The Rocktron Hypnotic Flanger is a Rocktron flanger pedal, currently around $70.32. Close alternatives include the MXR Flanger and the BLAXX BX -Flanger. It pairs well with the Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head and the Synergy SL2 Module.
Rocktron Hypnotic Flanger
Rocktron · pedal
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.
What stands out
“The Rocktron Hypnotic Flange is an analogue-voiced flanger offering Rate, Width, Regen and Phase controls for a wide range of sweep characters”
— from the listing
“The Phase control inverts the effect signal for a hollower, more scooped and vocal character”
— from the listing
“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 rin…”
— from the listing
“Strengths: Flanger with Rate, Width, Regen, and Phase controls at accessible Rocktron pricing”
— from the reviews
“Use-case wise it suits rock players who want flanger at Rocktron pricing”
— from the community notes
Trade-offs
“In the signal chain flanger sits after drive”
— from the community notes
- flanger
- vocal
- shimmer
- subtle
- scooped
- sweep characters
- rock
- metallic
Price updated Oct 22, 2026
Genres the Rocktron Hypnotic Flanger is commonly used in
- Rock
- New Wave
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Post Punk
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Rocktron Hypnotic Flanger
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head
Orange
19% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head pushes a scooped tone toward mid-forward
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone 2202H stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Friedman BE-Mini Head layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII NEO 50W 2x12 Combo
Orange
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII NEO 50W 2x12 Combo after Rocktron Hypnotic Flanger
Pedals that stack with the Rocktron Hypnotic Flanger
JHS Smiley
JHS Pedals
22% matchJHS Smiley layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Wren and Cuff Box of War OG
Wren And Cuff
21% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)
Wren and Cuff Box of War OG's own full character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Boss DD-2 Digital Delay
Boss
7% 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 Boss DD-2 Digital Delay after Rocktron Hypnotic Flanger in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Rocktron Hypnotic Flanger — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay
Dunlop
7% matchPut Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay after Rocktron Hypnotic Flanger in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Rocktron Hypnotic Flanger — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Death By Audio Destruction
Death By Audio
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Run mid-forward into Death By Audio Destruction for more fuzzy on top
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Subdecay F-Bomb
Subdecay
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Subdecay F-Bomb in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward fuzzy
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchPut Warm Audio Jet Phaser after Rocktron Hypnotic Flanger: modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Ibanez FL Mini
Ibanez
67% similarityShared character: extreme settings, flanger, resonant
Electro-Harmonix Andy Summers Walking on the Moon
Electro-Harmonix
63% similarityShared character: extreme settings, flanger, resonant
Strymon Orbit
Strymon
60% similarityShared character: feedback, flanger, vocal
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Flat Flange Shifter Device
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
59% similarityShared character: flanger, resonant, wide range
Source Audio Mercury Flanger
Source Audio
57% similarityShared character: flanger, resonant, chorus
SolidGoldFX Oblivion Quad Flange
Solidgoldfx
57% similarityShared character: flanger, chorus, subtle
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MXR Flanger
MXR
62% similarityShared character: extreme settings, flanger, resonant
BLAXX BX -Flanger
Blaxx
61% similarityShared character: flanger, chorus, subtle
JHS 3 Series Flanger
JHS Pedals
59% similarityShared character: extreme settings, flanger, resonant
Mooer Jet Engine
Mooer
52% similarityShared character: extreme settings, flanger, overdrive
Ibanez FL-9 Flanger
Ibanez
52% similarityShared character: flanger, wide range, chorus
Enduring Audio Point Omega
Enduring Audio
91% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Rocktron Hypnotic Flanger (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Rocktron Hypnotic Flanger?+
The closest matches in character are the MXR Flanger, the BLAXX BX -Flanger, the JHS 3 Series Flanger. Budget picks: Simple Sam Flanger-Roo Flanger. Boutique upgrades: Ibanez FL Mini, Electro-Harmonix Andy Summers Walking on the Moon, Strymon Orbit.
What pairs well with the Rocktron Hypnotic Flanger?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head, Synergy SL2 Module, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt — Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head pushes a scooped tone toward mid-forward.
How much does the Rocktron Hypnotic Flanger cost?+
Around $70.32 (live listing price, updated Oct 22, 2026).
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