The Beetronics Larva Dual Morphing Phaser lists for $249 USD1. It is more than a phaser: a single effect selector runs it as a preamp, a phaser or a vibe-style effect, and two footswitches give it tap tempo, ramping and access to secondary parameters2. It sits in the phaser lane alongside other modern takes on the effect covered on the Phaser Pedals page.
What it does
The Larva is a Dual Morphing Phaser1. Its effect selector runs it as a Preamp, a Phaser or a Vibe, and it carries two footswitches: a Tap/Ramp switch, with tap for tap tempo and hold for ramping, and a Bypass switch, where a double tap flips Phase 1 to Phase 2 playback and a hold reaches the secondary, alternative parameters2. It lists for $249 USD1.
Controls and footswitches
The front panel carries one effect selector plus two footswitches, and the footswitches do more than turn the effect on and off2:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Effect selector | Preamp / Phaser / Vibe2 |
| Tap/Ramp footswitch | Tap for tap tempo, hold for ramping2 |
| Bypass footswitch | Double tap to flip Phase 1 <> 2 playback, hold for secondary / alternative parameters2 |
The double-tap flip between Phase 1 and Phase 2 playback means the pedal can hold two different states and switch between them mid-song, and the hold function on the bypass switch reaches a second layer of parameters2.
What reviewers said
Guitar Pedal X awarded the Larva Bronze, and its reviewer wrote that it "instantly became my all-time favourite" phaser, with "the smartest and most dynamic featured set"2.
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Karlsson's verdict was that the Larva has the smartest and most dynamic feature set in its field and, in his words, the most wonderful voicing overall2.
Related versions
The Larva line also includes the Beetronics Larva Morphing Phaser, the Beetronics Larva and the Beetronics Larva Morphing Phaser Limited Edition DARK.
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Questions
What is the Beetronics Larva Dual Morphing Phaser?
It is a six-stage analog phaser from Beetronics with tap tempo, presets and morphing, announced in November 2024. It also runs as a preamp and a vibe-style effect, and its two footswitches handle tap tempo, ramping, flipping between two playback phases and accessing secondary parameters.
How much does the Beetronics Larva cost?
The standard Larva Dual Morphing Phaser listed at $249 when it reached the Beetronics webstore in November 2024, with Custom Shop Editions at $349. Guitar Pedal X also quoted it at £192 in the UK.
Sources (2)
- New Pedal: Beetronics Larva Morphing Phaser, Delicious Audio, 2024-11-19
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2024-12-19
