EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2 vs JHS Emperor
The EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2 and the JHS Emperor are both pedals sharing modulated, full. The JHS Emperor leans lush and shimmer.
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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.36% — somewhat different
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- modulated
- full
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$199via Reverb
The EarthQuaker Devices The Depths is an optical vibe pedal from Akron, Ohio boutique manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, delivering Uni-Vibe-style optical chorus and vibrato through an LDR-based circuit. Controls include Speed, Depth, and a Color (voice) control plus a Mode switch for Vibrato or Chorus. The Depths recreates the classic Uni-Vibe optical phase modulation character in a compact, pedalboard-friendly format.
The JHS Emperor V2 is a chorus and vibrato pedal based on the circuit of the Arion SCH-1, a vintage chorus pedal known for its lush, dimensional modulation. Controls include Rate, Depth, and a tilt EQ that balances high and low frequencies in the wet signal. A mode switch selects between Chorus and Vibrato. The Emperor V2 covers subtle clean chorus shimmer, convincing rotary speaker simulation, and full pitch vibrato modulation. Made in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Classic Rock
- Alternative Rock
- Blues
- Jazz
- Shoegaze
- Indie
- lush
- shimmer
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Silent Recording
- Silent Stage