Here's Why I Think The MXR Phase 90 is The Most Versatile Pedal - Five Effects in One!

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  • čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
  • In this video, I'll show you why I think the MXR Phase 90 is the most versatile single pedal ever built. With just one knob and an $80 price tag, this pedal is like having 5 effects in one, which is handy for smaller pedalboards.
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    Table of Contents
    0:00 - Intro
    1:25 - Chorus
    2:10 - Overdriven EVH Slow Phaser
    2:26 - Auto-Wah
    2:58 - Classic '70's Phaser Sound
    4:01 - Uni Vibe
    4:51 - Leslie Rotary Speaker
    5:39 - Conclusion
    6:30 - Outro Jam
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Komentáře • 283

  • @jlrespicio
    @jlrespicio Před 3 lety +188

    MXR phase 90 as a...
    1:30 chorus
    2:45 auto-wah
    3:15 classic phaser
    4:15 univibe
    5:00 rotary
    Enjoy!

    • @diegopalominoss
      @diegopalominoss Před 2 lety +31

      they all sound like just phaser lol

    • @adamkhan5932
      @adamkhan5932 Před 2 lety +16

      @@diegopalominoss click on the first link at 1:30 then click on the last one at 5:00 and tell me you need to clean your fuckin ears

    • @tomblaze2
      @tomblaze2 Před 2 lety +2

      Super helpful pedal tutorail

    • @larryaustin6977
      @larryaustin6977 Před rokem +1

      Very good.

    • @TheStompboxer
      @TheStompboxer Před rokem +4

      @@adamkhan5932Slow phase and fast phase are both phase.

  • @marlandbarsby3539
    @marlandbarsby3539 Před 3 lety +68

    Ridiculously tight playing man! Great demo!

  • @Viper-dz2kw
    @Viper-dz2kw Před 2 lety +76

    I’ve never seen this guy but I can’t stop thinking about how he kinda looks like an alternate universe version of Adam Driver

    • @devon2667
      @devon2667 Před 2 lety

      i was just thinking that

    • @MrG1275
      @MrG1275 Před 7 měsíci

      Don't insult Jamie like that.

    • @robinsonick
      @robinsonick Před 5 měsíci

      More Adam Friedland imo

    • @traviscrown9189
      @traviscrown9189 Před 4 měsíci

      Or Barbara Streisand

    • @funkbiscuit
      @funkbiscuit Před 3 měsíci

      It's like a 50/50 between Adam Driver and Josh Groban. All whilst being a solid review...

  • @harrytalay301
    @harrytalay301 Před 3 lety +62

    One of most creative and inspiring pedal demos I’ve seen. Has motivated me to get mine out again. Cheers

    • @JameyArent
      @JameyArent  Před 3 lety +5

      Thank you for watching!

    • @harrytalay301
      @harrytalay301 Před 3 lety +5

      @@JameyArent Had it going this morning for the first time in a while. Cheers for the inspiration!

  • @joshuataft5541
    @joshuataft5541 Před 3 lety +16

    Looks like I need that pedal now

  • @metalmick
    @metalmick Před 3 lety +12

    I took my phaser off my pedal board, I was not really using it that much. After watching this it went back on again. Great video.

  • @williamking8033
    @williamking8033 Před 3 lety +17

    Very impressed with how you got that "Hendrix at Woodstock" sound (4:16)!

    • @JameyArent
      @JameyArent  Před 3 lety +5

      Thanks! A little Marshall style distortion plus phaser can get pretty close when you don't have your Uni-Vibe on you!

  • @lkb3rd
    @lkb3rd Před 2 lety +5

    Awesome! I love the Phase 90 too, and I use it as my only modulation pedal. It works as a solo boost to kick on for a little extra interest for a solo too, in any of these modes.

  • @tp6439
    @tp6439 Před 2 lety

    What a demo! Thanks man!

  • @fenixfiretime
    @fenixfiretime Před 3 lety +7

    amazing video, convinced me in getting the pedal

  • @peterwestsongs
    @peterwestsongs Před rokem +1

    Great video, just gone down the route of using a phaser in a classic rock cover band and this has helped immensely. Thanks

  • @wakeskatebumTX09
    @wakeskatebumTX09 Před 3 lety +3

    Really great demo!! Short, to the point, and well done!

  • @flyonwall360
    @flyonwall360 Před 2 lety +9

    Awesome pedal. Years ago I had a Phase 90 and a Phase 100. Both were great pedals. MXR was built like a tank.

  • @perrysar5954
    @perrysar5954 Před 2 lety +1

    One of the best pedal presentations on CZcams...THANKS!

  • @GEMINDIGO
    @GEMINDIGO Před rokem

    Sweet sounds on all those settings!

  • @victorjbarker
    @victorjbarker Před 3 lety +1

    Great demo and awesome playing! Thanks

  • @royvandevender8461
    @royvandevender8461 Před 2 lety

    Really informative..great demo! I didn't know all of these sounds resided in those little phase 90s!

  • @tgdkls5891
    @tgdkls5891 Před 2 lety +16

    This is such a great video thank you. Yes, OBVIOUSLY you're not saying these sounds are emulations of the respective "real deals". But this is an incredibly eye-opening demo of how many usable "near enough" sounds you can get from this. I need more of this content in my life, and less endless pedal demos that just feed my tragic dopamine GAS loop buying pedals which I never learn the full capabilities of (including this one). I'd be so much better a musician (and a slightly less broke one) if I had five pedals which I'd totally mastered incorporating into actual music, rather than 50 that I only use for one thing each (or don't use at all).

    • @JameyArent
      @JameyArent  Před 2 lety +4

      Thank you! Glad you found it helpful. I feel the same way!

  • @benhanbury
    @benhanbury Před 3 lety +1

    Very helpful video, thanks!

  • @aronvanalstine
    @aronvanalstine Před rokem +1

    One of the most useful gear demos ever!

  • @allfuzzedup
    @allfuzzedup Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome. Thank you!

  • @judewessel5713
    @judewessel5713 Před rokem

    Just bought one today and this video made me more than fired up to play it.

  • @m-funkshun
    @m-funkshun Před 2 lety

    Excellent vid. Thank you.

  • @damon1000
    @damon1000 Před rokem

    That was amaaaazing, thx!

  • @calvinbass1839
    @calvinbass1839 Před 2 lety

    Good stuff. Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day.

  • @MitchRocket
    @MitchRocket Před 2 lety

    Great demo! I just got a phase 95 and I’m definitely doing to try out that Leslie sound on the bluesier stuff

  • @joehenry9787
    @joehenry9787 Před 5 měsíci +1

    That was absolutely brilliant buddy. Great playing and ingenious.

  • @dnews9519
    @dnews9519 Před 3 lety +1

    Great job with this review.

  • @needlenose_
    @needlenose_ Před 3 lety +3

    Great vid. Didn’t realize what I’ve been missing.

  • @joeguzman2987
    @joeguzman2987 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome video. Keep up the awesome work.

  • @Sloehand66
    @Sloehand66 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you! I've been trying to figure out if I need a phaser, flanger, chorus, vibe... all the above? This video is a great help

  • @cygnals524
    @cygnals524 Před 3 lety +7

    Excellent demo! I agree 100% I am still blown away by how many sounds I can get out of my MXR Phase 90 when it only has one knob!! I use it in place of my flanger most of the time now I do love my RetroVibe by Jam Pedals & use that a lot but I do still use the Phase 90 for some "Univib-ish" stuff from the 1970s I know there are other Phase Pedals out there with more options, etc... but why not start with the best & it is under $100 I bought mine new last year for $75. Almost every guitar legend has this pedal on their board. You mentioned Eddie Van Halen & he even put out his customized Phase 90 that is a little more expensive if that is something a person might be interested in. Dave Gilmour used this pedal A LOT especially in the 1970s but it has always been on his board. This is a great addition to any pedalboard & y will not be disappointed.

  • @taurushamilton2739
    @taurushamilton2739 Před rokem

    Awesome vibes!🤘🏾💯🔥🔥

  • @malachiharland6889
    @malachiharland6889 Před rokem

    Fave vid I’ve seen in a while! Great content and approach. Sweet playing also!

  • @wesleymarkmusic403
    @wesleymarkmusic403 Před 6 měsíci

    Nice playing and great tone. Thanks.

  • @oldservantrecordings
    @oldservantrecordings Před 2 lety

    Great video, Thanks!

  • @leonardo.rafael
    @leonardo.rafael Před 3 měsíci

    What a good demo !!! Outstanding info. It make me suscribe.

  • @Polentaccio
    @Polentaccio Před 2 lety +7

    I imagine if you throw a chorus pedal on top of the vibe setting it can get even closer. I need to put mine back on the board! I always felt it was not much use for anything else but the VH sweep but saw a few years back that Doug Aldrich was using this pedal exactly for the odd vibe sound he wanted on his small travel board.

  • @sethasaurus841
    @sethasaurus841 Před 2 lety

    beautiful guitar , perfect combo

  • @ToddLorencUkuleleMusic

    Ok thank you very much my friend this really helped me to use my phase 95 mini as a chorus uni vibe Leslie etc. amazing playing to my friend

  • @brianrollins7275
    @brianrollins7275 Před 11 měsíci

    Great demo of all the sounds you can get out of a phase 90. I like the script more than the block logo because it’s more subtle. I had the 74’ vintage reissue but the bypass wasn’t the greatest so I foolishly got rid of it. I just picked up the csp101 sl and it sounds very close to the 74’. Phase and flanger are my favorites at the moment.
    Thanks

  • @carineb6742
    @carineb6742 Před rokem

    Now I'm shure to buy this one. Great vid !!

  • @markhorton1718
    @markhorton1718 Před 3 lety +8

    I had been looking at DOD phasers cuz I used to have one and really liked it, but after seeing how well this unit works, I believe I'm gonna save alot of cash and go with the MXR 90!! Thanks for your demo and helping me to make up my mind, lolol!!

    • @JameyArent
      @JameyArent  Před 3 lety

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @indicaman4205
      @indicaman4205 Před 3 lety

      @@JameyArent is this pedal 100mA or more

    • @hchoe741
      @hchoe741 Před 2 lety

      @@indicaman4205 Nope, It doesn't even use 10ma, more like 8ma I belive

  • @diner415
    @diner415 Před 3 lety +1

    great vid! I learned a few things

  • @raceface_m2579
    @raceface_m2579 Před 3 lety +1

    Great stuff!

  • @mikemph7779
    @mikemph7779 Před rokem

    Great video! I subscribed. Thanks so much !!

  • @davidsummerville351
    @davidsummerville351 Před rokem

    Great rhythm playing on a tele! Awesome pedal.

  • @fotog04
    @fotog04 Před 3 lety +6

    Perfect. Well done! I have a huge phaser pedal from the 70s but it's too big for the board!

  • @ivanmay7890
    @ivanmay7890 Před rokem +3

    I have read that the MXR Phase 90 was the pedal that Robin Trower used on Bridge of Sighs

  • @MrGroovergeorge
    @MrGroovergeorge Před rokem

    That was great!

  • @rev.leonidasw.smiley6300
    @rev.leonidasw.smiley6300 Před 2 lety +1

    Great lesson, ideal for intermediate guitarists; I can mimic your exercises as a tweak my MXR P90.

  • @Stratisfied22
    @Stratisfied22 Před 2 lety

    Awesome vid dude.

  • @riffs66
    @riffs66 Před rokem

    Nice work!

  • @johnsguitarmusicanddemos

    You make a great demo!

  • @mutt8553
    @mutt8553 Před 3 lety +3

    First pedal I ever bought. Still my favorite, maybe behind my blues driver

  • @Odie-d2p
    @Odie-d2p Před 16 dny

    Love the tele

  • @DarthEcoli
    @DarthEcoli Před 3 lety +10

    Lately, I've been wanting a uni vibe and realised a phaser could get extremely close. MXR Phase 45 and 90 are the way to go, and as you said, then some. Kinda skint lately, so I traded for a KMISE Phase 90 clone and it does the job nicely. I'll still be getting a Phase 95 since it does both 45 and 90 script or block letter versions all in one pedal.
    The KMISE is so good in my opinion, I'll keep it for later when I do a mini pedal affordaboard.

    • @Alan-su5bg
      @Alan-su5bg Před 2 lety

      Almost, the univibes tremolo is activated by a photocell which makes more of a wavy type of sound than the swirly sounds a phaser can do.

  • @Hologhoul
    @Hologhoul Před 3 lety +3

    The Hendrix style part sounded fantastic! I might well grab one of these...

  • @reallegend667
    @reallegend667 Před rokem

    Very cool very helpful.

  • @peterellwood2103
    @peterellwood2103 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video!

  • @matthewsolina4920
    @matthewsolina4920 Před 2 lety

    I was wondering about the guitar sounds of Big Star and I think this is the key. Very nice insights. Thank you.

  • @haysfordays
    @haysfordays Před rokem

    love vids like this.

  • @hockeyman2274
    @hockeyman2274 Před 3 lety +2

    That was a Great Video Thank You!!!

    • @JameyArent
      @JameyArent  Před 3 lety

      Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

    • @hockeyman2274
      @hockeyman2274 Před 3 lety +1

      @@JameyArent Can you do a video on Funk strumming. Youre really good at it

    • @JameyArent
      @JameyArent  Před 3 lety

      @@hockeyman2274 Thanks! I did a video on funk rhythm playing a few months ago. Here's the link! czcams.com/video/yEKghUcgm74/video.html

    • @hockeyman2274
      @hockeyman2274 Před 3 lety

      @@JameyArent Thank you

  • @stratjed
    @stratjed Před rokem

    100 % agree have felt same for decades.

  • @monalisa11
    @monalisa11 Před 2 lety

    dope playing!

  • @alancarter8483
    @alancarter8483 Před 11 měsíci

    Good video and nice playing

  • @Big824John
    @Big824John Před 2 lety +1

    This is is the more modern day version of the “script” phase 90, with the led indicator. Great demo! This thing sounds better than I thought it would. I love all the sounds you were getting on this unit. A true test would be a comparison with an original ‘74 script unit, double coil guitar, and high drive amp. AKA the “EVH” test. I would really like to hear how this more current unit handles those tones.

    • @AndreaAustoni
      @AndreaAustoni Před rokem

      There are comparisons here on YT. The originals sound more syrupy but often have a limited speed range. They also are not true bypass and only work with a battery, which is a major hassle in the age of pedalboards. This video is just great at highlighting how your live board doesn't need to be gigantic. Our bedroom/studio tone goes out the window the moment we step on a stage. Better focus on playing well than tap dancing on a myriad of pedals.

  • @VintageGuitarClubSP
    @VintageGuitarClubSP Před 2 měsíci

    You have a beautiful tone here, even before the phase effect.

  • @CanuckQuest
    @CanuckQuest Před 6 měsíci

    Great video

  • @ushnicyuvnikof2748
    @ushnicyuvnikof2748 Před rokem

    Awesome video

  • @Yoshi1up
    @Yoshi1up Před 5 měsíci

    Wow. This was my least used pedal. Until now Lol awesome vid!! Ya saved me some $$

  • @geraldhills41
    @geraldhills41 Před rokem

    Best looking tele ever !

  • @robertbeaudoin9958
    @robertbeaudoin9958 Před 5 měsíci

    Great video! I have that same pedal and now how some ideas to use

  • @paulhicks3595
    @paulhicks3595 Před 8 měsíci

    Very neat.

  • @stephenstrang590
    @stephenstrang590 Před 2 lety

    Unbelievable video!

  • @Daviddd10
    @Daviddd10 Před 3 lety +3

    Great tonee! But damn even greater funk playing! I need to practice that strumming 😫

  • @simonsmith2642
    @simonsmith2642 Před rokem

    I bet a phaser with a tight delay and a compressor you could get that Andy Summers tone. I run one into an octave fuzz, with a touch of delay for solos you get a nice almost early pumpkins tone, but if you roll back the volume you get that pink floyd thing. You are spot on this is a very versatile pedal, depending on where its in the chain can really change it around too.

  • @justinpaquette224
    @justinpaquette224 Před 2 lety +2

    I appreciate the funk playing

  • @harleydavison4526
    @harleydavison4526 Před 3 lety +1

    Hell Yeah!! 🤘

  • @ast4546
    @ast4546 Před 2 lety

    3:32-4:00
    GREAT playing, considering checking out this pedal

  • @HeikkiRHackman
    @HeikkiRHackman Před 3 lety +1

    Very good video. I am just expecting mail to bring my brand new pedal home. Your video gave me grest ideas. Cannot wait to get plugged in.

    • @JameyArent
      @JameyArent  Před 3 lety

      Awesome! Glad the video was helpful.

  • @TroyNaumu808
    @TroyNaumu808 Před rokem +1

    I use MXR Pase 95. I get both styles - the script and the block print logo for even more versatility.

    • @JameyArent
      @JameyArent  Před rokem

      I have the Phase 95 and love it even more for the versatility. Also, can't go wrong with it's tiny size!

  • @Steve-mp7by
    @Steve-mp7by Před 3 lety +10

    greatest phaser ever. Not even the clones sound like it

  • @contactowebyarte8408
    @contactowebyarte8408 Před rokem +1

    Este pedal debería tener un level. Con eso sería perfecto.

  • @herryway4266
    @herryway4266 Před 9 měsíci

    now i need 1 😊

  • @bamboochute
    @bamboochute Před 9 měsíci

    Wow this is a super useful video! I rarely use this pedal and just randomly searched up videos on it and I’m glad I found this! Def gonna be using it a lot more now

  • @newtongroves3413
    @newtongroves3413 Před 2 lety

    Must get one!
    For Drives a Rat has a lot
    of range

  • @guitarzen7080
    @guitarzen7080 Před 2 lety

    Sick ass funk and rhythms!!

  • @ethanguthrie9590
    @ethanguthrie9590 Před 2 lety

    really flexing that analog man petal

  • @mikemph7779
    @mikemph7779 Před rokem

    I’d love to see a video about your telecaster !

    • @JameyArent
      @JameyArent  Před rokem

      Great idea! Long story short, its a 2004 American Standard Telecaster but with added Lollar pickups and Glendale bridge/saddles.

    • @mikemph7779
      @mikemph7779 Před rokem

      @@JameyArent sounds fantastic !

  • @BenderIsGreat3464
    @BenderIsGreat3464 Před 9 měsíci

    Been on my board for a long time

  • @c1arkj
    @c1arkj Před rokem

    I'd say turned all the way up sounds more like a classic univibe sound. maybe sort of mimics a fast leslie sound, but it's def a bit harsh for rotary.

  • @nicolasmaurin182
    @nicolasmaurin182 Před rokem

    Great funk player !!!!

  • @druban
    @druban Před 2 lety

    Probably the playing skill is what makes the pedal versatile!

  • @krekcabnow2910
    @krekcabnow2910 Před 3 lety +2

    I would check out the the Phase 95 I think it’s near the same price but the phase 95 has two buttons for a bit more tweaking .

    • @JameyArent
      @JameyArent  Před 3 lety

      Agreed! I love my Phase 95 as seen at the 1:00 mark in the video. The script/block button and 45/90 button make it even more versatile!

  • @davidsharp9805
    @davidsharp9805 Před 3 lety +10

    Easily most practical phaser demo!

  • @97warlock
    @97warlock Před 3 lety

    just got mine 2 hours ago, i plan on it being a permanent on my board.

  • @Anjohl
    @Anjohl Před 2 lety

    I grabbed a clone of this, the Joyo Vintage Phase, and it's *far* too much fun for the $20 I paid for it!

  • @paulwatson9217
    @paulwatson9217 Před 2 lety +4

    This is a case of someone who knows what they are doing and gets the best out of what they’ve got. Well done young man but don’t give too many of the pro secrets away excellent lol 👍

  • @dwill1970
    @dwill1970 Před 2 lety

    thanks cool never new its diversity well done