Beetronics Larva vs Subdecay Quasar Phaser v4

The Beetronics Larva and the Subdecay Quasar Phaser v4 are both pedals. The Beetronics Larva leans crunchy and mid-forward.

Similarity
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47% somewhat different

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Price

$249via Reverb

Description

The Beetronics Larva is a six-stage analog phaser with dual preset morphing and an integrated Moogerfooger-inspired preamp, handmade in Los Angeles. Two independent Rate and Depth controls define phaser presets A and B; the Ramp footswitch morphs continuously between them, with Ramp Speed and Ramp Shape controls governing the transition curve. A Resonance knob shapes the phaser feedback intensity. The integrated Preamp section (Gain and Master Volume) delivers warming crunch independently or combined with the phaser. An Effect toggle selects Preamp only, Phaser only, or Vibe mode. Tap tempo and bypass footswitches. Standard and Custom Shop editions at $249 and $349.

The Subdecay Quasar Phaser v4 is a multi-stage phaser from Subdecay (Portland, Oregon), delivering 4, 6, 8, and 10-stage phase shifting in one compact pedal with multiple LFO waveform options and resonance control for comprehensive phase from subtle to deep swirling sweeps. The Quasar v4 provides one of the widest phaser stage selections available in a boutique compact format.

Genres
citedGenres this gear is documented as being used in.
  • classic rock
  • alternative
  • funk
  • Classic Rock
  • Ambient
  • Funk
Tonal lean
  • crunchy
  • mid-forward
  • analog warmth
  • warm

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