ehx Flanger Hoax revisited

RCCollins · #1 03-22-2010, 05:13 PM

i picked one of these up again on a whim and was surprised how much I like it. It is not as noisy as I had remembered (well, some settings are), and while I got it for using with synths, I've found that it CAN get quite interesting, very useable sounds on bass.

My more positive experience this go-round may have something to do with the different unit, but I think it has more to do with my much better understanding of phasers, flanging and modulation

if you have one of these and you're on the fence about keeping or flipping it, I recommend you check out the mode zero review, which is actually more useful than the ehx instruction sheet.

The Hoax is more than just a through-zero flanger. even used on their own, the modulation, fixed and swept phasers are all pretty cool. The Blend knob is your friend because absurd amounts of feedback are available. Its potential as a dedicated self-oscillation device makes it a must-have for noise freaks IMO. More conservative sounds I've been able to get (that sound good on bass and have acceptably low noise levels) include shimmery polychorus-esque analog choruses, comby faux-tremolos, warm and synthy pixelized and modulated feedback-fuzz, comby faux-tremolos, and OMG ACTUAL PHASED LFO WOBBLE

(still working on perfecting that one)

I'm wrapping up a big project this week but will get some fresh samples up next week

Joe Gress · #2 03-22-2010, 05:30 PM

Sound clips will be incredibly badass. I have always wondered about this guy, but it seems way to much for what I want in a flanger. But as a noise machine in looks killer.

RCCollins · #3 03-22-2010, 06:05 PM

it's not a traditional stompbox flanger, though it can do some those sort of sounds. it's more like two parallel phasers, one fixed and one with a switchable LFO sweep - and each of them has its own delay control. there's much more to it than that, but while it has a lot to experiment with, that doesn't mean it can't do a lot of practical things (if you know how to dial them in)

bigchiefbc · #4 03-22-2010, 06:15 PM

Although I know that it is capable of many phaser, chorus, "normal" flanger and filter matrix tones, I do tend to use it as a TZF most of the time, because I just love that effect so darn much

It really is a remarkably versatile pedal.

RCCollins · #5 03-22-2010, 07:02 PM

i think the modulation "on its own" may be the most interesting aspect of the hoax.

**Bryan R. Tyler** · #6 03-22-2010, 07:17 PM

They should have gone with the original artwork design for it- not only did the name make more sense, but the graphics were way cooler in a Scooby Doo sort of way:

Joe Gress · #7 03-22-2010, 09:20 PM

^ Whoa! I havent seen that before, that artwork is pretty badass looking.

rcubed · #8 03-22-2010, 10:32 PM

GAS inducing. I'd maybe buy the one on CL but I don't want to drive that far.

RCCollins · #9 03-22-2010, 10:41 PM

that's the one I got

tell ya what r3, you can cover north county, I don't want to drive that far. But I claim the City of SD as far north as La Jolla, East county through El Cajon, Coronado and the South Bay

you can have orange county too

Joe Gress · #10 03-23-2010, 01:56 AM

Craigslist picking rights lol!

fightthepower · #11 03-23-2010, 07:03 AM

RCCollins · #12 03-23-2010, 07:05 AM

ya gotta get up pretty early to beat me!

rcubed · #13 03-23-2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by RCCollins

that's the one I got

tell ya what r3, you can cover north county, I don't want to drive that far. But I claim the City of SD as far north as La Jolla, East county through El Cajon, Coronado and the South Bay

you can have orange county too

Fine with me except I have gone down to Clairemont for a couple pieces of gear.

Colonel Monk · #14 03-23-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan R. Tyler

They should have gone with the original artwork design for it- not only did the name make more sense, but the graphics were way cooler in a Scooby Doo sort of way:

That artwork rules!

Kromwarp · #15 03-23-2010, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan R. Tyler

They should have gone with the original artwork design for it- not only did the name make more sense, but the graphics were way cooler in a Scooby Doo sort of way:

Thats wicked cool!

Joe Gress · #16 03-23-2010, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RCCollins

it's not a traditional stompbox flanger, though it can do some those sort of sounds. it's more like two parallel phasers, one fixed and one with a switchable LFO sweep - and each of them has its own delay control. there's much more to it than that, but while it has a lot to experiment with, that doesn't mean it can't do a lot of practical things (if you know how to dial them in)

So how slow and deep can this thing get with the sweep?

Joe Gress · #17 01-20-2011, 07:25 PM

Hey RC,

Still got this thing? Was watching some old videos on the tube, and I think I really want one again...

jrmy · #18 01-20-2011, 07:36 PM

I've gotta say, this is one of the few pedals I truly regret trading. I may have to get myself another one someday...

RCCollins · #19 01-20-2011, 07:38 PM

I don't. But they're not that hard to find, often for cheap

Joe Gress · #20 01-20-2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RCCollins

I don't. But they're not that hard to find, often for cheap

That's my plan. I've been looking for a flanger for a while, and my idea of a pedal hat does the one job is kinda going out the door. I want it to do the one job and be the fat kid that eats all the cake as well. Then said fat kid causes all kinds of noise, modulations, occilations, and other drama.