MXR Phase 95
In an effort to combine its two wonderful phase pedals, the Phase 45 and the Phase 90, MXR gives us the Phase 95. Its compact design makes this a great option for anyone looking for a phaser for their setup. The script button gives you additional choice of sounds by changing to one of two styles of phase within each separate phaser circuits. This lovely little pedal gives you some nice phase versatility without sacrificing too much money or space.
External Control: None
Cost: $
HornFX Review
Interface: 4/5
The Phase 95 has one knob and two buttons. Its simplicity is a nice compliment to its beautiful sound. This is quite an elegant way to fit four different phase sounds into one tiny pedal.
Versatility: 3/5
With four phase sounds, this pedal gives the user much more choice than the size of the pedal would indicate. There are few analog pedals out there that will give you this much choice with this tony footprint.
Clarity of Effect: 4/5
Speaks beautifully. All four phase sounds have their own integrity and individual color. Your tone will be nicely represented even through its most intense phase sound.
Complexity: Simple
Live application: 5/5
All of the settings sound great live. There are no bad sounds on this pedal. Use it. Love it.
Audio
Input Signal - Trumpet
For such a small pedal, the Phase 95 has astounding versatility of sound. Here are
We find Phaser to be a much more effective sound when additional harmonies are added to the pitch. Check out the two examples below to hear the Phase 95 in conjunction with the Whammy to create a deeper phase sound and change the sound of the input signal more dramatically.
Product Information
The Phase 95 combines the Phase 45 and Phase 90 circuits—toggled by the 45/90 switch—in a mini housing, featuring a Script switch to toggle between modern and vintage style phasing.
MXR knows phasers. The Phase 90’s compact size, superior construction, and refined sound put MXR on the map, and it set the standard by which all other phasers are judged. Two years later, MXR released the Phase 45—a mellower version of the effect favored for its ability to easily blend into a band's mix. Now, you can get both iconic circuits in a single pedal while tightening up your pedalboard at the same time. The Phase 95 combines the Phase 45 and Phase 90 circuits in a mini housing with about half the footprint of a standard MXR pedal. The 45/90 switch toggles between the Phase 45 mode’s subtle two-stage phasing and the Phase 90 mode’s more pronounced four-stage phasing, while the Script switch toggles between two phasing styles. The Phase 95 is set to modern style phasing by default, which relies on feedback to create light harmonic distortion and gives the effect a more accentuated swoosh. Engaging the Script switch removes feedback for a lusher, more subdued sound with higher headroom and greater clarity. The familiar Speed control sets the rate of the effect. The Phase 95 may be small, but it’s full of rich phase tones, and it’ll take a beating on the road.
Two circuits in one: The Phase 45 and the Phase 90
Script switch takes the edge off the phasing for a creamier tone
Made in USA
Standard 9v center-negative power operation (adapter not included)
Product info from the MXR Website.