Detail 01
Mix control
Moves the perceived tremolo depth from fully clean to fully wet; fully down leaves Volume available for boost use.
Product detailSKU #1500000242083
JHS PedalsKodiak Tremolo Guitar Effects Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Kodiak puts tempo-aware tremolo control in a compact JHS pedal. Use Speed or the onboard tap switch to set the pulse, then choose quarter, eighth, triplet, or sixteenth-note ratios to lock faster movement to that tempo. Wave selects Sine, Rhythmic, Square, or Ramp patterns, while Mix sets the tremolo depth. Turn Mix fully down and use Volume to run it as a boost; the Tap/Expression jack can also take external speed control.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitar pedalboards needing tremolo rates synchronized to tapped quarter, eighth, triplet, or sixteenth-note divisions.
- Players moving between Sine, Rhythmic, Square, and Ramp tremolo patterns within one pedal.
- Setups using an external tap tempo or expression pedal to control tremolo speed.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Power setups without a separately obtained 9V DC adaptor.
- Players needing waveform options beyond Sine, Rhythmic, Square, and Ramp.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Ratio control
Sets quarter, eighth, triplet, or sixteenth-note subdivisions relative to the tapped BPM.
Detail 03
Tap/Expression jack
Accepts an external tap tempo or expression pedal for tremolo-speed control.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A 9V DC adaptor is required and sold separately.
- 02Set the side switch to TAP or EXP according to the external control you connect.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can Kodiak work as a boost?
Yes. With Mix all the way down, the Volume control can boost an amp or other pedals.
02Which tremolo waveforms are available?
Sine, Rhythmic, Square, and Ramp.
03Does it have tap tempo?
Yes. It has an onboard tap tempo switch, plus a Tap/Expression jack for external speed control.
04What power does it use?
It uses a 9V DC adaptor, sold separately.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Power
- 9V DC adaptor (sold separately)
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Controls
- Volume, Ratio, Mix, Wave, Speed
2 detailsConnections & power
- Output
- 1/4 inch
- Input
- 1/4 inch, Expression
1 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxlxd
- 2.6 inch x 4.8 inch x 1.6 inch
2 detailsOther
- Sub Divisions
- Quarter, Eighth, Triplet, Sixteenth
- Waveforms
- Sine, Rhythmic, Square, Ramp
