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Phaser that does Leslie sounds?

wdinc01

wdinc01

Nov 19, 2005
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Jacksonville, FL
#1
Right now I'm really GASing for a phaser pedal after watching the video on YouTube of Larry Graham showing off his effects. So I'm looking for a good phaser that can get a really big sound.

I'd also like for it to have a blend knob on it, so I don't have to send all of my sound through it.

I found this one on YouTube that switches between true bypass and not...true bypass... I guess this was supposed to make it sound kinda like a Univibe. If there's a pedal (besides the one I mentioned) that can do that, or sound similar to a Leslie, or could be easily modded to do so, then that'd be great.

Thanks in advance
 
#2
wdinc01 said:
Right now I'm really GASing for a phaser pedal after watching the video on YouTube of Larry Graham showing off his effects. So I'm looking for a good phaser that can get a really big sound.

I'd also like for it to have a blend knob on it, so I don't have to send all of my sound through it.

I found this one on YouTube that switches between true bypass and not...true bypass... I guess this was supposed to make it sound kinda like a Univibe. If there's a pedal (besides the one I mentioned) that can do that, or sound similar to a Leslie, or could be easily modded to do so, then that'd be great.

Thanks in advance
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I believe boss has a few that can do it. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

The RT-20. I like it! :)
 
#3
The ToneCzar Halophaze is a dual channel phaser, with the special feature of a 'Ramp' control. 'Ramp' basically controls the speed from which channel one and channel two ramp up or down from one setting to another, similarly to the Leslie (only you control it), and is for some reason not included on 99% of modulation pedals. It also features two independent 'mix' controls, one for each speed,

The downside is it carries a hefty price tag ($375 usd), and currently has a 14 month wait time on getting one built. But in my eyes, this is essentially the king of all Phaser, perhaps all modulation pedals, and for those that are very particular about tone and construction from their pedals, this is amongst a list of 'holy grails.'
 
#4
phase shifters dont sound very leslie like..although they have a sort of similar vibe. if you mean you want a univibeish phase shifter, i use a red witch moon phaser..and i bought that pedal to do that larry graham phantom of the opera thing, the same video your talking about. this pedal does that very well.

if you want a more realistic leslie sound, i'd give a look at DLS rotosim..best leslie simulator out there
 
#6
I vote for an old Maestro PS-1a box. 3 speeds, with ramping between them. It was designed with the leslie effect in mind and does sound like a single speaker version (sort of). Lush organic phasing that I haven't heard from any other box yet and I've tried many. It is not true bypass though and doesn't have a blend. Very tweakable if you open it up and can be had very reasonably on ebay often. I use mine with a looper because it does cut some tone when bypassed.

It's the box on the upper left. Takes up way too much room but it has the sound.
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#14
In regards to the effects listed, does anyone know if you really need to have two amps (stereo) to make the roto effect of a leslie work live:confused:

Of all the pedals that have been listed, appreciate any insight on either the Maxon PH-350 versus the DLS Rotosim:help:

Maybe I'll have to buy both and check it out for myself...hey watch the posts in the For Sale: Accesories section:hmm:
 
#18
iualum said:
...psst...over here...yeah, right, over here...Maxon PH-350...
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The PH-350 is a versatile phaser but it only would get close to leslie sounds in a two amp setup and even then it's missing what I consider the hallmark of the leslie tone (below)

tigerbass said:
I think the Pigtronix EP-1 can get some leslie-ish style phase.
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The EP-1 definitely can cop a Uni-Vibe tone, but not leslie like at all IMO.

To me, the key to the leslie sound is the ability to transition between speeds. The Maestro, the Jet Phase and the Halophaze can all "ramp" which makes them the best candidates outside of a "leslie emulator" type pedal. The bad news of course is that all three are damn near impossible to get your hands on and expensive.
 
#19
The best faux Leslie tones I ever got were from an old EH Deluxe Electric Mistress Flanger. I used to use it when I'd play SRV on guitar gigs. The price isn't bad, either. If only it wasn't so big...
 

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