EarthQuaker Devices Avalanche Run Ambient Delay and Reverb Demo

Guitar demo of the ambient masterpiece, the Avalanche Run Delay and Reverb pedal by EarthQuaker Devices
Available for purchase at: thepedalzone.c...
It’s not every day you get the chance to sled downhill on the back of raging avalanche. 1) Because not all of us live close to huge snowy mountains and 2) Because it’s flippin’ dangerous!
Well, with the Avalanche Run, Earthquaker Devices have sonically recreated the all immersive experience it must be to challenge the wild head first, and turned it into a safe and seriously fun-filled ride.
From subtle bread-and-butter delays and reverbs to all-immersive ambient soundscapes and anywhere in between, the Avalanche Run is sure to cover all of your ambient/post-rock and experimental needs.
Learn more about it here: www.earthquake...
Gear used:
Fender US Telecaster
Pedals used:
EarthQuaker Devices Avalanche Run - thepedalzone.c...
TC Ditto Looper Gold
Lunastone Pusher
Emma Electronic Stinkbug Overdrive
Amps used:
Fender Deluxe Reverb recorded with an Aston Origin mic
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[@DC33879]

The part beginning at 3:28 .....I cant find words that adequately describe how beautiful that was. Memories from earlier years in my life flooded me. A fine example of just how powerful music really is!

[@thepedalzone]

Awwww, man! Thank you! Seems like you and me are cut from the same cloth. That’s exactly what a powerful piece of music does to me as well. Humbled and honored to hear that my demo brought back your distant memories. Thanks for watching and commenting. Means more to me than you could possibly think ❤️🙏❤️

[@cedrickluge8854]

Need the tabs on it

[@BassofMass]

That is absolutely how I felt... I am buying this pedal as we speak because of this video. Brilliant, Sir.

[@suqies]

@@thepedalzone what chords were you playing? I'm getting into ambient stuff and would really like to know

[@hibernative]

Yeah dude I fell into some old memory of heartbreak while listening to Explosions in the Sky.

[@rosegoldvlogs7776]

How can people not like this sound, some people hate this but it’s SO GOOD

[@thepedalzone]

Who hates it?

[@rosegoldvlogs7776]

ThePedalZone This one chick I started talking to, after she told me she hated it I blocked her... Nobody talks shit about the sweet tone of heaven

[@user-uq9zm9tt9y]

Yeah. Some people (notably women 20-40) don't like Pink Floyd so everything is possible.

[@spawn302]

​@@thepedalzone 4 years later but some people say the algorithm gets too predictable. But i say pair this with a microcosm or any other delay/reverb if you get bored of this

[@E30tonchy]

C'mon Stefan. Your videos are SOOOOOO addictive. To be honest, I've watched 'em all; several times. :)) Please never stop.

[@thepedalzone]

Mitja Smodila - awwww, man! Thank you sooooo much! :) I'm super stoked to hear you like the videos. Thanks for putting a smile on my face. You rock! :)

[@TeaLeafThief]

Your playing gave me shivers! And that's what chilly willy post rock is all about! Thanks for the video man, can't wait to watch the rest of them!!!

[@thepedalzone]

Chilly Willy Postrock?? I dig that genre description :D Really happy you enjoyed the demo, Tom. Means a lot to me. Hope you enjoyed the other demos just as much as this one :) All the best Stefan

[@zman7773]

I love it man. Every time I click on one of your videos I am instantly drawn in. I to play a lot of ambient melodic music, and I record music for short films, horror films ,educational films etc. Bands like This Will Destroy You and Explosions in the Sky were always great inspirations for me. Keep doing what you do brotha.

[@JonathanPenneyMusic]

I’ve been on the fence on whether to buy this pedal for over a year now. Your video sold me for sure. Awesome job and you created some amazing sounds with this.

[@thepedalzone]

I'm honored, man. You won't regret going for it. It's by far one of the pedals I use most. Think it's appeared in close to 95% of my demos. Just an ambient masterpiece ❤

[@eternity9099]

This is some of your Best playing Stefan. I keep coming back to this demo just to listen to your arrangements. Beautiful man!

[@thepedalzone]

Thanks, man! That's unbelievably kind of you to say 😊

[@xfallofmanx]

Stefan, I tend to look at music as a method of conveying emotion beyond words. There are only so many words for the emotions we feel but music can be much more nuanced....and it tends to be a little more “connecting” to me. The music in this video feels like a snapshot of someone’s soul at a moment when they were getting over something incredibly sad. I don’t know, I can’t describe it. It’s just that the music at 3:29 moved me to tears. You’re unbelievably talented. You sold me the pedal. I bought it today based solely on this video.

[@Pedalnerds]

Great video Stefan! Beautiful playing and pedal. I like that tshirt.

[@thepedalzone]

Nathan Shafer - Thanks, man! Means the world coming from you :) Yeah, the shirt is pretty awesome. Got it at the Keeley booth at NAMM.

[@T0mahawk87]

You could slap everything you played on a track and I would listen to it all day! 🙌🏽

[@thepedalzone]

Very kind of you. Thank you 🙏

[@blakepowell1379]

I need one like yesterday lol. what you played with the setting maxed out legit almost made me cry tbh

[@thepedalzone]

Awwww! Thank you so much ❤️ Sounds like you and I are cut from the same cloth. Great sounds can truly move me to tears as well, and the Avalanche Run is just chock-full of great ambient sounds. 100% the pedal I use the most 😊🙏

[@creativedecysions]

@@thepedalzone you ican uuyyt y whether we’re g are

[@BirdNoise77]

I love that picture of good old Dirty B. Hinds in the back

[@risoriusband6262]

If I'm ever unsure whether I want to purchase a pedal or not, I can always rely on you to convince me with your sweet ambient pallets. So glad I took the plunge and now the Avalanche Run V2 sits pride of place on my board!

[@thepedalzone]

Honored to hear that. Avalanche Run is just the perfect ambient device. So many lush dreamy tones in that thing.

[@brucedelaney9606]

Absolutely phenomenal use of this pedal. Your melody and use of the delays and reverb is inspired. I listen to this and now I own an avalanche run. Thank you for showing me how dreamy this pedal is.

[@awonderingoneil206]

This vid hasn't aged a bit, come back to these amazing soundscapes making me want to go listen to some post rock again.

[@thepedalzone]

Awwwww, man! Thank you! ❤

[@nicklabas8616]

The words he uses to describe this pedal are as graceful as the pedal sounds WTF

[@thepedalzone]

Honored to hear you think that 😊❤️

[@ibanezmaestro5630]

I love watching demo videos where they play riffs that actually sound good with the effects. These sound REALLY good.

[@thepedalzone]

Awwwww! Thanks, man! Happy you enjoyed it :)

[@ibanezmaestro5630]

@@thepedalzone AND you reply to my comments!! Lol. Awesome. I look forward to more of your videos.

[@thepedalzone]

I always do my best to reply everyone. You spent time on watching the video and leaving a comment to show your appreciation. A reply to show my appreciation is the least I can do. It really means a lot to me that you enjoy the videos and want to check out more. Thank you 🙏

[@ibanezmaestro5630]

@@thepedalzone You are very welcome. I've been playing guitar for 21 years and honestly watching your videos takes me back to school. Lol. Keep them coming and thank you for all you do!

[@TH-gu4wj]

@ThePedalZone these are some of the best pedal demos on youtube. Thanks so much for doing them. Love the sounds/ideas.

[@eldude-iv8dw]

Your video is the only one that really demo the exp possibilities. THANK YOU!

[@matthewstehn1062]

best review of this pedal I have see. Great tones. Practical sounds. Just bought mine, waiting for it to show up.

[@thepedalzone]

Awwww, dude! Thank you! Truly means a lot that you found the demo helpful. Really happy to hear you’re getting an Avalanche Run. It’s my favorite pedal. You’re in for a wildly blissful ride 😊

[@Typepov]

Simply the best demos, Your videos are the reason I own the avalanche run v2

[@thepedalzone]

Awwww, man! Thank you so much. Avalanche Run is by far my most used pedal. It's just on everything I do, because it just sounds RIGHT! ❤

[@Typepov]

It just came in the mail last night. Paired it with my Walrus Audio Julia, ARP87, and Descent and im in heaven!

[@ElliotStent]

Awesome stuff again Stefan, incredible pedal and playing of course! :)

[@thepedalzone]

Elliot Stent - awwww, man! Thank you so much :) Really happy you liked the demo. It's a truly incredible pedal! I get lost in it for hours whenever I turn it on :)

[@ElliotStent]

No problem man! :D Haha I'm sure it's very easy to feel immersed in it, very special sounding pedal indeed :)

[@DoktorDurum]

Just came back to visit this awesome demo. The Music is beautiful Stefan! Reignited my GAS for this pedal. Other than that, amazing demo. Really shows off all the capabilities!

[@thepedalzone]

Jamie de la Sencerie - Thank you so much, my friend :)

[@LaniakeaLeathercrafts]

Oh wow this is really great! I have never truly heard this pedal and when you maxed it all out there, it sounded absolutely incredible. I definitely need to check this guy out.

[@thepedalzone]

It's a killer pedal for sure! And yeah, when I discovered that maxed-out ambient tone, I was lost for hours just messing around with that :)

[@post.sonitum]

oh man... you killed me with that phrase that starts at 3:30... 10/10 atmospheric goodness...

[@thepedalzone]

Awwww, dude! Thank you! Incredibly kind of you ❤️🙏❤️

[@svg98]

Man I gotta say, that was amazing, thank you for the experience!

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you so much! I'm really happy you found the video enjoyable 😊🙏

[@Kessellish]

I just bought this tonight I am so excited to get it my dream pedal.

[@thepedalzone]

Yay! Super stoked to hear that. The Avalanche Run is definitely my favorite pedal and the one I use the most. Just sounds spectacular. You're in for one heck of an ambient ride, my friend :)

[@rodneymullen16]

Holy Lord, you made it come straight from Heaven. Now I can't choose between the Strymon Timeline and this one... Thanks again for the share; your videos never disappoint!

[@shawnvitt]

Dude. Beautiful compositions and superb playing. You are creating art not just in the visual, but in the audio as well. Envious you got to hang out with Jamie Fuckin’ Stillman. That guy is brilliant.

[@PedalsFusion]

Hey Stefan, amazing channel - "the star is born !" ... everything is just perfect :)

[@thepedalzone]

+Pedals Fusion - Awwwww, thank you so much, guys! The fact that YOU like it, means more than you could possibly know :)

[@Tony_Zagoraios]

Gorgeous playing..thank you Mr.Stefan

[@thepedalzone]

And thank you for the kind comment, Mr.Tony! Happy you enjoyed the video :)

[@phantomvarro5986]

2:00 the most beautiful chord progression I've ever heard

[@spirish300]

That was awesome man, thanks for sharing

[@thepedalzone]

Thanks! And thank you for watching. Really happy you liked the demo 😊

[@TheyCallMeNoName34]

just tried mine out today. Went to play it 4 hrs later i wasnt even done with all the tone options. I LOVE this pedal!

[@mattg1094]

Still one of the best videos on KZbin! :D

[@thepedalzone]

Oh wow! Thanks, man!

[@sumanrai1508]

what a beautiful sound that.....i love that pedal

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you! It's by far my favourite ambient device. I use it constantly. Happy to hear you like it as well ☺

[@x-Gingerbeard-x]

Absolutely beautiful!!!

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you SO MUCH! ❤️🙏

[@x-Gingerbeard-x]

ThePedalZone You are most welcome my friend! I'm really getting this pedal thanks to you! Keep up the great work!

[@user-kr1xy9qg8d]

My favorite pedal.

[@thepedalzone]

That pedal is very easy to love. One of my faves as well 😊👍

[@martialallart]

nice demo , the tone is amazing

[@thepedalzone]

Martial, my friend!! Thank you so much. Yeah, that Telecaster just sings so well with the Fender amp, and the Avalanche sound just takes that core tone to new angelic heights. Such a lovely pedal :) I really enjoy your demos as well. Your demo of the EQD Transmisser is one of the best ones on KZbin at the moment. Keep up the amazing work you're doing!

[@martialallart]

ThePedalZone Thanks a lot big mate 😀

[@LBRSpeed]

Beautiful playing, Stefan!

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you very very much! ❤

[@TheGreenKingdom]

Great demo and playing, waiting for my AR V2 to arrive.

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you so much, man! The V2 is amazing. You’re in for a wild sonic ride. Thanks for watching and commenting. Means a lot to me ❤️🙏

[@RustySoul-ii1cl]

Please come back and revisit this pedal!!!!

[@thepedalzone]

I use it constantly. Think it appears in like 70-80% of my videos. Such a great pedal.

[@RustySoul-ii1cl]

@@thepedalzone that's awesome, thanks for the reply bro. I'm going to work on watching all your vids and liking them. May the algorithm bring you many views!

[@flynn_22]

Favourite pedal really want one people I know say digital delay is rubbish but I love it and think they sound beautiful

[@thepedalzone]

Flynn Hanbury Tenison - One of my favorite pedals as well!

[@FLM29]

Great Work! Thanks, I was thinking about this pedal, now I have to have it^^ Enjoy, have a good day :)

[@thepedalzone]

Wow, Martin! Thank you so much, man. Really happy you found the demo helpful. It's an incredible pedal, and I just know you're gonna love it :) All the best Stefan

[@McKEYEU]

LEGENDARY, BRO!)) It's Brovalanche!)

[@chrisbailey556]

Man this is a good demo. I’m sold on one haha

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you so much! Honored to hear that ❤️🙏

[@TheCrystalyne]

Thanks for saying "Flippin" Stefan, so much respect.

[@thepedalzone]

My pleasure, I guess.

[@musicbyphantes]

1:50 super nice!!!! I like

[@thepedalzone]

Cheers!

[@tomjut9761]

Such a great and inspiring piece of gear. Great demo!

[@flynn_22]

Love that telecaster u made an excellent purchase well done

[@abaddonimpaler9917]

I've wanted this pedal for years. Sad I haven't got it yet. First new guitar and I'm going to toss this into the purchase.

[@Peter-Huss-Official]

Great video, great playing and I guess it is a 'must have' pedal :D

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you so much, Peter! :) It's definitely a must-have if you're into dreamy spacious ambience and soundscapes. It can of course also do standard delays and verbs, but where it truly excels is definitely in the ambient department :)

[@petermathews8895]

Stefan, your amazing review inspired me to leap into the world of ambient music. I bought the Avalanche Run and have not been disappointed! Wow!! But mostly I would like to thank you for your incredible, stunning, beautiful musical composition which was, I'm certain, a massive inspiration for many buying this pedal. If you have that tune for sale please tell me - I would buy it tomorrow!! Thanks again. Pete

[@timreichert9982]

Nice. I don't use stereo or tap tempo so I'm actually a little bit more intrigued by the Space Spiral 😯 I do have a Transmisser though, and I'm careful not to point it at someone :)))))

[@thepedalzone]

Space Spiral is great. If you prefer old-school modulated sounds, then you should definitely go for that instead of an Avalanche Run. AR is more made for modern and pristine ambient sounds.

[@andrearce7827]

Amazing Playing, Stefan. I really love your channel and ED pedals. you should play the bass :p Btw, what expresion pedal i should get? :)

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you very much! I'll leave the bass playing to the pros. Wouldn't sound great if I did it. That's why I sometimes get help from my friends in my demos, if I feel a pedal really needs a bass example. But every EQD pedal works great on bass :) I just use a Boss EV-5. But any passive expression pedal should do. EQD recommend Moog expression pedals.

[@DylanRupe]

Probably my favorite pedal I own

[@thepedalzone]

Same here! ❤

[@suqies]

stefan PLEASE tell us what chord progression you are using , 3:00 on wards

[@emnakara]

I've watched this several times over just to hear your playing. Do you have an ep or post your music anywhere?

[@thepedalzone]

Awww, dude! Thank you so much. Really kind of you. I don't have any solo music out. You're welcome to give my old band Sky Architects a listen though. You can find that on Spotify, Bandcamp and iTunes. Will also have a new band project out soon called Cloud Anthems 😊

[@fjurden]

@1:52 - love it....mmmmmmm

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you very much

[@seedlang6793]

Do you have a soundcloud channel man? I loved the video and would like to hear more from you!

[@thepedalzone]

seedlang - hey, man! No I don't really have a Soundcloud with my own music on it. But you're more than welcome to check my old band, Sky Architects out. We're on Soundcloud, Bandcamp, Spotify and all of that stuff. Really happy you liked the demo. Means a lot to me. I'll upload new demos every week, so keep an eye out for the channel. And remember to check out my other demos and tutorials. Would love to hear what you think of them :) All the best Stefan

[@JestersGhost]

Great video! I just found your channel but I'm already a huge fan. By the way, there's no way that you aren't Danish.

[@thepedalzone]

+Jonas Christensen - Mange tak! Rigtig glad for at du kan lide det 😊 Jeg prøver bestemt heller ikke på at skjule at jeg er Dansker 🇩🇰 Danish and proud 🤘

[@JestersGhost]

Afsløret med det samme ved måden hvorpå du udtaler dit fornavn - intet at skjule. 😊 Elsker det du laver, så fortsæt det gode arbejde!

[@basicmusic805]

Moreee.. :)

[@thepedalzone]

Always more reverb!

[@basicmusic805]

@@thepedalzone Yes! Always explore more reverb :)

[@brucedelaney9606]

can you do a video on the aAfter Neath and also using it with the avalanche run at the same time is a definite winning combination?

[@jamesf2918]

love this pedal, and this review played a role in my purchase of it. what mic is that on the amp? sounds great and picks up everything.

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you very much! Avalanche Run is hands-down my favorite pedal out there. Honored to hear that my demo was helpful and inspiring to you. That means a lot to me :) The mic is an Aston Origin. Unbelievably good microphone than handles any source flawlessly. Can't recommend it enough.

[@jooniverse9672]

The Avalanche Run sounds amazing!!! thanks for the awesome review! is there a way to sync the pedal to others? it sadly doesn't have an ext. tap tempo or midi

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you very very much! Really awesome to hear that you liked the video. The AR can't be synced to other pedals or controllers. So you have to tap in the tempo on the pedal the old fashioned way 😊

[@Nate-tq8wu]

Hey Stefan ! Just suscribet to your channel. I was wondering wich expression pedal you used for the avalanche run, was looking to get one for mine !

[@thepedalzone]

Nate Pan - Hey, man! Thank you so much for subscribing. Really means a lot to me :) I'm just using a Boss EV-5. Nothing fancy, but it gets the job done. Thank you for watching and commenting. You rock!

[@locustyears3267]

Beautiful reviews! So curious, Where'd you get that shirt??

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you so much! Got the T-Shirt from Keeley 👍

[@delfisaravi9024]

Love this!!!! Do you know if there s much difference between the v1 and v2?

[@thepedalzone]

Cheers! I have a video on exactly that topic on my channel. You can watch it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/naLdg5qwjs6nZtk

[@Mesa3077Boogie]

It's no wonder you use this Luscious and juicy Overly marinated pork chop of a pedal in so many videos. It's delicious in my ear sockets

[@thepedalzone]

It's a very pleasing sound for sure. Just sounds right straight out of the box 😊

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Can you make another one with this pedal but long just jamming?? Please!

[@elohimastrea]

I love your t shirt!!! where can i buy that one :D

[@thepedalzone]

Don't really think you can buy it anywhere. It was a shirt that Keeley made for NAMM back in 2018 or something like that. So you could only get it there.

[@tomascastilloniosi2064]

So, i don't understand. U can loop and also play along with your loop? Sorry about my english.

[@motoboy6666]

Its not just the pedals, your playing is awesome. Inspires to pick up my guitar again. Are you in a band of some sort? Explosions in the sky? ;) Btw, if you had to pick one pedal for lushness and space, would this one be it?

[@thepedalzone]

+motoboy6666 - Dude! Thank you so much. Inspiring others to pick up their instrument and play is the highest praise of all

[@panmanXXX]

Can this do a subtle reverb left on, and then tap in a long delay for a solo? Or can it not work as like a separate reverb and delay? Love you playing

[@thepedalzone]

You can't turn the delay and reverb on and off individually. But you can set an expression pedal to control the delay mix. So that way you can have a subtle always-on reverb, and then use an expression device to bring in the delay whenever you need it. And thank you for the kind words about my playing!

[@MrK-ti5lt]

1:50 = I am buying this pedal.

[@thepedalzone]

Amazing! It's one of my all time favorite pedals 😊

[@kidkanto8915]

I had a question I saw the quick pedal order tab that pops up and you're using a boost before the avalanche. I've done my research but new to the world of boost and still trying to understand it's application. To really hear the avalanche and other modulation, reverb effects would use a boost in the first link of your pedal chain? Can you school me a bit on boost pedals? Thanks for your time and energy Stefan🙏🏽⛩️🌌

[@profd65]

Well, a lot of persons would put a delay, reverb, or modulation effect in the effects loop, not in the front of the amp (the latter is what Stefan seems to have done). As always, let taste be your guide. I'm unsure why he's using a boost pedal. It could be that the Avalanche Run causes a volume drop that the boost is compensating for. Or he may just like the sound of the boost he's using.

[@OverJam52]

Stefan, your demos are epic, I'm currently planning a small pedalboard for travel and instant fun (vs my huge pedalboard which requires a private jet pilot certificate to use). It'll be a nano+, so size matters. Just a few questions : - Would you go for a separate delay and reverb ? (Like a Belle Epoch + Neunaber Immerse combo, or anything else you might advice) - Or a delay/reverb combo, in which case this one is a strong contender, but I was also waiting for the Keeley Caverns 2 (but here also if you have other suggestions I'm opened to them). I mainly play prog and post-rock and some ambient stuff. Cheers, and again, kudos for your channel and the beautiful playing. You should definitely make a video on your ambien techniques, chords, etc. Keep up the great work!

[@thepedalzone]

+OverJam52 - First: Thank you for the kindness, man. I'm totally blown away by it :) Second: I'd definitely go for the Avalanche Run. It's a one stop post-rock machine. The reverb is stunning, and the delay can be as crisp and clean or as warm and lush as you want. Plus the reverse mode is one of the best reverse delays I've ever played. On top of that, the creative features are so well thought out. Like the expression capabilities or the Hold to go between reverse and normal delay or Hold for instant self-oscillation. This thing is simply a must have for anybody playing the genres that you and I play :) Can't recommend it enough.

[@OverJam52]

I'm totally sold, thanks a million for your advice and patience, I really greatly appreciate.

[@thepedalzone]

OverJam52 - My pleasure, man. Just glad I can be of some sorta help :)

[@OverJam52]

You're so much more Stefan, just keep inspiring us with those dreamy magnificent demos!

[@rebeccavines7311]

I think I just cried

[@thepedalzone]

+Rebecca Vines - Hopefully tears of joy :)

[@slupschuiters1774]

@ThePedalZone do you know more pedals that sound like 1:50? Because this one is very expensive

[@quattrofischa]

Damn you, sir. Damn you. :-*

[@aaronteague3512]

Anyone have any idea if the hotone soul press works in Expression mode with this pedal?

[@bjhale542]

Stefan, What expression pedals work with the avalanche version 1? Thanks. I see the moog and I hear about a boss expression pedal. I am curious if the mission engineering aero expression pedal is able to work with this. I'd prefer to order that one if its compatible. Could you let me know? Thanks.

[@EnCrypticon23x]

Shit... I was really liking the Caroline Meteore and Kilobyte, but this thing is insane.

[@thepedalzone]

Yeah, it's pretty rad! Doesn't make the Kilobyte and Météore any less rad though. They just do different things. Kilobyte is my go-to delay. That thing just sounds so sweet. And the Météore is one of the most unique reverbs currently on the market. But for all immersive ambience, I always go for the Avalanche Run :)

[@a.j.debeck2066]

What model tele is that? Humbucker bridge and lipstick neck? Love it

[@thepedalzone]

A.J. DeBeck - Just a stock Fender Tele American with standard Tele single coils in both neck and bridge

[@a.j.debeck2066]

@@thepedalzone Ah thanks.... must have mistaken the ashtray portion for a humbucker while seeing you play.

[@Trevorj333]

Your music is seriously incredible.. I was looking to buy a Neunaber Immerse, and later on a delay pedal. Your playing blew my mind and I'm considering this now. I initially turned away from it because it seems limited on its reverb options. I LOVE ambient reverb, I'd like to play with soundscapes, but I'm less on the experimental+digital side. (Like I wouldn't need the "intergalactic robot birds" :) The reverse/swell sounds with the expression pedal sound amazing too. I'm curious if you would recommend this pedal over a reverb pedal and a delay pedal? Thank you..!

[@thepedalzone]

I would recommend the Avalanche Run to anybody in a heartbeat. It’s my favorite pedal, and I use it all the time. It’s basically used in 90% of my demos, and it’s always on in my band 😊 It’s the perfect pedal whether you’re looking for subtle ambience or deep soundscapes. If you need a lot of different reverb and Delay sounds, then individual pedals might be better. But if you just need a simple pedal that sounds straight up gorgeous no matter how you set it, then the Avalanche Run is a nobrainer. It’s far from limited. Hook up an expression pedal and you can control whatever you want on it in real time with your foot. On top of that, its reverse delay is the best reverse delay I’ve ever heard, and its reverb is just flawlessly epic. So in short, yes, I highly recommend this pedal ❤️

[@Trevorj333]

I really appreciate the rapid response man, thank you so much! I think you've changed my mind.. I'm new to pedals and I'm so glad I asked you before I went and bought. Your music is an inspiration, and again, thank you!

[@thepedalzone]

Oh, my pleasure, man. Never hesitate to ask, if you have gear questions. ☺

[@iamrichlol]

Hey Man - I have a question as you stated how much you love the Dispatch master. I bought that pedal years ago and can't seem to enjoy it, yet this demo sounds absolutely amazing. If I bought this pedal would I likely be disappointed? I'm just looking to make some amazing soundscapes, I feel like it isnt possible with the dispatch alone. Maybe Im just missing something massive. Admittedly i am a pedal noob

[@thepedalzone]

I absolutely adore the Dispatch Master. It’s the perfect ambience device. Not a bad sound in it. But it’s not a huge soundscape device, if that’s what you were hoping for. Avalanche Run in the other hand is a soundscape monster. It’s basically the Dispatch Master taken to a whole new level of extraordinary ambience. If you want to make ambient music, then this pedal is a must. I use it ALL THE TIME. I use it in around 90% of my demos, and it’s been nailed to my board ever since I got it. Can’t recommend it enough ❤️🤘

[@joaoguilhermenextlevel302]

Hi dude! Can you help me out? I bought this pedal, used, and when I turn it on, my volume goes down, do you know if it's a common thing or if it's a problem? Even with every knob on zero, my tone changes and volume goes down...

[@thepedalzone]

Definitely sounds like something is wrong. I would contact EarthQuaker about it. They have a life-time warranty and the best customer service. They'll get you sorted as fast as humanly possible.

[@gaaoliv94]

Hermano la media nota

[@duncanclawson6435]

This sounds great! Do you have tabs for what you play at 1:48?

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you very much! Sorry, buddy I don't have tabs. All of my playing examples are made up on the spot for the specific demo, and then I just tend to forget what it was I played. It's moving pictures and sound from a very specific moment in time, and like that 😊

[@cedrickluge8854]

God damn!

[@thepedalzone]

I’ll take that as a compliment! Thanks. Happy you enjoyed it. It’s a magical pedal 😊👌

[@Addenbrookeg]

Hey Stefan what would you say would be the best reverb and delay pedal whether they're seperate or in one box? Going crazy over here in the head.

[@thepedalzone]

There's no such thing as BEST. It all depends on context and personal preference. But the EQD Avalanche Run, KMA Cirrus and Meris Polymoon are all worth checking out. All 3 are some of my personal faves 👍

[@9Nails]

Amazing playing, amazing sound! Are all those sounds just from this one pedal? Or are there some other stuff going on in the background to enhance the sound of the avalanche? I know extremely little about pedals, but I want something so I can mess about with some ambient sounds on the guitar, so I want to know if this is all I need to get. Only other pedal I have is the boss rc 3 looper. Thanks, Stefan!

[@thepedalzone]

Yes, all of the reverb and delay is coming from the Avalanche Run. It is 100% one of the best ambience devices ever made. Can't recommend it enough. Nothing is going on in the background to enhance the sound of it. I use a looper for the final composition and a touch of overdrive for the solo, but all of the reverb and delay you're hearing (be it normal, reverse, subtle and deep) is coming from the Avalanche Run.

[@KunchangLeeMusic]

Hey man at 3:30 is that a looper pedal that you got going or is that all just the avalanche pedal ?

[@thepedalzone]

I'm using a looper to layer the composition

[@jcsampayo8303]

Hey Stefan, which pedal do you like better? The immerse or avalanche run and why?

[@thepedalzone]

Well, I don't really think it's fair to put them head to head. Avalanche Run is a Delay/Reverb with emphasis on the delay portion, whereas the Immerse is a dedicated multi-function reverb. Sure, it has a delay mode, but the clear emphasis is on the wealth of reverb options. I would run them both on my board any day of the week. Yes, I clearly use my Avalanche Run more, it's just a perfect do-it-all ambient device to me, but I always stack it with another reverb, and that reverb has been the Immerse a lot of times up until I got my Meris Mercury7 that is ☺ I know this doesn't answer your questions, but the pedals are just so different. If you're looking for a lot of different reverb options, then go for the Immerse. If you on the other hand are looking for a gorgeous all-in-one ambient device, then go Avalanche Run ☺👍

[@JD15172]

Hey! Which expression pedal do you use in this video/do you have any recommendations?

[@thepedalzone]

It's a MOOG EP-3. Very affordable expression pedal that does the job perfectly. Its only downside is that it's entirely made of plastic. So probably not the most sturdy creation in the world, but other than that it's great. If you're on a strict budget, then check out the MOOG. If you have a bit more money, then look into something like the Boss EV-30 or the Mission Engineering EP-1 or EP-25.

[@JD15172]

@@thepedalzone thanks dude!!

[@capitaldharma]

How does the AR compare with the Afterneath, considering that Afterneath is a series of short delays. Can this pedal mimic some of that reverb function? Another great demo and nice playing. Thanks!

[@thepedalzone]

They are completely different beasts. You can't replicate the glitchy cascading ambience of the Afterneath with the AR, and you can't replicate the smooth cloud-like ambience of the AR with the Afterneath. Worth getting both for sure :)

[@capitaldharma]

Thanks Stefan!

[@thepedalzone]

My pleasure :)

[@galeneny1968]

How would you rate this pedal against a Tonal Recall or a Nemesis? I'm looking for a workhorse for my first delay pedal and all these guys seem grade A+... Thanks for the fantastic videos as always!

[@thepedalzone]

All the pedals you mention are indeed top tier picks, but they are also very different. So it all comes down to what you need. The Avalanche Run is an ambient workhorse. They way the delay and reverb work together is just pure magic. So if you like to make ambient soundscapes then it's a no-brainer. Tonal Recall is an analog delay, hence way darker and murkier than the other two in your sight. So go for that if you need that murky bubbly ambience surrounding your notes, but don't go for it if you need a pristine and percussive delay. Nemesis is a multi-delay with a ton of different delay types. If you use a lot of different delays during a set, then that would be a great pick. Another delay worth checking out if you need a multi-delay with presets is the Empress Echosystem. It's the best one in its class. Hope this helps :)

[@galeneny1968]

ThePedalZone you're the best dude, always appreciate the well thought out responses.

[@Pedenpeden]

Ved du om man kan lave "nøjes" med en Dispatch Master, hvis man skal have reverb/delay-lyden du har fra 3:28 til slutningen af videoen? (udover en Ditto, selvfølgelig) :-)

[@thepedalzone]

+Peter - Altså nu sker der jo mange ting, så som at jeg vender delayen om til reverse delay via en expression pedal, og det kan man slet ikke med en DM. Selve grundlyden kan du dog godt nærme dig. Men reverb/delay lyden er meget mere "symbiotisk" i DM, da du ikke har individuelle mix controls eller tone control på delayen. Lyden i denne video er meget ren og digital. Det vil du ikke helt kunne få med DM. Dens repeats er meget mere runde og smelter hurtigt sammen med reverben. Så nej, du kan ikke få den samme lyd, men den kun få et langt ekko og en lækker reverb. Hvis det er alt du har brug for, så kan DM muligvis være nok for dig. Hvis du har brug for mere kontrol til at separere delay og reverb lydmæssigt, så anbefaler jeg klart Avalanche Run :) Håber det gav lidt mening. Mvh Stefan

[@Pedenpeden]

Hej Stefan. Ja, det giver fin mening, og jeg må give en kompliment for det er sgu en fantastisk lyd du får ud af pedalen. Jeg leder selv efter en "drømmende" reverb/delay pedal, og Strymon DIG magter kun delay-delen, så det er rart at se andre alternativer. Jeg må indrømme, at DM lyder fremragende omend der er færre muligheder for at tweake lyden. Anyway, mange tak for svaret og nogle fede videoer :-) Mvh. Peter

[@gordospeti]

Great representation! Can it be used with any expression pedal?

[@thepedalzone]

Cheers! Pretty sure EQD recommend Expression pedals with a 25k pot.

[@Rainy78]

Have you tried "The Wash" by Hungry Robot Pedals? Simply Amazing! 👍

[@thepedalzone]

I have not. Looks cool though

[@Rainy78]

@@thepedalzone I'd love to see you demo this thing. Its right up your alley 👍 I just ordered one finally after years of wanting it. Delay with reverb and a wash knob. Add a nice washy sound to both effects 👍

[@matthewstrickland214]

I want to know where you got that awesome t-shirt.

[@thepedalzone]

matthew strickland - got it from the Keeley booth at NAMM. You can probably buy it from their website. If not, try and contact them and hear if they have more in stock. Hope you enjoyed the demo as much as you enjoyed the t-shirt :)

[@matthewstrickland214]

I really enjoyed the demo. You have completely sold me on this pedal and your KZbin channel. I subscribed and I also followed you on Instagram. Keep making more videos!

[@thepedalzone]

Dude! Thank you so much. Means a lot to me. I'll definitely keep the videos coming. Aiming at 1-2 videos per week :) You're also welcome to join The Pedal Zone Group on Facebook if you want. It's where fans of the channel and gear nerds meet up to discuss gear. Really good people there :) facebook.com/groups/235064256928632/