EarthQuaker Devices Gary Automatic Pulse Width Modulation vs Rainger FX DFST-1 Stealth Fuzz
The EarthQuaker Devices Gary Automatic Pulse Width Modulation and the Rainger FX DFST-1 Stealth Fuzz are both pedals. The EarthQuaker Devices Gary Automatic Pulse Width Modulation leans fuzzy and saturated. Current prices: $199 vs $199.
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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.39% — somewhat different
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Experimental
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$199via Reverb
$199via Reverb
The EarthQuaker Devices Gary is a modulated fuzz pedal from Akron, Ohio boutique manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, combining fuzz saturation with Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) to produce buzzing, oscillating modulated fuzz tones. The PWM modulation creates a buzzing, vibrating quality in the fuzz that adds rhythmic, synthetic character. Controls include Sustain, Volume, Tone, Rate, and Width for shaping the fuzz and PWM modulation character. Named after Gary Crespo, EQD's production manager.
The Rainger FX DFST-1 Stealth Fuzz is a miniaturized version of the brand's legendary Dr. Freakenstein fuzz/distortion circuit, housed in a sleek, aerodynamic black enclosure and originally released as a limited edition of just 240 units. It offers two modes, Envelope and Step, producing extreme, otherworldly fuzz textures ranging from large, modulated chunk and syrupy filtered sustain to step-modulated synth-blast sounds. Envelope mode delivers vocal-like tone stings that dive into Geiger-counter-style crackle or sustain into a resonant howl, with a built-in noise gate keeping everything dead silent between notes.
- fuzzy
- saturated
- aggressive