The Rainger FX Effects Binary Pulsar is a Rainger Fx chorus pedal, currently around $279. Close alternatives include the Bookworm Effects Laughing Man Optical Tremolo V3 and the Mid-Fi Electronics Another An-Other. It pairs well with the Fender Twin Reverb Head and the Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt.
Rainger FX Effects Binary Pulsar
Rainger Fx · pedal
The Rainger FX Binary Pulsar is a rhythmic effects and tremolo pedal from Rainger FX (London, UK), delivering binary-patterned rhythmic pulse and tremolo effects for experimental, rhythmic, and electronic-influenced guitar applications. Rainger FX is a London boutique known for unconventional, experimental effects with unique circuit concepts.
What stands out
“Strengths: Binary-patterned rhythmic pulse delivers unique experimental tremolo character at Rainger FX London boutique quality”
— from the reviews
“The Rainger FX Binary Pulsar delivers rhythmic binary pulse effects at London Rainger FX boutique quality for experimental and electronic-influenced players who want rhythmic tremolo from a unique boutique manufacturer”
— from the community notes
“Use-case wise it suits experimental players who want rhythmic pulse effects at Rainger FX quality”
— from the community notes
“and electronic-influenced guitar applications”
— from the listing
“Unconventional rhythmic concept”
— from the reviews
- experimental
- tremolo
- electronic
- boutique
- rhythmic pulse effects
- rhythmic binary pulse effects
- rhythmic effects
- binary patterned rhythmic pulse
Price updated Oct 23, 2026
Genres the Rainger FX Effects Binary Pulsar is commonly used in
- Experimental
- Electronic
Amps that pair well with the Rainger FX Effects Binary Pulsar
Fender Twin Reverb Head
amplifier
9% matchWhat Fender Twin Reverb Head brings here leans toward dynamic — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
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 Rainger FX Effects Binary Pulsar in the chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Synergy SL2 Module after Rainger FX Effects Binary Pulsar
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H goes after Rainger FX Effects Binary Pulsar in the chain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 after Rainger FX Effects Binary Pulsar
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Friedman BE-Mini Head after Rainger FX Effects Binary Pulsar
Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head
Peavey
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head after Rainger FX Effects Binary Pulsar
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade goes after Rainger FX Effects Binary Pulsar in the chain
Pedals that stack with the Rainger FX Effects Binary Pulsar
Fulltone OCD
Fulltone
7% matchFulltone OCD's own full character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Xotic RC Booster
Xotic
7% matchXotic RC Booster leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Source Audio Nemesis
Source Audio
5% matchKeep Source Audio Nemesis after Rainger FX Effects Binary Pulsar in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Rainger FX Effects Binary Pulsar — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Strymon TimeLine
Strymon
5% matchKeep Strymon TimeLine after Rainger FX Effects Binary Pulsar in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Rainger FX Effects Binary Pulsar — 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 Rainger FX Effects Binary Pulsar
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchPut Warm Audio Jet Phaser after Rainger FX Effects Binary Pulsar: modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Death By Audio Destruction
Death By Audio
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Death By Audio Destruction goes in front of Rainger FX Effects Binary Pulsar in the chain
Subdecay F-Bomb
Subdecay
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Subdecay F-Bomb goes in front of Rainger FX Effects Binary Pulsar in the chain
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Rainger FX Effects Binary Pulsar?+
The closest matches in character are the Bookworm Effects Laughing Man Optical Tremolo V3, the Mid-Fi Electronics Another An-Other, the Subdecay TremCoder 2. Budget picks: Old Blood Noise Endeavors Blackcap Asynchronous Dual Tremolo, FTelettronica Satellite Tremolo, Dirt Monger Instruments Gristleizer. Boutique upgrades: Carl Martin TremO'vibe.
What pairs well with the Rainger FX Effects Binary Pulsar?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Twin Reverb Head, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt, Synergy SL2 Module — What Fender Twin Reverb Head brings here leans toward dynamic — that's worth building a pairing around.
How much does the Rainger FX Effects Binary Pulsar cost?+
Around $279 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).