The SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase is a Solidgoldfx phaser pedal, currently around $209. Close alternatives include the Red Witch Empress and the Spaceman Explorer 6-Stage Phaser. It pairs well with the Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier and the Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt.
SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase
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The SolidGoldFX Aurras is a boutique optical modulation pedal combining vibrato and phaser voicings into a lush, dimensional 'Vibraphase' effect. Built by the respected Canadian maker, it uses optical circuitry for smooth, organic modulation ranging from subtle shimmer to deep, swirling movement, favored by players wanting rich, vintage-flavored phase and vibrato textures.
What stands out
“Built by the respected Canadian maker, it uses optical circuitry for smooth, organic modulation ranging from subtle shimmer to deep, swirling movement, favored by players wanting rich, vintage-flavored phase and vibrato textures”
— from the listing
“A lush, dimensional optical modulation that blends phaser and vibrato into smooth, swirling movement ranging from gentle shimmer to deep, watery throb, with the organic feel only optical circuitry provides”
— from the reviews
“Its strengths are the smooth optical voice, the phase-and-vibrato versatility, and build quality; the caveats are a boutique price and a warm, vintage-leaning character”
— from the community notes
“the solidgoldfx aurras is a boutique optical modulation pedal combining vibrato and phaser voicings into a lush”
— from the listing
“It adds rich atmosphere to cleans and leads with quality build”
— from the reviews
- organic
- smooth
- phaser
- vibrato
- optical
- lush
- shimmer
- vintage
Price updated Oct 23, 2026
Genres the SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase is commonly used in
- Ambient
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Indie
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Funk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Shoegaze
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Classic Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Swing
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase
Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier
Soldano
17% matchSoldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying
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
Put Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt after SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H after SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module goes after SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase in the chain
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Friedman BE-Mini Head goes after SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase in the chain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 goes after SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase in the chain
Egnater Tourmaster Combo 4212
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Egnater Tourmaster Combo 4212 after SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Hughes & Kettner Coreblade after SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase
Pedals that stack with the SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase
Fjord Fuzz Berserk
Fjord Fuzz
19% matchFjord Fuzz Berserk's aggressive voice suits SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase's own smooth character
Comes earlier in the signal chain
JHS Smiley
JHS Pedals
19% matchJHS Smiley leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Carl Martin Headroom
Carl Martin
6% matchCarl Martin Headroom's spring voice goes after SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase's own smooth character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Catalinbread Cloak
Catalinbread
6% matchRun Catalinbread Cloak after SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase in the signal chain, where it won't crowd SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase — 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
Put Death By Audio Destruction in front of SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 goes in front of SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase in the chain
Subdecay F-Bomb
Subdecay
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Subdecay F-Bomb in front of SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchPut Warm Audio Jet Phaser after SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase: modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Cheaper alternatives
Valco Black Hole Vintage Phaser
Valco
70% similarityShared character: phaser, voicing, subtle
Providence ADC-4 Anadime Analog Chorus
Providence
63% similarityShared character: voicing, modulation, subtle
MXR Phase 100
MXR
60% similarityShared character: phaser, modulation, subtle
Ibanez PH Mini Phaser Mini
Ibanez
60% similarityShared character: phaser, subtle, smooth
Electro-Harmonix Bad
Electro-Harmonix
55% similarityShared character: phaser, voicing, subtle
Boss CE-2 Chorus
Boss
55% similarityShared character: modulation, subtle, vintage charm
Boutique & premium upgrades
Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus
Dunlop
54% similarityShared character: phaser, vibrato, modulation
Carl Martin Two Faze
Carl Martin
52% similarityShared character: phaser, modulation, subtle
Walrus Audio Monumental Stereo Harmonic Tremolo
Walrus Audio
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Red Witch Empress
Red Witch
70% similarityShared character: voicing, vibrato, modulation
Spaceman Explorer 6-Stage Phaser
Spaceman
65% similarityShared character: phaser, modulation, subtle
EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter Phase Machine V2
EarthQuaker Devices
65% similarityShared character: vibrato, phaser, smooth
Keeley Seafoam Plus Chorus/Vibrato
Keeley
64% similarityShared character: vibrato, modulation, subtle
Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter
Maestro
61% similarityShared character: phaser, subtle, smooth
JAM Pedals RetroVibe Mk.4
Jam Pedals
56% similarityShared character: vibrato
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase?+
The closest matches in character are the Red Witch Empress, the Spaceman Explorer 6-Stage Phaser, the EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter Phase Machine V2. Budget picks: Valco Black Hole Vintage Phaser, Providence ADC-4 Anadime Analog Chorus, MXR Phase 100. Boutique upgrades: Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus, Carl Martin Two Faze, Walrus Audio Monumental Stereo Harmonic Tremolo.
What pairs well with the SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt, Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H — Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase cost?+
Around $209 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).