Carl Martin Echotone vs EarthQuaker Devices Space Spiral
The Carl Martin Echotone and the EarthQuaker Devices Space Spiral are both pedals sharing modulated, ambient. The Carl Martin Echotone leans slapback. The EarthQuaker Devices Space Spiral leans analog warmth. Current prices: $310.99 vs $112.
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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.55% — moderately similar
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Ambient
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- modulated
- ambient
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$310.99via Reverb
$112via Reverb
The Carl Martin Echotone is a delay pedal offering 1200 milliseconds of vintage echo, with foot-switchable Tap or Manual delay time settings. Features an insert loop for integrating external effects within the delay feedback path, and a switchable trail function to allow echo repeats to continue naturally after bypassing the pedal. Danish boutique construction. Suited for players who want extended delay times, live tap-tempo control, and the ability to integrate modulation or reverb within the delay feedback loop.
The EarthQuaker Devices Space Spiral is a modulated delay pedal from Akron, Ohio boutique manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, providing echo delay with built-in modulation in an elegantly simple control format. A single Rate knob controls the modulation speed while separate controls handle delay time, feedback, and mix. The modulated delay creates a chorus-like warble on the repeats for a vintage tape echo and psychedelic delay character. True bypass.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Shoegaze
- Alternative Rock
- slapback
- analog warmth
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Live
- Studio
- Live
- Studio
- Worship