Dave Depper

In this photo, Depper's Arc Crimson King pedal is visible.

"I use the Digital machine for U2-like syncopated delays in songs like “You Are a Tourist” and “Your Heart Is An Empty Room.” I use the Analog machine for subtle slapback in songs like “Cath…” and “Why You’d Want To Live Here.” And the Tape machine comes in handy for all-out mayhem on “I Will Possess Your Heart” and “Bixby Canyon Bridge.” I definitely find myself abusing the self-oscillation function several times throughout the set."

In this video, the Strymon El Capistan is visible.

In this video, where Depper shows how his loopings are made, the TurboRAT is visible.

"With the BigSky, about half the time I am using the Spring reverb machine, especially on the rockier songs. I like running my amp very clean and effect-free, getting most of my tonal variation from my pedalboard. I adore the Spring machine’s warm, natural sound.

My favorite application, however, is the Bloom machine. It’s quite simply my favorite reverb sound I’ve ever encountered, and I use it pretty liberally throughout the set, especially during the slower, more atmospheric songs like “Transatlanticsm” and “You’ve Haunted Me All My Life.” And I ESPECIALLY love holding down the switch to engage the Infinite Sustain when using the Bloom machine. Freezing the sound in place like that ends up sounding almost like a synth pad, and it’s kind of like having a piano sustain pedal for my guitar. I use this trick fairly often throughout the set."

"Possibly my favorite pedal of all time. In Death Cab, I’m using it for my medium to heavy gainl/lead tones. However, I’ve used this pedal for years in all sorts of roles, from a clean boost to a dirty boost to a simple EQ to a rock distortion machine.

My original BB Preamp got wet during soundcheck at Red Rocks at our show earlier this year, I foolishly didn’t have a backup, and the thing shorted out during the second song. I had a disaster of an evening as a result, so dependent am I on this miracle baby. I learned my lesson and have three now!"

"Incredible little nuclear bomb of a pedal, it’s EQD’s spin on the Ace Tone Fuzz Master, and dang, does it sound good. I’m currently using it to play the guitar solo on the Death Cab single “Black Sun” – it needs a very specific octave-fuzzy kind of sound, and this pedal nails it."

"My favorite transparent boost, made in Portland to boot. Sadly discontinued."

In this photo, Depper's Hoof Reaper pedal is visible.

In this photo, Depper's JHS Sweet Tea pedal is visible.

"Received a most wonderful care package from the illustrious @earthquakerdev today, including the startling revelation that they have... their own coffee blend? BALLER. Thanks, folks! ??"

In this photo, Depper's pedalboard is shown, which shows the Xotic SP Compressor.

"I'm positively addicted to the Bit Commander, Afterneath, and the Platonic Ideal of overdrive, Palisades."

"ARC is a really wonderful builder in upstate NY. His handiwork is beautiful and he’s a total pleasure to work with. The Klone, as the name implies, is a faithful recreation of a Klon Centaur. Obviously, this is a cottage industry these days, and there’s many Klon clones to choose from, but of all the ones I’ve tried, this one just NAILS it. Also, there’s an optional bass boost switch which ably makes up for some of the low frequency drop that this type of pedal is known for at higher gain settings.

I use the Klone for mild overdrive and as a dirty boost – volume around 10 o’clock, tone at noon, and gain ranging from 9 to 1 o’clock, depending on the song. I have it on about 80% of the time."

In a feature on Strymon, Dave Depper highlights the TC Electronic Polytune Mini as a compact and convenient addition to his pedalboard.

"I’m using a Pedaltrain 2 board…"

"I’m using a Pedaltrain 2 board, and powering everything with a Voodoo Lab Pedal Power Mondo."

"Another incredible device, this is the best Marshall-in-a-box pedal I’ve come across. It has a both a Super Lead and a Super Bass mode, selectable via an internal slider switch. I use this one for really high-gain stuff like “The New Year” and “We Laugh Indoors.”"

In this video, the Boss Pitch Shifter and delay is visible.

In this photo, Depper shows his Ernie Ball Volume Pedal.

In this photo, Depper's vintage MXR Phase 90 is visible.

According to his Instagram photo, Depper got this pedal as a gift from JHS pedals.

"Received a most wonderful care package from the illustrious @earthquakerdev today, including the startling revelation that they have... their own coffee blend? BALLER. Thanks, folks! ??"

In this Instagram photo, we can see Depper's Strymon Mobius.

In this photo, the EHX Soul Food overdrive pedal is visible.

In this photo, Depper's JHS Sweet Tea pedal is visible

You can see it in this Insta post from 2017

You can see it in this Insta post from 2017

You can see it in this Insta post from 2017

You can see it in this Insta post from 2017