Behringer BM-18M Cluster Box vs EarthQuaker Devices ERQ Aqueduct
The Behringer BM-18M Cluster Box and the EarthQuaker Devices ERQ Aqueduct are both pedals sharing modulated. The Behringer BM-18M Cluster Box leans analog warmth and lush. The EarthQuaker Devices ERQ Aqueduct leans ambient.
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Blended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.50% — moderately similar
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- modulated
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$179via Reverb
The Behringer BM-18M Cluster Box is an all-analog modulation pedal modeled after the Moog Moogerfooger MF-108M Cluster Flux. A genuine Bucket Brigade Device chip drives three effect modes: Chorus (5ms to 50ms delay time), Flanger (0.6ms to 10ms), and Vibrato. The LFO features six waveform shapes (Sine, Triangle, Square, Ramp, Sawtooth, and Random Staircase). Controls include LFO Rate, LFO Amount, Delay Time, and a bipolar Feedback knob that highlights even or odd harmonics. Tap tempo via footswitch. Stereo outputs. CV and expression inputs for Feedback, Time, Rate, Mix, and LFO Amount. Reviewed by Synth Anatomy and ranzee.com as a modulation powerhouse.
The EarthQuaker Devices Aqueduct is a vintage inspired pitch vibrato with eight modulation modes, ranging from subtle, gently wobbling vibrato to deep, synth like sonar pulses and seasick warble. Unlike chorus, it modulates pitch only with no dry blend, giving a pure, expressive vibrato voice, and an expression input plus touch sensitivity in some modes add dynamic control. The eight waveform modes cover sine, triangle, ramp and more extreme shapes for everything from classic vintage vibrato to glitchy, synthy textures. It suits psychedelic, ambient, surf and experimental players who want a versatile, characterful pitch vibrato with both vintage warmth and modern, otherworldly modulation options.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- new wave
- ambient
- experimental
- Experimental
- Ambient
- analog warmth
- lush
- ambient