The JFX Pedals Mesquerfresquer is a 12-stage phaser made in Canada. Premier Guitar's announcement describes it as reminiscent of the classic Moogerfooger unit, and says it is designed to offer subtle tonal coloration or extremely deep phasing, depending on how it is set1.
Controls and CV connectivity
The pedal's controls cover the usual phaser parameters, and each one can be reached from outside the pedal1:
- Drive: adjusts audio input gain, with a three-color level LED1
- Rate, Amount, Resonance and Sweep: each has its own 1/4-inch CV or expression pedal input1
- LO/HI switch: selects between the low LFO range (0.01 Hz to 2.5 Hz) and the high LFO range (1.0 Hz to 250 Hz)1
On the output side, the Mesquerfresquer carries 1/4-inch CV outputs, including an LFO output1. Premier Guitar describes the arrangement as allowing each parameter to be manipulated and controlled simultaneously, while also providing modular interconnectivity between other Moogerfooger analog effects1. For players with CV gear or an expression pedal, that means the phaser's parameters can be swept by hand, by LFO, or by another CV source at the same time.
Size and power
The Mesquerfresquer comes in a light and compact enclosure that is 35% smaller than the original, with top-mounted jacks1. It is powered by a standard 9V center-negative adapter1.
As of Premier Guitar's April 2024 announcement, the pedal was available for pre-order rather than in general release1.
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Questions
Is the Mesquerfresquer based on a Moogerfooger?
Premier Guitar describes the Mesquerfresquer as a 12-stage phaser reminiscent of the classic Moogerfooger unit. It also provides modular interconnectivity with other Moogerfooger analog effects through its CV inputs and outputs, so it can sit in a CV setup alongside that kind of gear.
What power supply does the Mesquerfresquer need?
The Mesquerfresquer is powered by a standard 9V center-negative adapter. It uses top-mounted jacks, so it is laid out with pedalboard use in mind.
Which parameters can an expression pedal control on the Mesquerfresquer?
The pedal has 1/4-inch CV and expression pedal inputs for Rate, Amount, Resonance and Sweep. Each parameter can be manipulated and controlled simultaneously, and the pedal also carries 1/4-inch CV outputs, including an LFO output.
Where is the JFX Mesquerfresquer made?
The Mesquerfresquer is made in Canada, according to Premier Guitar's announcement of the pedal.
Does the Mesquerfresquer have a CV output?
Yes. Alongside its CV and expression pedal inputs, the Mesquerfresquer has 1/4-inch CV outputs, including an LFO output, which allows modular interconnectivity with other Moogerfooger analog effects.
Sources (1)
- JFX Pedals Introduces Mesquerfresquer 12-Stage Phaser, Premier Guitar, 2024-04-19
