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EarthQuaker Devices The Depths Optical Vibe Machine Pedal

Optical Vibe Effects Pedal with Intensity, Voice, Level, Rate, and Throb Controls
Item ID: TheDepths
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EarthQuaker Devices The Depths Optical Vibe Machine Pedal
EarthQuaker Devices The Depths Optical Vibe Machine Pedal
EarthQuaker Devices The Depths Optical Vibe Machine Pedal

Classic Vibe with so Much More

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The EarthQuaker Devices The Depths optical vibe effects pedal reminds us that there is nothing quite like the sound of a guitar going through a great vibe. The Depths offers all of the tones heard on such iconic songs as Robin Trower's "Bridge of Sighs" and Hendrix's "Machine Gun." It then adds voice and throb controls to take those sounds far into the future, and the 100% analog dry signal path and true bypass ensure your original guitar tone shines through. There aren't many vibe pedals with as much control as the EarthQuaker Devices The Depths.

EarthQuaker Devices The Depths Optical Vibe Machine Effects Pedal at a Glance:
  • Nails the classic vibe tones
  • Powerful controls for creating your own vibe
  • From the pedal gurus at EarthQuaker Devices
Nails the classic vibe tones

"Breathe" and "Brain Damage" from The Dark Side of the Moon, Alter Bridge's "Blackbird" solo, Kenny Wayne Shepherd's "Blue on Black," and the aforementioned "Bridge of Sighs" are all stunning examples of what this pulsating effect can add to your tone. EarthQuaker Devices The Depths is a great example of this, adding a 3-dimensional swirl for new voices to your melodies and rhythms. The vibe was one of the first modulation effects, and it's still going strong as a must-have pedal for your board.

Powerful controls for creating your own vibe

Once you've got those iconic tones under your feet, you'll want to experiment to take your sound to new places. The Depths offers voice and throb controls to deliver new voices to your vibe. Cranking the throb control adds huge low-end pulsing. The voice knob controls the overall performance of the pedal. Pushed, it delivers a fuller sound with more lows. Pull it back and you'll hear a thinner, more mid-focused tone. In conjunction with the other controls, you'll be able to elicit sharp, stuttering effects all the way through molasses-slow warble.

From the pedal gurus at EarthQuaker Devices

EarthQuaker Devices is a boutique pedal company based out of Akron, Ohio. They put all of their focus on building tools for musicians to find their own tone. Their designs range from enhanced classics to pedals that have never been seen or heard before. Company founder Jamie Stillman was working with rock band the Black Keys when he came upon a design that kick-started the company's success. EarthQuaker Devices is committed to helping you find your tone with high-quality products at great prices.

EarthQuaker Devices The Depths Optical Vibe Machine Effects Pedal Features:
  • Optical vibe effects pedal
  • Intensity, level, and rate controls nail the vintage tones
  • Throb control emphasizes low-end pulse
  • The voice knob thickens or thins the overall performance
  • Powered by 9 or 18 volts
Take the vibes of yesterday, and push them into tomorrow with The Depths.

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