The EarthQuaker Devices Gary Automatic Pulse Width Modulation is an EarthQuaker Devices fuzz pedal, currently around $199. Close alternatives include the Spaceman Saturn VI and the Source Audio Soundblox Multiwave Distortion. It pairs well with the Magnatone Super Fifteen 15W 1x12 Combo and the MXR Micro Amp.
EarthQuaker Devices Gary Automatic Pulse Width Modulation
EarthQuaker Devices · pedal
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.
- fuzz
- modulation
- saturation
- noise
- experimental
- boutique
- synthetic character
- sustain
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the EarthQuaker Devices Gary Automatic Pulse Width Modulation is commonly used in
- Experimental
- Noise Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Stoner Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Shoegaze
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the EarthQuaker Devices Gary Automatic Pulse Width Modulation
Pedals that stack with the EarthQuaker Devices Gary Automatic Pulse Width Modulation
MXR Micro Amp
MXR
18% matchMXR Micro Amp stacks clean boost on top of the fuzzy already here
JHS Colour Box V2
JHS Pedals
17% matchJHS Colour Box V2 layers clean boost onto an already fuzzy signal
Cordovox FL-8
Cordovox
17% matchKeep Cordovox FL-8 after EarthQuaker Devices Gary Automatic Pulse Width Modulation in the signal chain, clear of EarthQuaker Devices Gary Automatic Pulse Width Modulation's own gain stage
Keeley Bassist
Keeley
11% matchKeeley Bassist's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Pigtronix Echolution
Pigtronix
10% matchRun Pigtronix Echolution after EarthQuaker Devices Gary Automatic Pulse Width Modulation in the signal chain, clear of EarthQuaker Devices Gary Automatic Pulse Width Modulation's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise Black
Walrus Audio
10% matchKeep Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise Black after EarthQuaker Devices Gary Automatic Pulse Width Modulation in the signal chain, clear of EarthQuaker Devices Gary Automatic Pulse Width Modulation's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchEarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things stacks clean boost on top of the fuzzy already here
EarthQuaker Devices Utility Series Buffer Preamp
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchEarthQuaker Devices Utility Series Buffer Preamp stacks clean boost on top of the fuzzy already here
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
EarthQuaker Devices Terminal Destructive Fuzz Device
EarthQuaker Devices
64% similarityShared character: noise, fuzz, boutique_stuff
Zvex Machine
Zvex
64% similarityShared character: noise, fuzz, modulation
Third Man Records Knife Drop Fuzz/Synth
Third Man Records
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Rainger Fx
90% similaritysimilar tone character
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Fuzzrocious
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Spaceman Saturn VI
Spaceman
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Source Audio Soundblox Multiwave Distortion
pedal
66% similarityShared character: noise, fuzz
Footloose Effects Red Light
Footloose Effects
65% similarityShared character: fuzz, modulation, boutique_stuff
Beetronics Swarm
Beetronics
64% similarityShared character: noise, fuzz, modulation
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Old Blood Noise Endeavors
64% similarityShared character: noise, fuzz
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the EarthQuaker Devices Gary Automatic Pulse Width Modulation?+
The closest matches in character are the Spaceman Saturn VI, the Source Audio Soundblox Multiwave Distortion, the Footloose Effects Red Light. Budget picks: Catalinbread Giygas Gold, Hotone Grass. Boutique upgrades: EarthQuaker Devices Terminal Destructive Fuzz Device, Zvex Machine, Third Man Records Knife Drop Fuzz/Synth.
What pairs well with the EarthQuaker Devices Gary Automatic Pulse Width Modulation?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Magnatone Super Fifteen 15W 1x12 Combo, MXR Micro Amp, JHS Colour Box V2 — Magnatone Super Fifteen 15W 1x12 Combo stacks modulated on top of the fuzzy already here.
How much does the EarthQuaker Devices Gary Automatic Pulse Width Modulation cost?+
Around $199 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
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