EarthQuaker Devices Data Corrupter Monophonic Harmonizing PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) Demo

Guitar demo of the synthtastic Data Corrupter by EarthQuaker Devices

With EarthQuaker’s new Data Corrupter you can wave goodbye to twang, chime and chug and say hi to Oscillators, pitch-shifting and portamento for a world of incredible synth sounds.

In techy terms, the Data Corrupter is a three-voice modulated monophonic harmonizing Phase-locked loop, also known as a PLL. In Stefan terminology, it’s a super badass analog synth pedal with three independent voices, a sea of harmonic pitch possibilities, wild vibrato and gliding portamento modulation, and a crushing square-wave fuzz.

Let’s turn it on and release some old-school synth magic!

Guitars used:
Guitars, Synths and Apps used:
Fender US Telecaster

Pedals used:

Amps used:
Fender Deluxe Reverb 65 RI

[juliendavid]

You never cease to amaze me, Stefan. 99% of the times I check a new weird pedal release in a few youtube demos, I go "meh, it makes cool weird noises, but it just wouldn't work for me; I don't even know how to make something pleasant, melodic, or quite simply that isn't pure noise with it". And then, you go and demo it, proving it's entirely possible (without a single blues lick), every damn time. Keep doing whatever it is that you do, proving Joe Bonamassa wrong one video at a time :)
Oh, also, where do I get a hold of that t-shirt? I need one in my life.

[palmereldritch]

In a spirit of determined positivity for 2023, I find myself not playing guitar in a group for the first time. I know this is an 'old' video and it's guitar-based, but Stefan, you have inspired me, sir. I salute you, long may you pedal.

[Dark_Nebula]

You should make an album of all your demos, they are such a joy to listen to!

[MrMorse]

The greatest part of all your videos is... that you make people WANT to be creative and to make music. THAT is awesome. Cheers man

[allkeysjamtracks]

Definitely the best demo. You are totally in control of that pedal man. Good job.

[raffa]

You nailed it! Your approach of this pedal is way more musical than the other demo out there! At 4:25 you give me goosebumps... A little bit of 80's vibe with an actual guitar synth sound from the 21th century!

[howardanderson]

I'm revisiting this one and this still blows me away.
I have the Data Corrupter and it can be challenging to dial in, partially because it is insanely analogue.
You really show what this synth monster can do....I need jump back into my DC
Thanks as always!!!

[phatman]

Instant movie soundtrack sounds! Amazing demo Stefan!

[jameswilson]

Best demo yet of the pedal - great you tested it with other pedals!

[mykhedelic]

If fuzz eats distortion for breakfast then it just became an electro-psychedelic breakfast. Simply, beautifully bonkers.

[waltersmetak]

What a stunning demo! That last jam was an absolute genius - Yep, you just sold me this pedal!

[doledipprs]

love that this pedal sounds great as just a regular fuzz too. its nice to have pedals that can have useful base tones while also being incredibly versatile

[SNALCAIN]

I can't help think this was the best pedal of 2017. This is one of my favorite demos for it!

[scrummyvision]

I'm building one of these next week, im pumped. this was very inspirational and gave me a framework for testing. thank you!

[remualltone]

Holy fuck! The 1st effect pedal demo ever to give me goosebumps (first at ~3:00) and based on the other comments it seems like I'm not the only one.
You, Sir, rule.

[radewar]

Immediately bought the pedal after seeing your looping performance, thank you!

[rahzark]

Once again, best demo. Thr explanation was simple, the examples really musical. Also, huge thumbs up for mixing it up with other pedals.

[KellissonFelipe]

I absolutely loved this final jam. That's the type of sound that made me get this pedal.

[foofighter]

An amazing demo of an amazing pedal. Love this! Thank you!

[christophermills]

Just bought one thanks for the inspiring demo