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Phaser Pedals

Walrus Audio Lillian Analog Phaser

After hitting the jackpot with their Julia Analog Chorus/Vibrato, Walrus Audio announced for NAMM 2019 the birth of Lillian, Julia's phaser-ish sister. Based on the same concept and sharing the same number of controls, the Lillian features knobs for Rate, Width and Feedback, a toggle switch to select between 6…Click on the title for more

Walrus Audio Lillian Analog Phaser

First video of Outlaw Effects Phunnel Cloud

Outlaw Effects’ Phunnel Cloud phaser gives you analog phase sound that has been a part of rock music for decades. There is a switch to select between 2 different modes – THEN which is a warm retro sound and NOW which is a more dramatic, in-your-face effect. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeY1cBzby3U&listClick on the title for more

First video of Outlaw Effects Phunnel Cloud

Thermion Black Sun Rotary

The Black Sun from Thermion might be the most detailed mono rotary speaker effect this side of lugging an actual Leslie to your next gig. The true-bypass circuit is all analog with controls over every parameter including Depth, Cycle, Subdivision, Horn cycle, Waveform, Speed, and Shift. The EQ is set…Click on the title for more

Thermion Black Sun Rotary

Rediscovering the Keeley Bubble Tron Dynamic Flanger/Phaser

The Keeley Bubble Tron is a dynamic flanger/phaser that didn't exactly make a splash when it was unveiled back in 2016. However, pedal geeks are starting to realize that it anticipated a trend that became established in 2018, when companies like EQD, Dwarfcraft Devices and Mr. Black (among others) put out…Click on the title for more

Rediscovering the Keeley Bubble Tron Dynamic Flanger/Phaser

Spaceman Effects Explorer Deluxe Optical Phaser

Oregon is home to a fair number of pedal companies, and Spaceman Effects, established in 2009, is one of the most established. The manufacturer recently unveiled their first phaser, called Explorer Deluxe! This is a very versatile, optical, photocell-based phaser featuring six sweeping stages. As you can hear from this demo by Elevation…Click on the title for more

Spaceman Effects Explorer Deluxe Optical Phaser

KMA Machines Horizont JFET Stereo Phaser

Phasers, phasers, what's the matter with phasers in 2018?? So many manufacturers are trying to come up with the ultimate phaser pedal or a really bizarre version of it! Add to the list German manufacturer KMA Machines, whose Horizont has been appearing in several videos in our YouTube feed. With its…Click on the title for more

KMA Machines Horizont JFET Stereo Phaser

SolidGoldFX Apollo II (demo)

You can certainly say that phasers are back in phashion this year, and that might be why 60 Cycle Hum took a new look at the Apollo II by SolidGold FX, which was released in the closing months of 2017. This phaser offers 11 different waveforms and a Mode knob that…Click on the title for more

SolidGoldFX Apollo II (demo)

Seen at the BK Stompbox Exhibit 2018: Farm Agaric Phaser

At the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit 2018 we asked our friends at Farm Pedals to demo one of their newer stompboxes. They picked this intriguing double phaser with a vintage vibe called Agaric Phaser. The intrigue is all in the left "D" footswitch, which... Mirror switches the speed of the first…Click on the title for more

Seen at the BK Stompbox Exhibit 2018: Farm Agaric Phaser

Dwarfcraft Devices’ Ghost Fax gets the Knobs Treatment

As usual, we highlight the pedals picked by Knobs for their amazing demo videos. Dwarfcraft Devices Ghost Phase is presented as a Ghost "phase computer," more info about it here and under the video. Hey, it also has a secret menu!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHV_YR-PuSQ We are calling Ghost Fax a phase computer for…Click on the title for more

Dwarfcraft Devices’ Ghost Fax gets the Knobs Treatment

The ZVex Vibrophase is now portable (and safe)

Those who visited the ZVex Effects booth at Winter NAMM 2016 will certainly remember a radiant Zachary Vex introducing visitors to his brand new effect, the first one to be powered by... a candle! Called the Candela Vibrophase, the vibrato/phaser hybrid looked glorious, but rather impractical - at least for…Click on the title for more

The ZVex Vibrophase is now portable (and safe)

CKK Electronic Robot Phaser

CKK Electronic is a subsidiary of Chinese pedal company Sinvertek Electronic, and specializes on stompboxes with a more classic look and streamlined features. The Robot is their take on the OTA based phaser design and can deliver tones ranging from classic sounding to experimental swirls. Check out the demo by Mike Hermans. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g47L5YUuuT0&t=0sClick on the title for more

CKK Electronic Robot Phaser

MXR got the phaser right in 1975 with the Phase 90, even though its circuit design was inherited by Whirlwind's 1973 effect. That was the first pedal sold by the company and - to date - still one of the most popular. Two years later MXR released the Phase 45,…Click on the title for more

MXR Phase 95