EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath

Step into a world of endless echoes and dreamy soundscapes with the EQD Afterneath. This pedal turns your guitar into a magical force, filling the air with lush, otherworldly reverb. Whether you want deep, cavernous swells or shimmering bursts of delay, the Afterneath lets you craft your own sonic adventure.

EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath Review

Built for musicians who love to explore new sounds, the Afterneath is not your average reverb pedal. It uses a cluster of short delays to create vast, shifting spaces that feel alive. With seven interactive controls, you can shape everything from sharp, percussive reflections to long, washy reverb. Plus, the Drag control—enhanced by nine selectable modes—offers deep, pitch-based modulation, making this pedal an experimentalist's dream.

One of its standout features is the Drag control, which manipulates delay times to create everything from smooth glides to scattered ping-pong delay effects. With nine selectable modes—including chromatic and pentatonic scales—you can transform reverb into a pitch-shifting, harmonic tool. Add an expression input for real-time control, and the Afterneath reverb becomes a powerful, experimental playground for any guitarist.

EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath Reverb Features

• Creates unique, atmospheric reverb with a mix of delays
• Adjustable reverb spread, depth, and tone for endless sound possibilities
• Interactive Drag control shifts delay timing for wild textures
• Expression and CV input lets you control Drag with an external source
• Nine selectable modes for tonal shaping and pitch manipulation

EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath Pedal Specs

• Operates on a standard 9V DC power supply
• Expression jack for real-time control of Drag
• True bypass for pure, unaffected signal when off
• High-quality components for rich, dynamic sound

EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath FAQs

What Makes the EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath Reverb Pedal Different From Other Reverb Pedals?

The EQD Afterneath isn't a traditional reverb—it uses a swarm of short delays to create a dynamic, evolving sound. This gives it a unique, almost alive quality that shifts and reacts to your playing in ways most reverbs don't.

Can I Use an Expression Pedal With the EarthQuaker Afterneath?

Yes! The Afterneath pedal has an expression/CV input that lets you control the Drag function in real time, making it easy to create fluid pitch shifts and evolving textures on the fly.

What Do the Nine Modes Do in the EQD Afterneath?

The nine modes change how the Drag control works, allowing you to shift delay times differently. Some modes create smooth pitch glides, while others snap to musical scales like chromatic, pentatonic, octaves, and fifths. These modes are Unquantized, Unquantized with slew, Unquantized volt/octave, Chromatic scale, Major scale, Minor scale, Pentatonic scale, Octaves & fifths, and Octaves.

What Does the Reflect Control Do on the EQD Afterneath?

The Reflect control adjusts the depth and regeneration of the reverb, working like a feedback control. Turning it up increases the wash and repeats while turning it down keeps the effect more subtle. At higher settings, it can even create self-oscillating feedback for endless ambient textures.

Does the Afterneath Work Well With Other Pedals?

Absolutely! It pairs great with modulation, delay, and even distortion pedals. You can place it before or after other effects to experiment with different textures and sounds.

Is the EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath V3 Reverb Pedal True Bypass?

Yes, it features true bypass switching, ensuring that your signal remains pure and unaffected when the pedal is off.

What Power Supply Do I Need for the EQ Afterneath?

The Afterneath reverb runs on a standard 9V DC power supply (center-negative) and requires at least 100mA of current.

Can I Use the Afterneath With a Synthesizer or Other Instruments?

Yes! The Afterneath by EarthQuaker Devices works with any instrument that takes a standard 1/4-inch input, including synths, drum machines, and even vocals with the proper setup.

What's in the box of our EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath?

• Afterneath Pedal
• Pedal Box with Artwork by Matt Horak
• Cloth Pedal Bag
• EarthQuaker Devices Sticker
• Manual
• DeathCloud merch
• Candy

EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath Pedal Dimensions

• Dimensions: 4.75" x 2.50" x 2.25"

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