The Wild Kyle is a distortion pedal from Idiotbox, built as the signature pedal for Kyle Shutt, guitarist for The Sword. Idiotbox describes it as high gain, nice and bright, with an active three band EQ set in what the maker calls all the sweet spots1. An active EQ means the tone controls can boost as well as cut, which gives more shaping range over a high gain signal than a passive tone stack.
Power and practical details
The Wild Kyle runs on a common 9V DC center negative BOSS style power input and draws 9mA, a light draw that any standard pedalboard power supply output can handle1. Idiotbox notes that the power supply is not included, so plan on using your own supply1.
The pedal has no battery option listed and ships without a power supply. A standard 9V center negative adapter or power supply output covers it.
Enclosure and bypass
The pedal is built in a 1590BB sized enclosure measuring 4.72" x 3.71" x 1.33", a mid sized box that sits between compact pedals and larger high gain designs1. Switching is true bypass, so the circuit is fully out of the signal path when the pedal is off1.
Where it sits in the Idiotbox range
Idiotbox builds a wide range of dirt pedals alongside the Wild Kyle, including the Idiotbox Blowerbox, the IdiotBox Heavy Weapon dual distortion, the Idiotbox Redrum V2, the IdiotBox Death Master, the IdiotBox Trash Compactor, the IdiotBox No Moon, and the IdiotBox Nihilizer. The Wild Kyle's distinguishing feature in that lineup is its active three band EQ paired with a high gain circuit, and its standing as a signature design with a named player1.
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Questions
Is the IdiotBox Wild Kyle true bypass?
Yes. Idiotbox lists the Wild Kyle with true bypass switching, so when the pedal is off, your guitar's signal passes straight through without going through the circuit. That matters on a large board, where pedals that buffer when off can gradually affect your tone.
Does the IdiotBox Wild Kyle come with a power supply?
No. Idiotbox's product page states the power supply is not included, so you will need your own 9V DC center negative supply with a BOSS style plug, the same type most pedalboard power supplies provide.
What size enclosure does the Wild Kyle use?
The Wild Kyle is built in a 1590BB sized enclosure measuring 4.72 x 3.71 x 1.33 inches. That is a mid sized box, larger than a compact pedal but smaller than many high gain pedals with extensive control panels.
Who is the Wild Kyle designed with?
The Wild Kyle is the signature distortion for Kyle Shutt, guitarist for The Sword. Idiotbox describes it as high gain, nice and bright, with an active three band EQ placed in what the maker calls all the sweet spots.
Is the Wild Kyle's EQ active or passive?
Active. Idiotbox describes the Wild Kyle as having an active three band EQ, which means the tone controls can cut and boost their bands rather than only rolling frequencies off, giving more shaping range over a high gain signal.
Sources (1)
- Wild Kyle, IdiotBox Effects
