The Stereo Easy Listening is a compact stereo analog amp simulator from EarthQuaker Devices, announced in September 2026. It combines an analog preamp and cabinet simulator with an active 3-band EQ, an auxiliary input, a stereo headphone output and stereo XLR outputs, so a pedalboard can end in a silent rig for headphones, a PA or an audio interface12.
EarthQuaker Devices describes it as "a compact, meticulously voiced stereo analog amp simulator with zero latency and no harsh digital artifacts," and says its foundational voice "pulls from the enduring, mid-scooped warmth of a classic American amplifier"1. The company positions it two ways: as a standalone analog alternative to digital modeling, or as a way to inject analog character into a digital modeling setup1.
An analog amp simulator in stereo
The Stereo Easy Listening is a stereo variant of the 2025 Easy Listening amp simulator from EarthQuaker Devices. Gearnews reported that the new version was "built on customer feedback and requests for more features," with the 2025 Easy Listening amp simulator adding "the same all-analo[g]" analog approach2. EarthQuaker Devices positions the pedal as "an end-of-chain gateway to creative freedom, whether you're tracking in a quiet bedroom, practicing on the move, or plugged straight into a PA"1.
Where the original Easy Listening was a mono mini pedal, the Stereo Easy Listening is the larger stereo version, measuring 5.00 x 2.75 x 2.50 in. (127 x 70 x 64 mm) with knobs1. Its Aux knob is a volume control for the Auxiliary input, and the Auxiliary input bypasses the preamp and cabinet simulator circuitry1. Artwork on the enclosure is by Geoffrey Crowe1.
As an analog alternative in a field of digital cab sims, it sits alongside products like the Strymon Iridium and Walrus Audio Mako Series MKII ACS1 on the speaker simulation shelf, but with an analog signal path rather than impulse responses1.
"It's an end-of-chain gateway to creative freedom, whether you're tracking in a quiet bedroom, practicing on the move, or plugged straight into a PA."
The controls
The front panel carries an active 3-band EQ, a master level control and a separate aux volume12. Gearnews noted "the large level control for adjusting the output" alongside "a separate AUX control"2.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Level | Master volume control1 |
| Middle | Cut and boost frequencies from 500 Hz to 2 kHz1 |
| Treble | Cut and boost frequencies from 2 kHz and up1 |
| Aux | Volume control for the Auxiliary input1 |
The Auxiliary input bypasses the preamp and cabinet simulator circuitry entirely, so a phone or playback source can be mixed in at its own level for silent practice without passing through the amp voice1. Artwork on the enclosure is by Geoffrey Crowe1.
Power and connections
The pedal runs on a standard 9 volt DC power supply with a 2.1mm negative center barrel and draws 200 mA1. There is no battery option in the maker's specifications.
At 200 mA, the draw is well above what a typical analog overdrive needs, and it rules out a battery. Plan for a dedicated 9V output on a pedalboard power supply rather than a low-current daisy chain.
Connections and measured specs from EarthQuaker Devices1:
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Inputs | True stereo 1/4" jacks; Left input only for mono |
| Outputs | Stereo 1/4" TRS headphone out, Left and Right XLR outs |
| Input impedance | 1 MΩ |
| Headphone output impedance | 10 Ω |
| XLR output impedance | 100 Ω |
The XLR outputs at 100 Ω make a direct connection to a mixing desk or interface practical, and the 10 Ω headphone output is low enough to drive a range of headphones directly1.
Price and availability
The Stereo Easy Listening was listed at $244.00 USD, with a Sweetwater listing showing $249.002. UK and European pricing was given as £219.00 GBP and 259.00€2. All EarthQuaker Devices devices carry a limited lifetime warranty: "If it breaks, we will fix it"1.
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Questions
Is the Stereo Easy Listening analog or digital?
It is fully analog. EarthQuaker Devices describes it as a stereo analog amp simulator with zero latency and no digital processing. The company positions it as a standalone analog alternative to digital modeling, or as a way to add analog character to a digital modeling setup.
Can you use the Stereo Easy Listening with headphones?
Yes. It has a stereo 1/4 inch TRS headphone output with a 10 ohm output impedance, alongside left and right XLR outputs for going straight into a PA or audio interface. EarthQuaker Devices pitches it for tracking in a quiet bedroom, practicing on the move, or plugging straight into a PA.
Does a mono guitar signal come out in stereo?
Yes. Plug into the Left input only and the Stereo Easy Listening automatically converts the signal to stereo, which EarthQuaker Devices says gives the sound of two separate amps. For true stereo input, use both the left and right 1/4 inch jacks.
What power supply does the Stereo Easy Listening need?
It takes a standard 9 volt DC power supply with a 2.1mm negative center barrel, and draws 200 mA. That current draw is on the higher side for a compact pedal, so a dedicated output from a pedalboard power supply is the practical choice.
Does it take a battery?
No. The only power specification EarthQuaker Devices gives is a 9 volt DC supply with a 2.1mm negative center barrel, so it runs from a wall supply or pedalboard power supply rather than a battery.
What amp is the Easy Listening based on?
EarthQuaker Devices says the foundational voice pulls from the mid-scooped warmth of a classic American amplifier. The original mono Easy Listening, released in 2025, was voiced after a '65 Deluxe-style amp, and the Stereo Easy Listening builds on that circuit.
Sources (2)
- Stereo Easy Listening Analog Amp Simulator, EarthQuaker Devices
- EQD Stereo Easy Listening: 100% Analog Stereo Amp Simulator, gearnews.com, 2026-09-10
