EarthQuaker Devices Avalanche Run V2

I use it with synths, guitar and as external fx in DAW.
Imagine to have two pedals with extras.

DELAY. 4 knobs: time, repeat (builds infinitely after 3 o'clock), tone (vibe changes) dry wet.
1 lever: 3 modes (swell is really cool).
Really interesting to create loops, evolving soundscapes, weird spinning noises.
Season everything with the REVERB (2 knobs, dry wet, decay)
and you'll be in a wood, when snow falls and sound is muffled. Sometimes a fox will show up.

You'll find also a Ratio of delay and EXP knob.
EXP sets which parameter you can control with the expression pedal (not included). You can do really weird stuff with that e.g. glitches, bend time and even do pseudo strings layered together. Extra fun.

A bit tricky the access to TAIL mode (aka: allowing the wet signal to fade after the unit is switched off) that requires a combination of disconnecting the 9V, setting the ratio switch to the target tail length, pressing the Activate switch, reconnect...
Also, keep in mind that is not a stereo effect but stereo through (that is cool in any case).

Final verdict? Satisfied not only for the good sounds and creative potential but also for the build quality, graphics (so beautiful that you'll regret any scratch) and un-boxing experience.

The EQD Avalanche run is not a typical delay pedal, it's a mix of a delay and reverb, but it's none of them at the same time.

I had a hard time finding more uses for this outside of ambient and drones, but EQD pedals are not knows are your grand dad's effects pedal, that's what companies like Boss and TC electronic are for.
The avalanche run has three main mods, normal (literally), swell (magic), and reverse (the weird but great!).

The pedal like all of EQD is true bypass, so I didn't find any impact on my overall sound, and pairing it with a reverb (in my case the Afterneath V2) creates sounds that you didn't even know existed.

But this pedal is not for everyone, if you just need a classic digital delay, just get a flashback 2 for a third of the price.
The Avalanche run is for ambient and drones.

Why buy it?
-You like ambient sounds and drones
-You like to experiment and sound huge

Why not?
A few problems with the pedal are the fact that to get the most out of it, you do need an expression pedal, you don't have to, but it is recommended.
Another unfortunate problem I've encountered with my unite, is the fact that it's a bit of a snob when it comes to power, as it tried to kill my ears when I powered it with my cheap Chinese power brick that powered the rest of my pedals with no effort or problem, and this pedal as most EQD pedals does not have a battery option, so you have to stick to a single adapter or a more expensive PSU.
Not your grand dad's delay pedal.

This effects pedal is a really amazing piece of equipment. From straight forward delay and reverb sounds to TRULY otherworldly sounds and scaring delay (it's true), this pedal has it all.
It needs lots of taming though. It is a demanding pedal in terms of getting to know it and how to use it. That being said, you can produce a large variety of sounds through this little pedal.
A must for post rock and progressive players.

If you are reading this then obviously you are already contemplating spending a lot of money on what seems to be one small pedal.
This pedal is way beyond my normal expectation of price (and wallet) - I've been playing on and off for 40 years, and have never spent so much on one little pedal. However i've always been into delays (apart from this I currently have about nineteen delay and reverb pedals, none of which cost anywhere near this one).
But believe me, it's truly worth it!
IF you, like me, are into ambient, clean tones, ethereal slow dreamy soundscapes.
One guitar and this pedal put you on another plane altogether.
Another very well-writ review here puts it all very clearly and nicely (winter lanscapes, glimpses of a fox...).
As soon as i plugged in to this I was immediately entranced, transported into another world.
If you are into this kind of thing then trust me, even though it's a big investment, it's worth every penny.
I would probably not use it in a band setting, with structured songs. It's random and surprising and so not very controllabe in that kind of rigorously structured environment. But for hours of sublime noodling, evocative soundtracks, unexpected sonic landscapes, stunning touches to spacey instrumentals, it's perfect.
Btw you really must use this with an expression pedal to get even more out of it - I bought the Nektar NX-P and it works absolutely fine for this (as it does with my old roland Space Echo RE-20). Put the polarity setting on "1" and you're up up and away. Using it with the 'time' setting is beyond comparison for trippy space exploration! And the ultrasimple way to use it - there's a big knob which you simply turn to change the setting of the expression pedal, no messing around - is a dream. As the enclosed instructions say, connecting an expression pedal really DRASTICALLY changes things - in a great way! Be warned: you will spend hours of your life lost in space!
In sum:
1) outstanding quality sound potential
2) solid contruction
3) ultra-user friendly esp. expression pedal set up
All in all, money well spent! Thanks also to Thomann for doing a hassle-free split order, rapid delivery, and providing helpful customer care. Great experience all round!