Waves of Curiosity
Joshua Kolenc
EarthQuaker Devices’ Systems Administrator Josh Kolenc describes his path from teenager tinkerer to Eurorack module designer.
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6 Classic Bass Tones from the Blumes Overdrive Pedal
Dan Epstein
With three knobs and a three-mode toggle switch, Blumes can add all manner of flavors to your bass sound.
Read MoreEQD on Record : December 2023
Anna Blumenthal
Another month, another batch of amazing releases from our EarthQuaker artists.
Read MoreWhy the Avalanche Run is Still the GOAT
Dan Epstein
The Avalanche Run was designed as a stereo and/or tap tempo-augmented version of the Dispatch Master. Like its predecessor, the Avalanche Run offers a delicious combination of delay and reverb; but as it quickly becomes clear to anyone who plugs into it, the Avalanche Run has a sound and soul all its own.
Read MoreThe Best EarthQuaker Pedal for Each Zodiac Sign
Shawn Leonhardt
Let’s face it – choosing the perfect pedal is hard! Stick with a classic fuzz or overdrive, or check your inhibitions at the basement door and go down a polyphonic pitch shifting rabbit hole?
Read MoreSix Songs You Can Use Zoar to Emulate
Dan Epstein
Whether you’re painstakingly sculpting your own signature sound, or just looking to emulate any number of crunchy guitar tones from your favorite rock, punk, metal, garage, psych, jangle pop, funk and even country records, Zoar will send your guitar soaring in whatever direction you want to go.
Read MoreThe Non-Shoegaze Guitarist’s Guide to Astral Destiny
Dan Epstein
Shimmering reverb tails, multi-octave volume swells and towering cathedrals of sound aren’t your thing? No problem — with a little tweaking, the Astral Destiny can still totally take you where you want to go, as these seven awesome settings will loudly attest!
Read MoreEQD on Record : September 2023
Anna Blumenthal
Another month, another batch of amazing releases from our EarthQuaker artists.
Read MorePoppy : Keep Them Guessing
Jon D’Auria
On her fifth album, Poppy embraces her dance roots while exploring industrial tones and heavy effects in continuing her unpredictable musical evolution
Read MoreSix Songs You Can Use Ledges to Emulate
Dan Epstein
Here are six of my favorite sounds that I’ve discovered while plugged in to this pedal, which are really just a small sampling of the multitude of diverse reverb flavors that Ledges has in store for you.
Read MoreTesting For Echoes: An EarthQuaker Reverb Pedal Shootout
Lane Sparber
Choosing a reverb pedal is a daunting task. There are so many different pedals out there covering everything from traditional reverb sounds to genre-bending madness … and beyond. My goal today is to help you narrow things down and choose the perfect EarthQuaker reverb pedal for your tastes and needs.
Read MoreTube Amp Pedals
Shawn Leonhardt
Thanks to digital technology emulating analog circuitry, it is possible to find smaller effects units that provide the feeling of a real tube amp. Some pedals are meant to emulate only tube amps, while others can handle a variety of amplifier simulations.
Read MoreFive Easy Fixes That Every Guitarist Can Do
Patrick Benson
Fixing broken guitars can be daunting, but you may surprise yourself with what you are capable of doing when you to have to fix something on the fly. Are you ready? Let’s get into it.
Read MoreAnnouncing the Mission Engineering EQD-1
Anna Blumenthal
We are very excited to announce that Mission Engineering has created an EarthQuaker Devices Expression Pedal, the EQD-1!
Read More6 Super-Usable Data Corrupter Settings
Dan Epstein
The Data Corrupter is a lot more than just your passport to noise nirvana. Here are half a dozen super-usable Data Corrupter settings that are well worth checking out.
Read MoreGina Gleason’s Top 5 Bands To Check Out Today!
Gina Gleason
Gina Gleason (lead shredder for Baroness) humbly commands you to check out this list of five crushing bands immediately!
Read More5 of My Most Important & Less Obvious Guitar Influences
Vernon Reid
Vernon Reid of Living Colour lists his most important & less obvious guitar influences.
Read MoreEQD on Record : May 2023
Anna Blumenthal
Another month, another batch of amazing releases from our EarthQuaker artists.
Read MoreFantastic Negrito: Work With What You Got
Jon D’Auria
From releasing a powerful album and then reimagining it entirely, to recording with Sting and touring with Bruce Springsteen, this Oakland soul visionary is just happy to be here.
Read MoreHow Aurelius Can Help You Sound Like Five Classic Songs
Dan Epstein
Here are five classic songs with instantly recognizable chorus sounds, along with the Aurelius settings that will help you replicate them.
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