The Wave of Modulation is an analog phaser pedal from Freqscene Effects, designed by Wade. It combines a 3 and 5 stage analog phase-shifter with a transistor preamp that, as Guitar Pedal X put it, "warms up and enhances modulation"1. Where most phasers offer two or four stages, this one switches between three and five, which the reviewer says gives increased range and more complex modulation textures1. If you are new to the effect, our Phaser Pedals page explains how phasing works and where this design sits among the alternatives.
Controls
The pedal keeps its control set compact, with five controls covering speed, blend, range, stage count and level1.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Rate | Sets the speed of the modulation1 |
| Wet Mix | Blends the phased signal with the dry signal1 |
| Slow / Fast Rate Range | Sets the overall range the Rate control sweeps1 |
| Stages: 3 / 5 | Switches between 3-stage and 5-stage phasing1 |
| Master Volume | Sets the pedal's output level1 |
The 3 and 5 stage design
Stage count is the main design decision here. In place of the more typical 2 and 4 stage phasing, Wade added a further stage, which Guitar Pedal X reports is "for increased range and more comp[lex modulation textures]"1. The Stages switch lets you choose between the two counts on the fly, so the pedal covers both a leaner three-stage sweep and a deeper five-stage one1.
Price and availability
Guitar Pedal X reported on 22 April 2026 that the pedal "was available from the Freqscene Effects Webstore for $179"1. The same review described it as "available right now" from the webstore1.
What reviewers said
The Guitar Pedal X review, by Stefan Karlsson, was positive on both the design and the price1:
"This is for sure another super cool take, and is very reasonably priced too at $179"1
That review is the published source for the pedal's feature set, controls and pricing on this page1.
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Questions
Is the Freqscene Wave of Modulation analog or digital?
It is an analog pedal. Guitar Pedal X describes it as a 3 and 5 stage analog phase-shifter, meaning the phase-shifting circuit itself works on the guitar signal in the analog domain rather than converting it to digital. The pedal pairs that analog phasing core with a transistor preamp, which the reviewer says warms up and enhances the modulation.
What does the transistor preamp do on the Wave of Modulation?
According to Guitar Pedal X, the transistor preamp warms up and enhances the modulation. In practice that means the preamp stage sits with the phaser to add some of the character players associate with transistor-based circuits, shaping the signal that feeds the phasing stages and the tone that comes out.
How much does the Wave of Modulation cost?
Guitar Pedal X reported in April 2026 that the Wave of Modulation was available from the Freqscene Effects Webstore for $179, and described that price as very reasonable for what the pedal offers.
Why does the Wave of Modulation use 3 or 5 stages instead of 2 or 4?
Designer Wade added an extra stage beyond the more typical 2 and 4 stage phasing. Guitar Pedal X reports this is for increased range and more complex modulation textures. More stages mean more notch points in the swept frequency response, which is what gives a phaser its character.
Sources (1)
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2026-04-22