Boss TR-2 Tremolo vs Earthquaker Devices Pyramids Stereo Flanging Device
The Boss TR-2 Tremolo and the Earthquaker Devices Pyramids Stereo Flanging Device are both pedals sharing low gain. The Boss TR-2 Tremolo leans smooth and spring. The Earthquaker Devices Pyramids Stereo Flanging Device leans ambient. Current prices: $85 vs $282.69.
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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.31% — somewhat different
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Rock
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- low gain
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$85via Reverb
$282.69via Reverb
The Boss TR-2 Tremolo produces warm, vintage-inspired tremolo tones with a dreamy, amp-like warble reminiscent of a vintage tweed or blackface Fender amp's built-in tremolo circuit. Its simple rate, wave, and depth controls cover a wide range, from slow, gently sweeping pulses to fast, choppy stutter effects, and even extreme settings stay musical rather than harsh or erratic. Independent footswitches let players engage tremolo and control on/off state separately. It suits surf, country, and alternative rock players wanting classic amp-style tremolo warble in pedal form, and remains a dependable, road-ready choice even if more elaborate modern tremolo pedals offer deeper tonal shaping.
The EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids is a stereo flanging device offering eight modes of flanger, from classic 1980s arena rock sweeps to the dramatic infinity bending of Through Zero flanging. It features positive and negative feedback, a low and high pass Modify filter control, a Mix knob, tap tempo and five user definable presets, along with full stereo operation for wide, immersive flange. From subtle jet like swoosh to extreme, metallic and morphing textures, it covers the full range of flanging. It suits players across rock, ambient, funk and experimental styles who want a deep, flexible, stereo capable flanger with presets, tap tempo and the distinctive through zero effect in one rugged pedal.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Alternative Rock
- Blues
- Indie
- Country
- Ambient
- Experimental
- Funk
- smooth
- spring
- transparent
- ambient