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We demonstrate the different sounds you can get from a flanger pedal in this video lesson
The MusicRadar Team, Fri 23 May 2008, 11:15 am UTC
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Getting to grips with guitar effects can be a complicated business and there are so many different types that it can be difficult to know where to start. This Guitar FX basics series of video lessons is a brief introduction to the most common effects.
This video lesson focuses on the flanger. A flanger works by mixing a copy of the guitar signal with the original after delaying the copy signal for a few fractions of a second, causing a ‘phase shift’ between the two signals. The length of this pause is gradually varied over time, resulting in a ‘sweeping’ effect. Watch the video below to hear how this sounds.
A flanger is similar to a phaser, although the audio filter that the signal is passed through on a flanger is slightly different, resulting in a different sound. Take a look at our Guitar FX basics video lesson on the phaser to hear the difference.
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Sun 25 May 2008, 9:16 pm UTC