Talk About Your Junk : Rob Schnapf
Malcolm X Abram
Rob Schnapf takes us through the wild mix of new and old gear at his Mant Studios
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Talk About Your Junk : Aaron Espinoza
Malcolm X Abram
Aaron Espinoza discusses his early boombox overdub experiments, his favorite producers and mixers, how being self-taught is a challenging but rewarding road to take, and the importance of establishing and maintaining good relationships.
Read MoreEarthQuaker Symphony : A Confluence of Effects and Orchestra
Malcolm X Abram
On March 5, the presumed disparate worlds of electronic effects and orchestral music will join forces for the world premiere of the EarthQuaker Symphony at E.J. Thomas Hall in downtown Akron.
Read MoreTalk About Your Junk : Dave Trumfio
Malcolm X Abram
This week we head to Kingsize Soundlabs to check out Dave Trumfio (Wilco, My Morning Jacket, Sia) and his wide and interesting array of junk.
Read MoreEQD on Record : February 2022
Malcolm X Abram
Check out how these music creators use their EQD pedals and maybe you’ll inspired to stomp some new sounds with your stompboxes.
Read MoreTalk About Your Junk : Manny Nieto
Malcolm X Abram
Manny discusses the positives of going off the grid in a foreign country to reclaim his love of recording music on his own terms, his love of analog gear in our digital world, the importance of learning from your failures and successes and the simple joys of real Chinese food and good Hong Kong coffee.
Read MoreTone Dispensaries : Brooklyn
Guest User
In what will become a regular feature on our blog, we’re going to spotlight some of our many incredibly amazing independent brick and mortar dealers, and get some local tips while we’re at it.
Read MoreAbout Wata's ELK Big Muff Sustainar and Hizumitas
Yuichiro Hosokawa
Yuichiro Hosokawa, who maintains Wata's board and all the band's stage gear, offers his unique perspective on Boris, the Elk BM, Big Muffs, and the Hizumitas.
Read MoreBest Guitar Music of 2021
Patrick Benson
Patrick Benson, professional guitarist, guitar repair tech, and longtime road tech for Nine Inch Nails and others highlights some of the more interesting and underheard guitar-based music he enjoyed in 2021.
Read MoreCompendium Distortium
Malcolm X Abram
Not sure which EQD drive or distortion to add to your board? We have a side-by-side comparison of all four of our drives and distortion, plus some indepth audio geekery to demonstrate what drives do to your instrument’s signal.
Read MoreFour Unobvious Gigging Essentials
Lane Sparber
It’s gig time! Sure you brought your instrument, your amp, your pedalboard and that scarf that makes you look super cool. But what if something goes wrong? Did you bring any replacement fuses? What happens to the show if your one of the vintage tubes in your vintage amp gets blown up by the venue’s imaginative but incorrrect wiring?
Read MoreEmily Retsas : From Subtle to Seismic With Phoebe Bridgers and Kim Gordon
Jon D’Auria
The very-much-in-demand bassist talks to EarthQuaker Devices about her current touring rig, traveling during a pandemic, and the pressure of performing on television way past her usual bedtime.
Read MoreA Beginners Guide To Pedalboards Pt. 1 : Choosing Your Pedals
Patrick Benson
With this guideline, I hope to convey a sense of where one might begin when piecing together their sonic arsenal in the form of the ever so popular and no longer elusive pedalboard.
Read MoreQ&A with Andy Martin
Malcolm X Abram
Reverb.com’s Tone Report star and longtime YouTube effect pedal demonstrator talks about his creative process, musical influences, and making every pedal he demos, look, and sound great.
Read MoreReverbology
Malcolm X Abram
Reverb is an essential part of most signature guitar sounds. Today we're going to do a side-by-side comparison of EQD's line of reverb pedals.
Read MoreRobin Finck: Nails, Guns & Games
Malcolm X Abram
Guitarist Robin Finck talks about his new and old gear and the challenge of creating music for the always-evolving gaming world.
Read MoreAffect Your Synths With Effects!
Karl Vorndran
EarthQuaker Sales Manager, musician, and dedicated synth lover Karl Vorndran offers a short tutorial on how best to use EQD pedals with synthesizers, including what additional gear you will need to ensure the best possible mix of synth and effects.
Read MoreHow To Choose The Right Venue For Your Performance
Danielle DePalma
Whether you are an up-and-coming headliner, vying for opening slots on national tours, or just trying to get good gigs in your hometown D.I.Y. style, Danielle DePalma offers resources to help bands and artists find a good band-to-venue fit.
Read MoreTalk About Your Junk with Jonathan Pearce of The Beths
Malcolm X Abram
Jonathan Pearce was kind enough to show EQD some of his junk, his recording methods, and what he’d ask of the Gear Genie.
Read MorePaul Riario - Guitar World Tech Editor: 25 Years of Teenaged Gear Glee
Malcolm X Abram
EQD asks Paul Riario a few questions about his job as Tech Editor for Guitar World magazine, his personal gear, not becoming jaded, and having to come up with groovy new licks to play for every damn video he makes.
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