All user reviews for the MXR M101 Phase 90

See below ...
In any case it is very strong, it takes up no space and it adds color to the pedalboard!
Oh yes! Y also has a small rubber thing we can set the knob to the right to modify the effect with his foot! Personally I do not use it ...

USE

A single knob ... you can not be easier! No burnout for editing sounds!
You turn right this "phase" fast! You turn left it "phase" slowly! It is very simple ... and I love it!

SOUND QUALITY

With a single knob, it is advantageous to love the sound produced by this effect! Or you love your grain or is not like. I bought especially for this purpose distortion sounds (and it does, believe me!). But I was surprised by the sound it makes clear. This pedal adds a slight crunch on the clear sound. Many do not like and also change the pedal (by removing a component named R28-it seems) to decrease the crunch. Character I like it!

However, when one engages the pedal, there is a slight boost. This is sometimes unpleasant, and it must then turn down the sound of the guitar. And that I do not like! I think the mod 'R28 also removes this boost, but then I walk without being totally sure ...

NOTICE GLOBAL

I use it for 8 months. I have not tried any other model phaser before it. To me it's just an incidental effect so I have not done a lot of research. It seemed to be a reference for the genre, so I just went without thinking. Overall I am very satisfied.

phaser pedal block model (logo) orginale script different from the model (with no LED and power supply 9V jack)

USE

a simple and effective button I love you can not do better MXR solid case is serious

SOUND QUALITY

it sounds in all positions but talk about things that annoy: this pedal sounds worse than the original script, it saturates the sound (audible especially in the clear), it sounds a little hifi cooler than the old. The somewhat pupil output level when activated:
here are the mods to do: remove http://www.erikhansen.net/?page_id=31 R28, C11 and C12 for a more creamy and remove stray saturation decrease the value of R7 (100k instead of 150k)

NOTICE GLOBAL

I use since 1998 I have also the model MXR MXR CSP-101SL and EVH90 that sound even better. I paid $ 45 (new) about 30 euros ... no comment. With experience, you do again this choice? yes 30 euros? after the mods it sounds great

Mxr Phase 90 in blah.

UTILIZATION

Config ultra simple, single knob, the more you turn over the phase time is shortened to reach the end of the race well trippy sounds.

SOUND QUALITY

For me it eats too phaser frequency and suddenly out of the mix too. I seem to hear the phase, and the instrument. So I used it only for very psyche passages coupled with my delay, and I must say that in these cases, it sounded pretty good.
I used it mainly with a strat.

OVERALL OPINION

I used it for years, I had before this one, the boss stage in which I found really crappy (I do not like the boss). The mxr was very nice but as I said before, this too when she was engaged. So I sold to buy 45 vintage phase release, and there I found my happiness.
The value for money is good, but I will not repeat that choice because it's not my type of phase.

A metal model that seems indestructible! with a single knob control (speed)! Feed in a 9v battery or adapter! I personally took the option adapter because in mxr that you must change the battery should not be forgotten but the battery must also be thought of screwdriver!! This is a analomagique effect.

UTILIZATION

No need to book! There is only one knob locks and then you turn until you find the desired effect. Too easy!

SOUND QUALITY

So here we go a bit above! Not only the sonic possibilities are rich and varied. This characteristic is due to the fact that can be used equally well on funk, reggae but also to dress a distortion or overdrive (go and listen to Van Halen or Johnny Winter) or a pack or picking arpeggios!
Second bullet very specific grain mxr Phase 90 with the sound mxr some hate but I personally love! But switched to 0, the pedal delivers a background crunch or overdrive (I do not know too) that blurs some listening and other delights! In short, I have the impression that either love or hate it! Finally around me my musical partners seem to unanimously love! Nevertheless, there is no secret: it a try!

OVERALL OPINION

I have mine since January 2013 and I did not change against another!
This is not the effect that I use the most but it is one that brings little more there or necessary!
The only references on the subject I had previously were phasers cranksets (Vox ToneLab, korg and line 6) which are totally wiped out by the stage 90! I use a Gibson SG voodoo on a Peavey Bandit 112 and a few other pedals.

Analog phasing effect.

UTILIZATION

A single knob that controls both the amount and speed of the effect.

SOUND QUALITY

See below.
Used Gibson Les Paul and Fender Stratocaster.

OVERALL OPINION

I have owned this pedal at the end of 80 years 70/début and then stopped playing, I am separated. Back to the electric guitar, I investissai a Cyber ​​Deluxe that sailed all the effects that seemed necessary. But now, after some time I could not go digital! Cyber ​​Deluxe farewell and hello to a series of MXR pedals and EH I have since largely complete.
After listening to many tests phasing, the MXR Phase90 is new and quite naturally imposed as absolute choice. There are more than thirty years, this pedal seemed superior to all others. And I still do!
The wealth effect is impressive and the only knob is more than enough to find the desired color. Again, the digital analog drives giving that extra something that it is definitely clean.
What does this phasing, this is not just a sound and a unique color but also the history of Rock 70s. This is of course no coincidence that the greatest use ...
The construction provides ruggedness: MXR pedals are made to last. The switch is a total comfort and, above all, completely silent. No breath or any parasite either with a battery or an external power supply noise. Sublime effect in a case of small and robust dimension: what more?
Of course, Reissue model is superior at all levels, not least because it does not take this lightly clean the M101 saturation but actually also part of its charm.
I have four phasing MXR and love them all. Having bought, well after the 74 Reissue version has not made me want to sell this "classic" model. And this time, I swear: I will keep forever!

1 button, and voila. Enough said. Color is announced ... it's good, it's orange. Indestructible case, the jacks can withstand connections wild switch, LED and ... SOUND

UTILIZATION

It can not be simpler, with a single speed setting, it works with all the blows. For indeed, we do not change the sound of a Phase 90, it is not useful because it is THE MXR Phase 90.

SOUND QUALITY

If you love small bitonios changing color effect, its depth, scanning, then you must go his way. We are in the presence of one of the best phaser in the world, and the sound is ready to eat. Guys like me who choose the phase 90 is to be sure the sound without fuss or anything, it's that we heard from Johnny winter or in Van Halen, a very characteristic.
I tried the boss and EHX, I found cold and soulless (this is my personal opinion of course)

OVERALL OPINION

I day I started the adventure "pedals and co", this was the first I bought it because for me, it was my phaser. It is true that I do not use it all the time and all my songs, but when it lights, the music sublime ...
Excellent value for money at less than € 100 Guitarshop in Bordeaux (33). I bought 2 times, since the first is my son who has bitten me.

I bought this timeless classic effect off of Musician's Friend for a mere $59.99 - I'd shopped around forever and believe me, it's the best price you'll get.

The reason I purchased this unit is simple - it is a must have for musicians in every genre!

I love the sound - it's timeless, classic, vintage . . . it can be incorporated into nearly everything from classic rock to contemporary to alternative to heavy metal . . . I find that it is very versatile and sounds great with just about anything.

I can't think of anything that I don't really like about it. Guess it'd be nice if they were manditorily issued with every guitar!!!

The construction is the simple vintage looking orange metal box . . . quality? Ask Jimmy Hendrix.

The bottom line simply is, if you're a guitarist, this is a must-have effect and nothing delivers like the MXR Phase 90 (although, you could up the ante, if you're feelin' froggy and jump on the MXR Phase 100!)

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I got it from this place called avenue guitars for $123.

It has a rich, warm phasing sound like no other phaser. It is very transparent and it is slightly distorted which makes it even more warm and makes it sound more distinctive and better sounding. It can be used for slight phased passages of chords or solos, to the swooshing sound to warbly crazy sounds.

It sounds like poop after distortion, but that is okay because it sounds great before distortion, this isn't a reason to not buy this.

It is heavy and very sturdy, very tough.

It is a good buy if you are looking for a no frills phaser that sounds awesome.

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This version of the Phase 90 is the more modern "block logo" type that was introduced in the later seventies and built up 'til now. It has the same basic look as the classic models, except the logo is in a block of printed text, as opposed to the script of older models. Also the tones out of this model are less subtle than the script logo models... it's a more pronounced phase sound for players that desire something with a little more whoosh. It just has the one speed knob. It can be powered via battery or AC adapter.

UTILIZATION

Setting up this pedal is pretty simple. It's only got the one control so it's not really putting you through the paces of dialing in a bunch of knobs. It pretty much goes from a very slow and quiet phase to a very jarring and fast one that can cut through a mix quite well. This model sounds a bit more modern than my script logo, and doesn't quite have that treble booster quality that I like in my MXR Phasers. That being said, for someone who just wants a simple and modern sounding Phase 90 and doesn't care about having a more vintage sounding unit, it's great.

SOUND QUALITY

This pedal sounds pretty much like you would expect. It doesn't quite have the really intense and crazy settings of some of the BOSS or other phasers with more controls, but instead it offers a more focused sound that's pretty unique and cool. I like using this pedal with a clean sound and some reverb/delay to get a nice wooshing tone to my chords and certain melodies. I don't care for this pedal in a Van Halen type setting (the main reason I wanted a Phase 90) because the sound is too pronounced, even at lower settings.

OVERALL OPINION

All in all I think the MXR Phase 90 is a pretty cool pedal. I prefer the script logo models, but it's definitely still a nice buy for someone looking for a nice simple phaser to add to their board. They only run about $90 or so new which is a pretty good price. MXR pedals are pretty reliable, and aside from lacking true bypass, really don't need any mods or changes. If you're looking for a basic phaser with a more modern take on the seventies phase tone, have a look at this one.

This is MXR's newest line of phasers out there. One of the most simplest effects one can possibly own.

Suppoed to be warm and analog sounding. Giving it that oh go recognizable 'swooshing' sound you hear on nearly every recognizable record.



UTILIZATION

Very easy, one know adjusts the amount/intensity/speed and depth of the phase sound, turn it to what you think sounds good according to what you're playing and how extreme or subtle you want the phase sound to be.

SOUND QUALITY

A lot of players almost always compare this to the script version and make a lot of observations about which one sounds better etc etc. I'm not going to open that can of worms it's just not worth my time.

The phase sound coming from this stock phase 90, however, is quite good. The swooshing sound is quite thick and extreme if you want it to be, however you can set the knob lower and get a more subtle phase sound if you wish. Again, depends on the context of your playing or the song that you're playing etc, set it accordingly. I don't think this pedal's true bypass as far as I know, most MXR pedals are not.

But the effect itself is simple and works. I can't really complain, it does what it's meant to do and does a fine job.

OVERALL OPINION

Overall, it's a phaser. It's so simple it's stupid. I don't see why anybody would need to start comparing this to the older versions etc etc. There's really no need, it's just an effect, a swooshing sound that's adjustable with one single knob. I like it, it sounds good to me depending on where you set it and how distorted your signal is or how clean your signal is etc. But this type of effect, in my opinion isn't meant to be complex and over-analyzed, it is what it is and that's that!

Analog Phaser true bypass. A speed control and a switch to trigger the effect. We are in MXR so it's solid, no pop or breath when the phaser is running. You still have to unscrew 4 screws to access the battery.

UTILIZATION

A knob, you can not be easier!

SOUND QUALITY

Received on a Saturday morning, installed and plugged into the pedalboard and there ... what's that sound?!
I bought it to use it mainly clean sounds (reggae, funk, Pink Floyd) and the effect this truly unpleasant distortion when the media openly attack (even with a compressor).
I removed the resistor R28 and capacitors C11 and C12 in the afternoon and there ... miracle! A rich and creamy, super heat typical vintage. The effect is much more transparent and musical, a little less marked, perhaps. But it excatement the sound I wanted! So five stars but after the mod!

OVERALL OPINION

For the modest sum of € 50 to OCCAZ was a sound that really comes close to the version script logo. Amateur vintage phaser typed, please do the mod. You will not regret it!
The process of
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Very simple box.

Rugged metal housing, good quality stomp switch, one single pot with a neat knob. 9v powered or via an AC adapter. LED to indicate on/off status. 1/4 inch in and out.

One caveat is that the unit I have needed a pot replaced, so the durability of the pot itself is questionable. It's also a very odd value potentiometer, so I had to go with the next nearest value. Just know this going into it.

UTILIZATION

This is bone-dead simple to use. Plug in, stomp it, move the knob to the desired speed, and jam! With one knob, one switch, one led, it's about as simple as an effect pedal can get. As a bonus, it is in a pretty small Hammond-style enclosure, so it will fit neatly onto all but the most packed pedalboards. Nice!

SOUND QUALITY

The pedal sounds good at any setting, but different speeds can greatly change the feel of the unit. For instance, convincing faux-Univibe tones can be coaxed from it, as well as splashy and warbly tremolo-ish sounds. Eddie Van Halen used this pedal a lot in the old VH days, but the components seemed to have changed a bit since that time, as there is a "script" model offered now, which is supposed to give a closer tone to the older ones. I found a very easy mod to perform in which 3 resistors are clipped and removed from the circuit, and it did improve the depth of the sound.

My favorite way to use this pedal was to stomp on it during solos to add movement and depth - it brought the tone out above the rest of the band a bit more. Very cool.

OVERALL OPINION

This is basically a one trick pony, even though the feel can be varied. It sounds good on any speed. I would recommend looking up the "script mod" and getting surgical with it, but after doing so, you'll really love the resultant tone of the pedal.

Small analog phaser, solid and imple trs use.
one knob for speed.
input, output, jack adapter 9v

UTILIZATION

With one knob is really easy.

we adjust the speed and that's all, just like APRS "this" phase, a characters own trs brand (personal I am a fan)

SOUND QUALITY

The phaser of Mr Eddie Van Halen (and me too)
Goth Derire my LP and my amon pramp ENGL 530, I can get closer to the sound of "Paradise Lost" on songs like "Hallowed Land".

OVERALL OPINION

For me it is THE phaser.
a personal note that I put in prfre amon the pramp in the loop.

One switch and one knob for speed of phasing
a rubber pad to be able to change the sound with the foot (c not very accurate, but aa the merit to exist and is very practical)

UTILIZATION

Press the switch to activate the effect

SOUND QUALITY

Warning: the phasing effect is very strong and sound a bit saturated
and yes, the pedal a little Cunche clear sound (see bcp as microphones utiliss)
One way of stopping the crunch, playing with single coils or split its double, and the volume down a bit on the guitar (you can also make changes by removing the components, but hey, personal is also the famous crunch that I bought it ..)
For heavy distortion, the foot (see Van Halen, but everybody knows)
I love all the sounds of pedals, it is unique
Only problem, it seems rather difficult to use for the funk, but good since I do not ....

OVERALL OPINION

I use depusi few weeks and I'm in love.
I tried other models, such digitech, boss (I do not like it too), Electro Harmonix, and I heard the Moog in mag (unfortunately already have not had time to try it, but I think it will be for ending for this machine looks really great ...), and I take rsolu MXR, simply because I find the sound excellent.
trs versatile little, but a unique sound.
For lovers of electronic phaser trs the Air, it is better to use the MOOG or, where singing, a digitech phaser (this also is a killer, but hey, I would use plutt for electronic music, the sounds seemed too traditional chemicals, but the sounds poue electr, bravo!)
For users of phaser in clean only, so does it can be prfrer electro harmonix if you do not want a crunch (I mean, I can easily rev r Gler this little pb)
I would do this choice?
YES !!!!!!!!!!
100 For this machine, it's expensive, but good, as good a price
I advise many sr, but I think we must all costs try all of phaser pedals that exist to find the sound that suits him
They are all VERY diffrent, 100/200 and the pedals, take his time I think ..