Earthquaker FLEXI LOOPS

An EQD Utility Designed for Modern Routing

The Flexi Loops is not an effects pedal in the "sound" sense: it is a routing tool that helps you organize a pedalboard and maintain a flawless tonal foundation. The idea is simple and extremely effective: rather than stacking true bypass pedals and cables that eventually load the signal, you place your pedals (or entire sub-chains) into one of the two loops, then insert or remove them from the signal path with a single gesture.

EarthQuaker Devices adds its signature feature: the Flexi-Switch technology, a silent relay switching system that naturally allows switching between "click" and "hold" modes without menus or complicated combinations. The result: a compact switcher built for the road that quickly becomes the nerve center of a well-thought-out pedalboard.

Who Is the Flexi Loops For, and When Does It Make a Difference?

The Flexi Loops is aimed at all guitarists (and bassists) who want to simplify their pedalboard and secure their tone, from beginners building their first board to pros needing seamless changes live. It is especially relevant if you use:

* Stacked gain pedals (overdrive, distortion, fuzz) that you want to activate as a block without "pedal dancing".
* Effects that color the tone even when off (certain vintage circuits, some buffers, or pedals sensitive to placement).
* A live setup where instant mute, a tuner output, or quick routing changes prevent unwanted noise and hesitation.

In the studio, it also becomes a practical ally to quickly compare an effects chain against the direct sound or to isolate a section of the pedalboard during recording.

Features, Controls, and Wiring Options

The Flexi Loops offers a clear architecture: 1 main input and 1 main output, plus 2 independent loops each with a Send and a Return. Each loop has its own soft-touch footswitch (Loop 1 and Loop 2) and a status LED to visualize activation state.

Switching is relay-based with true bypass : when a loop is bypassed, the signal does not pass through your pedals in that loop. The key point is that the Flexi-Switch allows two behaviors with the same footswitch:
* On/off mode : one press activates, one press deactivates.
* Momentary mode : hold to activate, release to bypass.

Beyond the "loop switcher" role, you can repurpose a loop very usefully: create a tuner output (and mute your main output), use it as a silent kill switch, or use the outputs to feed two destinations and quickly select which one you send the signal to (depending on your routing). This is typically the kind of utility pedal that unlocks clean solutions when a pedalboard starts to get complex.

The Sound

The Flexi Loops is not designed to "sound" like anything: it is built to not color the sound. Its fully passive approach in the signal path aims for maximum transparency: sharper attack, better preserved highs, and a more direct playing feel as soon as you remove an effects sub-chain from the path. In practice, it highlights your guitar, pickups, and amp, while allowing you to insert effects blocks without compromise when you need them.

Regarding dynamics, the benefit is immediate for touch-sensitive tones (clean, crunch, blues, rock) as well as for more loaded rigs: by bypassing a complete loop, you instantly reduce potential sources of hiss, loss, and level variations. In rig databases, the Flexi Loops is mainly identified as a pedalboard management tool : a discreet utility but crucial for maintaining a reliable and coherent setup.

Technical specifications

Effects	Looper	Type	sector
Technology	Analog	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Black

Passive design	no circuitry in the signal path (power required for relays)	Dimensions	121 x 70 x 57 mm
Main input	6.35mm mono jack	Weight	286 g
Main output	6.35mm mono jack	Battery operation	no
Loop 1	Send 6.35mm mono jack + Return 6.35mm mono jack	Power supply required	9V DC (center negative)
Loop 2	Send 6.35mm mono jack + Return 6.35mm mono jack	Connector	2.1 mm plug
Footswitch	Loop 1	Consumption	25 mA