MXR Flanger vs SolidGoldFX Oblivion Quad Flange
The MXR Flanger and the SolidGoldFX Oblivion Quad Flange are both pedals sharing low gain, analog warmth, shimmer. The SolidGoldFX Oblivion Quad Flange leans lush.
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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.46% — somewhat different
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- low gain
- analog warmth
- shimmer
- modulated
MXR Flanger
MXR · pedal
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.The MXR M117R Flanger is a reissue of the original MXR Flanger from the late 1970s, producing a wide range of modulation effects from subtle chorus-like shimmer to extreme jet-plane sweeps. Its four controls — Speed, Width, Regen, and Manual — allow precise tuning of the flange depth and sweep rate. It is closely associated with the flanged guitar sounds of Eddie Van Halen, particularly on tracks from the late 1970s and early 1980s. The M117R is considered warmer and fuller-sounding than most competing flanger pedals, with a musical, full-spectrum character that reviewers consistently rank above budget alternatives. It suits rock and hard rock guitar rigs.
The SolidGoldFX Oblivion is a deep, multi-mode analog-voiced flanger built around four independent delay lines, with tap tempo, multiple LFOs and CV control. Three flange modes, Classic with a momentary thru-zero effect, Dual, and Quad, span subtle classic flange and chorus-like shimmer up to massive swooshing tsunamis of swirling texture. Three selectable LFO waveforms, an analog dry blend, and a unique per-mode lo-fi Degrade setting unlock ring-mod-like and robotic overtones beyond normal flanging. A Blend control sweeps from light, polite chorus to a full-on whirlpool of flange, while expression and CV inputs, internal dip switches and a multi-function footswitch for tap tempo, speed ramping and LFO braking make it one of the most powerful and creative flangers available for experimental and modern players.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Rock
- Metal
- Hard Rock
- Alternative Rock
- Ambient
- Post-Rock
- Experimental
- lush