EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids Stereo Flanger

Full Description

Versatile stereo flanging with deep control

The EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids Stereo Flanger gives you an extraordinary level of control over your modulation effects. With eight distinct flanger modes and five factory presets that can be easily overwritten, you can craft everything from smooth, classic jet-engine sweeps to unpredictable, rhythmic textures. Its stereo operation provides rich spatial depth, letting you design immersive soundscapes that fill the mix or swirl between channels with precision. From traditional tones to more experimental sound design, the Pyramids gives you the flexibility and fidelity to push your sound further.

Tap tempo, subdivisions, and rhythmic creativity

Pyramids goes beyond standard modulation with an intuitive tap tempo function and three selectable subdivision modes—Normal, Slow, and Fast—accessible via a dedicated toggle switch. This feature allows you to match the flanging sweep perfectly to your tempo or explore polyrhythmic interactions with other time-based effects. The Tap/Trigger footswitch behaves differently depending on the selected mode, offering tap tempo in most settings or acting as a real-time trigger in Trigger Up and Trigger Down modes. Its rhythmic versatility makes it a powerful tool in both live performance settings and tightly synced studio workflows.

Innovative Modify control tailored to each mode

At the heart of the Pyramids’ creative design is the unique Modify control, which changes its behaviour depending on the selected flanger mode. In one mode, it might shape the waveform or control symmetry; in another, it might manipulate delay time or modulation depth. This intelligent functionality unlocks a fourth dimension of sonic detail, encouraging bold experimentation. It’s this kind of responsive, adaptive design that sets Pyramids apart from traditional flangers, offering real-time control that suits a wide range of playing styles and setups.

Studio-grade processing with true bypass switching

Built with 24-bit/96kHz converters and an all-analogue dry signal path, Pyramids delivers pristine, studio-quality audio performance. Its digital wet path handles the modulation duties without compromising signal integrity, while the Flexi-Switch® relay-based bypass allows for both momentary and latching operation. This switching style makes it just as responsive on stage as it is clean and quiet in a recording environment. Every detail of the Pyramids is designed for professional use, ensuring rock-solid reliability, sonic clarity, and creative depth every time you power it up.

Specifications

• Product Name: EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids Stereo Flanger
• Product Code: EQDPYRA
• Effect Type: Stereo flanger
• Flanger Modes: Classic, Through-Zero, Barber Pole Up, Barber Pole Down, Trigger Up, Trigger Down, Step, Random
• Presets: Five factory presets, all user-rewritable
• Controls: Manual, Rate, Width, Mix, Feedback, Modify, Preset selector, Mode selector
• Switches: Activate footswitch, Tap/Trigger footswitch, Rate & Tap toggle switch
• Bypass: Relay-based true bypass with Flexi-Switch® technology
• Power Requirements: 9V DC centre-negative, 1A minimum (included)
• Current Draw: 460 mA
• Input Impedance: 1 MΩ
• Output Impedance: 100 Ω
• Audio Conversion: 24-bit / 96kHz A/D and D/A converters
• Signal Path: Analogue dry path, digital wet path with 20Hz–20kHz frequency response
• Dimensions: 118 x 105 x 57 mm (4.65 x 4.15 x 2.25 in) with knobs
• Expression Control: Manual parameter can be controlled via expression pedal
• Manufacture: Designed, assembled, and tested in Akron, Ohio, USA