EarthQuaker Devices The Depths V2
A modern take on the old-school opitcal vibe circuit pedal.
A souped-up take on the classic optical vibe circuit, EarthQuaker Devices' The Depths creates a lush, phasing pulse which creates a three-dimensional swirling sound that lives up to it... read more
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Based on 3 Reviews
Stellar!
It can go from subtle modulation to overall wonky, warbly tones. Sounds so perfect it's ridiculous. Plays for well with delay, reverb, and other modulation pedals as well as gain based effects. Using a compressor with it makes it beautiful and bright

Works with more than just the neck pickup of a Strat
Very cool effect. I love this pedal! Finally a Univibe sound that can be used with different guitars, including humbuckers.

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Description
A modern take on the old-school opitcal vibe circuit pedal.
A souped-up take on the classic optical vibe circuit, EarthQuaker Devices' The Depths creates a lush, phasing pulse which creates a three-dimensional swirling sound that lives up to its name. This pedal has been optimized to work well with all types of instruments and pickup types. Its Voice and Throb controls help you achieve sounds from thin and subtle to warm and deep and everything in between. The Intensity and Rate help you go from a smooth, ultra-slow warble all the way to speedy, sharp bursts, taking the classic vibe sounds to a whole new level. The Level knob will allow you to boost the signal well above unity to make up for any perceived volume loss commonly found in vibe pedals. The Depths can be powered by 9V for warmer tones or up to 18V for a stiffer tone with more headroom and sparkle.
Specifications
- Voice control to tailor The Depths to every set up and allow operation anywhere
- in the signal chain and on a variety of instruments.
- Control over the low end throb
- Classic photocell construction
- Adjustable volume to boost or cut the signal
- 9-18V operation
- Small footprint, measures 4 5/8? x 2 1/2? x 2.25?
- Top mounted jacks
- All analog, true-bypass
- Handmade one at a time in Akron, Ohio.
Submerge Yourself in Excellence
I've always struggled with Univibes. Hendrix, Gilmour and Trower all make 'em sound incredible, but I've never been able to get them to sound anything other than thin, brittle and lifeless, no matter the rig that surrounds the pedal.
That all changed with the depths.
A little tweaking with the voice knob, and I can get it to sit perfectly with any pickup, any dirt pedal, any amp. And WHAT A SOUND from this little piece of perfection. It does the classic uni-vibe sound, and then goes above (and below) that, everything from a slow, undulating undertow to stuttery, almost harmonic-tremolo-like effects. The Throb control is your secret to taking it from subtle to extreme.
Haven't found a sound on it yet that doesn't have its use yet. It's incredible.
Nice review. I’m considering one, how do you feel about it a couple yrs later?