MXR M290 Phase 95 Mini vs Red Witch Deluxe Moon Phaser

The MXR M290 Phase 95 Mini and the Red Witch Deluxe Moon Phaser are both pedals sharing mid-forward, low gain, shimmer. The MXR M290 Phase 95 Mini leans aggressive and transparent. Current prices: $107 vs $149.

Similarity
citedBlended 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.

48% — somewhat different

Shared genres
citedGenres both listings are associated with.
  • Classic Rock
Shared tone character
citedDerived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.
  • mid-forward
  • low gain
  • shimmer
Citation fame
citedCitation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.
0%
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Price

$107via Reverb

$149via Reverb

Description

The MXR Phase 95 Mini combines two classic MXR phaser circuits in one compact enclosure, with a toggle selecting between them. The Phase 90 setting is a four-stage phaser with the thick, warm, pronounced midrange swirl that defined the original orange MXR box, prominent enough to sit forward in a mix. The Phase 45 setting is a two-stage circuit giving a subtler, lighter and more transparent sweep that thickens the tone without dominating it. A second toggle switches between script and block voicings, the script setting being smoother and less pronounced with less volume lift, the block setting brighter and more aggressive. A single Speed control sets the rate.

The Red Witch Deluxe Moon Phaser is a multi-mode analog phaser offering several distinct sweep voicings in one pedal, from a subtle, shimmering movement to a deep, liquid, vocal swirl. Higher feedback and resonance settings push the phase notch forward for a pronounced, watery character reminiscent of vintage phase circuits, while lower settings add gentle animation that thickens the tone without drawing attention. It is hand-built in New Zealand.

Genres
citedGenres this gear is documented as being used in.
  • Funk
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Tonal lean
  • aggressive
  • transparent
  • warm
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Good for
citedOccasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.
  • Busking
  • Live
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