MXR Flanger vs T-Rex Sweeper 2
The MXR Flanger and the T-Rex Sweeper 2 are both pedals sharing low gain, shimmer, modulated. The MXR Flanger leans analog warmth. The T-Rex Sweeper 2 leans lush and mid-forward.
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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.32% — somewhat different
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- low gain
- shimmer
- modulated
MXR Flanger
MXR · pedal
T-Rex Sweeper 2
T Rex · pedal
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$79.31via Reverb
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 T-Rex Sweeper 2 is a boutique phaser pedal from the Danish maker, delivering lush, sweeping modulation with flexible controls for speed, depth, and resonance. It ranges from subtle vintage shimmer to deep, vocal phasing, favored by players wanting a versatile, high-quality phaser for cleans, funk, and atmospheric tones.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Rock
- Metal
- Hard Rock
- Alternative Rock
- Funk
- analog warmth
- lush
- mid-forward