Best Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals for Professional 2026

Perfect chorus/flanger/phaser pedals for professional - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 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

Walrus Audio MAKO M1 MKII - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Walrus Audio MAKO M1 MKII

by Walrus Audio

Pop Ambient Experimental

Key Feature:

• Useful for rhythm guitar textures

✓ PROS

• Classic 80s and 90s sounds
• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✗ CONS

• Requires careful adjustment
• May cause phase issues

Walrus Audio MAKO M1 MKIIEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarHigh-Fidelity stereo modulation pedalMK II model of the...

⭐ 4.4/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 601074

$494

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Allpedal Microdose Phaser - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Allpedal Microdose Phaser

by Allpedal

New Wave Rock Experimental

Key Feature:

• Great for clean guitar tones

✓ PROS

• Adds width and movement to sound
• Great for clean guitar tones

✗ CONS

• Requires careful adjustment
• May cause phase issues

Allpedal Microdose PhaserEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarOptical analogue phaserTap TempoSelectable Stages &...

⭐ 4.4/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 576058

$417

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Keeley Rotary - Chorus - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

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

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Echo Fix EF-P3 Chorus/Vibrato - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Echo Fix EF-P3 Chorus/Vibrato

by Echo Fix

Clean Tones Ambient Pop

Key Feature:

• Useful for rhythm guitar textures

✓ PROS

• Useful for rhythm guitar textures
• Classic 80s and 90s sounds

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• Can make sound feel artificial

Echo Fix EF-P3 Chorus/VibratoEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarVersatile pedal with an extended range of functions for...

⭐ 4.9/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 581790

$329

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Kernom Elipse Modulation - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Kernom Elipse Modulation

by Kernom

Clean Tones New Wave Rock

Key Feature:

• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✓ PROS

• Great for clean guitar tones
• Classic 80s and 90s sounds

✗ CONS

• Can mask guitar's natural tone
• Requires careful adjustment

Kernom Elipse ModulationEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarModulation effectsTrue bypassControls: SpeedShapeDepthSwirlMood...

⭐ 4.6/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 609837

$406

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Beetronics Larva - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

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

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ThorpyFX Camoflange Flanger MKII - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

ThorpyFX Camoflange Flanger MKII

by ThorpyFX

Clean Tones Ambient Pop

Key Feature:

• Great for clean guitar tones

✓ PROS

• Useful for rhythm guitar textures
• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✗ CONS

• Can mask guitar's natural tone
• Can make sound feel artificial

ThorpyFX Camoflange Flanger MKIIEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarFlanger with wet/dry control and wet/dry stereo...

⭐ 5.0/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 596520

$347

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Catalinbread Wake Chorus - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Catalinbread Wake Chorus

by Catalinbread

Clean Tones Rock Experimental

Key Feature:

• Useful for rhythm guitar textures

✓ PROS

• Useful for rhythm guitar textures
• Great for clean guitar tones

✗ CONS

• May cause phase issues
• Can mask guitar's natural tone

Catalinbread Wake ChorusEffect Pedal for Electric Guitar and BassOffers an additive chorus effect that plays well as an...

⭐ 4.5/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 616350

$263

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EarthQuaker Devices Aurelius Tri-Voice Chorus - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

EarthQuaker Devices Aurelius Tri-Voice Chorus

by EarthQuaker Devices

Pop Clean Tones Experimental

Key Feature:

• Classic 80s and 90s sounds

✓ PROS

• Useful for rhythm guitar textures
• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✗ CONS

• Requires careful adjustment
• Can mask guitar's natural tone

EarthQuaker Devices Aurelius Tri-Voice ChorusEffect PedalChorusAll-round chorus and vibrato experienceInspired by the...

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 564122

$261

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Vahlbruch 6-PHI-4 Phase/Shifter - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Vahlbruch 6-PHI-4 Phase/Shifter

by Vahlbruch

Ambient Pop Rock

Key Feature:

• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✓ PROS

• Adds width and movement to sound
• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✗ CONS

• Can mask guitar's natural tone
• Can make sound feel artificial

Vahlbruch 6-PHI-4 Phase/ShifterEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarPure analogue phase/shifter pedal with 4 and 6...

⭐ 4.7/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 574975

$252

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Caroline Guitar Company Somersault Lo-Fi Modulator - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.7/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Caroline Guitar Company Somersault Lo-Fi Modulator

by Caroline Guitar Company

Clean Tones Ambient Experimental

Key Feature:

• Great for clean guitar tones

✓ PROS

• Great for clean guitar tones
• Useful for rhythm guitar textures

✗ CONS

• Requires careful adjustment
• May cause phase issues

Caroline Guitar Company Somersault Lo-Fi ModulatorEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarChorusVibratoFaux RotaryTrue...

⭐ 4.7/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 565330

$285

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MXR Rockman X100 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

MXR Rockman X100

by MXR

Pop New Wave Ambient

Key Feature:

• Adds width and movement to sound

✓ PROS

• Adds width and movement to sound
• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✗ CONS

• May cause phase issues
• Can mask guitar's natural tone

MXR Rockman X100Effect Pedal for electric guitarAnalogue chorusWith Bucket Brigade MN3007 chipBrings the legendary...

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 609330

$268

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Death by Audio Disturbance - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.6/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

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

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Old Blood Noise Endeavors BL-82 Chorus - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

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

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Warm Audio Mutation Phasor II - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Warm Audio Mutation Phasor II

by Warm Audio

Clean Tones New Wave Rock

Key Feature:

• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✓ PROS

• Great for clean guitar tones
• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• Can make sound feel artificial

Warm Audio Mutation Phasor IIEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarPhaserReplica of a famousswirling 70s...

⭐ 4.5/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 568232

$153

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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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Best Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals for Professional 2026

Walrus Audio MAKO M1 MKII

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Echo Fix EF-P3 Chorus/Vibrato

Kernom Elipse Modulation

Beetronics Larva

ThorpyFX Camoflange Flanger MKII

Catalinbread Wake Chorus

EarthQuaker Devices Aurelius Tri-Voice Chorus

Vahlbruch 6-PHI-4 Phase/Shifter

Caroline Guitar Company Somersault Lo-Fi Modulator

MXR Rockman X100

Death by Audio Disturbance

Old Blood Noise Endeavors BL-82 Chorus

Warm Audio Mutation Phasor II

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