The EarthQuaker Devices Time Shadows V2 is an experimental Subharmonic Multi-Delay Resonator developed in collaboration with Death By Audio, combining delay, pitch manipulation, filtering and resonant processing in one highly creative pedal.

V2 expands on the original Time Shadows concept with three distinct operating modes, six onboard presets and user-assignable expression control, making it equally suited to spontaneous sound design and repeatable live performance.

From sub-octave filtered repeats and warped pitch shifting to metallic resonances and cascading multi-delay textures, Time Shadows V2 goes far beyond the sound of a conventional delay pedal.

Three Distinct Modes

EQD Mode
Combines digital distortion, polyphonic sub-octave processing, delay and resonant filtering for deep, synth-like and heavily processed repeats.

!¡ Mode
Uses a dual-delay system that shifts repeats upwards and downwards as they regenerate, creating evolving pitch-warped textures.

DBA Mode
Designed by Death By Audio, this mode combines multiple delays with resonant filtering for metallic echoes, comb-filter-style sounds and dense atmospheric textures.

Six Presets

Time Shadows V2 provides six onboard preset locations.

Presets can store settings including:

• Time

• Span

• Filter

• Selected mode

• Expression assignment

This makes complex sounds much easier to recall during live performance.

Expression Control

A compatible TRS expression pedal can be assigned to control:

• Time

• Span

• Filter

This opens up real-time control of delay movement, filter sweeps and evolving resonant textures.

Flexi-Switch Operation

EarthQuaker Devices' Flexi-Switch system allows both standard latching and momentary operation.

Tap the footswitch normally for conventional on/off control, or hold it down for temporary activation and short bursts of processing.

Key Features

• EarthQuaker Devices Time Shadows V2

• Subharmonic Multi-Delay Resonator

• Collaboration with Death By Audio

• 3 distinct processing modes

• EQD sub-octave filter delay mode

• !¡ pitch-warping dual-delay mode

• DBA multi-delay resonator mode

• 6 onboard presets

• Live and preset operation

• User-assignable expression control

• Expression control for Time, Span or Filter

• Flexi-Switch technology

• Momentary or latching operation

• Relay-based true bypass

• Compact pedalboard-friendly format

Power Requirements

• 9V DC

• Centre negative

• Approx. 75 mA current draw

• 2.1mm barrel connection

• Maximum 9V DC

No power supply is included.

Who Is It For?

Time Shadows V2 is particularly well suited to:

• Ambient

• Shoegaze

• Experimental rock

• Noise

• Psychedelic music

• Post-rock

• Electronic music

• Synth processing

• Studio sound design

• Effects-heavy guitar rigs

Fair Deal Music Verdict

The EarthQuaker Devices Time Shadows V2 is less a conventional delay pedal and more a dedicated sound-design tool.

Its combination of sub-octave processing, pitch-shifting repeats, resonant filtering and multi-delay textures gives it a huge amount of creative range, while the addition of six presets and assignable expression control makes V2 much more practical for live use.

For players looking for unusual ambient textures, warped delays and sounds that sit well outside traditional pedal categories, Time Shadows V2 is a seriously inspiring option.

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