The Flex Reaction AR Phaser is an analog phaser pedal: a 4-stage design with four knobs for shaping the effect, true bypass switching and a blue LED. Guitar World reported it available for $199 in July 20181.
Controls and connections
The AR Phaser keeps its layout simple. The four knobs are Speed, Depth, Level and Tone, covering the rate of the phasing sweep, its intensity, the output volume and the tone of the effect1.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Speed | Rate of the phasing sweep |
| Depth | Intensity of the effect |
| Level | Output volume |
| Tone | Tone of the effect |
Connections and power follow standard pedalboard practice: 1/4" input and output jacks, top mounted, and a center negative 9 volt DC plug1.
Size and build
The pedal measures 2 1/2" x 4 1/2", a footprint Guitar World placed between an MXR and a larger enclosure1. The reviewer was positive on the construction:
"Opening up the AR, I was impressed by the build quality. The pots and the enclosure are definitely gig-worthy."
What reviewers said
Guitar World's review, by Billy Voight, described the AR Phaser as offering "the classic analog voicing of a 4-stage phaser with four knobs to help fine tune your sound," and counted the true bypass switching and blue LED among its features1.
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Questions
Is the Flex Reaction AR Phaser analog?
Yes. Guitar World's review describes the AR Phaser as offering the classic analog voicing of a 4-stage phaser, with four knobs to fine tune the sound. It is an analog circuit rather than a digital model, in the tradition of the compact phasers that shaped the effect's sound.
Does the Flex Reaction AR Phaser have true bypass?
Yes. The review lists true bypass switching among the pedal's features, along with a blue LED to show when the effect is on. With true bypass, the pedal's circuit is removed from the signal path when it is switched off.
What power does the Flex Reaction AR Phaser use?
The AR Phaser runs on a 9 volt DC supply with a center negative plug, the same standard used by most pedalboard power supplies. The pedal has 1/4 inch input and output jacks, top mounted, for the guitar signal.
How many stages does the Flex Reaction AR Phaser have?
The AR Phaser is a 4-stage phaser. The number of stages shapes the character of the phasing effect, and Guitar World's review describes the pedal as having the classic analog voicing of a 4-stage design.
How much does the Flex Reaction AR Phaser cost?
Guitar World reported in July 2018 that the Flex Reaction AR Phaser was available for $199.
Sources (1)
- Gear Review: Flex Reaction AR Phaser, Guitar World, 2018-07-18