Zoar is a dynamic, touch-responsive distortion machine from EarthQuaker Devices, delivering grinding gain, unique clipping textures, and expressive control for modern rock, metal, and experimental tones. Read more.
The Zoar Dynamic Audio Grinder is a powerful and highly expressive distortion pedal from EarthQuaker Devices. Designed for players who want more than a standard drive circuit, Zoar blends dynamic touch sensitivity with aggressive gain and a unique voice that sits between distortion, preamp, and tonal sculptor. It responds beautifully to picking strength, volume changes, and stacking, making it an inspiring choice for any guitar effects setup.
Zoar is the kind of distortion pedal that feels alive. It doesn’t just add gain—it reacts. Whether you dig in for crushing, grinding tones or back off for gritty edge-of-breakup, Zoar delivers musical distortion with EQD’s signature character. It’s a standout for modern rock, heavy worship tones, post-hardcore textures, and experimental sound design.
EarthQuaker Devices builds imaginative, boutique effects pedals by hand in Akron, Ohio. Known for creative circuit design and expressive tone shaping, EQD pedals push boundaries while retaining musician-friendly feel and reliability. The Zoar Distortion continues this tradition with a bold, responsive, and modern approach to gain.
Handcrafted in Ohio. Built for creativity. Designed to inspire.
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