The new Mu-FX Phasor 2X is the Modern Vintage Analog™ refinement of the original Musitronics® Phasor II pedal.
The Phasor 2X is housed in our signature “mini-mu” enclosure, features retro graphics, and provides added functionality and reliability to the beloved sound of the original Phasor II.
New functions include: 4 or 6 stages of optical phasing with independent controls, assignable expression pedal controls, and stereo output.
Description
Controls
(1) PHASE
1a) FEEDBACK (6 Stage): Sets the amount of effected signal fed back into the effect for a more pronounced effect
1b) FEEDBACK (4 Stage): Sets the amount of effected signal fed back into the effect for a more pronounced effect
(2) SWEEP
2a) DEPTH (6 Stage): Controls the range of the phase sweep
2b) DEPTH (4 Stage): Controls the range of the phase sweep
(3) PEDAL MODE SWITCH
These two toggle switches (for the 6 Stage phasor and 4 Stage phasor respectively) allow the user to designate whether expression pedal control is (O) OFF, (EXP<) controlling RATE, or (>EXP) controlling SWEEP.
3a) EXP MODE TOGGLE SWITCH (6 Stage):
(EXP<): Sets the expression pedal to control the RATE function
(O): Turns off expression pedal control of any function
(>EXP): Sets expression pedal to control the SWEEP of the phase
3b) EXP MODE TOGGLE SWITCH (4 Stage):
(EXP<): Sets the expression pedal to control the RATE function
(O): Turns off expression pedal control of any function
(>EXP): Sets expression pedal to control the SWEEP of the phase
(4) LFO
4a) RATE (6 Stage): Controls the speed of the LFO wave that controls the effect
4b) RATE (4 Stage): Controls the speed of the LFO wave that controls the effect
(5) Footswitches
5a) FX BYPASS: Determines whether the Phasor 2X’s effect is engaged or true bypassed (active bypass can be selected internally)
5b) PHASE STAGE: Allows you to switch between 6 and 4 stages of phasing (and their respective control set). The adjacent LED indicates (by color) which PHASE STAGE is active (the knob colors also correspond to these designations).
BLUE: 6 stage phasing
GREEN: 4 stage phasing
Note: Both BYPASS and PHASE STAGE are silent footswitches – relay switching of audio
(6) Back Panel
6a) INPUT: A standard ¼” input jack for any instrument or audio input
6b) OUT 1 (Main audio output): A standard ¼” output jack – sending a mono output signal to whatever comes next in your signal chain
6c) OUT 2: A standard ¼” output jack – which, when used in addition to OUT 1 sends a second (and therefore stereo) signal to whatever comes next in your signal chain. It may also be used to achieve a varied phase effect
6d) EXP PEDAL: A standard ¼” TRS jack in which an expression pedal or (CV) can be inserted to access manual control of specific functions of the Phasor 2X
6e) POWER: The Phasor 2X runs on a 12V AC power supply for optimal headroom and hi-fidelity sound. DO NOT use with a DC supply.
Product Documentation
Phasor 2X – Owner’s Manual
Phasor 2X – Control Diagram
Sound Samples
All samples recorded with a Fender Stratocaster (Custom Shop ’54 pickups) in the bridge/middle pickup position, running directly into the Phasor 2X and out into an Otis Trudeau amplifier.
“Breathing Phase”
Utilizes the 4-Stage phasor section.
RATE: 3.5 DEPTH: 4.5 FEEDBACK: 3
“$$$ Funk Phase”
Utilizes the 4-Stage phasor section.
RATE: 3.5 DEPTH: 4.5 FEEDBACK: 3
“Leslie Phase”
Utilizes the 4-Stage phasor section. The MU-XP2 expression pedal is set to control the RATE function.
RATE: N/A DEPTH: 4.5 FEEDBACK: 3
“Rooster Phase”
Utilizes the 6-Stage phasor section (like the original Mu-Tron Phasor II).
RATE: 4.5 DEPTH: 5 FEEDBACK: 3
“Take A Load Off Phase”
Utilizes the 6-Stage phasor section. The MU-XP2 is set to manually control the sweep of the phase.
RATE: N/A DEPTH: 5 FEEDBACK: 6