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GUYATONE FL-3 MICRO FLANGER.
Analog flanging with a twist. Flanging first came into popularity in
the 1960's. The effect was produced by slowing down playback of a
recorded track by dragging a finger against the tape-reel "flange" to
delay the signal. When this altered track was played back against the
original the resulting peaks and notches in the frequency spectrum
produced the signature "swoosh" we now know so well. Later the effect
was duplicated using analog bucket brigade IC's and now, of course,
with digital electronics. However, nothing has quite captured the sound
of those old tape reels being slowed down and sped up.
Nothing
until the Guyatone Fl-3 Flanger, that is. With a circuit based around
the Panasonic MN3207 analog IC chip (now out of production), the FL-3
offers all the warmth and range of the original tape flanging effects
without the need for multi-track tape machines. In addition the FL-3
offers an interesting twist: An asymmetrical sweep pattern that adds a
more "human" feel to the flanging effect. The FL-3's sweep speed is
slower going up to the peak frequency and faster coming off, giving it
a slightly uneven, "whiplash" type effect unlike any other Flanger
pedal.
The FL-3 also has a 3-position Resonance switch that
adjusts the intensity of the flanging effect. In Position I rich chorus
and vibrato effects can be attained by adjusting the Rate and Depth
controls. Position II provides a warm, full-bandwidth flange while
position 3 offers the radical, thick, jet-like sweeps that made this
effect famous.
If you've been searching for unique new sounds, the FL-3 offers some new twists on an old favorite.
AUDIO DEMOS:
HARMONY CENTRAL USER REVIEWS:
Sound Quality: 10
I was on the Guyatone web site looking for a good overdrive pedal when
I listened to mp3s of this Mico Flanger and their Micro Chorus and I
was pretty much stunned! The sound was exactly what I have been looking
for, for a long time, so I ordered one and I love it. It sounds so full
and funky-it makes you laugh. Works beautifully with my guitars and
tube amp. Absolutely the best! Nails much of the 70's sounds.
Sound Quality: 10
I was using a Dano Hash Browns Flange and found it to be very one
dimesionsal and noisy so I checked into the Guyatone FL-3 since I
already own a Guyatone MD-3 and love it.Let me start out by saying the
FL-3 sounds very warm and organic I really like the sounds from the
first position where I can get anything from spacious chorus for clean
rhythm work to a nice shimmer on solos when used with od and
distortion.The intense settings are also good for the jet plane thing
that flangers are popular for.The sweep is very human like as Guyatone
have described on there website.
Sound Quality: 10
This little guy is the bomb! Huge tone for such a small pedal.
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