Rodenberg - KILLMISTER 2025 – Automatic Kill Switch Stutter

Rodenberg KILLMISTER 2025 – The stepless kill switch

The Killmister is back – more brutal, more flexible, and uncompromisingly tuned for live performance.

With the new 2025 version, the iconic momentary kill switch becomes a dynamic effect tool with a continuously adjustable auto-kill mode.

Manual or Automatic – You Decide.
Use the rugged rotary knob to control the effect in real time:

Position 0:

The Killmister operates in classic mode – the signal is muted only while the footswitch is held down.

Perfect for sharp cuts, rhythmic accents, and live stutter effects à la Tom Morello or Buckethead.

Turn it up = Tear it up:

As soon as you start turning the knob, the auto-kill mode activates.

The signal is now muted at regular intervals – the more you turn, the faster the pulse.

Fully turned up:

Kill rate of approx. 100 ms – the result is a machine-gun-like effect, perfect for glitch-style patterns or aggressive signal slicing.

Full Control, Full Creativity.
Whether you’re going for subtle cuts or heavy patterns – with the stepless control, you’ll always find the perfect kill speed – no clicks, no limits.

Ideal For:

Guitars & Basses

Synths & Samplers

Drum Machines

Noise and Experimental Setups

Tech & Build

Stepless Auto-Kill Control

True Bypass

Special mechanical relay for hard, clean cuts

Power: 9–18 V DC (no battery operation)

Handmade in Germany

Compact enclosure (XS format, only 34 × 88 mm)

Three year warranty

In Short:

The Killmister 2025 is not a gimmick – it’s an instrument. From soft cuts to brutal stutter:

Everything lies beneath your foot – and in your hand.

Note on Switching Sound (“Click”)

Like its predecessor, the Killmister 2025 uses a genuine mechanical relay.

This relay produces a slight “click” sound, which may be audible when using slow kill rates or playing long, sustained notes.

Why You Hear It:

The relay physically switches the signal to ground – it’s fast, effective, and really hard.

This causes a subtle, rhythmic clicking – comparable to the switching of an analog sequencer or vintage drum machine.

Live or in the mix? Not an issue.

In a band context or with distorted signals, the click is virtually inaudible.

Sensitive setup? → The Killmister can be placed between preamp and power amp (FX loop) – and then the switching sound disappears completely.

Many artists actually appreciate this behavior:

The “click” adds rhythmic emphasis

The pedal feels alive and organic

It supports the raw, mechanical character that makes the Killmister truly unique