Death By Audio Moonbeam Stereo Multi-Stage Phaser vs ThorpyFX Pulse Doppler

The Death By Audio Moonbeam Stereo Multi-Stage Phaser and the ThorpyFX Pulse Doppler are both pedals sharing analog warmth, modulated. The ThorpyFX Pulse Doppler leans ambient. Current prices: $250 vs $319.

Similarity
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50% moderately similar

Shared genres
citedGenres both listings are associated with.
  • Experimental
Shared tone character
citedDerived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.
  • analog warmth
  • modulated
Citation fame
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Price

$250via Reverb

$319via Reverb

Description

The Death By Audio Moonbeam Stereo Multi-Stage Phaser houses two fully analog 6-stage phase shifter engines delivering independent stereo phase shifting. The dual analog phase shifter architecture produces wide, deep stereo phaser tones associated with high-stage analog phase circuits. 9V DC power. Reviewed by Premier Guitar. Brooklyn boutique construction from Death By Audio.

The ThorpyFX Pulse Doppler is an all-analogue twin-notch four-stage phaser developed with original Lovetone designer Dan Coggins, effectively a MkII of his 1995 Doppelganger in a far more compact and usable form. Multiple operating modes span classic phase shifting, pitch-wobbling vibrato, pure pulsating tremolo and a range of points in between. Depth, Rate, Blend, Enhance and Manual controls, plus two toggles and two footswitches, let it mimic the sweep of an MXR Phase 90 or an Electro-Harmonix Small Stone as well as Uni-Vibe throb and rotary-speaker shadings, though its overall tonality is brighter than a genuine '70s unit. Separate dry and wet outputs make it a true stereo effect, where its psychedelic swirl is most persuasive. It rewards learning rather than being plug-and-play. Built in a military-grade aircraft aluminium enclosure.

Genres
citedGenres this gear is documented as being used in.
  • Post-Rock
  • Ambient
Tonal lean
  • ambient

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