What does the Flanger Sound Like?

The Flanger effect sounds almost like a plane takeoff from a runway.  An example of a Flanger being used is on the Van Halen song Unchained.  Eddie Van Halen uses a Flanger Effect throughout the beginning and the chorus of the song when he's playing the low E string.

What is the Flanger Effect? 

The Flanger Effect pedals emulate the sound of a tape being slowed when recording by depressing something to the tape reel (Also known as a flange).  The Chorus effects sounds similar to the Flanger, but the Flanger tends to be a more definitive type sound and not used quite as much as a chorus effect.  Adjust the knobs on the pedal for more depth or more or less effect level.  For the most part, Flanger effects tend to be used for a specific part of a song and not throughout the whole song. 

How to Use a Flanger Effect Pedal? 

First, See How to Hook Up an Effects Pedal.  When a song calls for a Flanger effect you will tap the Flanger stomp box to engage the effect.  Hit the pedal again to disengage the Flange Effect.  For example, If you would like a Flanger Effect on your guitar solo only.  Hit the pedal right as the solo starts, then tap it again with your foot to stop the Flanging effect at the end of the solo.

Flanger Pedals, and Flanger Guitar Effect Stomp Box Reviews

 

Boss BF-3 Flanger	Danelectro DJ-8 Hash Browns Flanger Pedal	DigiTech XTF Turbo Flange Stereo Flanger Pedal	Electro-Harmonix Flanger Hoax	Electro-Harmonix Stereo Electric Mistress Flanger Pedal
George Dennis GD90 Stereo Chorus-Flanger-Volume Pedal	Guyatone FL-3 Flanger	Ibanez CF7 Tone Lok Chorus Flanger Pedal	Ibanez FL9 Flanger Reissue	Line 6 ToneCore Liqua-Flange Pedal
Line 6 ToneCore Roto-Machine Pedal	MXR EVH-117 Eddie Van Halen Flanger	MXR M-117R Flanger Effects Pedal Metallic Grey	TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger	Line 6 ToneCore Liqua-Flange Guitar Effects Module

 

 

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