The SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase is a Solidgoldfx phaser pedal. Close alternatives include the Red Witch Empress and the Providence ADC-4 Anadime Analog Chorus. It pairs well with the Friedman BE-Mini Head and the Hughes & Kettner Warp 7.
SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase
Solidgoldfx · pedal
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.
- organic
- modulation
- phaser
- vibrato
- optical
- boutique
- lush
- shimmer
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. - 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. - Funk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Experimental
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Warp 7's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchRun Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Hughes & Kettner Coreblade gives it high gain to fill it with
Friedman Phil X Signature
Friedman
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Friedman Phil X Signature brings the high gain it's missing
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — EVH 000 gives it high gain to fill it with
ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766
Engl
tonal matchRun ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766 into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Pedals that stack with the SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase
Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz
Wren And Cuff
20% matchWren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
20% matchRun Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz into that low gain platform and it finally gets some fuzzy
Red Witch Titan
Red Witch
7% matchPut Red Witch Titan after SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase in the signal chain, clear of SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath
EarthQuaker Devices
7% matchEarthQuaker Devices Afterneath's ambient voice goes after SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase's own modulated character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchCusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchRun Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 into that low gain platform and it finally gets some fuzzy
Crowther Prunes
Crowther
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Crowther Prunes gives it fuzzy to fill it with
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchRun EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter into that low gain platform and it finally gets some fuzzy
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Red Witch Empress
Red Witch
77% similarityShared character: voicing, vibrato, subtle
Providence ADC-4 Anadime Analog Chorus
Providence
74% similarityShared character: voicing, subtle, rich
MXR Phase 100
MXR
74% similarityShared character: phaser, subtle, rich
T-Rex Sweeper 2
T Rex
71% similarityShared character: phaser, subtle, modulation
Analog Man Bi-Chorus
Analog Man
71% similarityShared character: vibrato, subtle, rich
JAM Pedals Chill
Jam Pedals
71% similarityShared character: subtle, rich, modulation
EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter Phase Machine V2
EarthQuaker Devices
71% similarityShared character: vibrato, phaser, smooth
Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato
Warm Audio
70% similarityShared character: vibrato, subtle, rich
Bookworm Effects Laughing Man Optical Tremolo V3
Bookworm Effects
70% similarityShared character: vibrato, subtle, modulation
SolidGoldFX NU-33
Solidgoldfx
70% similarityShared character: vibrato, smooth, modulation
ZVEX Vibrophase
Zvex
69% similarityShared character: phaser, vibrato, smooth
Spaceman Explorer 6-Stage Phaser
Spaceman
95% similaritysimilar tone character
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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 Providence ADC-4 Anadime Analog Chorus, the MXR Phase 100.
What pairs well with the SolidGoldFX Aurras Optical Vibraphase?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman BE-Mini Head, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7, Synergy SL2 Module — Friedman BE-Mini Head's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own.