EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath V3

Step into a world of endless echoes and dreamy soundscapes with the EQD Afterneath. This pedal turns your guitar into a magical force, filling the air with lush, otherworldly reverb. Whether you want deep, cavernous swells or shimmering bursts of delay, the Afterneath lets you craft your own sonic adventure.

EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath Review

Built for musicians who love to explore new sounds, the Afterneath is not your average reverb pedal. It uses a cluster of short delays to create vast, shifting spaces that feel alive. With seven interactive controls, you can shape everything from sharp, percussive reflections to long, washy reverb. Plus, the Drag control – enhanced by nine selectable modes – offers deep, pitch-based modulation, making this pedal an experimentalist’s dream.

EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath Reverb Features

• Creates unique, atmospheric reverb with a mix of delays
• Adjustable reverb spread, depth, and tone for endless sound possibilities
• Interactive Drag control shifts delay timing for wild textures
• Expression and CV input lets you control Drag with an external source
• Nine selectable modes for tonal shaping and pitch manipulation

EQD Afterneath Specs

• Operates on a 9V DC power supply
• Expression jack for real-time control of Drag
• True bypass for pure, unaffected signal when off
• High-quality components for rich, dynamic sound

Afterneath by EarthQuaker Devices FAQs

What Makes the EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath Reverb Pedal Different From Other Reverb Pedals?

The EQD Afterneath isn’t a traditional reverb – it combines different delays to create a dynamic, reverb like effect and evolving sound. This gives it a unique, washy, more ambient sounding, and almost alive quality that shifts and reacts to your playing in ways most reverbs don’t.

Can I Use an Expression Pedal With the EarthQuaker Afterneath?

Yes! The Afterneath pedal has an expression/CV input that lets you control the Drag function in real-time, making it easy to create fluid pitch shifts and evolving textures on the fly.

What Do the Nine Modes Do on the Afterneath Pedal by EarthQuaker Devices?

The nine modes change how the Drag control works, allowing you to shift delay times differently. Some modes create smooth pitch glides, while others snap to musical scales like chromatic, pentatonic, octaves, and fifths. These modes are Unquantized, Unquantized with slew, Unquantized volt/octave, Chromatic scale, Major scale, Minor scale, Pentatonic scale, Octaves & fifths, and Octaves.

What Does the Reflect Control Do on the EQD Afterneath?

The Reflect control adjusts the depth and regeneration of the reverb, working like a feedback control. Turn clockwise for more wash and repeats, and turn it down to keep the effect more subtle. At higher settings, it can even create self-oscillating feedback for endless ambient textures.

Does the Afterneath Work Well With Other Pedals?

Absolutely! It pairs great with modulation, delay, and even distortion pedals. You can place it before or after other effects to experiment with different textures and sounds.

What Is the Difference Between the Earthquaker Devices Afterneath V1 vs V2 vs V3?

The EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath V1 introduced the pedal’s signature reverb effect, built from a cluster of short delays to create cavernous, atmospheric textures. The EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath V2 reverb pedal improved on the original by adding an expression/CV input, allowing real-time control over the Drag function. The EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath V3 took things even further with the addition of nine selectable modes that change how the Drag control functions. These modes include quantized scales, octaves, and other pitch-shifting effects.

Can I Use the Earthquaker Devices Afterneath Pedal With Bass?

Yes! The EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath bass users will love its deep, atmospheric reverb that adds rich texture without overwhelming low frequencies. The pedal’s controls let you fine-tune the effect, making it great for everything from subtle ambiance to experimental soundscapes.

Is the EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath V3 Reverb Pedal True Bypass?

Yes, it features true bypass switching, ensuring that your input signal remains pure and unaffected when the pedal is off.

What Power Supply Do I Need for the EQD Afterneath?

The EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath power supply (not included) is a standard 9V DC (center-negative), and the pedal requires at least 100mA of current.

What’s in the box of our EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath Pedal?

• Afterneath Pedal
• Pedal Box with Artwork by Matt Horak
• Cloth Pedal Bag
• EarthQuaker Devices Sticker
• Manual

Afterneath EarthQuaker Devices Pedal Dimensions

• Dimensions: 4.75″ x 2.50″ x 2.25″

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