MXReffect·modulation
MXR Flanger/Doubler
A studio-grade flanger that produces jet-like sweeps and metallic textures. Used by Eddie Van Halen and Alex Lifeson for dramatic modulation effects. Can produce subtle thickening or extreme, swooshing sounds depending on settings.
Modeler equivalents
- helix
- Courtesan Flange
- quad_cortex
- Flanger
- fractal
- Flanger
- kemper
- Flanger
- katana
- Flanger 117E (Mod)
Field notes on the MXR Flanger/Doubler
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