Rocktron Hypnotic Flanger vs SolidGoldFX Oblivion Quad Flange
The Rocktron Hypnotic Flanger and the SolidGoldFX Oblivion Quad Flange are both pedals sharing shimmer, analog warmth, low gain. The Rocktron Hypnotic Flanger leans smooth. The SolidGoldFX Oblivion Quad Flange leans modulated and 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.45% — somewhat different
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- shimmer
- analog warmth
- low gain
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.The Rocktron Hypnotic Flange is an analogue-voiced flanger offering Rate, Width, Regen and Phase controls for a wide range of sweep characters. Rate sets the speed from a slow, liquid drift to a fast, seasick wobble; Width sets how far the sweep travels, from a subtle chorus-like shimmer to a full jet-plane whoosh; and Regen raises the feedback for the sharp, resonant, metallic ringing that defines a classic flanger at extreme settings. The Phase control inverts the effect signal for a hollower, more scooped and vocal character rather than the standard additive sweep. Built by Rocktron of Battle Creek, Michigan at an accessible price.
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
- Ambient
- Post-Rock
- Experimental
- smooth
- modulated
- lush