Dunlop MXR SUB Machine vs EarthQuaker Devices Data Corrupter
The Dunlop MXR SUB Machine and the EarthQuaker Devices Data Corrupter are both pedals sharing fuzzy, octave. The Dunlop MXR SUB Machine leans full. The EarthQuaker Devices Data Corrupter leans analog warmth and modulated. Current prices: $199.99 vs $229.
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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.52% — moderately similar
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Stoner Rock
- Rock
- Experimental
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- fuzzy
- octave
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$199.99via Reverb
$229via Reverb
The MXR Sub Machine is a two-channel fuzz and sub-octave pedal from MXR by Jim Dunlop, combining an upper-gain fuzz channel with a sub-octave generator that drops the guitar signal one octave below pitch. The pedal features independent controls for fuzz and sub-octave level alongside a dry signal blend, allowing players to mix the three signal elements in any proportion. The Sub Machine produces dense, synth-like fuzz tones with the sub-octave adding a deep, full-frequency foundation below the fuzz. It is suited to players who want the textural complexity of a fuzz and a sub-bass element in a single enclosure without separate octave and fuzz pedals.
The EarthQuaker Devices Data Corrupter is a modulated monophonic harmonizing phase locked loop pedal that turns your guitar into a wild three voice analog synthesizer. It amplifies your input into a crushing square wave fuzz, then uses a PLL to lock an oscillator to your pitch and multiply, divide and modulate it into stacked sub octaves, octaves and harmonized intervals with square wave modulation. The result ranges from massive synth bass and chiptune leads to glitchy, dissonant, robotic chaos. Monophonic and gloriously aggressive, it suits experimental, synth rock, industrial and adventurous players who want screaming PLL fuzz synth tones, video game textures and unpredictable harmonized madness from a guitar or bass.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Doom Metal
- Ambient
- full
- analog warmth
- modulated
- aggressive