So, I came across an MXR Micro Flanger- only $80- some-odd bucks. I just had to grab it, as I'd been hearing so much good about it, and the 2 knob style was very appealing. ( my Boss Flanger has 5 or 6 knobs, and it's difficult for me to dial in any specific sound)
Also found a Micro chorus, used, for $40. Again, I couldn't resist for that price. Plus, nobody stocks them regularly around here, and I'd always wanted to give it a go.
On to the reviews:
Micro Flanger. This was not what I was expecting. If you want the metal/EVH sonic swoosh sound, look elsewhere. This is much more subtle, almost chorus-like. However, it IS a very pleasant and useful effect, and best of all- it's useful throughout the range of both knobs. It's a very different sound from my Boss pedal. I like it quite a bit! Goes well with more classic/vintagey tones.
Micro chorus. I have to agree with everyone else: MXR made a solid pedal with this one! One knob makes it dummyproof, even for the most guitarded. Nary a bad sound in there! This also tends to be fairly subtle, making for a good always on depth enhancer. Like the Micro Flanger, it has it's own personality. Not for that liquid depth kinda sound ala The Church et al. I especially like that even at top speed, it's still useful, and not over the top or goofy sounding like many others. I give this a thumbs up!
* note* Both of these pedals were running strait into the main input of the amp ( a Fender Superchamp X2, and a NOS tweed Blues Junior) I haven't tried them through an fx loop yet. I also have not tried either with an sss Strat or a tele.
Overall, I still like my Corona Chorus best for that liquid 80's/90's clean sound I like, and for the choice between a standard chorus and a tri chorus. These 2 will definitely fit the bill when I want something more subtle.
Comments
I have and adore the sounds from both these pedals.
I tend to have the chorus up to half way, but has good useable sounds right across the sweep.
The Microflanger is also a brilliant pedal, and again has really good useable sounds across the settings range. One of my favourites for a very, very subtle sound is both set to a fraction above zero. It's also very good for a "classic rock" type flanger sound.
I've had a volume loss issue using MXR's into the FX loop of the Marshall, but do try it first (there's a fairly easy cure). It depends on whether the loop is series or parallel
Ringleader of the Cambridge cartel, pedal champ and king of the dirt boxes (down to 21)