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Description
It's not a boost. It's simply an overdrive.
The Speaker Cranker is an all discrete dirt enhancement device designed to give your amp some grit and a slight boost without drastically changing the character or tone of your set up. It's perfect for those that don't like to fiddle with pesky controls yet want to add a little tube-like breakup or enhance an already over driven amp (or pedal) to give it some extra crunch without over loading the preamp. The single "More" control allows you choose the amount of break up you desire. Just like you would with a tube amp, back it off to thin out the sound and clean it up or crank it up for a fuller sound with a bit of compression.
Product specs
| Power | 9V |
| Bypass | true bypass |
| Analog/Digital | analog |
Videos
EarthQuakerDevices
EarthQuaker Devices Speaker Cranker Overdrive
EarthQuaker Devices Speaker Cranker Overdrive
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Earthquaker Devices Speaker Cranker
Prymaxe
EarthQuaker Devices Speaker Cranker
JetCityMusic
EarthQuaker Devices Speaker Cranker v2 Overdrive Demo
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EarthQuaker Devices Speaker Cranker | Reverb Demo Video
Reverb
Earthquaker Devices Speaker Cranker Overdrive
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Reviews
PROS
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Enhances distortion without adding excessive noise
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Maintains guitar's natural tone, favorably accentuating it
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Very dynamic and responsive to playing and volume changes
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Works well with both clean and dirty amp settings
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Stacks effectively with other pedals in the signal chain
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Can achieve high-gain effects at reasonable volumes
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Superior build quality
CONS
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Lacks significant drive for some users
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Drive quality may not meet everyone's expectations
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LED brightness can be overwhelming
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Some may prefer a different knob design for easier foot adjustment
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about EarthQuaker Devices Speaker Cranker.
Features and functionality
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The Speaker Cranker predominantly distorts via its single transistor at lower gain settings, with diodes contributing more past noon on the dial.
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Unlike some boost pedals, the Speaker Cranker maintains a flatter volume level across its dial range, avoiding significant volume jumps.
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The Speaker Cranker offers a simple, straightforward setup with a single knob labeled "More," which functions similarly to the gain knob on its sibling, the Special Cranker.
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Comparisons
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Similar circuits include Lovepedal COT50 and MXR Micro Amp, sharing the single transistor boost design but differing in clipping characteristics.
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The Speaker Cranker delivers a crunchier tone compared to the Xotic EP Booster, offering distinct enough sounds to justify owning both.
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The Special Cranker offers more versatility with diode selection, volume, and tone controls, allowing users to dial out volume jumps while maintaining similar tones to the Speaker Cranker.
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Mods and upgrades
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Using different diodes can alter the pedal's clipping "flavour," providing tonal variety for those experimenting with component swaps.
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Use cases and applications
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The pedal is not just a boost; it can independently create distortion without relying solely on driving an amp, suitable for standalone overdrive needs.
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Owners use the Speaker Cranker to add mild dirt on clean channels, especially effective when paired with other pedals like the Fuzz War.
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Other
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The pedal is based on the Electra Distortion circuit, aligning with other EQD pedals and several Lovepedal models, providing a classic yet versatile sound profile.
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User experience
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Owners report the Speaker Cranker as a low gain overdrive that effectively distinguishes itself from traditional boost pedals.
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Some owners consider the Special Cranker an "always on" pedal, often placing it second or third in their pedal chain, indicating its essential role in their setup.
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5.0 out of 5
Based on 2 Reviews and 11 Ratings
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its a one knob OD? I ahd no idea? I saw one knob and figured "clean boost, dime a dozen, who care?!"
great review
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It is not a booster. It´s an very nice overdrive.
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Artist usage
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You can check in this tweet a photograph of a EarthQuaker Devices Speaker Cranker in Albert's pedalboard.
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In a studio photo shared by Taylor York on Instagram, the EarthQuaker Devices Speaker Cranker is visible among his pedal setup.
Beginning at 03:40 she talks about all the EQD pedals she has used before...
Chelsea Wolfe uses the EarthQuaker Devices Speaker Cranker on her vocal effects board, as shown in a Twitter post by Dwarfcraft.
Used during the 2022 European tour, according to a picture taken during their concert at Petit Bain, Paris (FR), 04/25/2022.
On the Earthquaker Devices page the following quote is utilised in his rig rundown.
'Speaker Cranker is a desert island pedal for me ... it's essential for every board I use. I run it before a fuzz for some extra dirt and clarity during solos. It adds distortion but still cuts through a mix like nothing I've heard before. The Bit Commander, Dispatch Master and Arrows also make it onto my pedalboard depending on the set. In the studio I've also used the Rainbow Machine and Hoof Reaper.'
The item can be seen 6:27 into this video
Listed on Eli's official EQD artist page.
A speaker cranker is seen in this 2020 twitter pic
Lsted on Jani's official EQD artist page.
This is a photo i took of Damien's boards when they played at Kilby Court in SLC. Spring 2023
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