Today we are looking at two small Phaser pedals by MXR, the Phase 95 and the Deep Phase. Let me know what you think of these pedals in the comment section!
Update: After making this video I went back and played some more with these pedals. Here are some more thoughts: - The Phase 95 offers the known, mid-focused Phase 90 sound. In normal operation it boosts the volume/the mids a bit, and pushes the guitar front and center (the Script mode helps with the volume boost). - The Deep Phase on the other hand is more like like a Small Stone. It's more "full range" and processes the whole signal. The drawback is that is sounds pretty thick (even with Feedback at 0) and really transforms the guitar. I can totally see the Deep Phase as a "special effect" for certain song parts (intros, bridges) and I can imagine it sounds great on clean guitar, maybe even on accoustic guitar. Personally, I am still fond of the Phase 95 as I don't need that thick of a phaser. Hope this helps!
I have this pedal, I also owned the EVH Phase 90 (I definitely think the EVH Phase 90 was the best of the big phaser pedals) I agree with your effect rate assessment, it probably at best sounds good up to 1 'o clock, anything past that sounds like a Leslie rotary speaker (or worse fully cranked), at 1 'o clock it sounds real close to a Uni vibe, throw on an MXR Analog Chorus and it'll put ya over the top.
I just got a deep phase pedal. It’s got a very fat swirling bassy tone, but it’s hard to dial it back to something more subtle, that didn’t sound as muddy. I like my earthquaker devices pedal better, but was wanting a mini phaser for a small travel board. Going to sell the deep phaser and try the ibanez mini phaser instead, since that also has a depth knob so i can dial it back more.
"I'm not going to play that..." Proceeds to play S.H.A.! Anyway, good comparison video. I have the Phase 95, but this is making me sorta want the Deep Phase instead.
I just bought an MXR phase 95 and a 99. I love both! And have another 99 in transit. The phase 99 is out of production. So it's kind of a Thrower thing with me. I'm gonna run two 95's or 99's at the same time!! Hope it works.
Agreed.MXR buffers are the main reason that I don't use their effects; the noise floor is another common issue with inexpensive Chinese pedals. It's really too bad, because they do make a few bangers. I like this one, but you didn't really comment on the noise or the bypass. Been using the MAE Neck Brace, which is pretty unique take on a Phase Shifter, particularly good at the slow roll.
I just got the Deep Phase and was trying it out today. Definitely a “less is more” pedal as far as dialing in the settings. The mode switch is funky too as it has that big mid-cycle “whoosh” that kinda presents itself as like a “step” sound.
I'm okay with the shorter speeds. I have use for beyond 12 o'clock phase. This needs a rate or depth knob. Glad I saw this, cause I will pass. Thanks!!
The distortion in the block logo Phase 90's is caused by added feedback in the circuit. The phase 95 is basically a phase 90/45 with both a block mode and script mode. The script mode has no distortion(no feedback).
Let's point out to you that you didn't finish buying the full EVH system. The MXR phase 90 pedal that's built for the EVH system doesn't work properly until ALL the evh pedals are plugged in. You were FOOLISH to buy 1 product out of an electrically exclusive system. These brands aren't your friends.
Update: After making this video I went back and played some more with these pedals. Here are some more thoughts:
- The Phase 95 offers the known, mid-focused Phase 90 sound. In normal operation it boosts the volume/the mids a bit, and pushes the guitar front and center (the Script mode helps with the volume boost).
- The Deep Phase on the other hand is more like like a Small Stone. It's more "full range" and processes the whole signal. The drawback is that is sounds pretty thick (even with Feedback at 0) and really transforms the guitar. I can totally see the Deep Phase as a "special effect" for certain song parts (intros, bridges) and I can imagine it sounds great on clean guitar, maybe even on accoustic guitar.
Personally, I am still fond of the Phase 95 as I don't need that thick of a phaser. Hope this helps!
I have this pedal, I also owned the EVH Phase 90 (I definitely think the EVH Phase 90 was the best of the big phaser pedals) I agree with your effect rate assessment, it probably at best sounds good up to 1 'o clock, anything past that sounds like a Leslie rotary speaker (or worse fully cranked), at 1 'o clock it sounds real close to a Uni vibe, throw on an MXR Analog Chorus and it'll put ya over the top.
I was trying to decide which Mxr Phase Id buy sometime in the future. After this video, I'll go for the 95. Thanks.
It is a great pedal! Enjoy!
👍👍👍 You always make great comparison videos!
Thanks mate!😀
I just got a deep phase pedal. It’s got a very fat swirling bassy tone, but it’s hard to dial it back to something more subtle, that didn’t sound as muddy. I like my earthquaker devices pedal better, but was wanting a mini phaser for a small travel board. Going to sell the deep phaser and try the ibanez mini phaser instead, since that also has a depth knob so i can dial it back more.
"I'm not going to play that..." Proceeds to play S.H.A.! Anyway, good comparison video. I have the Phase 95, but this is making me sorta want the Deep Phase instead.
I prefer the MXR Phase 95 and had no issues on noise or hiss on mine.
I just bought an MXR phase 95 and a 99. I love both! And have another 99 in transit. The phase 99 is out of production. So it's kind of a Thrower thing with me. I'm gonna run two 95's or 99's at the same time!! Hope it works.
Agreed.MXR buffers are the main reason that I don't use their effects; the noise floor is another common issue with inexpensive Chinese pedals.
It's really too bad, because they do make a few bangers.
I like this one, but you didn't really comment on the noise or the bypass.
Been using the MAE Neck Brace, which is pretty unique take on a Phase Shifter, particularly good at the slow roll.
I just got the Deep Phase and was trying it out today. Definitely a “less is more” pedal as far as dialing in the settings. The mode switch is funky too as it has that big mid-cycle “whoosh” that kinda presents itself as like a “step” sound.
The 95 is WAY more useable without that annoying “fat phase hump” that the deep phaser has… I love the classic, simple sounds of the phase 95!
Yeah, me too!
What is the distortion you kick in? It sounds great with the phaser. I actually made it sound better?
Good right hand !
Phase 95 and it's coming alive...
I'm okay with the shorter speeds. I have use for beyond 12 o'clock phase. This needs a rate or depth knob. Glad I saw this, cause I will pass. Thanks!!
So is the deep phase true bypass or "hardwire"?
I have both of these, and honestly, I prefer the Deep Phase
Zero context.
Just gossip.
You offered no examples.
@@Gma7788 YOU SHOWED HIM
phase 95 is distorted like phase 90 block or clean sound phase ?
The distortion in the block logo Phase 90's is caused by added feedback in the circuit. The phase 95 is basically a phase 90/45 with both a block mode and script mode. The script mode has no distortion(no feedback).
Honestly, I sold the 95 because I couldn’t turn off the tap/light that’s always changing color. Blinking pedalboards sometimes get annoying
Deep Phase sound more interest. 95 is boring. I had one. Sold it. And flickering tempo light generates noise.
Phase 95...
Let's point out to you that you didn't finish buying the full EVH system.
The MXR phase 90 pedal that's built for the EVH system doesn't work properly until ALL the evh pedals are plugged in.
You were FOOLISH to buy 1 product out of an electrically exclusive system.
These brands aren't your friends.
You forgot the /s at the end! ;-)
1st
Most people put modulation efter drives
Not phasers, wahs, vibes, and filters… but yeah
@@davidcoolomfg8129 also phasers are used to be after drives/disto; wah is more like a drive.
I prefer phaser and/or vibe before overdrive/distortion. Sounds more organic to me
I prefer having phaser, vibrato, and tremolo before drive