Suhr Riot High-Gain Distortion Pedal - Black Edition | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls

The Suhr Riot is a versatile high-gain distortion pedal that delivers the sonic characteristics and touch sensitivity of a premium 100-watt tube amplifier in a compact stompbox format. Featuring the acclaimed original Riot circuit, this pedal transforms any clean amp into an authoritative rock tone machine, covering everything from classic crunch to high-gain heaven with exceptional dynamics and definition. Whether you're a rock guitarist seeking powerful rhythm tones, a lead player demanding singing sustain, or a studio artist recording direct, the Riot provides professional-grade distortion with the responsiveness of a full tube stack.

Product Overview

The Riot features premium construction with true bypass via relay switching, producing less popping than mechanical switches while enabling advanced features like remote switching capability and automatic low battery monitoring. The rugged enclosure measures just 2.5" wide by 4.5" deep by 1.25" high and weighs only 0.6 pounds, making it an ideal addition to any pedalboard without consuming valuable real estate or adding significant weight to your touring rig.

At the heart of the Riot lies a three-position voice switch that provides distinct tonal characters spanning vintage to modern high-gain territory. The left position produces natural, organic tones that respond dynamically to your guitar's volume control, perfect for players who use their instrument's controls to shape gain levels. The middle position delivers aggressive high-gain territory with solid midrange presence and tight bottom end—ideal for modern rock and metal. The right position offers vintage high-gain response with excellent note definition, capturing classic Marshall-style tones that cut through any mix.

Professional-grade connectivity includes standard input and output jacks, a 9V DC power connector (center negative, 2.1mm x 5.5mm), and an innovative FX Link connector for remote switching and custom integration. The pedal operates on voltages from 4V to 18V with reverse battery protection and over-voltage protection, ensuring reliable performance while accommodating various power supply configurations for optimal headroom and dynamics.

Ideal For

• Rock and metal guitarists seeking high-gain distortion with tube amp responsiveness
• Lead players who demand touch-sensitive dynamics and singing sustain
• Studio recording artists requiring consistent, professional-grade distortion tones
• Pedalboard builders looking for versatile gain staging and remote switching capability
• Touring musicians who need reliable, roadworthy effects with extensive battery life

Key Features

Three-Voice Tonal Architecture

The Riot's three-position voice switch provides dramatically different tonal characters to match your playing style and musical context. The left position delivers natural, organic tones with exceptional volume knob cleanup, allowing you to ride your guitar's controls for dynamic gain shaping. The middle position provides modern high-gain aggression with pronounced midrange and tight low-end response, while the right position captures vintage high-gain character with superior note separation—giving you three distinct distortion personalities in one pedal.

Tube Amp Touch Sensitivity

Unlike typical distortion pedals that compress and flatten your dynamics, the Riot responds to your picking attack and guitar volume control with the same touch sensitivity as a high-quality 100-watt tube amplifier. This dynamic response allows you to clean up your tone by rolling back your guitar's volume or dig in harder for increased saturation, maintaining the expressive playing experience that makes tube amps so desirable.

Professional Control Layout

The three-knob interface provides intuitive control over your distortion character. The Dist knob adjusts gain from classic crunch to extreme saturation, the Level control provides enough output to push any tube amp into natural overdrive, and the Tone knob shapes overall tonal response from smooth and warm to cutting lead tones—delivering comprehensive tonal sculpting without overwhelming complexity.

Advanced Switching System

True bypass via relay switching eliminates mechanical switch popping while enabling advanced features unavailable in traditional pedals. The FX Link connector allows remote switching from external controllers, loop switchers, or custom interfaces, and provides the ability to power up in the on or off state—perfect for integrating the Riot into sophisticated pedalboard systems or MIDI-controlled rigs.

Intelligent Battery Management

The unique low battery monitor alerts you to declining battery conditions before they affect your tone, and automatically switches the pedal to true bypass if voltage drops too low for proper circuit operation. Combined with 75-100 hours of continuous use battery life and reverse battery protection, this intelligent power management ensures reliable performance whether you're running on batteries or external power supplies.

What's Included

• Suhr Riot High-Gain Distortion Pedal (Black Edition)
• Suhr limited warranty
• Free standard shipping

Technical Specifications

Get Your Hands on This Distortion Pedal Today

Experience the tube amp-like responsiveness and versatile high-gain tones of the Suhr Riot in person at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Our knowledgeable staff can demonstrate how this pedal transforms your amplifier and help you explore its three distinct voice settings to find the perfect match for your playing style. Contact us today to try the Riot or visit our showroom to discover why this pedal has become a staple on professional pedalboards worldwide.