The Mooer Liquid Digital Phaser is a compact mini pedal that puts five different phaser types in a single small box. It is digital rather than analog, and that is the point: the digital design is what allows Mooer to cram several versions of the effect into one pedal. Each of the five phaser types has three selectable waveforms, Round, Triangle and Square, so a player can shape how the sweep moves as well as which type of phasing it uses1.
The pedal was announced in August 2016 as the latest in Mooer's line of compact mini pedals, with a US RRP of $88.001.
Controls
The pedal keeps things simple with one large knob doing most of the work1:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Mode/Mix (the big white knob) | Chooses between the five phaser types and offers various "wetness" settings1 |
That single-knob approach is typical of Mooer's mini range, but it does mean less control over the effect than a larger phaser might offer1.
Analog versus digital
Because the Liquid is digital, it can hold five distinct phaser types and three waveforms per type in a pedal small enough to disappear on a crowded board. The caveat raised at launch is tonal: "The only caveat is that digital doesn't always conjure that elusive 'warm and chewy' sound like a good analogue phase pedal1."
"The only caveat is that digital doesn't always conjure that elusive 'warm and chewy' sound like a good analogue phase pedal."
Players who prize that analog character may hear a difference; players who want variety in a small footprint get five phasers for the space of one1.
On the board
The unit is true bypass and runs from a standard power supply, which should make it easy to integrate into most pedalboards1.
The pedal's miniature size means a lot of sounds are squeezed into limited space. Reviewing the announcement, gearnews.com noted there could be some compromise: "the pedal is so dinky that you have to squeeze in a lot of sounds yet there's" limited control over parameters, while also observing that Mooer has a reputation for being good at mini pedals1.
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Questions
Is the Mooer Liquid Digital Phaser true bypass?
Yes. Reporting on the pedal's launch describes the unit as true bypass, and notes that it can be powered from a standard power supply, which should make it easy to integrate into most pedalboards. As with any digital pedal, it needs a power supply rather than relying on a battery arrangement, so plan your board's power accordingly.
Is the Mooer Liquid Digital Phaser analog or digital?
It is digital. The digital design is what allows Mooer to fit several different versions of the phasing effect into one compact mini pedal. The trade-off noted at launch is that digital processing does not always produce the warm and chewy sound of a good analog phaser.
How much does the Mooer Liquid Digital Phaser cost?
At the time of its announcement in August 2016, the pedal carried a US RRP of $88.00. Prices may have changed since then, so treat that figure as the launch-era list price in the United States.
How many phaser sounds does the Mooer Liquid Digital Phaser have?
Five. The pedal offers five kinds of phasing effect, and each one has three selectable waveforms: Round, Triangle and Square. The large white Mode/Mix knob chooses between the five types and also offers various wetness settings.
Sources (1)
- Mooer Liquid Digital Phaser Pedal, gearnews.com, 2016-08-15
