All user reviews for the MXR M101 Phase 90

What are the effects, types of effects available?
A basic ultra Phaser ... For more info and demos - www.jimdunlop.com ...

What technology is used?
Pure analog. True Bypass (dark in your pedalboard is as if it did not exist)
Are they edited?
Via a single volume pot that adjusts the speed of the Phaser ... There is the MXR Phaser 100 for those who want more settings. The speed is well suited ... The only failure is a knob to "mix" to adjust the proportion of the effect that shipment. If it is not useful on a Disto, a modulating effect would be a little more interesting.
What is the connection?

In / out + PSU 9v

UTILIZATION

The general configuration is simple?
There is now only one volume pot and a switch ... not very complicated. That's what I'm looking for now. Very simple and quality. Tired of multi-effects laden settings. A choice. Those who hope to settle all the parameters of the effect, go your way.

Editing sounds and effects is easy?
Well you just hear the sound playing and turning the volume pot. More at small MXR always provided with a sort of "Foureau" that attaches to the knob, to adjust the effect to the foot (on a non-slip floor, or in a pedal-board)
The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
Ya No!

SOUND QUALITY

The effects are they effective, responsive and realistic enough?

Ideal for funky rhythms, set between 10am and 12pm. beyond 12 it becomes bizarre but perfectly usable ... to look for and try ... it's "real time" there ... no menus to edit ... you can try while playing.
Which instruments do you use?
Takamine with a passive microphone in the soundhole ... The metallic sound of the acoustic p
+ Phaser gives superb results on funk rhythms, especially on the muted notes. Looove ...
Which ones do you prefer, you hate?

Must learn to master the sound of the phaser ... in agreement that we let it ring ... it's nice but it's just a wAowWAooowWAoooow ... + cons by playing rhythmic sound makes a very nice grain which is known for this pedal, besides ... Is ZE pedal of the 70's ...



OVERALL OPINION

For how long have you been using it?
One night only

What thing do you like most/least about it?
The +: a typical sound that I love. The simplicity of the setting really helps to feel the effect of taming and playing with musical ... I chose this pedal for its unique setting. Less is more
The -: Missing just one "mix" effect ... we would sometimes hear a little less. It is true that the effect triggered adds a bit of "volume", this can be annoying ... But hey, a "mix" effect does not seem to exist on many pedals on the market ... J'piges not sure why ... A distortion, for example, there is no need to adjust the "mix" between sound and distorted sound "clear" ... adjusting the distortion more or less saturated the signal that enters. In the case of an effect of "modulation", as Phaser ... Ben is not the same ... we would like to have a proportion of its modulated.
Did you try many other models before getting this one?
I had quite a few multi-effects with this famous effect "phaser" ... often or too complicated or too artificial

What is your opinion about the value for the price?
Unbeatable ... € 88 ... Flee the Boss PH-3 Phase Shifter ... full settings ... and not at all true bypass ...
Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? ...
I persist and sign. I'm currently turning my multi-effects for me create an analog pedalboard ... I miss a Delay and Chorus ...

And then it's good MXR, super strong and super simple.

This is an analog phaser from MXR. The base what! No digital or unnatural cold
Connectivity of a typical pedal: input and output jack, and an input for the power supply '.

UTILIZATION

Are not simple, a switch with red LED to indicate it is active or not, and only one knob to manage the speed of the phaser. That's all!

SOUND QUALITY

This phaser is just beautiful, the resulting sound is exactly what I was looking for!
I had previously tried at a friend phaser Boss ... vile, distorted sound, etc. ... a brief horror!
This phaser has a way to let your sound "as is" by sublimating it is hot, it's clean, there is deep, short, perfect. Pushing the volume pot thoroughly, we can obtain a kind of chorus / tremolo enough psyche) I use two electric guitar (ESP LTD and a BC.RICH), and the record is good on 2, clean as saturated.

OVERALL OPINION

For me it's "only" valid phaser on the market. I use it since early 2009, bought OCCAZ on the net, and this is my first phaser purchased after 1 or 2 test in shops. I prefer my digital phaser on my Line 6 SpiderValve 212, there is no picture!
I love it as easy to use, solid, and the natural sound of the phaser.
The value for money is very good, especially for OCCAZ, and I would do without hesitation that choice!

This is a classic phase pedal. It's been used for years and for good reason. The owner of the studio I interned at showed it to me and I've been using it ever since. I've used it on guitars, electric pianos, vocals and other things. It's pretty versatile. It's an analog pedal, and it has yet to be topped, even by MXR. It doesn't have too much in the way of extra effects like midi outs or anything like that, but that's not really the point.

UTILIZATION

It only has one knob, which controls the speed at which it shifts. The fact that it only has one knob might turn some people off, but fear not, because that's the only thing you'll likely ever need to adjust. The tone is pretty much great the way it is. In a studio setting, it's perfect for almost anything. There's really nothing confusing about it at all.

SOUND QUALITY

I have yet to find a phaser other than this one that doesn't sound cheesy. I think most newer models tend to overdo it a little bit (I'm thinking Joe Satriani's "Surfing with the Alien" which is a cool tune, but not a sound I'm generally looking for). This pedal keeps it light and classy, the way it should be. As Randy, my old boss, used to say "Effects are great as long as you don't notice them". That's the mindset that makes this pedal worth it. If you want your pedal to scream "PHASER!!!" then this pedal might not be for you. If you have some class and need a phase shifter, it's the best.

OVERALL OPINION

I can't emphasize enough, the pedal is great. I just bought it and I see myself using it for a long time to come. I like that it isn't too intense with its effect, and that I can control it pretty easily. I didn't try too many other models because I knew that this is what I wanted as soon as I heard it. It's worth it if you have the money to throw around. I'd certainly make the same choice if I had to make it again.

The MXR M101 Phase 90 is an analog phase shifting guitar pedal. It has a 1/4 inch input and a 1/4 input output and is the easiest pedal in the world to use - no exaggeration. It is not rackable as it is a stomp box.

UTILIZATION

The configuration of the MXR Phase 90 couldn't be easier. It just has a single knob to control the speed of the phaser. Simply turn the knob until you get a sound you like - turning it all the way down will result in a simple, subtle phaser sound, while turning it up all the way will give you almost a rotary sound. It is simple to use and easy to get a quick, great sound out of. I don't have a manual for this but I don't think it is necessary considering how easy to use this pedal is.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound quality of the MXR M101 Phase 90 is quite good. Since there is only one knob and one thing to control, it isn't the most versatile phase shifter in the world, but is satisfactory and is great at the sounds in does make. I have only use this with electric guitar, but would work okay with any electronic instrument you wanted to use it with. The tone is really thick and juicy and is overall a great sounding phaser. My only complaint is that I would like to have more controls.

OVERALL OPINION

I've been using the MXR M101 Phase 90 for about two years and I have found it to be a great sounding phase shifting guitar pedal. The sound quality is top notch, as we have come to expect from most MXR pedals. While this isn't close to as versatile as a Boss PH-3 phase shifter, it will do the job if you are looking for a good sounding phaser at a good price. However, I would probably recommend the Boss PH-3 over this pedal because it has a ton of more controls. This being said, you can't get the thick phaser sound that the Phase 90 will give you on the PH-3. It is just a matter of personal preference and I would encourage those interested in getting a phase shifter to look into this pedal as well as some of the others on the market.

MXR Phase 90 pedal is a small analog stomp box (foot pedal) made of hard steel casing, with a 1/4 jack going in (from instrument) to output. There is one knob marked speed. This of course is the design, but older boxes will sound different from newer ones. My pedal is from early 2000's and is probably very similar to ones you will find for sale tody. The side of the pedal has a housing for a common 9V plug or battery will do; this pedal is one of the few that has never given me any powering problems.

UTILIZATION

This pedal is a pantheon in rock music. Chances are your favorite rock music is laden with phase pedal effects. For example, Led Zeppelin's "Ten Years Gone" -- that first hard rock lick in the beginning, there's some serious phase. Phase is excellent for most instruments, especially bass guitar, electric guitar, keyboards, even voice (probably from a rack module, though, unless your singer wants it live). As you can tell, phase is used when you want to add a 'washy' or 'warbly' tone. The box grabs the incoming tone and 'phases' the wave at a different rate and tone then feeds it out. The speed can make it seem very gradually whooshing or high speed for a sound similar to when you hum and tap your adam's apple. And for good entry level and pro type phase, in my opinion, this is an absolute must. These are the pedals Eddie Van Halen somehow turned into an incredible tonal fury. For funk, reggae, R&B, uptempo grooving and rhythm, this pedal is simply unbeatable. Try a Les Paul with the tone high on the neck pickup, phase it out at about half-way on the speed dial, and try a couple of 'bob marley' rhythm chops...home free, mon!

SOUND QUALITY

There are many companies manufacturing phase; it's a common effect. Even MXR tried to outdo themselves with a Super 90 which was a wider orange box, adding some different wave settings. Why doesn't it sound as rich and full as the simple 90? Who knows. There's no overstating the versatility of this pedal, especially when handling any kind of rhythm work on your instrument. Soloing with the pedal makes the notes sound too washy for my taste and I have a tendency to use it primarily in rhythm. And it doesn't mix well with a wah-wah (too much loss of control in cancellation). But for the $100 to $120 you'll pay for this pedal (maybe even cheaper), you'll be adding a very rich tonal variation to break up the thin tone of no effects.

OVERALL OPINION

This is one of my favorite pedals for any rhythm work in funk, rock, r&b, reggae, proggy/psychedelic. One of the great grandaddies of killer tone and reliability.