The Death By Audio Moonbeam is a Death By Audio phaser pedal, currently around $250. Close alternatives include the Orange Series Phaser and the Roland Corp US PH-3 Phase Shifter. It pairs well with the PRS MT100 and the Traynor BB115.
Death By Audio Moonbeam
Death By Audio · pedal
The Death By Audio Moonbeam Phaser houses two fully analog 6-stage phase shifter engines in one pedal, delivering stereo multi-stage phaser tones with the DBA experimental design character. Two complete independent 6-stage phase shifters allow wide stereo phaser tones. 9V DC power supply. Reviewed by Premier Guitar. Brooklyn boutique Death By Audio construction.
What stands out
“Two complete independent 6-stage phase shifters allow wide stereo phaser tones”
— from the listing
“delivering stereo multi-stage phaser tones with the dba experimental design character”
— from the listing
“the death by audio moonbeam phaser houses two fully analog 6-stage phase shifter engines in one pedal”
— from the listing
“Reviewed by Premier Guitar”
— from the listing
“Its standout strength is the dual 6-stage analog phase shifter engines delivering stereo phaser depth beyond single-engine designs”
— from the community notes
- phaser
- stereo
- experimental
- stage
- distinctive character
- reverb
- overdrive
- psychedelic
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Death By Audio Moonbeam is commonly used in
- Experimental
- Post-Rock
- Ambient
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Death By Audio Moonbeam
PRS MT100
PRS
23% matchPRS MT100 leans toward mid-forward, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Traynor BB115
Traynor
7% matchKeep Death By Audio Moonbeam after Traynor BB115 in the signal chain, clear of Traynor BB115's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Synergy SL2 Module after Death By Audio Moonbeam
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt goes after Death By Audio Moonbeam in the chain
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head goes after Death By Audio Moonbeam in the chain
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Ceriatone 2202H after Death By Audio Moonbeam
Carol-Ann OD-2R
Carol Ann
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Carol-Ann OD-2R goes after Death By Audio Moonbeam in the chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H goes after Death By Audio Moonbeam in the chain
Pedals that stack with the Death By Audio Moonbeam
Klon Centaur
Klon
29% matchThe Klon's clear midrange boost pushes on top of the Moonbeam's experimental phase sweep rather than genuinely stacking gain with it.
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Beetronics Overhive
Beetronics
26% matchPush the Overhive's transparent drive into the Moonbeam's phaser and its psychedelic swirl gets a stronger signal to work with.
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Meris Polymoon
Meris
11% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put Meris Polymoon after Death By Audio Moonbeam in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Death By Audio Moonbeam — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dawner Prince Boonar
Dawner Prince
11% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Dawner Prince Boonar after Death By Audio Moonbeam in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Death By Audio Moonbeam — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
GFI System Clockwork Delay V3
Gfi System
7% matchKeep Death By Audio Moonbeam after GFI System Clockwork Delay V3 in the signal chain, where it won't crowd GFI System Clockwork Delay V3 — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 in front of Death By Audio Moonbeam
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchPut Warm Audio Jet Phaser after Death By Audio Moonbeam: modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Donner Big Mouth Distortion
Donner
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Donner Big Mouth Distortion in front of Death By Audio Moonbeam
Cheaper alternatives
IdiotBox Effects WhataPhaser
Idiotbox Effects
62% similarityShared character: phaser, overdrive
Walrus Audio Vanguard
Walrus Audio
62% similarityShared character: premier guitar, phaser, stereo
Rotosound RKH1 The King Henry Phaser
Rotosound
58% similarityShared character: phaser
Electro-Harmonix Nano Small Stone v2
Electro-Harmonix
57% similarityShared character: phaser, reverb, stage
MXR Script Phase 90 (LED)
MXR
56% similarityShared character: phaser, stage
Fender Lost Highway Phaser
Fender
55% similarityShared character: phaser, stage, overdrive
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar charactersee all similar tone character →
Orange Series Phaser
Orange
61% similarityShared character: phaser
Roland Corp US PH-3 Phase Shifter
Roland
58% similarityShared character: phaser, stage, overdrive
Subdecay Quasar Phaser v4
Subdecay
56% similarityShared character: phaser, stage, overdrive
Mr. Black Ltd Phaser Vibe
Mr Black
55% similarityShared character: phaser, reverb, overdrive
IVY Planet Phaser
Ivy
52% similarityShared character: phaser, overdrive
Death By Audio Moonbeam Stereo Multi-Stage Phaser
Death By Audio
97% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Death By Audio Moonbeam (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Death By Audio Moonbeam?+
The closest matches in character are the Orange Series Phaser, the Roland Corp US PH-3 Phase Shifter, the Subdecay Quasar Phaser v4. Budget picks: IdiotBox Effects WhataPhaser, Walrus Audio Vanguard, Rotosound RKH1 The King Henry Phaser. Boutique upgrades: Carl Martin Two Faze.
What pairs well with the Death By Audio Moonbeam?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS MT100, Traynor BB115, Synergy SL2 Module — PRS MT100 leans toward mid-forward, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the Death By Audio Moonbeam cost?+
Around $250 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).
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