NPD: MXR Micro Flanger

[dystrust]

The DD-2 on my board seemed kind of redundant lately, while I've also been wanting additional modulation that plays nice with a dirty amp. Cue an MXR Flanger, except that it won't really fit on my board, and I don't have enough available power supply outputs for 18V.

I've owned both an original with the attached power cord, and an early 2000s reissue. I sold them both over 15 years ago, so I don't remember too clearly though they seemed to be pretty closed matched with the reissue having a better bypass. I'd heard that these Micro Flangers sound great, so I decided to take the plunge after listening to a few demos. In the end I'm glad I did; it nails the Siamese Dream lead sound when used with my Homebrew UFO & Univibe. There's a bunch of other cool sounds in there as well. Like many of the reviews mentioned, I really don't miss the 'manual' and 'width' controls as it seems to be set pretty well from the factory. Definitely recommended to anyone looking for a 'grey box flanger', especially if the large enclosure and 18V requirements are deal breakers.

 

[Little Pigbacon]

Re: NPD: MXR Micro Flanger

I’ve got the Edward flanger, and I love it, but this looks like a cool little pedal.

 

[dystrust]

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I’ve got the Edward flanger, and I love it, but this looks like a cool little pedal.

The Micro Flanger is essentially the same pedal, but no EVH preset along with fixed manual and width controls.

 

[stevie_bees]

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Do you still get a volume drop with the pedal engaged? It was something that frustrated me with the full size version.

 

[Aceman]

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I'm a fan of more is more in Flangers. I like the manual/width controls to go from chorus, to whatever.

But - if a spot of flanger in a small space does it for you - rock on!

 

[dystrust]

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Do you still get a volume drop with the pedal engaged? It was something that frustrated me with the full size version.

I can't say that I noticed much of a volume drop on either this one or my previous full size MXR Flangers. I'm running them into the lead channel of a Marshall Jubilee, so it's possible that volume differences would be more apparent into something less dirty. The Micro Flanger is supposed to be a very similar circuit to it's larger brother, so I would expect volume output to likewise be similar.

 

[dystrust]

Re: NPD: MXR Micro Flanger

I'm a fan of more is more in Flangers. I like the manual/width controls to go from chorus, to whatever.

But - if a spot of flanger in a small space does it for you - rock on!

My chorus needs are covered by a 1980 CE-2, so I don't really miss the manual / width controls.

 

[Nuts]

Re: NPD: MXR Micro Flanger

Do you still get a volume drop with the pedal engaged? It was something that frustrated me with the full size version.

It is boosting the volume when you turn the pedal on. I found a forum thread about a mod that you can do to the pedal to add a volume control, it is pretty easy if you can solder, and very useful:
https://www.thegearpage.net/board/i...xr-micro-flanger.1133311/page-2#post-13902450

 

[Securb]

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I have had both MXR Flangers and I like the Mirco better. I do not remember it having the volume drop the larger unit had. It has been years since I plugged into one. Here is a clip of me with the Micro

 

[Aceman]

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My chorus needs are covered by a 1980 CE-2, so I don't really miss the manual / width controls.

Well, more pedals is more!

 

[Little Pigbacon]

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The Micro Flanger is essentially the same pedal, but no EVH preset along with fixed manual and width controls.

That’s what the lady at the ticket booth said.

 

[Securb]

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Well, more pedals is more!

Then how do you explain the Phase 90?

 

[kjrocks]

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I have have one on my board for a few years now and I love it. Super simple and sounds great into the front of a dirty amp.