A stereo filter designed for movement, unpredictability and sonic experimentation
The Discomfort Designs Riemann's Grave is an experimental stereo filter that combines powerful tone shaping, unusual modulation and harmonic manipulation in a pedal designed to create sounds that are constantly moving and evolving.
At its heart is a resonant multimode filter capable of everything from subtle tonal movement to dramatic sweeps, whistles and howls. Rather than relying solely on traditional modulation shapes, Riemann's Grave can animate the filter using a random Sample & Hold waveform or the more fluid Wandering Sine, creating movement that ranges from rhythmic and abrupt to smooth, drifting and unpredictable.
The Zeta Function adds another dimension by introducing additional harmonic content before it reaches the filter. Three distinct processing modes provide wave folding, bit crushing or octave-up distortion, allowing you to move from subtle saturation and added texture to fractured digital sounds and aggressive harmonic distortion. Feeding these harmonically rich signals into the resonant filter opens the door to an enormous range of unusual textures.
For even greater unpredictability, the Jitter function introduces movement to other parameters within the pedal, allowing settings to shift and evolve in unexpected ways. Rather than simply repeating the same modulation cycle, Riemann's Grave can feel almost alive, producing subtle variations, sudden changes and happy accidents as you play.
Whether you're looking for animated stereo filtering, unusual modulation, glitchy textures, aggressive resonant sweeps or sounds that seem to have a mind of their own, Riemann's Grave is a unique creative tool built for experimentation and discovery.
Discomfort Designs Riemann's Grave Features
• Experimental stereo multimode filter
• High resonance settings capable of dramatic whistles and howls
• Random Sample & Hold modulation
• Wandering Sine modulation for smooth, evolving movement
• Zeta Function adds saturation and harmonic content before filtering
• Three Zeta processing modes: wave folding, bit crushing and octave-up distortion
• Jitter function introduces unpredictable movement to other parameters
• Designed for evolving, unpredictable and experimental sounds
• Power: 9V DC
• Current Draw: 100mA
Specs
| Type | Filter |
| Condition | New |
| Power | 9V DC |
| Current Draw | 100mA |
| Power supply included | No |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 year |
| Country of Origin | United States |
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- Free shipping to the USA.
- Free shipping on international orders over 520$.
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Fast Delivery
- Canada : 1 - 2 business days
- USA : 1 - 2 business days
- Rest of the world: 3 - 5 business days.
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Where are you located? +
We’re based in Blainville, Quebec, Canada.
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How much does shipping cost? +
Most orders ship free to Canada and the US.
International orders ship free on purchases over $520 CAD.
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For faster delivery, you can select UPS Express Saver at checkout.
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How long does shipping take? +
Typical delivery times are:
• Canada: 2–3 business days with UPS Expedited, 1 business day with UPS Express Saver
• USA: 2–3 business days with UPS Expedited, 1 business day with UPS Express Saver
• International: 3–5 business days with UPS Expedited, 2–3 business days with UPS Express Saver
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Which payment methods do you accept? +
We accept all major credit cards and PayPal.
Financing options are available through Klarna and RBC PayPlan.
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Do Canadian customers pay sales tax? +
Yes. Sales tax is applied based on your province of residence:
• Alberta: 5%
• British Columbia: 5%
• Manitoba: 5%
• New Brunswick: 15%
• Newfoundland and Labrador: 15%
• Northwest Territories: 5%
• Nova Scotia: 14%
• Nunavut: 5%
• Ontario: 13%
• Prince Edward Island: 15%
• Quebec: 14.975%
• Saskatchewan: 5%
• Yukon: 5%
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Do USA customers pay import fees? +
Yes. Starting August 29, 2025, all US-bound shipments will be subject to duties, taxes, and brokerage fees.
These charges are determined by US Customs and collected by UPS at delivery.
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Do international customers pay import fees? +
Yes. International shipments may be subject to duties and taxes.
These charges are set by the destination country’s customs authority and collected by UPS at delivery.