Detail 01
One knob (Speed)
Sets sweep rate only. Depth and stages are fixed, so you get one voice, dialed fast.
Product detailSKU #1274228082574
MXREVH Phase 90 Shifter Effects Pedal
dynamicfunk
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A one-knob phase shifter with the EVH script logo and setup. For players chasing that specific swirling phase sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Getting the phased tone on classic Van Halen rhythm parts
- Funk rhythm playing where the sweep adds movement
- Adding motion to a clean part without a chorus
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting deep control over the effect's shape
- Anyone needing subtle, barely-there modulation
- Boards already carrying a phaser
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
Phase shifter
Notches move through the frequency range, creating a hollow whooshing sweep. Different from chorus, which detunes.
Detail 03
Touch-sensitive response
The effect tracks your picking dynamics rather than flattening them, so hard and soft strokes stay distinct.
Detail 04
EVH voicing
Tuned toward the fast, shallow setting heard on Van Halen rhythm tracks rather than a slow ambient sweep.
Detail 05
Under $150
Sits in the range where you're paying for a specific voice, not a do-everything modulation box.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check whether a power supply is included; pedals at this price often ship without one
- 02Confirm your board has a free slot and enough power headroom
- 03Phasers usually sit before drive pedals in the chain; plan your routing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between a Phase 90 and the EVH version?
The EVH version carries Eddie Van Halen's script logo and is voiced toward his settings. The control layout stays a single Speed knob.
02Does it need a battery or adapter?
MXR pedals in this line typically run on 9V, either battery or adapter. Confirm what's in the box before you order a cable.
03Where does a phaser go in the signal chain?
Most players put it before distortion for a thicker sweep, or after for a cleaner one. Both work; try both.
04Is one knob enough?
For this sound, yes. The fixed depth is the point. If you want to shape the sweep width and stages, look at a larger phaser.
