The Donner Embark 04 is a Donner chorus pedal, currently around $29.95. Close alternatives include the MXR M117R Flanger and the Mu-Tron Bi-Phase. It pairs well with the Marshall Plexi 1959SLP and the Dumble Overdrive Special Amp Head.
Donner Embark 04
Donner · pedal
The Donner EMBARK 04 is a compact mini effects pedal from Donner's EMBARK series, providing effect functionality in a pedalboard-efficient mini format. The EMBARK series offers multiple effect types across the EMBARK range with each model covering a specific effect category. The EMBARK 04 delivers its specific effect in Donner's smaller, durable EMBARK enclosure.
- durable
- consistent
- live
- effect functionality
Good for
- Busking
- Live
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Donner Embark 04 is commonly used in
- Alternative Rock
Amps that pair well with the Donner Embark 04
Marshall Plexi 1959SLP
amplifier
16% matchMarshall Plexi 1959SLP leans toward aggressive, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Dumble Overdrive Special Amp Head
Dumble
15% matchDumble Overdrive Special Amp Head leans toward dynamic, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Warp 7 supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head
Peavey
tonal matchPeavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone 2202H supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766
Engl
tonal matchENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766 supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Pedals that stack with the Donner Embark 04
Beetronics Overhive
Beetronics
11% matchBeetronics Overhive's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying
MXR Distortion+
MXR
11% matchWhat MXR Distortion+ brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Crazy Tube Circuits Splash MKIV Reverb
Crazy Tube Circuits
7% matchKeep Crazy Tube Circuits Splash MKIV Reverb after Donner Embark 04 in the signal chain, clear of Donner Embark 04's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale
Crazy Tube Circuits
7% matchKeep Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale after Donner Embark 04 in the signal chain, clear of Donner Embark 04's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 brings fuzz into a clean, transparent tone
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchCusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Xotic Robotalk 2
Xotic
tonal matchXotic Robotalk 2 supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchWarm Audio Jet Phaser supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Donner Embark 04?+
The closest matches in character are the MXR M117R Flanger, the Mu-Tron Bi-Phase, the Boss TR-2 Tremolo. Boutique upgrades: Mu-Tron Bi-Phase, Boss TR-2 Tremolo.
What pairs well with the Donner Embark 04?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Plexi 1959SLP, Dumble Overdrive Special Amp Head, Synergy SL2 Module — Marshall Plexi 1959SLP leans toward aggressive, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the Donner Embark 04 cost?+
Around $29.95 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).