EarthQuaker Devices Dispatch Master V2 vs Walrus Audio Mako R1 Reverb MkII
The EarthQuaker Devices Dispatch Master V2 and the Walrus Audio Mako R1 Reverb MkII are both pedals. The EarthQuaker Devices Dispatch Master V2 leans lush and pristine. The Walrus Audio Mako R1 Reverb MkII leans ambient and shimmer. Current prices: $199 vs $318.
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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.45% — somewhat different
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Ambient
- Post-Rock
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$199via Reverb
$318via Reverb
The EarthQuaker Devices Dispatch Master V2 carries the exact same digital hall-reverb-plus-delay circuit as the original v1, but introduces EarthQuaker's relay-based soft-touch switching for silent, click-free engagement and improved long-term durability over the original mechanical footswitch. Sound and delay/reverb specs (nearly two seconds of delay, near-infinite repeats, lush hall-style reverb) are unchanged from v1; the upgrade is entirely in switching reliability and quietness. It's aimed at players who want the acclaimed Dispatch Master tone with a more road-worthy, silent-switching footswitch than the original version offered.
The Walrus Audio Mako Series R1 is a high-fidelity stereo reverb, the sequel to the acclaimed D1 delay, offering six reverb types with deep adjustment in a compact pedal. Dedicated Decay, Swell, and Mix knobs sit alongside a Tweak knob that accesses Rate, Depth, and Pre-Delay, a Tune knob for low and high frequency voicing, and an X parameter unique to each reverb, such as overdrive on Spring or room size on Hall. Modes include lush halls and rooms plus experimental voices like Refract, a glitchy texture over diffuse reverb, and Air, an aerated reverb with subtle shimmer. It excels at expansive stereo space and ambient exploration. It suits ambient, post-rock, and experimental players wanting a versatile, workstation-grade reverb with presets in a compact enclosure.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Shoegaze
- Experimental
- lush
- pristine
- ambient
- shimmer
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Live
- Studio
- Worship
- Live
- Silent Stage
- Studio
- Worship