITTO LOOPER X2/TC HOF/EHX FREEZE/SUHR RIOT by Rocco Saviano
(2019-03-02) Ormsby Shark + Suhr Riot, Does it shred? by Tone Zone
(2019-04-30) The Suhr RIOT Distortion pedal with Ben Eller by Suhr
(2020-09-03) SUHR Riot vs. ENGL Powerball | Pedal comparison | Tone Zone by Tone Zone
(2022-05-27) Suhr Riot Distortion! Amp-like distortion as it should be! by Sasha Ivantic
(2023-10-06) Suhr Riot vs. Red Briton #guitar #pedal # #strat #jcm800 #marshall #tommorello by Tone Ink
Audio
(1970-01-01) RIOT in JACKSON AMP by jobilerelou
Reviews
myFXDB user reviews
1 review, average score of
| Date | User | Version | Score | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-14 | Kozmyk | 9/10 | Classy distortion. Very M type. Rich in harmonics. I've long wanted a real one. My old clone broke. This is a much Superior unit. | ... |

