The Homebrew Electronics Psilocybe is a phaser pedal, a type of effect that sweeps a phase-shifting effect through your signal to produce the swirling, jet-like movement heard on countless records. MusicRadar's review describes it as designed to replicate a range of sounds, from sixties psychedelia to seventies funk and Van Halen lead tones1. For a wider look at the type, see Phaser Pedals.
Controls
The Psilocybe keeps its control set simple: a Regen knob that sets the amount of phase-shifting applied to the signal, a Speed knob that adjusts the modulation rate, and two toggle switches, the first of which is an EQ filter offering a choice between a rich, full sound in the left position and a tighter, brighter sound in the right position1.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Regen | Sets the amount of phase-shifting that will be applied to the signal |
| Speed | Adjusts the modulation rate |
| Toggle switch | An EQ filter, offering a choice between a rich, full sound (left position) and a tighter, brighter sound (right position) |
All control descriptions come from MusicRadar's review1.
What reviewers said
MusicRadar's reviewer came away impressed by the pedal's range, writing:
"it's capable of a good range of classic phase sounds. We were able to get quite close to the Small Stone and Phase 90 sounds without much trouble"
That puts the Psilocybe in the territory of two of the most referenced phasers, the Electro-Harmonix Small Stone and the MXR Phase 90, without the reviewer finding much trouble reaching those sounds1.
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Sources (1)
- Homebrew Electronics Psilocybe review, MusicRadar, 2007-12-06
