The Subdecay Starlight Flanger v2 is a Subdecay flanger pedal, currently around $256.25. Close alternatives include the Dex Tech Memory Flanger, part of Dex Audio's UK-built Memory Range and the ToadWorks Barracuda. It pairs well with the Marshall JVM410H and the Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head.
Subdecay Starlight Flanger v2
Subdecay · pedal
The Subdecay Starlight is an analog bucket-brigade flanger built around the MN3209 BBD chip for authentic vintage flange character, offering far more range than a typical two- or three-knob flanger while staying easy to manage. Its standout control is a Shape knob that selects six different LFO waveforms, sine, triangle, a triangle/square mix, random, triangle step, and manual, dramatically expanding the textures available, from smooth classic sweeps to rhythmic stepped and random modulation, plus a manual mode for fixed or hand-swept flange. The analog BBD signal path gives warm, organic flanging with genuine vintage quality. It suits players wanting expressive, versatile flange tones, from subtle movement to jet-plane sweeps and experimental rhythmic textures, across rock, shoegaze, and creative modulation styles in a flexible yet approachable pedal.
What stands out
“The Subdecay Starlight is an analog bucket-brigade flanger built around the MN3209 BBD chip for authentic vintage flange character, offering far more range than a typical two- or three-knob flanger while staying easy to manage”
— from the listing
“Its standout control is a Shape knob that selects six different LFO waveforms, sine, triangle, a triangle/square mix, random, triangle step, and manual, dramatically expanding the textures available, from smooth classic sweeps to rhythmic s…”
— from the listing
“from subtle movement to jet-plane sweeps and experimental rhythmic textures”
— from the listing
“from smooth classic sweeps to rhythmic stepped and random modulation”
— from the listing
“Strengths are the authentic analog tone, the LFO versatility, and the accessible yet deep design”
— from the reviews
Trade-offs
“limitations include experimental waveform options that exceed what players wanting a simple classic flange require”
— from the reviews
- flanger
- experimental
- smooth
- analog
- organic
- vintage
- modulation
- mix
Price updated Oct 25, 2026
Genres the Subdecay Starlight Flanger v2 is commonly used in
- Rock
- Shoegaze
- Experimental
- New Wave
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Ambient
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Electronic
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Subdecay Starlight Flanger v2
Marshall JVM410H
Marshall
22% matchMarshall JVM410H leans toward pristine, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head
Revv
22% matchRevv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Blackstar Series One 200 Top MkI Head 200Watt
Blackstar
12% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Blackstar Series One 200 Top MkI Head 200Watt's transparent voice out front: Subdecay Starlight Flanger v2 goes after Blackstar Series One 200 Top MkI Head 200Watt in the signal chain so its smooth voice doesn't muddy it
Comes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone British Style Plexi50 Lead
Ceriatone
11% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Ceriatone British Style Plexi50 Lead's bright voice out front: Subdecay Starlight Flanger v2 goes after Ceriatone British Style Plexi50 Lead in the signal chain so its smooth voice doesn't muddy it
Comes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II goes after Subdecay Starlight Flanger v2 in the chain
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head goes after Subdecay Starlight Flanger v2 in the chain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade goes after Subdecay Starlight Flanger v2 in the 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 Subdecay Starlight Flanger v2 in the chain
Pedals that stack with the Subdecay Starlight Flanger v2
Cusack Music Tap-A-Fuzz
Cusack Music
26% matchCusack Music Tap-A-Fuzz leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
25% matchThe Starlight's organic, experimental flange sweep sweeps through the Dirt Transmitter's driven signal rather than stacking gain with it.
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Zvex 59V
Zvex
16% 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 Subdecay Starlight Flanger v2 after Zvex 59V in the signal chain, clear of Zvex 59V's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Mesa Boogie Flux-Five
Mesa Boogie
14% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Subdecay Starlight Flanger v2 after Mesa Boogie Flux-Five in the signal chain, clear of Mesa Boogie Flux-Five's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
One Control Sonic Blue Twanger
One Control
14% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Subdecay Starlight Flanger v2 after One Control Sonic Blue Twanger in the signal chain, clear of One Control Sonic Blue Twanger's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Keeley Halo
Keeley
10% 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 Keeley Halo after Subdecay Starlight Flanger v2 in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Subdecay Starlight Flanger v2 — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Echoplex EP-3
Echoplex
10% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Echoplex EP-3's analog warmth voice goes after Subdecay Starlight Flanger v2 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Subdecay Starlight Flanger v2's own smooth character — 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
Death By Audio Destruction goes in front of Subdecay Starlight Flanger v2 in the chain
Cheaper alternatives
Carl Martin Classic Flange Version II
Carl Martin
65% similarityShared character: flanger, analog, modulation
Rowin LEF312 Flanger
Rowin
65% similarityShared character: flanger, analog, modulation
Carl Martin Axis Flanger
Carl Martin
63% similarityShared character: flanger, analog, subtle
PRS Wind Through the Trees
PRS
63% similarityShared character: flanger, analog, mix
Artec SE-FLG Vintage Flanger
Artec
58% similarityShared character: wide range, flanger, analog
Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
54% similarityShared character: wide range, flanger, analog
Boutique & premium upgrades
Spaceman Aurora Analog Flanger
Spaceman
60% similarityShared character: flanger, analog, vintage charm
EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids V1 Stereo Flanging Device
EarthQuaker Devices
57% similarityShared character: flanger, wide range, mix
Spaceman Aurora Analog Flanger Multi Mode Custom
Spaceman
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Dex Tech Memory Flanger, part of Dex Audio's UK-built Memory Range
Dex Tech
59% similarityShared character: flanger, analog, modulation
ToadWorks Barracuda
ToadWorks
56% similarityShared character: flanger, analog, modulation
Teisco Mini Flanger
Teisco
54% similarityShared character: flanger, analog, modulation
EarthQuaker Devices EQD Pyramids SE
EarthQuaker Devices
54% similarityShared character: wide range, flanger
SolidGoldFX Oblivion
Solidgoldfx
53% similarityShared character: flanger, modulation
Enduring Audio Point Omega
Enduring Audio
53% similarityShared character: flanger, analog
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Subdecay Starlight Flanger v2?+
The closest matches in character are the Dex Tech Memory Flanger, part of Dex Audio's UK-built Memory Range, the ToadWorks Barracuda, the Teisco Mini Flanger. Budget picks: Carl Martin Classic Flange Version II, Rowin LEF312 Flanger, Carl Martin Axis Flanger. Boutique upgrades: Spaceman Aurora Analog Flanger, EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids V1 Stereo Flanging Device, Spaceman Aurora Analog Flanger Multi Mode Custom.
What pairs well with the Subdecay Starlight Flanger v2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall JVM410H, Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head, Blackstar Series One 200 Top MkI Head 200Watt — Marshall JVM410H leans toward pristine, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the Subdecay Starlight Flanger v2 cost?+
Around $256.25 (live listing price, updated Oct 25, 2026).
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