MXR Phase 90 and Flanger vs EVH versions

[BloodRose]

Couple of questions..
First, Im trying to cut my clutter and make a simple/effective pedalboard. I have an MXR phase 90 and MXR flanger. I tried a few others and the mxrs seem pretty good and have a good track record. Ive yet to gig with this rig, so are these pretty good choices?

Are the EVH versions alot different? Are they better? I cant seem to find the correct settings on my pedals (Im sure its technique mostly) that give me the Evh tones even tho he got his on the reg stuff and not EVH models.. haha

thanks

[JOLLY]

Re: MXR Phase 90 and Flanger vs EVH versions

All I know is I want whatever phaser, flanger or whatever the hell Dave Murray uses. I've been listening to alot of old Maiden lately, and I just absolutely love that sound he gets on the majority of his solos. It's just so dreamy/orgasmic sounding. If anyone needs a signature pedal for those types of sounds, it's him!!

[WhoFan]

Re: MXR Phase 90 and Flanger vs EVH versions

when it comes to Ed's Flanger and Phase 90 sounds on the records i have always assumed the guys in the studio may of tweeked the sounds using studio tricks... i could be wrong but it seems that way to me...

live Ed's Phase 90 and Flanger Effects sound like they come on with a boost to them... not sure how this is done... i even have a few soundboard audio bootlegs from the 78 tour and when he does stuff like Ain't Talking About Love and Atomic Punk it sounds like his pedals boost the signal more then most Phase 90's and Flangers do...

[IanBallard]

Re: MXR Phase 90 and Flanger vs EVH versions

I think his was modded by Jose. Of course he says he never used a "boost" pedal, but whatever... The phaser adds something, as does the tape delay. But his signature pedals are designed to emulate the effect of HIS pedals when you switch the EVH mode on. Otherwise they are supposed to be like a stock Phase 90.

[AlexR]

Re: MXR Phase 90 and Flanger vs EVH versions

The evh phaser is really cool....I got one 2nd hand and I really like the tone. The good bit is that you have a button that switches between the vintage 'script' phase 90 which is more subtle and the modern 'block logo', which has more effect in the tone. This makes it a more versatile/tunable pedal than other versions.

The flanger I'm less sure on....from what I've read its just a stock 4-knob flanger with a button that gives you ed's settings on demand (plus his sig colour and a stupid high price)

edit - if you have a block phase 90 then this will be the reason it sounds not quite right - too much phase in the mix

[Jakek5150]

Re: MXR Phase 90 and Flanger vs EVH versions

Listen to the first minute:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JYyF97dZWI&feature=relmfu

[Stef]

Re: MXR Phase 90 and Flanger vs EVH versions

All I know is I want whatever phaser, flanger or whatever the hell Dave Murray uses. I've been listening to alot of old Maiden lately, and I just absolutely love that sound he gets on the majority of his solos. It's just so dreamy/orgasmic sounding. If anyone needs a signature pedal for those types of sounds, it's him!!

http://www.woodytone.com/2010/12/14/early-maiden-murray-smith-gear/

[AudioWonderland]

Re: MXR Phase 90 and Flanger vs EVH versions

Couple of questions..
First, Im trying to cut my clutter and make a simple/effective pedalboard. I have an MXR phase 90 and MXR flanger. I tried a few others and the mxrs seem pretty good and have a good track record. Ive yet to gig with this rig, so are these pretty good choices?

Are the EVH versions alot different? Are they better? I cant seem to find the correct settings on my pedals (Im sure its technique mostly) that give me the Evh tones even tho he got his on the reg stuff and not EVH models.. haha

thanks

His would have been in front of the amp on the early records thus in front of the distortion. That makes a big difference

[BloodRose]

Re: MXR Phase 90 and Flanger vs EVH versions

http://www.woodytone.com/2010/12/14/...ay-smith-gear/

Cool! I forget that site..

His would have been in front of the amp on the early records thus in front of the distortion. That makes a big difference

True! thanks! Id like to be able to put thru the loop and get it right tho...May not have a choice..

[WhoFan]

Re: MXR Phase 90 and Flanger vs EVH versions

i've been wanting to try the full sized reissue of the Flanger for a long time... i did buy a new MXR Micro Flanger last summer... i like it but when placed before the amp it bleeds some flanger sounds even when the unit is off... i wonder if it's full size brother does this too...

[guitarded]

Re: MXR Phase 90 and Flanger vs EVH versions

i've been wanting to try the full sized reissue of the Flanger for a long time... i did buy a new MXR Micro Flanger last summer... i like it but when placed before the amp it bleeds some flanger sounds even when the unit is off... i wonder if it's full size brother does this too...

I've the micro flanger and have had in front of the amp for quite a while. Have not noticed any effect bleed. Are you sure your unit isn't defective?

[Stef]

Re: MXR Phase 90 and Flanger vs EVH versions

there are two phase 90 mxr phasers + the evh phaser
I like only the script logo (reissue) phase 90

[WhoFan]

Re: MXR Phase 90 and Flanger vs EVH versions

I've the micro flanger and have had in front of the amp for quite a while. Have not noticed any effect bleed. Are you sure your unit isn't defective?

i'm not sure... i asked around and i've heard other players say the same thing about their Phase 90's... it's extremely faint... but you can tell it's in line...

[Binnerscot]

Re: MXR Phase 90 and Flanger vs EVH versions

I had these same questions a while back, I went with my ears:

EVH Phaser over the MXR - the "Ed" button does a great VH1 phaser, it is a different sound

MXR Flanger over the EVH flanger - the "Ed" button is only a setting that can be done on the MXR as well.

[Dr.Mavashi]

Re: MXR Phase 90 and Flanger vs EVH versions

All I know is I want whatever phaser, flanger or whatever the hell Dave Murray uses. I've been listening to alot of old Maiden lately, and I just absolutely love that sound he gets on the majority of his solos. It's just so dreamy/orgasmic sounding. If anyone needs a signature pedal for those types of sounds, it's him!!

Jolls, on the album it might've been echoplex.