Earthquaker Devices Pyramids Stereo Flanging Device vs Whirlwind Rochester Orange Box
The Earthquaker Devices Pyramids Stereo Flanging Device and the Whirlwind Rochester Orange Box are both pedals sharing low gain, ambient, full. The Whirlwind Rochester Orange Box leans transparent. Current prices: $281.98 vs $209.
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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.34% — somewhat different
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Ambient
- Funk
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- low gain
- ambient
- full
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$281.98via Reverb
$209via Reverb
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.
The Whirlwind Rochester Orange Box is a handwired phaser pedal designed by Michael Laiacona, cofounder of MXR, reviving the character of a classic 1970s script-logo phaser with modern 9V AC adapter power and true bypass. It produces a rich, organic, chewy phase swirl that reviewers describe as softer and warmer than the MXR Phase 90 it is often compared to, with a crystal clear, transparent, and musical top end. Higher-grade, tighter-tolerance parts keep it substantially quieter and less hissy than many vintage-style phasers. It suits blues, funk, and classic rock players wanting a vintage single-knob phaser with true bypass and essentially no tone suck.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Experimental
- Rock
- Classic Rock
- transparent
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Busking
- Live
- Practice
- Studio