Tokai Flanger TFL-1
The Tokai TFL-1 flanger pedal generates its sweeping comb-filter effect through a single Rate control that sets the speed of the modulation cycle, while a Depth knob determines how strongly the delayed signal sweeps against the dry signal, producing the characteristic jet-like whoosh. A manual or center control adjusts the base delay time, which shifts the position of the notches in the frequency spectrum, altering the tonal character of the sweep. The pedal mixes the effected signal with the dry input, and a feedback or regeneration control emphasizes the resonant peaks by feeding some of the output back into the delay line, making the effect more pronounced and metallic. It operates with standard 9V DC power and features a bypass switch to route the clean guitar signal directly to the output when disengaged. The compact metal enclosure is suited for pedalboard use, with input and output jacks on the top edge for straightforward signal chain integration.
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User Reviews of the Tokai Flanger TFL-1
- Submitted by onrust nv from Sliedrecht (96 points) on May 6, 2009
- Forget the Boss BF-2(made in japan)this ones sounds much better. Beautifull flanging, and ossibilitys for extreme settings. I have the black unit witch sound different than the silver one. It's not better or worse, but just different.
- Good Points: The overal sound.
- Bad Points: nothing
- Price Paid: US$40.00
- Purchased At: second hand
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