The Flamma FC15 is a mini analog flanger pedal from Chinese builder Flamma Innovation. Flamma describes it as packing "a rich analog flanger effect in the small form factor expected from the FC series," with a true bypass circuit and a two-mode design that gives the player more than one flavor of sweep1. It lists for $39.90 USD on Flamma's own store1.
For a player, that means a classic flanger sound, the whooshing, jet-like sweep that comes from delaying the signal by a small, constantly shifting amount and mixing it back with the dry signal, in an enclosure small enough to fit on a crowded board. Pedal of the Day called it "an ultra-compact micro pedal" with "an easy-to-use control set and a small footprint, to easily slide into any rig, big or small"2.
An analog flanger in a mini enclosure
The FC15 is part of Flamma's Mini FC-Series, the company's line of compact effects. Delicious Audio reported in October 2022 that the FC15 arrived as part of a new wave of three pedals joining the series3. The series is built around a shared small housing: Pedal of the Day noted that the FC-series enclosures "fit comfortably in tight places," which is the main practical draw for players whose boards are already full2.
Build quality gets good marks from the press. Pedal of the Day wrote that "the enclosures used with these pedals are really robust and sturdy, ensuring you can take them on the road or to any gig"2. Delicious Audio's Paolo De Gregorio also praised the look, writing that the pedal "looks great, thanks to a tasteful choice for the metal case's color (Flamma excels at that) and the use of modern fonts and graphics"3.
One point of background from the press: De Gregorio noted that Flamma's mini circuits are "in all likelihood circuits already found in some old Mooer pedals"3. Players who know compact pedals from Mooer, such as the Mooer E-Lady flanger, will find the territory familiar.
The controls: Color, Range and Rate
The FC15 keeps the control set to three knobs: Color, Range, and a large Rate adjustment knob1. Flamma says the simple design "allows for quick customization and tone tweaking on the fly"1.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Color | Controls the effect's feedback3 |
| Range (Normal mode) | Adjusts the width of the sweep's range3 |
| Range (Filter mode) | Sets the filter's cutoff frequency3 |
| Rate | Adjusts the speed of the flanger2 |
The Range knob is the one that changes jobs between modes. In Normal mode, Pedal of the Day describes it as adjusting "the limit rang of the sweeping scope," that is, how wide the flanger's sweep travels2. Delicious Audio agrees, writing that "Range [controls] the width of the sweeping's range"3. In Filter mode, the same knob "will set the filter's cutoff frequency," according to Delicious Audio3.
One quirk worth knowing before you buy: Pedal of the Day states that the Range control "does not work in Filter mode"2, while Delicious Audio says it sets the filter's cutoff in that mode3.
Normal and Filter modes
A toggle switch selects between the pedal's two modes, Normal and Filter2. Flamma pitches this as a way to get "more effect variations" from a single small box1.
- Normal mode: the standard flanger sound, with Color setting feedback and Range setting the sweep width3.
- Filter mode: adds a low pass filter that, in Delicious Audio's words, "makes the sound warmer and more watery"3. Pedal of the Day describes the Range knob here as adjusting "the filter matrix/blend"2.
The Filter mode gives the FC15 a second personality beyond straight flanging, adding a low pass filter that makes the sound warmer and more watery. In this mode, the Range control sets the filter's cutoff frequency. Players interested in that filter-matrix flavor in a bigger pedal might also look at the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress, which made the flanger/filter-matrix combination famous3.
What reviewers said
Both press sources covering the FC15 came away positive. Delicious Audio's overall verdict32:
"Like the other mini pedals by this newish Chinese builder, the Flamma FC15 Flanger is a simple effect that does well what it promises at a very affordable price3."
Paolo De Gregorio, Delicious Audio3
Pedal of the Day's take focused on usability and durability: an easy control set, a small footprint that slides into any rig, and enclosures sturdy enough for the road2.
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Questions
Is the Flamma FC15 true bypass?
Yes. Flamma says the FC15 uses a true bypass circuit, which keeps the pedal out of your signal path when it is off. Pedal of the Day's review also lists true bypass circuitry among the pedal's features12.
What does the Color knob do on the Flamma FC15?
Color controls the effect's feedback, the part of the swept signal recycled back through the circuit. More feedback makes the sweep more pronounced and jet-like; less keeps it subtle3.
What does Filter mode do on the Flamma FC15?
Filter mode switches the pedal from a standard flanger to a low pass filter effect. Delicious Audio describes the result as warmer and more watery, with the Range control setting the filter's cutoff frequency in that mode3.
How much does the Flamma FC15 cost?
Flamma lists the FC15 at $39.90 USD on its own store, as of October 20261.
Is the Flamma FC15 analog or digital?
It is analog. Flamma describes it as a rich analog flanger effect, and both press sources covering the pedal describe it the same way13.
What other pedals are in the Flamma Mini FC-Series?
The FC15 belongs to Flamma's Mini FC-Series of compact pedals. Delicious Audio reported in October 2022 that the FC15 was part of a new wave of three pedals joining the series3.
Sources (3)
- FLAMMA FC15 Classic Analog Flanger with Filter and Oscillator, Flamma Innovation
- Flamma Innovation FC15 Analog Flanger, Pedal of the Day, 2022-08-03
- Flamma FC15 Flanger, Delicious Audio, 2022-10-05
