Phaser Pedals

A phaser pedal creates a spiralling/warped sound; an effect that is achieved when your signal is split into two and one is sent through an an all-pass filter. This filtered signal is then manipulated via an LFO, which is then mixed with the dry unaffected signal to create the signature phaser sound. Popularised by the likes of Eddie Van Halen and Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins), phaser is still a relevant effect today.

Phaser pedals are therefore not that dissimilar to chorus or flanger pedals, in terms of how they work and thus how their sound is attained. If you want to find out more about how phaser pedals work and what they sound like compared to their counterparts in the modulation family, check out our Ultimate Guide to Phaser Pedals!

The MXR Phase 90 pedal is perhaps the most notorious phaser stompbox out there, released all the way back in 1974. The Phase 90 Script version hearkens back to that old-school aesthetic, and several iterations of this classic pedal have been made over the years. The popular MXR Phase 95 pedal features the the iconic 90 and 45 circuits within its mini pedal enclosure, making it a highly versatile option.