The Mattoverse Just A Phase is a phaser pedal from Mattoverse Electronics that pairs an all analog signal path with 8 digitally controlled waveforms and on-board tap tempo. The digital side of the circuit only shapes the modulation; the guitar signal itself stays analog throughout. Mattoverse describes it as a simple, pedalboard friendly pedal with top mounted jacks1.
The Just A Phase is currently listed as sold out on Mattoverse's own product page1. It also has no battery option: it takes standard center-pin negative 9VDC power only3.
An analog phaser with digitally controlled waveforms
The Just A Phase was announced in October 2021, when gearnews.com described it as "an analogue phaser with 8 digitally controlled waveforms, plus tap-tempo" and called it "extremely versatile"2. Delicious Audio's Paolo De Gregorio noted around the same time that "Phaser is an effect that has experienced a creative resurgence as of late," placing the pedal in a crowded field of new phasers4. For a primer on the effect itself, see Phaser Pedals.
The design splits the work between two domains: the audio path is all analog, while a digital controller generates the eight waveforms that drive the phasing. That combination is what allows the tap-tempo function, since the speed of the effect is set digitally rather than by an analog LFO alone12.
The controls and waveforms
The pedal uses a 3 knob layout that Mattoverse calls "simple and intuitive": character/depth, rate, and waveform1. The waveform knob selects among eight shapes, and the maker groups them by character:
| Waveform group | What Mattoverse says it covers |
|---|---|
| Smooth sine and sweep | "all of your favorite classic phaser sounds"1 |
| Harder edged square and ramp | harmonic-tremolo territory1 |
| Random square and slopes | unique phaser tones1 |
The sine and sweep settings behave like a traditional phaser, while the square and ramp waveforms push the pedal toward harmonic tremolo sounds, and the random options go further afield12. Because the waveform is digitally selected, the tap-tempo switch and the rate knob work across all eight shapes12.
Versions
The Just A Phase has been offered in three faceplate versions3:
- Engraved Clear Acrylic Faceplate with Red LEDs
- Sky Blue Matte
- Pink Matte
The page covered here is the Pink LEDs variant with the engraved clear acrylic faceplate1.
Price
Mattoverse's product page gives the list price as $199.00 USD1. The page also shows the pedal as sold out, so the listed price reflects the last maker's price rather than current availability.
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Questions
Is the Mattoverse Just A Phase analog or digital?
The Just A Phase has an all analog signal path. The digital side of the design only controls the waveforms that shape the phasing effect, so the guitar signal itself stays analog while the modulation is handled digitally. Mattoverse describes it as having an all analog signal path with 8 digitally controlled waveforms, and gearnews.com reported the same design when the pedal was announced in October 2021.
Does the Just A Phase have tap tempo?
Yes. The Just A Phase includes an on-board tap-tempo function, which lets you set the speed of the phasing effect by tapping rather than turning the rate knob by ear. This was part of the pedal from its 2021 announcement, alongside the 8 digitally controlled waveforms.
What power does the Mattoverse Just A Phase need?
The Just A Phase runs on standard center-pin negative 9VDC power, which is not included with the pedal. Current draw is approximately 50mA. It has no battery option, so a 9V DC supply is required to use it.
Is the Mattoverse Just A Phase true bypass?
Yes. Mattoverse lists the Just A Phase as true bypass, so the pedal does not load or alter your signal when it is switched off.
Can the Mattoverse Just A Phase run on a battery?
No. The pedal takes standard center-pin negative 9VDC power only and has no battery option, so you will need a 9V DC power supply to run it.
How big is the Mattoverse Just A Phase?
The enclosure measures 4.77 inches by 2.6 inches by 1.39 inches, making it a compact, pedalboard friendly pedal with top mounted jacks.
Sources (4)
- Mattoverse Just A Phase, Mattoverse Electronics
- Mattoverse Just a Phase: A new analogue phaser with digital control, gearnews.com, 2021-10-04
- Mattoverse Just A Phase, Mattoverse Electronics
- Mattoverse Just A Phase, Delicious Audio, 2021-10-05
