The EarthQuaker Devices ERQ Aqueduct is an EarthQuaker Devices chorus pedal. Close alternatives include the Catalinbread Callisto MkII All-Analog Chorus and the Alexander Pedals Equilibrium DLX Vintage Modulation. It pairs well with the Friedman BE-Mini Head and the Hughes & Kettner Warp 7.
EarthQuaker Devices ERQ Aqueduct
EarthQuaker Devices · pedal
The EarthQuaker Devices Aqueduct is a vintage inspired pitch vibrato with eight modulation modes, ranging from subtle, gently wobbling vibrato to deep, synth like sonar pulses and seasick warble. Unlike chorus, it modulates pitch only with no dry blend, giving a pure, expressive vibrato voice, and an expression input plus touch sensitivity in some modes add dynamic control. The eight waveform modes cover sine, triangle, ramp and more extreme shapes for everything from classic vintage vibrato to glitchy, synthy textures. It suits psychedelic, ambient, surf and experimental players who want a versatile, characterful pitch vibrato with both vintage warmth and modern, otherworldly modulation options.
- pitch
- synth
- modulation
- chorus
- pitch vibrato
- subtle
- vibrato
- psychedelic
Genres the EarthQuaker Devices ERQ Aqueduct is commonly used in
- Experimental
- Ambient
- Shoegaze
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Indie
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Electronic
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Post Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the EarthQuaker Devices ERQ Aqueduct
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchRun Friedman BE-Mini Head into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchRun Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchRun Synergy SL2 Module into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchHiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Hughes & Kettner Coreblade brings the high gain it's missing
Friedman Phil X Signature
Friedman
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Friedman Phil X Signature gives it high gain to fill it with
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, EVH 000 brings the high gain it's missing
ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766
Engl
tonal matchENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Pedals that stack with the EarthQuaker Devices ERQ Aqueduct
Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz
Wren And Cuff
20% matchRun Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper
EarthQuaker Devices
20% matchInto a low gain tone, EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper brings the fuzzy it's missing
Red Witch Titan
Red Witch
7% matchRed Witch Titan's ambient voice goes after EarthQuaker Devices ERQ Aqueduct in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with EarthQuaker Devices ERQ Aqueduct's own modulated character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Boss DD-2 Digital Delay
Boss
7% matchKeep Boss DD-2 Digital Delay after EarthQuaker Devices ERQ Aqueduct in the signal chain, clear of EarthQuaker Devices ERQ Aqueduct's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchRun Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2's fuzzy fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Crowther Prunes
Crowther
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Crowther Prunes brings the fuzzy it's missing
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchEarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter's fuzzy fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Catalinbread Callisto MkII All-Analog Chorus
Catalinbread
73% similarityShared character: wide_range, vibrato, chorus
Alexander Pedals Equilibrium DLX Vintage Modulation
Alexander Pedals
72% similarityShared character: three_modes, vibrato, mix
Catalinbread Callisto Mk. II
Catalinbread
71% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, ambient
EarthQuaker Devices Sea Machine
EarthQuaker Devices
70% similarityShared character: single_rig, wide_range, chorus
Electro-Harmonix Eddy Vibrato/Chorus
Electro-Harmonix
70% similarityShared character: single_rig, vibrato, touch
Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato
Warm Audio
69% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, subtle
Keeley Seafoam Plus Chorus/Vibrato
Keeley
69% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, ambient
TC Electronic Shaker Mini Vibrato
TC Electronic
69% similarityShared character: vibrato, ambient, subtle
Crazy Tube Circuits Memphis
Crazy Tube Circuits
97% similaritysimilar tone character
TC Electronic Tailspin Vibrato
TC Electronic
97% similaritysimilar tone character
JHS Emperor
JHS Pedals
96% similaritysimilar tone character
JHS Artificial Blonde
JHS Pedals
96% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the EarthQuaker Devices ERQ Aqueduct?+
The closest matches in character are the Catalinbread Callisto MkII All-Analog Chorus, the Alexander Pedals Equilibrium DLX Vintage Modulation, the Catalinbread Callisto Mk. II.
What pairs well with the EarthQuaker Devices ERQ Aqueduct?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman BE-Mini Head, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7, Synergy SL2 Module — Run Friedman BE-Mini Head into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain.