Best Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals Under $500 2025

Affordable chorus/flanger/phaser pedals under $500 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

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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: tc electronic MXR Electro Harmonix Boss Walrus Audio Mooer Harley Benton Joyo JHS Pedals Behringer

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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JAM pedals Retrovibe MK.3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

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

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Death by Audio Space Bender Chorus/Module. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Death by Audio Space Bender Chorus/Module.

by Death by Audio

Ambient Experimental Rock

Key Feature:

• Creates ethereal, flowing effects

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• May cause phase issues
• Requires careful adjustment

Death by Audio Space Bender Chorus/Modul.Effect PedalChorus / Flanger / ModulatorLFO or envelope controlled delay for...

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 549093

$395

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JAM pedals Ripply Fall Chorus/Vibe - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

JAM pedals Ripply Fall Chorus/Vibe

by JAM pedals

Rock Pop New Wave

Key Feature:

• Adds width and movement to sound

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• Can mask guitar's natural tone

JAM pedals Ripply Fall Chorus/VibeEffects PedalChorus / VibeCombines the Jam Pedals Effects Waterfall & Ripple in a...

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 447833

$373

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Fairfield Circuitry Shallow Water - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

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

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Universal Audio UAFX Astra Modulation Machine - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Universal Audio UAFX Astra Modulation Machine

by Universal Audio

Experimental New Wave Rock

Key Feature:

• Useful for rhythm guitar textures

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• Requires careful adjustment

Universal Audio UAFX Astra Modulation MachineEffect PedalStereo modulationWith chorusflanger and tremolo effectsTrue or...

⭐ 4.7/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 512483

$439

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Alexander Pedals Dynaflanger 213 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

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

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Jackson Audio New Wave Stereo Chorus Vibrato - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

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

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Wampler Terraform Modulator - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Wampler Terraform Modulator

by Wampler

Pop Ambient Experimental

Key Feature:

• Great for clean guitar tones

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• May cause phase issues
• May not suit all musical styles

Wampler Terraform ModulatorEffect Pedal for Electric Guitar and Electric Bass11 Specially developed modulation effects:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 476012

$307

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ThorpyFX Camoflange Flanger MKII - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 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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Strymon ZelZah Dual Phaser - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

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

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Walrus Audio Julianna Chorus - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.4/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

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

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Strymon Mobius - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.4/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Strymon Mobius

by Strymon

New Wave Pop Rock

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
• Can make sound feel artificial

Strymon MobiusEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarModulation effect12 Selectable modulation types200 PresetsLoop-in for...

⭐ 4.4/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 299073

$484

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Beetronics Larva - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 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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Keeley Rotary - Chorus - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 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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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 $500 2025

Walrus Audio MAKO M1 MKII

JAM pedals Retrovibe MK.3

Death by Audio Space Bender Chorus/Module.

JAM pedals Ripply Fall Chorus/Vibe

Fairfield Circuitry Shallow Water

Universal Audio UAFX Astra Modulation Machine

Alexander Pedals Dynaflanger 213

Jackson Audio New Wave Stereo Chorus Vibrato

Wampler Terraform Modulator

ThorpyFX Camoflange Flanger MKII

Strymon ZelZah Dual Phaser

Walrus Audio Julianna Chorus

Strymon Mobius

Beetronics Larva

Keeley Rotary - Chorus

How to Choose the Best Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals

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