flangers vs phasers

rob_thebassman · #1 03-12-2011, 07:01 AM

just a thread to see who prefers flangers or phasers really

Stealth · #2 03-12-2011, 07:02 AM

You need a "both" option. I like them both equally, and each has its own timber and use.

rob_thebassman · #3 03-12-2011, 07:05 AM

not sure how to change the poll

HolmeBass · #4 03-12-2011, 07:09 AM

I put Flanger down only because I've never used a phaser that held up live, but if I could find one it could be "both".

tigerbass · #5 03-12-2011, 07:12 AM

I guess it depends on what you get to try. I have always, like 22 years always, been a Flanger guy, but I just got a Phaser that for me is the most incredible sounding modulation pedal I have ever heard!!!

My search is over and I could not be happier!!!!!!!

Stealth · #6 03-12-2011, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rob_thebassman

not sure how to change the poll

Edit the post, hit the advanced mode button.

rob_thebassman · #7 03-12-2011, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealth

Edit the post, hit the advanced mode button.

ive tried that and didnt work

Smurf-o-Deth · #8 03-12-2011, 07:59 AM

Between the two, phaser. But I prefer other modulations over both.

derridiandrift · #9 03-12-2011, 08:03 AM

Both cool, but I picked phaser. I think of Chris Squire and Geddy when I think of phaser, though they used both too. I'm an idiot for selling my boss phaser that I bought new in the late 70s.

kcole4001 · #10 03-12-2011, 08:15 AM

A DOD flanger was my first pedal, and I still use it regularly.
It adds a big accent/dimension when I want it, really fills in sonic space.

Jumbotron · #11 03-12-2011, 08:24 AM

I like phasers on bass, but flangers on guitar.

bigchiefbc · #12 03-12-2011, 10:19 AM

Major flanger whore here. As for phasers, I've recently decided that I just like Univibes more than standard phasers.

Matt Dean · #13 03-12-2011, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerbass

I guess it depends on what you get to try. I have always, like 22 years always, been a Flanger guy, but I just got a Phaser that for me is the most incredible sounding modulation pedal I have ever heard!!!

My search is over and I could not be happier!!!!!!!

Curious... what did you decide on?

I had a flanger in the 70's that I remember loving, I may have to try it again to see how it works today.

Valerus · #14 03-12-2011, 10:39 AM

phaser>flanger

Bassmike62 · #15 03-12-2011, 10:40 AM

Started out as a flanger guy. Moved to phaser (EHX Nano Small Stone), which I believe suits more my playing (a tad funky). Still get the flanger out once in a while.

andvari7 · #16 03-12-2011, 04:40 PM

My preferred modulation is chorus. However, since that isn't one of the choices, I'll say phaser. I have both phaser and flanger effects, and my sound wouldn't be quite right without either of them, but I get more of a charge finding the right phaser than I do with finding the right flanger. So, on that basis alone, I pick phaser. In terms of how they affect my sound and tone, both are equally important.

sillyfabe · #17 03-12-2011, 11:46 PM

hmmmm, i currently have a boss bf-2 flanger which is amazing and can also do a beautiful chorus but getting a mxr phase 100 so we shall see! but right now my vote goes to flanger!h

NortyFiner · #18 03-13-2011, 08:21 AM

My EHX Nano Small Stone is a fixed presence on my board; I usually use it on songs like "Stranglehold", and with my envelope filter for funky, spacy tones.

I would love to add a flanger to my board, but haven't yet found one I am happy with. GNI's phaser-flanger has caught my eye, but its price tag is prohibitive at the moment.

Unrepresented · #19 03-13-2011, 10:20 AM

I feel naked without a phaser on my board.

bass-shy · #20 03-13-2011, 12:57 PM

I haven't found a flanger that I could get into.

However, my Akai Intelliphase, HBE Psilocybe and Maxon PT-9 Pro+ are all in current rotation on my board.

Phaser=Awesome.