Dophix THE Vitruvian MAN chorus/phaser vs Heavy Metal FX HMFX Phase Riot Factory Second
The Dophix THE Vitruvian MAN chorus/phaser and the Heavy Metal FX HMFX Phase Riot Factory Second are both pedals sharing modulated. The Dophix THE Vitruvian MAN chorus/phaser leans analog warmth. The Heavy Metal FX HMFX Phase Riot Factory Second leans aggressive and high gain.
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Blended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.35% — somewhat different
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- modulated
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.The Dophix Vitruvian Man is an analog chorus and phaser combination pedal from the Italian boutique effects manufacturer Dophix, delivering simultaneous or switchable chorus and phaser modulation through a combined analog circuit. The Renaissance-art naming theme extends across the Dophix lineup of analog pedals. Combines two classic modulation types in one unit with analog circuit warmth.
Heavy Metal FX is a small boutique builder whose catalog leans toward gain and modulation pedals aimed at metal and hard-rock players, and the Phase Riot is the brand's take on an aggressive phaser rather than a subtle, vintage-style sweep. This particular unit is listed as a factory second, meaning it likely carries a minor cosmetic flaw such as an enclosure scratch or slightly off-center graphic rather than any functional defect, sold at a discount versus a first-quality unit. Specific control layout and sweep-rate range for this model aren't confirmed here beyond the boutique gain-pedal positioning implied by the brand's broader catalog.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- ambient
- experimental
- funk
- Metal
- Hard Rock
- Alternative Rock
- analog warmth
- aggressive
- high gain