The PRS Wind Through The Trees is a dual analog flanger pedal: two independent flanger circuits in a single enclosure, built by PRS as part of its first stompbox range alongside the Horsemeat overdrive and the Mary Cries compressor. RockBoard's PedalPedia describes the effect as "best described as two flangers fighting each other, resulting in a sound reminiscent of the wind whipping through the trees," and says the pedal "offers nearly endless tonal possibilities."1
The pedal came out of designs by Paul Reed Smith himself. Guitar World reported that the first three entries in the range "were inspired by his own personal creations and mod jobs."2
Two flangers in one pedal
The core idea is simple: instead of one flanger, you get two, each with its own set of controls, plus two global controls that shape the combined result. Per flanger there are Manual, Depth, and Rate controls; globally there is Regeneration and an Added Highs control.1
| Control | Scope | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Manual | per flanger | sets the center delay point of that flanger1 |
| Depth | per flanger | sets how far the sweep travels1 |
| Rate | per flanger | sets the speed of that flanger's LFO1 |
| Regeneration | global | feeds the flanged signal back on itself1 |
| Added Highs | global | shapes the high-end character of the effect1 |
Besides the footswitch to engage the effect, gearnews.com's report on the launch notes there is "also mix knob for the two LFOs," blending how the two flangers interact.6
Guitar World's Chris Gill described the range of sounds it covers: "It covers the gamut of flanger effects, from metallic textures and lush chorus to warbling Leslie-like tremolo and jumbo jet swooshes," along with what he called the thick, chewy textures only analog flanging delivers.5
Design and build
The Wind Through The Trees is the largest of the three PRS pedals. GuitarPlayer's Art Thompson noted it has "the largest housing of the trio in order to contain 10 twistable functions," and Guitar World's review puts it at about one-and-a-half times bigger than the Horsemeat and Mary Cries.35
A few build details worth knowing:
- Through-hole construction, which gearnews.com describes as high-quality across all three designs6
- Input, output and adapter jacks are on the front face, so the pedals can sit close together on a board3
- True bypass switching4
The pedal has no battery option. Guitar World's review states that "an external power source or adapter is necessary (no battery operation)." It runs on 9V DC, center negative, drawing 22mA.51
What reviewers said
At launch, gearnews.com called it "possibly the most interesting of the three new designs."6
Guitar World's verdict was strong. Chris Gill called it a desert island flanger and singled out one control in particular: "The Added Highs knob is its secret weapon, allowing users to bring the jet-like sweep to the forefront or dial it back for a more subtle effect overall."5
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Questions
Is the PRS Wind Through The Trees analog?
Yes. PRS lists the circuit type as analog on its product page. It is a dual analog flanger, meaning two independent flanging circuits run inside the same enclosure, and reviewers noted the thick, chewy textures they associate with analog flanging designs.
Is the PRS Wind Through The Trees true bypass?
Yes. Guitar.com's review of the PRS pedal range notes that each of the three pedals, including the Wind Through The Trees, features true bypass switching, so the pedal does not alter your signal when it is switched off.
What power supply does the PRS Wind Through The Trees need?
The pedal runs on 9V DC, center negative, and draws 22mA. It cannot run on a battery: an external power source or adapter is necessary, according to Guitar World's review. A standard center-negative 9V supply rated for at least 22mA will do.
Where is the PRS Wind Through The Trees made?
The pedal is designed and assembled in the U.S.A. GuitarPlayer's review of the three-pedal PRS range notes this, and gearnews.com likewise described the trio as made-in-the-USA pedals.
How much does the PRS Wind Through The Trees cost?
Guitar.com's review lists the Wind Through The Trees at $349 USD (also given as £349). Guitar World's review gives a street price of $349/£369.
Sources (6)
- Wind Through The Trees by PRS, RockBoard PedalPedia, 2026
- PRS announces its entry into the effects pedal world with three all-new stompboxes, Guitar World, 2022-09-29
- PRS Horsemeat Transparent Overdrive, Mary Cries Optical Compressor and Wind Through the Trees Dual Analog Flanger Reviews, GuitarPlayer, 2022-12-14
- PRS Horsemeat, Mary Cries, and Wind Through The Trees review, Guitar.com, 2023-12-11
- PRS Horsemeat, Mary Cries and Wind Through the Trees pedals review, Guitar World, 2023-01-24
- PRS launches new stompbox range with three designs, gearnews.com, 2022-09-30
