Phaser vs. Uni-vibe

[BigK335]

I went to GC and tried out an MXR Phase 90, both the regular and EVH version. I really only liked the slower settings on the pedal for Pink Floyd and Jimi Hendrix tones. Would I like a uni-vibe more than a phaser? How do they sonically compare?

 

All I ever hear to compare is that phasers are 4 stage and uni-vibes are 6 stage

 

-BigK335-

[loofery]

Univibes are much more appropriate for both Floyd and especially Hendrix.

 

They make an ethereal pulse basically.

When combined with dirt they turn into different beasts.

 

Izabella, Hear My Train A Comin', Machine Gun --- univibe.

 

Phasers woosh the signal differently. That won't do for every application.

Phasers come in 2,4,6,8, i think even 12 stages, so that means next to nothing.

 

The phasers most similar to univibes are actually 2 stages like the DOD201 and Phase 45 and well as the Tonefactor Nebula.

 

For a nice entry into a vibe check out a Lovepedal Magicboy, Sweetsound Mofaux, or Voodoo Micro Vibe.

 

 

edit: I still love phasers. I have 3, versus one univibe.

[ZeppelinPie792]

Originally posted by loofery For a nice entry into a vibe check out a Lovepedal Magicboy, Sweetsound Mofaux, or Voodoo Micro Vibe. edit: I still love phasers. I have 3, versus one univibe.

 

I just tried out microvibe today at guitar center and it was AMAZING!!!! I also tried out a phase 90 and it was amazing as well. I have a ton of GAS right now, and no money

[cooterbrown]

A phaser is like putting some "wind" in your tone, while the Univibe is more like dragging it through turbulent water.

 

A phaser sounds one-dimensional compared to a Univibe.

 

Not knocking the difference, I enjoy both sounds.

I have an Ibanez phaser that I like, a lot.

 

I love my UV-1, however.

 

Just a totally unique sound, and no matter how the boutique pedals may hype themselves, they just don't have the same...umm... "vibe" as the original.

[loofery]

 

Originally posted by cooterbrown A phaser is like putting some "wind" in your tone, while the Univibe is more like dragging it through turbulent water. I love my UV-1. Just a totally unique sound, and no matter how the boutique pedals may hype themselves, they just don't have the same...umm... "vibe" as the original.

 

 

ever played a Provibe? That is interesting. Wish I could play a UV-1.

[jb1911]

I had a Fulltone Mini Deja Vibe and really loved it. I sold it because I didn't use it enough to justify tying all that money up. I now have a Maxon PH350 and in my opinion, it does the Trower/Hendrix sound just as good.

[dragonattack]

Hey do you remember your settings on your ph350??? I was just experimenting with that on saturday with 2 amps, i was getting a close sound with the negative feedback, what are you using???

Scott

www.SailfinDragon.com

[Cheesey]

do you think 3-$400 for an early script logo phase 90 is crazy? I have lovepedal Magic boy , its not too bad but i hate the loud pop when switching.

[jb1911]

 

Originally posted by dragonattack Hey do you remember your settings on your ph350??? I was just experimenting with that on saturday with 2 amps, i was getting a close sound with the negative feedback, what are you using??? Scott www.SailfinDragon.com

 

Sorry it took so long to get back to you, Christmas and all. My knobs are at 2:00-2:00 and 11:00 and the switch is on 10. Start there and experiment. Have a Merry Christmas.

[Yarmo]

 

Originally posted by cooterbrown . Just a totally unique sound, and no matter how the boutique pedals may hype themselves, they just don't have the same...umm... "vibe" as the original.

 

 

Dave Fox mentionned a few months ago that he would be tackling the univibe effect to produce a standalone unit that corrects the shortcomings of many of todays clones i.e. the woofy/muddy 2-dimensionnal ' impression when the sweep is at it's peak......