Outlaw Effects Phunnel Cloud vs Valco Black Hole Vintage Phaser
The Outlaw Effects Phunnel Cloud and the Valco Black Hole Vintage Phaser are both pedals sharing analog warmth, shimmer, mid-forward. Current prices: $54.99 vs $49.
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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.51% — moderately similar
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Funk
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- analog warmth
- shimmer
- mid-forward
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$54.99via Reverb
$49via Reverb
The Outlaw Effects Phunnel Cloud is a compact analogue phaser with two selectable voicings, running from a discreet shimmer to dramatic, rapidly sweeping movement. A mini toggle switches between Then, a warm, rich mid-1970s-flavoured phase with a rounder and more musical character, and Now, which is cleaner, more modern and more pronounced in its sweep. It stays quiet in operation, and true bypass keeps the dry signal transparent when disengaged. Housed in a micro enclosure with staggered jacks to save pedalboard space, it is an affordable route to classic analogue phase movement without boutique cost.
The Valco Black Hole is an analog phaser pedal from the revived Valco brand, delivering warm, vintage-flavored phase modulation with a smooth, organic sweep. Voiced after classic phasers, it ranges from subtle shimmer to deep, vocal swirl, favored by players wanting characterful analog phasing for cleans, funk, and atmospheric tones.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Rock