EarthQuaker Devices The Depths Vibrato Pedal

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Built with an actual optical vibe circuit, The Depths gives you 3-D depth and textures, plus classic Uni-Vibe sounds to make your tone sparkle and move.

EarthQuaker Devices The Depths is a take on the classic optical vibe circuit. It creates a lush, phasing pulse which delivers a three-dimensional swirling sound. The Depths has been optimized to work well with all types of instrument, pickup types and to play well with dirt. With its "Voice" and "Throb" controls, The Depths can achieve sounds from thin and subtle to warm and deep and everything in between. The "Intensity" and "Rate" will go from a smooth, ultra-slow warble all the way to speedy, sharp bursts allowing you to get more than just the classic vibe sounds. The "Level" will allow you to boost the signal well above unity to make up for any perceived volume loss commonly found in vibe pedals. In addition to all that, The Depths can be powered by 9v for warmer tones or up to 18v for a stiffer tone with more headroom and sparkle.

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See how The Depths performs on Bass:

Controls:
- Voice- Dials in the overall sound. Turn it clockwise for a fuller sound with more lows, bring it back for a thinner, more midrange focused tone.
- Throb- This controls the low end pulse. It may not be immediately evident on the bridge pickup, but switch to the neck or add some dirt and it comes alive. All the way up for more throb, dial it back for less. Works best when the "Voice" is set to a warmer tone.
- Intensity- This controls how subtle or intense the overall effect is. Counter clockwise from noon are the more subtle, classic sounds. Clockwise from noon are the more drastic and intense sounds.
- Rate- Controls the speed of the effect. Counterclockwise for slow, clockwise for fast.
- Level- Controls the volume of the effect. Unity is around 1 O'clock, everything above that is boost.

- Dimensions: 4 5/8 x 2 1/2 x 2.25" with knobs
- Power: A standard regulated 9-18 volt DC power supply with a negative center 2.1mm barrel. Do not run at higher voltages! Powering at 9v gives a warmer and more natural sound, 18v will be stronger with more headroom and "sparkle". Does not use batteries. Current draw is 35ma.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 330-252-9220
Email: info@earthquakerdevices.com
Web: https://www.earthquakerdevices.com

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (2 ratings)
Submitted April 1, 2015 by Jeff K in York, PA

"Amazing vibrato pedal"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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If you are looking for a vibrato pedal, I highly recommend this one.
Sound
You can get any variety of vibrato from subtle to a very spaced out or trippy tone. The sound quality on this pedal is awesome and works with the music that I write.
Features
The pedal has 5 knobs that you use to control the vibrato. They are easy to use/turn and are big, so if you have big hands this shouldn't be a problem. I feel that they put plenty of components on this pedal and allow you to have endless possibilities.
Ease of Use
This pedal is very easy to use. I wouldn't say that there's a learning curve, but you can experiment with all the different sounds it has to find what you want.
Quality
This pedal is built really well. It's a metal enclosure that is very sturdy and not heavy at all. The LED on this pedal is bright, but not too bright.
Value
I think this product is worth every penny. I admit, I didn't look at other pedals and found this when looking at other EarthQuaker devices, but I'm not sure what else is out there.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't had to contact them, but I've heard good things about it.
The Wow Factor
I love the look and sound of this pedal. I can get a huge variety out of it and it has an awesome graphic on it which makes it appealing to me. It definitely gives this pedal more of an appeal rather than a standard color with one line of text.

Musical Background:

Experience in bands, jam at home, 15 years playing

Musical Style:

Rock, metal, classic rock, blues rock, post-rock, basically anything that sounds good to me.
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