Tone City Summer Orange Phaser Pedal

Guitar FX

Guitar FX (effects) refer to the wide range of pedals and processors that shape and manipulate a guitar’s signal to create different sounds. From classic distortion and overdrive to reverb, delay, modulation, and pitch-shifting, effects are at the heart of a guitarist’s creative toolkit. Whether analogue or digital, stompbox or multi-effects unit, Guitar FX allow players to express mood, texture, and dynamics in unique ways. Used thoughtfully, they can transform a simple riff into something atmospheric, aggressive, or entirely otherworldly.

pedal

A pedal is a compact device that guitarists use to alter their instrument’s sound by shaping effects such as distortion, delay, reverb, and modulation. Typically housed in a rugged enclosure and controlled by footswitches, pedals are designed to be placed on the floor for hands-free operation during playing. They can be analogue or digital, true bypass or buffered, and come in countless varieties to suit different styles and preferences. Pedals are essential tools for creating signature tones and adding colour and texture to a guitarist’s sound.

Phaser

A guitar phaser is an electronic effect used to alter the sound of a guitar by creating a series of peaks and troughs in the frequency spectrum of the audio signal. This effect is achieved through a process called phase shifting, where the audio signal is split into two paths. One path remains unchanged, while the other is subjected to an all-pass filter that shifts its phase. When these two signals are recombined, they interfere with each other, creating the characteristic swooshing or swirling sound associated with phasers. This effect can add a sense of movement and depth to the guitar’s tone, making it a popular choice for both rhythm and lead playing.

Phasers often come with controls that allow the guitarist to manipulate various parameters of the effect. Common controls include the rate or speed of the phase shifting, which determines how quickly the peaks and troughs move through the frequency spectrum. Another typical control is the depth, which adjusts the intensity of the effect by varying the extent of the phase shift. Some phasers also offer resonance or feedback controls, which emphasize certain frequencies and can create more pronounced, dramatic effects. These adjustable parameters make the phaser a versatile tool, capable of producing subtle modulation to extreme, spacey sounds.

The phaser effect has a rich history in music, with notable usage across different genres. In the 1970s, phasers became particularly popular in rock and funk music, with bands like Pink Floyd and The Rolling Stones using them to create psychedelic and immersive soundscapes. Songs like “Breathe” by Pink Floyd and “Shattered” by The Rolling Stones showcase the distinct, swirling sound of the phaser. Over the years, phasers have continued to evolve, with modern digital models offering more precise control and additional features. Despite technological advancements, the core appeal of the phaser remains its ability to transform a guitar’s tone, adding a dynamic, textured quality that can enhance any musical piece.

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Mooer Ninety Orange, phaser pedal

£57.99 £49.99

Versatile phase shifter with a full analog circuit, which produces a warm, deep, rich phasing tone Vintage mode: 1974 vintage phasing tone, warm and psychedelic Modern mode: Modern feeling phaser, rich and deep Very small and exquisite – Great for conserving pedal board space! True bypass

Rowin Analog Phaser Guitar Pedal with Vintage and Modern Modes Classic Sound 70’s for Electric Guitar Bass True Bypass LEF-313

£24.98

🎸The Rowin Analog Phaser Modulation Guitar Effects Pedal provides excellent note bending and sound wave shifting effects to add warmth and depth to your music with the possibility of extreme Phaser Effects. 🎸Two models: Vintage and Modern.The Vintage option gives a 70’s vibe while the Modern option has a warm, underlying sound. With either choice, … read more

SONICAKE Modulation Guitar Effects Pedal 11 Mode of Phaser Flanger Chorus Tremolo Vibrato Autowah Sampling 5th Dimension Digital

£37.99

11 Mode Digital Modulation adding multiple Sonic Dimensions to your Tone, providing more Possibilities for your Tonal Palate Chorus, Vibrato, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Univibe, Auto Wah, Bitcrush with 3 Knob controls Tap Tempo Function for Real-time RATE Control True Bypass Footswitch of Guitar Effects Pedal keeps a clean Signal Path Guitar Effects… read more

Behringer VP-1 Vintage Phaser

£32.76 £22.99

Authentic and classic three dimensional phase shifting—from rapid rotary speaker to impressive jet plane effects Dedicated rate control and separate color switch for fine-tuning of effects speed and tone Status led for effect on/off and battery check True hard-wire bypass for ultimate signal integrity Runs on nine v battery or the behringer psu-sb … read more

Behringer ULTRA TREMOLO UT300 Classic Tremolo Effects Pedal, Orange

£24.36 £16.99

Get the classic, warm and mind-bending tremolo effects of vintage '60s amps This behringer product has been designed to compete head to head with leading products on the market Dedicated rate, wave and depth controls for awesome sound shaping Blue status led for effect on/off and battery check Runs on nine v battery or the behringer psu-sb dc power… read more