The JF-327 Raptor Flanger is a compact flanger pedal from JOYO. The maker describes it as based on a classic BBD (Bucket Brigade Design) circuit, the analog delay-line design behind many classic flanger sounds, and says it "can deliver a deep and rich tone." JOYO's pitch for the name is straightforward: "The RAPTOR, just like its fighter jet brother, can give you the roaring sound of a jet engine, which is what great flangers are known for, the jet-flanger sound."1
Controls
The JF-327 gives you four knobs to shape the flanging. JOYO names them as "Speed, Regen (Regeneration), Width and Delay allow you to dial in your own sound." Speed sets how fast the sweep moves, Regen sets the intensity of the flanging effect, and Width and Delay shape the character of the sweep itself.1
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Speed | Sets the rate of the flanger sweep |
| Regen (Regeneration) | Sets the intensity of the flanging |
| Width | Shapes the sweep character |
| Delay | Shapes the sweep character |
Power and connections
The pedal runs on a DC 9V adapter and draws 20 mA, according to JOYO's specifications. There is no battery option listed on the maker's page, so a 9V DC adapter or a pedalboard power supply output is the way to power it.1
JOYO's page lists power as "DC 9V adapter" only, with no battery option, so plan your power supply accordingly.
Size and travel
Weighing 220 g, the JF-327 is a small-footprint pedal that fits easily on a pedalboard. JOYO also includes what it calls a KNOB GUARD, which it says "protects your settings during travel and ensures that your sound is there when you need it."1
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Questions
Is the JOYO JF-327 true bypass?
Yes. JOYO's product page states the JF-327 uses a True Bypass circuit, which the maker says minimizes signal loss when the pedal is switched off. That means your guitar's signal passes through the pedal without the flanger circuit coloring it while the effect is disengaged.
Does the JOYO JF-327 run on a battery?
JOYO's specifications list power as a DC 9V adapter only, with a running current of 20 mA. No battery option is given on the maker's page, so plan to use a 9V DC center-negative adapter or a pedalboard power supply output rated for at least 20 mA.
How big is the JOYO JF-327?
JOYO lists the JF-327's dimensions as 73 mm long by 43 mm wide by 50 mm high, with a weight of 220 g. That compact footprint is in line with other mini-style pedals and leaves room on a crowded pedalboard.
Is the JOYO JF-327 analog?
JOYO describes the JF-327 as based on a classic BBD (Bucket Brigade Design) circuit, the analog delay-line approach used in many classic flangers. The maker says this lets the pedal deliver a deep and rich tone.
Sources (1)
- JF-327 Raptor Flanger_JOYO, JOYO, 2019-12-12
