The Mu-Tron Phasor II is arguably the best phaser pedal ever created, right? Well, as always, that’s debatable, but it sure is one of the best ones I’ve ever played – however, original units, even in bad condition, go for $500+ all day, which is pretty steep for most of us. Thankfully, the fine folks over at StewMac have come up with a wonderful solution, and one that you get to build yourself: the Lightcycle Optical Phasor II.
Designed to recreate double tracking and synths studio sounds, the Mu-Tron Phasor II gave players a dynamic and lush phase sound right at their feet. From rotary speaker shimmer or wild spacey soundscapes, every knob twist sparks inspiration. StewMac studied the unique circuit and signal path and did not rest until we nailed the classic sound, coming in the form of the Lightcycle.
What sets this phaser apart is the extreme tone shaping right at your fingertips. If you’ve wanted more from the MXR Phase 90, this is the pedal for you. On the front are controls for depth, rate, and feedback, letting you dial in anything from subtle swirl to rapid tremolo and synthesizer sounds. Want to get really deep? Two internal controls let you dial in the sweep and intensity of the phased signal.
This pedal kit includes everything you need to build your new pedal:
– 40 page step-by-step instructions written for the first time builder
– Top quality, high tolerance components from resistors to switch
– Road-worthy rugged metal enclosure with all holes pre-drilled
– Bare or powder coated white finish
– 3PDT breakout board for low noise
– Internal trim pots for tone shaping
– Input, output, and power jacks rear mounted for easy cable routing
– True bypass
– Custom printed labels
The in-depth instructions show every solder joint and resistor value so your build is perfect from start to finish. And once you’re done, you’ll drown in the gorgeous modulation that the Lightcycle Optical Phasor II provides, at a fraction of the cost of an original Mu-Tron unit. Plus, you’ll get to tell everyone you built your own effects pedal, which is pretty sweet as well. Thanks for StewMac for letting us explore this great modulation machine – head to their website for more info and how to order a kit for yourself, but first, check out our demo video below to hear the Lightcyle in action…Cheers!!
Get your Lightcycle Phasor II Pedal Kit from StewMacx: https://stewmac.sjv.io/JreZo7
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