Members bengerm77 Posted May 22, 2008 Members Share Posted May 22, 2008 I am interested in a phaser. I have this sound in my head that I think will be made by me going through a phaser. Interesting side-note: I previously thought that this very same sound could be made by a chorus (boy was I wrong, but I got a pedal that I like out of it. The sound in my head goes whoosh, and sounds like a transparent VH-y kind of phase. Unfortunately, I demoed the VH phaser and I didn't like it, I think I need something with a blend knob (or maybe not). Either way, learn me about phasers and throw some names out there so I can get started in the right direction. Please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tonedover Posted May 22, 2008 Members Share Posted May 22, 2008 if you owned the mxr evh phase and didnt get the phase you wanted out of it, than one of two things occured A - you have a way more credible ear than I do B - you need a good slow flange either one is possible. I really like my evh phaser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kyle_64 Posted May 22, 2008 Members Share Posted May 22, 2008 if you didnt like the evh then you might not like phasers at all the mxr phase 90/evh is pretty much the standard phase sound. the ehx small stone is another popular one but its much thicker then the evh. the boss phasers have a resonance knob that controls basically the blend. the ph-3 also has many settings (4stage, 6stage, step etc.) so its very versatile. dod also makes a decent phaser with a blend knob. ive owned all 4 and my suggestion would be either get a ph-3 for versatility/help you find a phase sound you like OR consider looking at flangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bengerm77 Posted May 22, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 22, 2008 I think I want phase, just a very light phase. The MXRs and EHXs don't come with a blend knob so I have to deal with one overpowering phasing sound, when I just want to use it as an accent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TomCTC Posted May 22, 2008 Members Share Posted May 22, 2008 I think I want phase, just a very light phase. The MXRs and EHXs don't come with a blend knob so I have to deal with one overpowering phasing sound, when I just want to use it as an accent I feel you. This is how I use my phasers, as well. Just a gentle swoosh still mixed with alot of dry guitar signal. Got a Phase 90 and I modded the R28, C11 and C12 resistors. The phase is alot less pronounced and sounds exactly how you're describing it. I had a Nano Stone previously and like this phase tone much, much better. Give it a shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Captain Commie Posted May 22, 2008 Members Share Posted May 22, 2008 I got a PH-3 and its been pretty decent. Defiently one of the most versital phasers on the market. That said its not a plug in and go pedal. To get good sounds out of it takes some tweaking and experimenting. The position of the phaser in your signal chain also is can change the sound. I was experimenting with my PH-3 before distortion and it made the phase effect much more sublte. the boss phasers have a resonance knob that controls basically the blend. the ph-3 also has many settings (4stage, 6stage, step etc.) so its very versatile. I'm not entirely sure thats what the resonance knob does. I though that it was the amount of phased signal that was sent back to be phased again? Might be wort looking into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flaser_Phanger Posted May 22, 2008 Members Share Posted May 22, 2008 You could try a phaser with less stages, thus a more subtle sound, like the MXR 45 or Ibanez PhaseTone, they might suit your need. Here's a comparison of different phasers, hope you find what you need. http://www.pedalarea.com/phasers.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bowlingshirt Posted May 22, 2008 Members Share Posted May 22, 2008 The sound in my head goes whoosh That makes me thing of thru-zero flanging :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thebazaar Posted May 22, 2008 Members Share Posted May 22, 2008 check out the boss ph2 and anything with a depth knob. quite handy things to have with phasers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BR4D Posted May 22, 2008 Members Share Posted May 22, 2008 You could try a phaser with less stages, thus a more subtle sound, like the MXR 45 or Ibanez PhaseTone, they might suit your need. Here's a comparison of different phasers, hope you find what you need. http://www.pedalarea.com/phasers.htm Yeah, sounds like you probably want a 2 stage phaser. Somebody around here makes a great one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zygoat Posted May 22, 2008 Members Share Posted May 22, 2008 I like the Red Witch because you get vibe and tremolo sounds out of it too. But don't overlook the PH-2, that thing is awesome and cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzz/karl Posted May 22, 2008 Members Share Posted May 22, 2008 These guys got it right,phaser pre-gian pedals=way more subtle.If thats not enough a phase45 should do it.Great pedal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members django5 Posted May 22, 2008 Members Share Posted May 22, 2008 Where do you stick a phaser? I know you're supposed to put it after dirt boxes, but some people put them before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ben Co. Posted May 22, 2008 Members Share Posted May 22, 2008 Yeah, sounds like you probably want a 2 stage phaser. Somebody around here makes a great one... Exactly what I was thinking http://www.tonefactor.com/proddetail.php?prod=Nebula Or perhaps an Auxiliary Workshop Smoke and Mirrors: http://www.auxiliaryworkshop.com -Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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