The Subdecay Quasar Phaser v4 is a Subdecay phaser pedal. Close alternatives include the TC Electronic Blood Moon Phaser and the Source Audio Lunar Phaser. It pairs well with the Mesa Boogie Electra-Dyne Simul-Class 45/90-Watt 1x12" and the Laney Ironheart Foundry Dualtop 2-Channel 60W Head.
Subdecay Quasar Phaser v4
Subdecay · pedal
The Subdecay Quasar Phaser v4 is a multi-stage phaser from Subdecay (Portland, Oregon), delivering 4, 6, 8, and 10-stage phase shifting in one compact pedal with multiple LFO waveform options and resonance control for comprehensive phase from subtle to deep swirling sweeps. The Quasar v4 provides one of the widest phaser stage selections available in a boutique compact format.
- phaser
- boutique
- stage
- classic rock
- overdrive
- ambient
- resonance
- funk
Genres the Subdecay Quasar Phaser v4 is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Ambient
- Funk
- Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Subdecay Quasar Phaser v4
Mesa Boogie Electra-Dyne Simul-Class 45/90-Watt 1x12"
Mesa Boogie
25% matchInto a low gain tone, Mesa Boogie Electra-Dyne Simul-Class 45/90-Watt 1x12" brings the high gain it's missing
Laney Ironheart Foundry Dualtop 2-Channel 60W Head
Laney
25% matchRun Laney Ironheart Foundry Dualtop 2-Channel 60W Head into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
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
Pedals that stack with the Subdecay Quasar Phaser v4
Fjord Fuzz Berserk
Fjord Fuzz
16% matchInto a low gain tone, Fjord Fuzz Berserk brings the fuzzy it's missing
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
15% matchRun Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz into that low gain platform and it finally gets some fuzzy
Echoplex EP-3
Echoplex
6% matchRun Echoplex EP-3 after Subdecay Quasar Phaser v4 in the signal chain, clear of Subdecay Quasar Phaser v4's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Max
Electro-Harmonix
6% matchKeep Subdecay Quasar Phaser v4's ambient voice out front: Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Max goes after Subdecay Quasar Phaser v4 in the signal chain so its spring voice doesn't muddy it — 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 →
TC Electronic Blood Moon Phaser
TC Electronic
77% similarityShared character: phaser, ambient, classic_rock
Source Audio Lunar Phaser
Source Audio
76% similarityShared character: phaser, ambient, subtle
Roland Corp US PH-3 Phase Shifter
Roland
76% similarityShared character: phaser, subtle, classic_rock
MXR Phase 100
MXR
73% similarityShared character: phaser, subtle, stage
Malekko Omicron Phase
Malekko
73% similarityShared character: phaser, stage, overdrive
IVY Planet Phaser
Ivy
71% similarityShared character: phaser, classic_rock, overdrive
Schulte Compact Phaser
Schulte
70% similarityShared character: phaser, boutique_stuff
Carl Martin Two Faze
Carl Martin
70% similarityShared character: phaser, ambient, subtle
Option 5 Destination Phase
Option 5
69% similarityShared character: phaser, classic_rock, overdrive
EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter
EarthQuaker Devices
68% similarityShared character: phaser, natural_resonance, subtle
Digitech DOD Phasor 201
Digitech
68% similarityShared character: phaser, subtle, classic_rock
IdiotBox Effects WhataPhaser
Idiotbox Effects
67% similarityShared character: phaser, overdrive, boutique_stuff
See all alternatives to the Subdecay Quasar Phaser v4 (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Subdecay Quasar Phaser v4?+
The closest matches in character are the TC Electronic Blood Moon Phaser, the Source Audio Lunar Phaser, the Roland Corp US PH-3 Phase Shifter.
What pairs well with the Subdecay Quasar Phaser v4?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Mesa Boogie Electra-Dyne Simul-Class 45/90-Watt 1x12", Laney Ironheart Foundry Dualtop 2-Channel 60W Head, Friedman BE-Mini Head — Into a low gain tone, Mesa Boogie Electra-Dyne Simul-Class 45/90-Watt 1x12" brings the high gain it's missing.