Detail 01
Flanger
A short delayed copy sweeps against the dry signal, producing the swooshing, jet-plane sweep. More dramatic than chorus.
Product detailSKU #1274228082195
MXRM117R Flanger Effects Pedal Metallic Gray
dynamicfunk
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
MXR's flanger in metallic gray at $199.99. A modulation pedal for players who want sweeping, jet-like movement on clean or driven parts.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Funk rhythm parts where the sweep moves with your picking
- Clean arpeggios that need motion without a full chorus wash
- Sustained chords and feedback notes that benefit from a slow sweep
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who only need subtle thickening; a chorus is gentler
- Dense high-gain rhythm work where the sweep smears the attack
- Small boards with tight power budgets
What matters in use
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Detail 02
Touch-sensitive, dynamic response
How hard you pick shifts how the effect sits, so the sweep tracks your right hand rather than sounding static.
Detail 03
Voiced well for funk
Works best on staccato clean chords, where each stab hits a different point in the sweep.
Detail 04
$199.99
Mid-tier price. You are paying for the analog-style sweep rather than a multi-mode digital modulation box.
Detail 05
Metallic gray finish
Cosmetic only. Easy to spot on a dark stage floor next to black pedals.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No power supply included. Flangers often draw more current than a basic dirt pedal.
- 02Larger enclosure than a compact MXR pedal; measure your board space.
- 03Sweep speed and depth interact. Set depth first, then dial rate.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between flanger and chorus?
Both use a delayed copy. Chorus uses longer delays for a soft doubling; flanger uses very short delays plus feedback, giving the sharper jet sweep.
02Where should it go in the chain?
After drive pedals and before delay and reverb. Flanging a distorted signal sounds cleaner than distorting a flanged one.
03Is it too extreme for rhythm playing?
Depends on depth. Low depth with a slow rate adds movement you barely notice. High feedback is where it gets loud and metallic.
04Can I get that funk clean tone with it?
Yes. Short muted chord stabs into a moderate sweep is the classic use, and the pedal responds to picking strength.
Reference
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- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51274228082195
- Dimensions (WxHxD)
- 4" (10.2 cm) x 2.8" (7.1 cm) x 8.8" (22.4 cm)
- Weight
- 2.1 lb. (0.95 kg)
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