Subdecay

Also known as: Subdecay Studios

Founded by Brian Marshall in 2004 and based in Oregon, Subdecay is a boutique guitar effects pedal company that designs and builds its products in-house. The brand's first release was the Liquid Sunshine overdrive, followed by experimental offerings like the Noisebox synthesizer. Marshall's design philosophy emphasizes wringing maximum sonic possibilities from a minimal number of controls, and ...

29 Products · Used by 32 Artists

Subdecay Super Spring Theory Reverb Effects Pedals

$182.57

1 available store

4.5 (6)

4 artists using

Subdecay Prometheus Dlx Filter Effects Pedals

$214.99

1 available store

4.5 (4)

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5 artists using

Subdecay Spring Theory Reverb Effects Pedals

$133.43

1 available store

4.0 (3)

4 artists using

Subdecay Octasynth Guitar Synth Pedals

$179.00

1 available store

4.5 (2)

^# 43

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5 artists using

Subdecay Vitruvian Mod Harmonizer & Octave Effects Pedals

4.5 (2)

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2 artists using

Subdecay Liquid Sunshine Overdrive Effects Pedals

$149.00

1 available store

4.5 (2)

1 artist using

Subdecay Starlight V2 Flanger Effects Pedals

$265.65

1 available store

5.0 (3)

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Subdecay Vagabond Tremolo Tremolo Effects Pedals

$169.00

1 available store

4.5 (2)

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1 artist using

Subdecay Quantum Quasar Phaser Effects Pedals

4.0 (1)

1 artist using

Subdecay Proteus Auto Filter Filter Effects Pedals

$179.00

1 available store

^# 76

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Subdecay Noise Box Harmonizer & Octave Effects Pedals

2 artists using

Subdecay Anamnesis Echo Delay Effects Pedals

$143.00

1 available store

2 artists using

Subdecay Quasar Deluxe Phaser Effects Pedals

$238.83

1 available store

1 artist using

Subdecay M3 Guitar Synth Pedals

$242.00

1 available store

^# 64

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1 artist using

Subdecay Prometheus Filter Effects Pedals

$206.21

1 available store

2 artists using

Subdecay Quantum Starlight Phaser Effects Pedals

Subdecay Harmonic Antagonizer Fuzz Effects Pedals

Subdecay Super Nova Drive Overdrive Effects Pedals

$99.00 - $139.00

2 available stores

Subdecay Quasar v1 Phaser Effects Pedals

$290.00

1 available store

Subdecay Stupid Box Distortion V1 Distortion Effects Pedals

Subdecay Baby Quasar Phaser Effects Pedals

1 artist using

Subdecay Siren Pitch Vibrato Vibrato Effects Pedals

$140.00 - $375.00

2 available stores

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Subdecay F-Bomb Fuzz Effects Pedals

Subdecay Echobox Delay Effects Pedals

$179.00

1 available store

2 artists using

Subdecay Flying Tomato Fuzz Effects Pedals

$195.00

1 available store

1 artist using

Subdecay Quasar Phaser V4 Phaser Effects Pedals

5.0 (2)

Subdecay Octave Theory Harmonizer & Octave Effects Pedals

5.0 (1)

Subdecay Variac Overdrive Pedal Overdrive Effects Pedals

$100.91

1 available store

1 artist using

Subdecay Starlight Dlx Flanger Effects Pedals

Subdecay's lineup spans a wide range of effect types, with particular strength in synthesizer and filter pedals. The Proteus sample-and-hold filter proved to be a breakthrough product for the company, while the Prometheus filter series, Quasar phaser series, and M3 guitar synthesizer have earned the brand a loyal following among players seeking unconventional tones. Other notable pedals include the PixelWave phase distortion synthesizer, Octasynth, Starlight Flanger, Super Spring Theory reverb, Noise Theory parallel waveshaper fuzz, and the Vector preamp. The company is known for its iterative, hands-on development process — the Octasynth alone went through over 20 prototype versions before Marshall was satisfied with its usability.

Subdecay has 29 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Phaser Effects Pedals, Overdrive Effects Pedals, and Filter Effects Pedals. Their gear is featured by 32 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Pop, and Electronic. Notable users include Wade MacNeil, Jonny Ashburn, and Erin Burke-Moran. Most Subdecay products fall in the mid-tier range — professional-grade without flagship pricing.