EarthQuaker Devices SilosFrom real comments

Verdict distilled from 31 mentions across 13 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment64%
PROS 64%
CONS 36%

Rank based on 31 mentions across 13 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want a simple three-in-one delay without deep menu diving
  • You value tap tempo, presets and trails in a compact, affordable pedal
  • You want repeats that don't self-oscillate even at max settings

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You need true vintage-accurate tape or analog character
  • You need longer than 1 second of delay time or ability to disable trails
  • You want tap-tempo subdivisions like dotted eighth notes

What users complain about

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Natural, amp-like tone
Powerful 3-band EQ
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High-quality warm pitch shifting
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Authentic amp-like tone
Excellent low-to-mid gain drive
Underrated favorite among owners
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Limited gain-staging flexibility
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Warmer, more alive analog character
Cultural and historical influence
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Warm, fat analog tone
Strong DAW/VST editor integration
High price for what it offers
Limited versatility outside bass range
Needs effects/partner gear to shine
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EarthQuaker Devices Silos
Good value for the priceBuild quality and brand reputationEasy to use liveNo tap tempo subdivisionsAnalog and tape modes lack vintage characterPrice still too high for some
EarthQuaker Devices Silos
Good value for the price
Build quality and brand reputation
Easy to use live
No tap tempo subdivisions
Analog and tape modes lack vintage character
Price still too high for some

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Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

Simplicity and ease of live use stand out to owners. Commenters repeatedly praise the Silos for not requiring menu diving or secret button combinations to access features. Dedicated tap tempo, dual footswitches, and straightforward presets make it easy to tweak live on a pedalboard. Several called it the best delay for the price, appreciating that it's just a simple, well-built delay unit without unnecessary bells and whistles.

Digital and tape modes impress, but analog and tape draw some criticism too. Multiple users singled out digital and tape modes as standouts, with digital allowing repeats to build into infinite textures without self-oscillating. However, one owner returned the pedal, finding analog and tape modes plain compared to a real EP-3 or Space Echo, while another said tape sounded almost malfunctioning compared to genuine tape units.

Value and price generate mixed reactions. Many commenters view $149 as reasonable for three delay types with presets, trails, and dual footswitches, calling it a contender for best budget delay. Others push back, saying $150-230 is too much for what it offers, and one commenter with a firm $100 ceiling wouldn't buy it. Overall sentiment leans positive on value.

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