Flangers
Flanger pedals create sweeping, comb-filtered sounds by mixing a slightly delayed version of your signal back with the dry tone. Set gently, they add subtle movement and width; at higher settings they deliver the classic jet-plane swoosh. Our Flangers range from versatile modern designs like the SolidGoldFX Oblivion Quad Flanger and EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids Stereo Flanging Device to textural options such as the Old Blood Noise Endeavors Flat Light and tape-style sweeps from the Catalinbread Zero Point Tape Flanger.
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Flanger Pedals – Frequently Asked Questions
What does a flanger pedal do?
A flanger pedal delays your signal by a few milliseconds and then mixes it back with the original sound. As that delay time is modulated, it creates a series of moving peaks and notches in the frequency spectrum – a comb filter. The result is a distinctive whooshing or jet-plane effect that can range from subtle shimmer to very pronounced sweeps.
How is flanger different from chorus or phaser?
Flanger, chorus and phaser can all add movement, but they work in different ways. Chorus uses detuning and short delay to create the impression of multiple instruments, while phasers use all-pass filters to shift phase and create notches in the frequency response. Flangers use very short, modulated delay times to generate a more obvious, metallic swoosh. Pedals like the SolidGoldFX Oblivion can even blur the lines between these effects with multiple modes.
Where should a flanger go in my signal chain?
Most players place flanger pedals after drives and before delay and reverb, treating them like other modulation effects. This keeps the modulation clear while allowing the echoes and ambience to carry the flanged tone. Stereo flangers such as the EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids often sound best at the end of the pedalboard or in an effects loop, so you can take full advantage of their stereo imaging.
Are flangers only for 80s clean tones?
Flangers are famous for 80s clean and lead sounds, but they can do much more. Subtle settings can add width to overdriven tones, while more experimental pedals like the OBNE Flat Light can move into metallic, reverb-like or pitch-shifted textures. Tape-style units such as the Zero Point Tape Flanger can also give you more vintage studio-style sweeps.
What are some good first flanger pedals?
If you want a flexible analogue-style flanger, the SolidGoldFX Oblivion covers classic and more extreme sounds. For deep control, presets and stereo routing, the Pyramids Stereo Flanging Device is a powerful choice. Players who like more experimental textures might gravitate towards the Flat Light for its pitch-shifted and textural options.
