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Best Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals 2026

Top-rated chorus/flanger/phaser pedals 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: February 4, 2026 • Next update: February 11, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $50 Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Pop For Rock For New Wave For Clean Tones For Ambient For Experimental
BRANDS: MXR tc electronic Electro Harmonix Boss Harley Benton Mooer Walrus Audio Behringer JHS Pedals Joyo
EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids Stereo Flanging - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids Stereo Flanging

by EarthQuaker Devices
New Wave Ambient Clean Tones
Key Feature:
• Adds width and movement to sound
✓ PROS
  • • Great for clean guitar tones
  • • Creates ethereal, flowing effects
✗ CONS
  • • Requires careful adjustment
  • • Can make sound feel artificial

EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids Stereo FlangingEffects PedalFlangerTrue stereo operation possibleDigital operationFully...

⭐ 4.7/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 439245
$516
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fairfield Circuitry Shallow Water - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Fairfield Circuitry Shallow Water

by Fairfield Circuitry
Ambient Experimental Rock
Key Feature:
• Classic 80s and 90s sounds
✓ PROS
  • • Adds width and movement to sound
  • • Creates ethereal, flowing effects
✗ CONS
  • • Can mask guitar's natural tone
  • • Can make sound feel artificial

Fairfield Circuitry Shallow WaterEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarCombines Vibrato/Chorus/Flanger soundsThe K-Field is a...

⭐ 4.8/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 450522
$406
Buy at Thomann View Details
Eventide H9 Max Bundle PS I - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Eventide H9 Max Bundle PS I

by Eventide
Experimental Pop New Wave
Key Feature:
• Great for clean guitar tones
✓ PROS
  • • Great for clean guitar tones
  • • Classic 80s and 90s sounds
✗ CONS
  • • Can make sound feel artificial
  • • May not suit all musical styles

Eventide H9 Max Bundle PS I*Bundle offer comprising*, Eventide H9 Max Harmonizer*Effects Pedal for Electric Guitar and...

⭐ 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 493873
$645
Buy at Thomann View Details
Strymon ZelZah Dual Phaser - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Strymon ZelZah Dual Phaser

by Strymon
Rock Clean Tones New Wave
Key Feature:
• Great for clean guitar tones
✓ PROS
  • • Classic 80s and 90s sounds
  • • Useful for rhythm guitar textures
✗ CONS
  • • Can make sound feel artificial
  • • May cause phase issues

Strymon ZelZah Dual PhaserEffect Pedal for Electric Guitar2 Fully independent Phasers that can be operated separately:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 526656
$395
Buy at Thomann View Details
Alexander Pedals Dynaflanger 213 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Alexander Pedals Dynaflanger 213

by Alexander Pedals
New Wave Pop Ambient
Key Feature:
• Classic 80s and 90s sounds
✓ PROS
  • • Useful for rhythm guitar textures
  • • Creates ethereal, flowing effects
✗ CONS
  • • May cause phase issues
  • • Can make sound feel artificial

Alexander Pedals Dynaflanger 213Effects Pedal for Electric Guitar10 Flanger modes: AutoDYNADual AutoDual...

⭐ 4.6/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 579542
$318
Buy at Thomann View Details
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dweller Phase Repeater - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dweller Phase Repeater

by Old Blood Noise Endeavors
Pop Experimental New Wave
Key Feature:
• Creates ethereal, flowing effects
✓ PROS
  • • Useful for rhythm guitar textures
  • • Creates ethereal, flowing effects
✗ CONS
  • • Can make sound feel artificial
  • • May not suit all musical styles

Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dweller Phase RepeaterEffects PedalFrom familiar phaser and vibe sounds to resonant random...

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 448188
$244
Buy at Thomann View Details
JAM pedals Retrovibe MK.3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

JAM pedals Retrovibe MK.3

by JAM pedals
Experimental New Wave Ambient
Key Feature:
• Adds width and movement to sound
✓ PROS
  • • Creates ethereal, flowing effects
  • • Adds width and movement to sound
✗ CONS
  • • Can mask guitar's natural tone
  • • Requires careful adjustment

JAM pedals Retrovibe MK.3Effect PedalOriginal faithful clone of the original 69 UniVibeDepth and speed...

⭐ 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 239818
$439
Buy at Thomann View Details
Death by Audio Disturbance - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Death by Audio Disturbance

by Death by Audio
Pop Ambient New Wave
Key Feature:
• Adds width and movement to sound
✓ PROS
  • • Creates ethereal, flowing effects
  • • Great for clean guitar tones
✗ CONS
  • • Requires careful adjustment
  • • Can mask guitar's natural tone

Death by Audio DisturbanceEffect PedalFilter / Flanger / PhaserFreezable multi-modulation device with intense...

⭐ 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 566231
$296
Buy at Thomann View Details
Keeley Rotary - Chorus - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Keeley Rotary - Chorus

by Keeley
Ambient Rock New Wave
Key Feature:
• Great for clean guitar tones
✓ PROS
  • • Great for clean guitar tones
  • • Classic 80s and 90s sounds
✗ CONS
  • • Requires careful adjustment
  • • May cause phase issues

Keeley Rotary - ChorusEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarRotary chorusFaithfully reproduces the swirling textures and...

⭐ 4.6/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 611969
$395
Buy at Thomann View Details
Walrus Audio Julianna Chorus - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Walrus Audio Julianna Chorus

by Walrus Audio
New Wave Ambient Pop
Key Feature:
• Creates ethereal, flowing effects
✓ PROS
  • • Classic 80s and 90s sounds
  • • Great for clean guitar tones
✗ CONS
  • • Can make sound feel artificial
  • • May cause phase issues

Walrus Audio Julianna ChorusEffects PedalChorus / VibratoStereo version of the Julia Chorus PedalOperating modes:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 501998
$303
Buy at Thomann View Details
Jackson Audio New Wave Stereo Chorus Vibrato - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Jackson Audio New Wave Stereo Chorus Vibrato

by Jackson Audio
Pop Experimental Rock
Key Feature:
• Useful for rhythm guitar textures
✓ PROS
  • • Creates ethereal, flowing effects
  • • Classic 80s and 90s sounds
✗ CONS
  • • Requires careful adjustment
  • • May cause phase issues

Jackson Audio New Wave Stereo Chorus VibratoEffect Pedal100% Analogue stereo chorus/vibrato pedalOffers flexibility...

⭐ 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 561714
$406
Buy at Thomann View Details
Old Blood Noise Endeavors BL-82 Chorus - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Old Blood Noise Endeavors BL-82 Chorus

by Old Blood Noise Endeavors
New Wave Ambient Clean Tones
Key Feature:
• Useful for rhythm guitar textures
✓ PROS
  • • Adds width and movement to sound
  • • Creates ethereal, flowing effects
✗ CONS
  • • May cause phase issues
  • • Requires careful adjustment

Old Blood Noise Endeavors BL-82 ChorusEffect Pedal for Electric Guitar and Electric BassChorus / FlangerProduces a...

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 564560
$230
Buy at Thomann View Details
Beetronics Larva - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Beetronics Larva

by Beetronics
New Wave Clean Tones Pop
Key Feature:
• Creates ethereal, flowing effects
✓ PROS
  • • Creates ethereal, flowing effects
  • • Great for clean guitar tones
✗ CONS
  • • Can mask guitar's natural tone
  • • Requires careful adjustment

Beetronics LarvaEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarPhaser / Preamp6-Stage analogue phaser with integrated preampTwo...

⭐ 4.8/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 604357
$303
Buy at Thomann View Details
Eventide H9 Max Harmonizer - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Eventide H9 Max Harmonizer

by Eventide
Experimental Pop Ambient
Key Feature:
• Adds width and movement to sound
✓ PROS
  • • Adds width and movement to sound
  • • Great for clean guitar tones
✗ CONS
  • • May cause phase issues
  • • Requires careful adjustment

Eventide H9 Max HarmonizerEffects Pedal for Electric Guitar and Electric BassPreloaded with over 50 effect algorithms...

⭐ 4.8/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 353802
$626
Buy at Thomann View Details
Eventide H9 Max Bundle PS I RB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Eventide H9 Max Bundle PS I RB

by Eventide
New Wave Ambient Experimental
Key Feature:
• Adds width and movement to sound
✓ PROS
  • • Useful for rhythm guitar textures
  • • Creates ethereal, flowing effects
✗ CONS
  • • Requires careful adjustment
  • • May not suit all musical styles

Eventide H9 Max Bundle PS I RB*Bundle offer comprising*, Eventide H9 Max Harmonizer*Effects Pedal for Electric Guitar...

⭐ 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 493108
$646
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced chorus/flanger/phaser pedals typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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