Detail 01
It's a phaser, not a chorus
Moving notches in the frequency response create a hollow sweep. No pitch shifting, so chords stay in tune.
Product detailSKU #1274115045742
MaxonPT999 Phase Tone
dynamicfunk
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Maxon's phaser at $149. A sweeping phase shift that sits behind the note, aimed at clean rhythm playing rather than heavy modulation effects.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Funk rhythm guitar where the sweep moves between chord stabs
- Clean arpeggios that need motion without pitch wobble
- Players who want one modulation pedal and pick phase
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone after chorus shimmer or flanger jet-sweep — different effect entirely
- Players who need programmable presets and stereo outputs
- Heavy distorted rhythm work, where the sweep gets buried
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Dynamic, touch-sensitive response
The effect tracks how hard you pick, so it sits behind the note instead of swallowing the attack.
Detail 03
Funk-leaning voicing
Works best on clean, percussive rhythm parts where the sweep fills space between chords.
Detail 04
$149
Sits below Maxon's more complex boxes — you're buying one effect done a particular way, not a feature set.
Detail 05
Compact single-effect pedal
One job, one footprint. Easier to place and power than a multi-modulation unit, but no second sound if you change your mind.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No power supply or cables included — check the pedal's power requirements before ordering a brick
- 02Placement matters: before drive it sweeps the gain, after drive it sweeps the finished tone
- 03Phase is subtle by design. If you want obvious effect, audition it first
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between a phaser and a chorus?
A phaser sweeps notches through your signal for a hollow, moving sound. A chorus adds a detuned copy for thickness and pitch shimmer. They don't sound alike.
02Should I put it before or after my overdrive?
Before drive, the phaser's sweep gets compressed and the effect becomes subtler. After drive, the sweep stays wide and obvious. Both are common — try each.
03Is it good for funk?
That's its strongest use. The touch-sensitive response keeps percussive chord stabs defined while the sweep adds movement in the gaps between them.
04Will it work with bass?
It's a guitar phaser. Bass players can run it, but a phaser thins the low end at points in the sweep, so expect some loss of bottom.
