Best Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals Under $300 2026

Affordable chorus/flanger/phaser pedals under $300 - great value without compromising quality

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

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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EarthQuaker Devices Sea Machine V3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

EarthQuaker Devices Sea Machine V3

by EarthQuaker Devices

Ambient Pop Clean Tones

Key Feature:

• Classic 80s and 90s sounds

✓ PROS

• Useful for rhythm guitar textures
• Adds width and movement to sound

✗ CONS

• Requires careful adjustment
• Can make sound feel artificial

EarthQuaker Devices Sea Machine V3Effect Pedal for Electric GuitarChorusAnalog / digital hybrid circuitHarmonizes...

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 417311

$296

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KMA Audio Machines Horizont - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

KMA Audio Machines Horizont

by KMA Audio Machines

Rock Ambient Pop

Key Feature:

• Great for clean guitar tones

✓ PROS

• Adds width and movement to sound
• Classic 80s and 90s sounds

✗ CONS

• Can make sound feel artificial
• Requires careful adjustment

KMA Audio Machines HorizontEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarPhaserJFET technology8 Different waveformsControls for...

⭐ 4.9/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 448299

$285

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

⭐ 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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Walrus Audio Polychrome - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Walrus Audio Polychrome

by Walrus Audio

Ambient Clean Tones Experimental

Key Feature:

• Great for clean guitar tones

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Walrus Audio PolychromeEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarAnalogue flangerControls: RateDepthSweepFeedbackD-F-VToggle...

⭐ 4.4/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 519004

$234

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EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter V3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter V3

by EarthQuaker Devices

Ambient Clean Tones New Wave

Key Feature:

• Great for clean guitar tones

✓ PROS

• Adds width and movement to sound
• Classic 80s and 90s sounds

✗ CONS

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

EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter V3Effect Pedal4-Stage phaserSwitchable from phaser to vibratoLFO kill switch enables...

⭐ 4.8/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 426522

$274

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Walrus Audio Julia V2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Walrus Audio Julia V2

by Walrus Audio

Clean Tones New Wave Pop

Key Feature:

• Adds width and movement to sound

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Requires careful adjustment
• May cause phase issues

Walrus Audio Julia V2Effect Pedal for Electric GuitarAnalog chorus / vibrato effectControls: RateDepthD-C-V (Dry -...

⭐ 4.9/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 482059

$240

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JAM pedals Waterfall - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

JAM pedals Waterfall

by JAM pedals

Pop Rock Ambient

Key Feature:

• Classic 80s and 90s sounds

✓ PROS

• Useful for rhythm guitar textures
• Adds width and movement to sound

✗ CONS

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

JAM pedals WaterFallEffects Pedal for Electric GuitarChorus / VibratoFully analogue circuitRichintense soundControls:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 239806

$274

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Keeley 30ms Automatic Double Tracker - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Keeley 30ms Automatic Double Tracker

by Keeley

Ambient Clean Tones Rock

Key Feature:

• Adds width and movement to sound

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Can make sound feel artificial
• May cause phase issues

Keeley 30ms Automatic Double TrackerEffect PedalStereo effects pedalOffers a range of studio-quality doubling effects...

⭐ 4.5/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 374586

$248

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

#10

⭐ 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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Boss MD-200 Modulation - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.7/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Boss MD-200 Modulation

by Boss

Experimental Ambient Pop

Key Feature:

• Useful for rhythm guitar textures

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Boss MD-200 ModulationEffect pedal for electric guitarStereo modulation effects12 Modulation effectsStereo sound in 32...

⭐ 4.7/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 468048

$292

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Providence ADC-4 Anadime Chorus - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.5/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Providence ADC-4 Anadime Chorus

by Providence

Ambient Clean Tones New Wave

Key Feature:

• Great for clean guitar tones

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Providence ADC-4 Anadime ChorusEffects pedalChorusTraditionalwarm and full analogue chorusControls: DepthSpeed...

⭐ 4.5/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 401935

$216

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JAM pedals The Ripple - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

JAM pedals The Ripple

by JAM pedals

Rock Experimental New Wave

Key Feature:

• Great for clean guitar tones

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Requires careful adjustment
• May not suit all musical styles

JAM pedals The RippleEffect PedalSmoothsweet and transparent vintage phaserControls for SpeedTrue BypassOperates via 9V...

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 239816

$219

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Death by Audio Disturbance - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 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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JHS Pedals Emperor V2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

JHS Pedals Emperor V2

by JHS Pedals

Experimental New Wave Rock

Key Feature:

• Adds width and movement to sound

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Requires careful adjustment
• May cause phase issues

JHS Pedals Emperor V2Effect PedalChorus / VibratoAnalog operationSelectable bypass: True / BufferedTap-tempo...

⭐ 4.7/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 433593

$274

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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 Under $300 2026

EarthQuaker Devices Aurelius Tri-Voice Chorus

EarthQuaker Devices Sea Machine V3

KMA Audio Machines Horizont

Old Blood Noise Endeavors BL-82 Chorus

Walrus Audio Polychrome

EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter V3

Walrus Audio Julia V2

JAM pedals Waterfall

Keeley 30ms Automatic Double Tracker

Caroline Guitar Company Somersault Lo-Fi Modulator

Boss MD-200 Modulation

Providence ADC-4 Anadime Chorus

JAM pedals The Ripple

Death by Audio Disturbance

JHS Pedals Emperor V2

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