@@thepedalzone don t you think it might be a great improvement for a V2 Version of the pedal to replace the Stretch on/off switcher with a hold function switch so that you don't have to switch every time to go back ?
Hope you'll enjoy the shimmering ambient portals within the EarthQuaker Devices Astral Destiny. This is a really fun pedal. That Stretch feature gets addictive quick ☺ As always, thank you for your support! It means the world to me ❤
What's your opinion of this pedal against the Walrus Audio Mako Edition R1? I'm about to order 1 of them. They're both amazing but, this one is easier to get right now.
Hey dude for real if you don’t write an album you’ll have withheld something really special from the world. The guitar world needs you now more than ever.
Dude seriously, the more demos you do, the more appealing the idea is for you to just make an album of your ambient sound factories. What you do with pedals is amazing, I'd listen to that shit on repeat.
this is channel is by far the best pedal review channel out there, every video has its own climax and emotional flow man. This is not only a review channel, it is a powerhouse for art. Really appreciate your work!
Wow Stefan, you did it again. Superb playing, perfect for this pedal. I just love your style, you and the Astral Destiny bring out the best in each other. Beautiful.
Here doing my duty as a fellow dad to keep TPZ alive during Parental Leave February! Glad to be of service, always a joy to watch these gems! ❤️ Edit: omg... I’m actually crying during that first jam. That was amazing 🥲 Forgot how beautiful your videos are there for a hot second. Glad to be back binge watching the lot of them...
Man.. You truly make the greatest pedal demos on the internet in my opinion! You could easily be making great music instead but I am glad we are all blessed you went this route instead for now!
The demo I've been waiting. Yup...this is a planned expenditure for 2021 for me haha! Thanks for illustrating how beautifully ethereal this pedal can get! This is easily the best demo out there (I know it's early days, but I'll die on that hill). That rate control and tone control to tame what could be shrill highs in pitch shifting looks key.
Video has blown me away, I was between the Dark Star, Slo or this, and this just sells it for me. Seeing someone work every aspect of the Astral in such a cool way - I'll be ordering mine now! I started with the Astral and then had to research what else is out there to make a decision, but I am 100% back to this. Thanks man you're a legend
Yet another great demo Stefan. I watched a documentary on how Earthquaker have been getting thru the pandemic and many of their employees working from home. Jamie said he's been working from his basement where he started the company back in 2007. He's been loving it and has given him time to be creative again. He said last year he came up with around 8 new pedal ideas/designs because of covid and being back at home in his basement. This must be one of them. I think Jamie is part human, part mad scientist!!!!! Hahahaaa 🤪
Nice Stefan. So glad you were able to put this out so soon. I got a sneak peak before hand of this pedal and was interested to see how you would demo it.
the right person could, if they were so inclined, soundtrack an entire kung-fu-in-space movie with this machine. i may just be that person. it's just incredible. Thanks for another home run, Stefan!
I truly hope you're that person! Make it happen, and send the songs to me the moment they're done 😊 Thanks for watching and listening. You're the best!
What a amazing video and pedal .... man this is rrrrrreally really great.... I am searching so long for a pedal to create sounds like Estas Tonne and now I've found it - with your help and Inspiration. Thank you so much for this piece of gold. Greetings from germany🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks for doing a Synth demo, too. I have the Microfreak. It's the only standalone synth I have. I had a Nightsky, but it was way too much, for me. I'm thinking this pedal might be the thing, as far as Reverb, goes. Beautiful demo, as always!
Sounds really nice! Have you tried placing it early at the beginning of the chain? It sounds it has a high potential to be used before a fuzz with all those swells, or on just one side of a stereo chain!. Always love your videos!
Yeas...that guitar is mesmerizing! Also, your excitement for and dedication to creative ambient noisery is an absolute inspiration. It has encouraged me to rekindle my long dormant love of atmospheric dronulation and create some of my own. Gratitude!
Excellent demo, minimal amount of talking, just enough to explain what's going on, but mostly playing exceptionally well to highlight the various settings. If I get et another reverb, it likely will be this one (I already have the EarthQuaker Rainbow machine), thanks for posting this.
For me, it is those Cosmo mode space pad long modulations that bring something I have never heard. I was trying to replicate it a little this morning after seeing a Music Radar demo...Shallow Water was maybe too bouncy going into Night Sky, and other vibrato attempts were not cutting it with a few other pedals. From that pad part on, the musical stuff here becomes quite extraordinary. Amazing playing here, so much emotion in that musical motif, intro and outro.
Thanks, man! Super kind of you. Yeah, Cosmos Mode and Astral Mode mixed with some deep slow-moving modulation really brings those Vangelis Soundtrack vibes instantly.
Thank you for your reviews! I was looking for a new reverb pedal (electric guitar player) and ended up getting the Microfreak too lol. I've never played synth before, but your videos truly inspire people to create music, not just buy gear
Yeah, they nailed the art on this one. Just so cool. Astral Destiny into Avalanche Run is an ambient dream team. The modulated shimmers of the Astral Destiny swirl so well within the glacial stereoscapes of the Avalanche Run
Wow the part with the Korg SQ1 sparks lots of ideas. I’ve been waiting and trying to decide on my "weird reverb” and I think this might finally be it. Awesome demo as usual!
CV control opens up so many fun creative possibilities. Just love that EQD have been including it in their recent pedals. Happy you liked the demo. Means a lot 🙏
@@thepedalzone absolutely!! I wouldn’t have it if it wasn’t for you guys!! Next is the shallow water!! Thanks for the amazing channel!! I showed my girlfriend your video and she ordered it for me for Xmas that night and I had no idea lol
Oh wow! I'm beyond humbled to hear that. Makes all the work that goes into making these videos totally worth it. I'm really happy you found the channel as well now ❤
Far out Stefan. Really enjoyed this one. When you added in the eBow and the Hoof the tone is just killer. Every time I think I don’t see ambient tones as having a place in my playing your videos inspire. Thanks man.
Such a beautiful tune at the end! Fabulous. The stretch feature reminds me of the DOD Rubbernecker, though obviously not quite the same (similar momentary switch to do a dive down/up in pitch) Loving your channel, you really do a great job of getting fantastic sounds out of the pedals you play.
Thank you! It's a great playing instrument, and that custom Indra Guitars pickguard really makes it look as great as it plays and sounds. Happy you liked the tones. Astral Destiny rocks!
Some fabulous ear treats going on there! Another cracking video. This last week I bought the OBNE Signal Blender and Keeley Caverns from seeing your videos. Having been out the guitar game for a fairly long time it's amazing to see how far pedals have come and what you can do with them. Can't wait to make myself fall asleep creating some dreamy noise. Peas!
And i've watched the video... twice in a row, 2x15min of pure spatial magic. The Blade Runner synth part was epic, the fuzz part is always what interests me the most and the ending part was from another world 🪐 I keep on hitting the refresh button on Thomann and co, none are listing it yet for sale... please hurry 🤓
You play some really inspiring chords and patterns. Would you consider sharing some of your favorite modes or patterns for other ambient players like myself in a video? Your sounds are inspiring and I love your demos. Thanks!
Happy you enjoyed the demo. I've used the E-bow before in other videos though. It's a fun tool to mess around with. Really gives the synthy sustain these kinds of reverbs beg for 😊
I feel like this pedal was released as a response to Walrus announcing the Mako R1 like two days ago. I like the Astral Destiny, the additions of presets is especially nice, but I consider EarthQuaker to have a niche in making pedals that do one thing exceptionally well. The Afterneath, Dispatch Master, Rainbow Machine, etc. It's what makes them different from manufacturers like Chase Bliss Audio and Walrus. We'll see how this one goes, maybe it's the start of an EarthQuaker trend towards offering more tonal options in a single pedal
God damn that is some of your best performance for a pedal demo I’ve ever heard. Closing song was incredibly beautiful. This made me want one of these things even though I have absolutely no need for one. *chefs kiss*
I've said this before and I'll say it again: EarthQuaker Devices + ThePedalZone = Perfection.
Awwww! Thank you ❤
you mean “= absolutely stunning”
@@thepedalzone don t you think it might be a great improvement for a V2 Version of the pedal to replace the Stretch on/off switcher with a hold function switch so that you don't have to switch every time to go back ?
Yeah until you press that god awful foot switch. Tasteless
Yes. Earthquaker devices. Amazing !!!
Hope you'll enjoy the shimmering ambient portals within the EarthQuaker Devices Astral Destiny. This is a really fun pedal. That Stretch feature gets addictive quick ☺ As always, thank you for your support! It means the world to me ❤
Do you think they will be coming out in stereo someday?
What's your opinion of this pedal against the Walrus Audio Mako Edition R1?
I'm about to order 1 of them. They're both amazing but, this one is easier to get right now.
Hey dude for real if you don’t write an album you’ll have withheld something really special from the world. The guitar world needs you now more than ever.
Dude seriously, the more demos you do, the more appealing the idea is for you to just make an album of your ambient sound factories. What you do with pedals is amazing, I'd listen to that shit on repeat.
Awwwww, man! Thank you. Means a lot you're enjoying the tones and tunes here ☺
That’s what I’m saying!!!!
Dude I'd be first in line to buy it.
While not the most eloquent phrasing I agree with the sentiment. And I'd buy the record.
I bought a shirt because there isn’t a CD
When the Hoof kicks in: transcendent grit. Powerful and beautiful.
Hoof is killer! Happy you enjoyed it ☺
the ending is insane. so so beautiful
Oh Wow! Thank you so much ❤️🙏
I bought this today..it's the tenth EQD pedal I've bought, and again sooo happy with their pedal !
I love how you play to the pedal’s strengths instead of trying to force a specific style. Great work!
this is channel is by far the best pedal review channel out there, every video has its own climax and emotional flow man. This is not only a review channel, it is a powerhouse for art. Really appreciate your work!
Wow Stefan, you did it again. Superb playing, perfect for this pedal. I just love your style, you and the Astral Destiny bring out the best in each other. Beautiful.
Doug! Thank you so much. Your kindness always warms my heart. Take care, my friend ❤
Awesome demo man! Have some sweet vacations and see you in March!
PedalZone x EQD = Awesome
Awwwww! Thank you!
Here doing my duty as a fellow dad to keep TPZ alive during Parental Leave February! Glad to be of service, always a joy to watch these gems! ❤️
Edit: omg... I’m actually crying during that first jam. That was amazing 🥲 Forgot how beautiful your videos are there for a hot second. Glad to be back binge watching the lot of them...
Oh there’s a new EQD pedal out. Ok.
OH, There’s a new Pedal Zone video!
Great pedal combinations. The jam sounds so big.
Truly magical. Great demo!
Thanks, buddy! Means a lot coming from you ❤
Your demos is a piece of art, love your channel!
Thank you very much! ❤
This is an outstanding video of an outstanding pedal and channel!
Thank you very very much!
This looks amazing! Graphics are incredible on this one.
EQD are always on point with the visual designs. Luckily it sounds as good as it looks ☺
Man.. You truly make the greatest pedal demos on the internet in my opinion! You could easily be making great music instead but I am glad we are all blessed you went this route instead for now!
That ending jam was so chill I started to drift off. Got me feeling like I’m floating around in Outer Space.
Awwww! Thank you! 🙏
Is it normal to feel this relaxed watching a demo? Absolutely lovely Stefan 👏
Also- I would rent and watch “Brass Runner” scores by Stefan Fast any day
You are a fantastic player. Your demos are always clear and impressive. Thank you for that.
Incredibly kind of you to say. Thank you so much!
You sell me on more pedals than any dad blues videos out there. You create soundscapes that I feel compelled to visit. Always appreciate your videos.
Thank you! Really kind of you 🙏
Wow this was a great demo! I love the explanations at the beginning to to make it easier to follow along the rest of the settings and presets.
Thank you! Means a lot to me.
Did you just.... loop all of the presets into one song? Fantastic stuff. Without a doubt, you are the most musically inspired pedal channel on YT.
Yeah. Thought it would be a nice way to show that it can store presets ☺ And thank you for the incredibly kind words. Truly made my day ❤
I just bought it. It only took a few moments of seeing where this pedal could take Stefan (so Fast!). Once again, my wallet has been Pedal Zoned. 🤣
Always, always, always love your demos! Thank you! Gets my outer space travel in for the day! Now I’m ready for this world!
Awww, man! Thank you so much ❤
The demo I've been waiting. Yup...this is a planned expenditure for 2021 for me haha! Thanks for illustrating how beautifully ethereal this pedal can get! This is easily the best demo out there (I know it's early days, but I'll die on that hill). That rate control and tone control to tame what could be shrill highs in pitch shifting looks key.
I really enjoy your videos. They usually help me decide if/and when I want to purchase the pedal. Appreciate you very much
Awwww! Thank you so much. Really cool to hear you find value, insight and inspiration in the videos 🙏
This is an easy purchase after this quality demo! Beautiful textures and melodies
Oh my! I’m deeply honored and humbled to hear that ❤️🙏
Video has blown me away, I was between the Dark Star, Slo or this, and this just sells it for me. Seeing someone work every aspect of the Astral in such a cool way - I'll be ordering mine now!
I started with the Astral and then had to research what else is out there to make a decision, but I am 100% back to this. Thanks man you're a legend
Wow! So kind of you, man! Really brings me joy to hear that you found the video helpful and inspiring. It's a really great pedal!
Yet another great demo Stefan. I watched a documentary on how Earthquaker have been getting thru the pandemic and many of their employees working from home. Jamie said he's been working from his basement where he started the company back in 2007. He's been loving it and has given him time to be creative again. He said last year he came up with around 8 new pedal ideas/designs because of covid and being back at home in his basement. This must be one of them. I think Jamie is part human, part mad scientist!!!!! Hahahaaa 🤪
Nice Stefan. So glad you were able to put this out so soon. I got a sneak peak before hand of this pedal and was interested to see how you would demo it.
Dude that end with the E bow was absolutely amazing!!
Thank you! Really kind of you to say
@@thepedalzone we need a album from you with this kind of stuff!! I downloaded this just to bring it n the car with me 🤘🙏😁
the right person could, if they were so inclined, soundtrack an entire kung-fu-in-space movie with this machine. i may just be that person. it's just incredible. Thanks for another home run, Stefan!
I truly hope you're that person! Make it happen, and send the songs to me the moment they're done 😊 Thanks for watching and listening. You're the best!
Damn nice demo of a nice sounding pedal👌🤘
Taaaaak, min ven 😊
Killer demo as usual! Arigato from EQD Japan!
Thank you!!! Miss you!! ❤
Awesome pedal & presentation!! 🙂
What a amazing video and pedal .... man this is rrrrrreally really great.... I am searching so long for a pedal to create sounds like Estas Tonne and now I've found it - with your help and Inspiration. Thank you so much for this piece of gold. Greetings from germany🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Great video. Best demo of this pedal. Just bought it today.. going to spend all day tomorrow working with it. Thank you
Man! Thank you so much for all the kindness. Mean a lot! Enjoy your Astral Destiny :)
That piece at the end was so beautiful!
Thank you so much, Megan! Love your demos ❤️
Thanks for doing a Synth demo, too. I have the Microfreak. It's the only standalone synth I have. I had a Nightsky, but it was way too much, for me. I'm thinking this pedal might be the thing, as far as Reverb, goes. Beautiful demo, as always!
I bought it for microfreak and love the combo!!!
The moment I heard the release from Earthquaker I was waiting for this to happen. I’m so glad that I didn’t have to wait long, thank you.
Amazing pedal, amazing playing
Awwww! Thank you so much! And yes, it's killer pedal for sure.
Another video! Always excited!
Sounds really nice! Have you tried placing it early at the beginning of the chain? It sounds it has a high potential to be used before a fuzz with all those swells, or on just one side of a stereo chain!. Always love your videos!
Happy you're excited. Hope you enjoy the demo
you make the BEST demos Stefan !!
Awwwww! THANK YOU!
This is a sick demo... but I can't stop staring at that Jennings...
Haha! Thanks, buddy! Yeah, that custom Indra Guitars pickguard really took my Jennings to another dimension ☺
@@thepedalzone That pickguard is amazing. Do they also do Jaguar style guards?
@@StefanvanderKlooster - They sure do. They make designs for all standard pickguards.
Yeas...that guitar is mesmerizing! Also, your excitement for and dedication to creative ambient noisery is an absolute inspiration. It has encouraged me to rekindle my long dormant love of atmospheric dronulation and create some of my own. Gratitude!
Amazing video man. I just picked up this pedal and watching you mess with it was very helpful.
Your demos are so OP
Thank you!
Excellent demo, minimal amount of talking, just enough to explain what's going on, but mostly playing exceptionally well to highlight the various settings. If I get et another reverb, it likely will be this one (I already have the EarthQuaker Rainbow machine), thanks for posting this.
Glad you enjoyed it! Means a lot to me 🙏
That synth combo sounds out of this world sick. Love it!!!
Thanks! That was a fun combo indeed 😊
For me, it is those Cosmo mode space pad long modulations that bring something I have never heard. I was trying to replicate it a little this morning after seeing a Music Radar demo...Shallow Water was maybe too bouncy going into Night Sky, and other vibrato attempts were not cutting it with a few other pedals. From that pad part on, the musical stuff here becomes quite extraordinary. Amazing playing here, so much emotion in that musical motif, intro and outro.
Thanks, man! Super kind of you. Yeah, Cosmos Mode and Astral Mode mixed with some deep slow-moving modulation really brings those Vangelis Soundtrack vibes instantly.
Any companies reading this, you should know that ive gone out and purchased more pedals from his reviews than any other advertising source.
Amazing sounds as ever, that closing section was just....wow!
Oh boy! THANK YOU!
forgot i was watching a demo, tears in eyes by the end with flashbacks to distant lands and long lost friends and lovers with the wind blowing,
Awwww, man! What a comment to wake up to. I'm deeply humbled and honored to hear the sounds moved you so much 🥰
Thank you for this wonderfull moment ! As always ! I can't wait to hear your next work ! (By the way, your pickguard is really beautiful)
Thank you for your reviews! I was looking for a new reverb pedal (electric guitar player) and ended up getting the Microfreak too lol. I've never played synth before, but your videos truly inspire people to create music, not just buy gear
Thank you so much for the incredibly sweet words. I'm truly humbled! Microfreak is a stellar instrument. Your in for years of fun with that one!
What a superb review Dude.
Thanks a ton! ❤
Can’t wait for the next vid! Great stuff
One of the best channels
Thank you very very much!
Look at that art graphic! Stunning pedal! Also, does anyone else anticipate this looking/ pairing well with the Avalanche run?
Yeah, they nailed the art on this one. Just so cool. Astral Destiny into Avalanche Run is an ambient dream team. The modulated shimmers of the Astral Destiny swirl so well within the glacial stereoscapes of the Avalanche Run
Wow the part with the Korg SQ1 sparks lots of ideas. I’ve been waiting and trying to decide on my "weird reverb” and I think this might finally be it. Awesome demo as usual!
CV control opens up so many fun creative possibilities. Just love that EQD have been including it in their recent pedals. Happy you liked the demo. Means a lot 🙏
Man, loved that E-bow in the end!! Great sound.
Cheers! E-bow is so much fun to mess around with. Perfect for giving those synthy shimmers the sustain they deserve
I just got mine today for my basses!! I love it!! Played with it for 2 hrs today
Nice! Really great to hear you're enjoying it. It's a good sign when time flies 😊
@@thepedalzone absolutely!! I wouldn’t have it if it wasn’t for you guys!! Next is the shallow water!! Thanks for the amazing channel!! I showed my girlfriend your video and she ordered it for me for Xmas that night and I had no idea lol
The best review for it.
Awesome!
Wow, thanks!
bitter sweet tone. This pedal really has it all.
It definitely creates a mood. Happy you like it 😊
I am so grateful I found your channel. Very video you release is amazing! You have inspired me to pick up music again. Thank you!
Oh wow! I'm beyond humbled to hear that. Makes all the work that goes into making these videos totally worth it. I'm really happy you found the channel as well now ❤
Far out Stefan. Really enjoyed this one. When you added in the eBow and the Hoof the tone is just killer. Every time I think I don’t see ambient tones as having a place in my playing your videos inspire. Thanks man.
Such a beautiful tune at the end! Fabulous.
The stretch feature reminds me of the DOD Rubbernecker, though obviously not quite the same (similar momentary switch to do a dive down/up in pitch)
Loving your channel, you really do a great job of getting fantastic sounds out of the pedals you play.
That Jennings is sick! This is a must-have pedal for me. EQD nails it every time.
Thank you! It's a great playing instrument, and that custom Indra Guitars pickguard really makes it look as great as it plays and sounds. Happy you liked the tones. Astral Destiny rocks!
This is another demo that brought tears to my eyes. WHENS YOUR ALBUM!?!?!?!
Awwwww! Thank you! So kind of you 🙏❤
i swear some of this music here makes me really emotional.
Awwwwww. Thanks ❤
This sold me on this pedal. Like I'm about to buy 2 of them just to have them set up for different things on the fly
unbelievable tones, even your dry tone is pure beaut!
Wow, thank you!
That jam at the end is beautiful!
THANK YOU!
Some fabulous ear treats going on there! Another cracking video. This last week I bought the OBNE Signal Blender and Keeley Caverns from seeing your videos. Having been out the guitar game for a fairly long time it's amazing to see how far pedals have come and what you can do with them. Can't wait to make myself fall asleep creating some dreamy noise. Peas!
Love this Stefan, you always coax the best sounds out of a pedal!
You're the best, man! Thank you so much ❤
And i've watched the video... twice in a row, 2x15min of pure spatial magic.
The Blade Runner synth part was epic, the fuzz part is always what interests me the most and the ending part was from another world 🪐
I keep on hitting the refresh button on Thomann and co, none are listing it yet for sale... please hurry 🤓
Mindblowing !
Happy you dig it!
Fantastic demo
Thank you!!! 🙏
Just ordered one. Can’t wait to get it
Awesome! You're in for a treat
I want this for my bass!! Damn! Once again absolutely beautiful stuff brother! I’m just going to watch all these now
Really cool demo, Stefan. Just the person for the job.
Thank you so much, my friend 🙏
Such an amazing musician. Love your playing dude.
Too kind. Thank you 🙏
I already know this is the pedal I've been waiting for my whole life.
It's your (Astral) Destiny, man!
@@thepedalzone you silly!
You play some really inspiring chords and patterns. Would you consider sharing some of your favorite modes or patterns for other ambient players like myself in a video? Your sounds are inspiring and I love your demos. Thanks!
Damn, that lead sound with the 'chasing tails' was sick!
Cheers! Always fun to use regenerating fifths for synthy leads
Damn Stef! Yet another sick outro!!
Thank you! I thought that jam turned out pretty nice as well. So I'm happy to hear you dig it!
Your playing is GREAT. I really dig that Tele !!! - Nice Pick Guard !!!
Thank you very much!
Just bought the Destiny and the Hoof! Thanks for the amazing sounds!
Maaaan! You're in for a super saturated ride across the astral planes. Enjoy! And I'm happy you liked the demo. Means a lot 🙏
Every pedal on here I feel the need to buy bc your playing is so freaking good , keep it coming !
So sweet of you to say. Thank you! Means a ton that you dig the videos
You deserve sooooooo many more subscribers bro! Many years!
Awesome! Amazing sounds, but you finally used an Ebow in your demo! I love experimenting with various pedals and Ebow combinations. Well done.
Happy you enjoyed the demo. I've used the E-bow before in other videos though. It's a fun tool to mess around with. Really gives the synthy sustain these kinds of reverbs beg for 😊
Last part gave me Mew vibes, great playing as always!
Well that's awesome! I just adore Mew ❤
You just sold me this pedal. Thank you, wonderful demo.
Keep up the great work, subbed!
Beautiful playing man! You really know how to pull some amazing sounds out of each of these modes!
Thank you, my friend! Always means a lot coming from you ❤
This is so beautiful.
Thank you very very much!
I feel like this pedal was released as a response to Walrus announcing the Mako R1 like two days ago. I like the Astral Destiny, the additions of presets is especially nice, but I consider EarthQuaker to have a niche in making pedals that do one thing exceptionally well. The Afterneath, Dispatch Master, Rainbow Machine, etc. It's what makes them different from manufacturers like Chase Bliss Audio and Walrus.
We'll see how this one goes, maybe it's the start of an EarthQuaker trend towards offering more tonal options in a single pedal
Just bought this, demo was so helpful!
That's really great to hear. Happy you found the demo helpful 😊
God damn that is some of your best performance for a pedal demo I’ve ever heard. Closing song was incredibly beautiful. This made me want one of these things even though I have absolutely no need for one. *chefs kiss*
I'm beyond humbled and honored! Wow! Thank you so much for all of your kindness. Really made my day ❤