Yamaha Flanger FL-01
The Yamaha FL-01 Flanger is a compact pedal that generates its sweeping comb-filter effect by mixing the dry signal with a delayed copy of itself, where the delay time is modulated by an internal low-frequency oscillator. Its Rate control sets the speed of that modulation, determining how quickly the flanging sweep cycles from a subtle shimmer to a pronounced, jet-like whoosh. The Depth control adjusts the intensity of the delay-time variation, making the sweep wider and more dramatic at higher settings. A Feedback knob regenerates a portion of the effected signal back into the input, increasing the resonance and metallic character of the flanging, while a Manual control shifts the center delay time, altering the pitch and phase relationship of the comb filter to produce different tonal colors. The pedal features a standard bypass switch that routes the signal cleanly when disengaged, and it operates on a 9-volt battery or an optional DC adapter, with input and output jacks for mono connection.
Looking to buy the Yamaha Flanger FL-01? Check for availability.
User Reviews of the Yamaha Flanger FL-01
- Submitted by meropenem from Tokyo (6 points) on Aug 25, 2010
- For an earlier reviewer: The multi-pin is NH from JST, which is a good 40 years old and still available today. I believe the power pins were 2 and 5 -- to confirm, simply mount batteries and apply a tester on those pins. Ultra-easy. Oh and they are standard 2.5mm pitch, so if you have a dead desktop PC lying around you can easily leech off a multi-pin cable that would fit (on one end only, of course).
- Good Points: Very wide resonance frequency range, good for anything from bass guitars up to cymbals. Easily hits self-oscillation. The multi-pin includes CV input for the Manual control -- no need for modding. Very low noise floor (around -90dB), modern (1Mohm) input impedance. All this in 1980-ish!
- Bad Points: 30 years later in the used market today, the bypass switch is said to often not work. It's a custom-made part with nonstandard dimensions, so replacement requires more than a simple swap of an off-the-shelf switch. Don't let that deter you, the sound is easily worth the cost of any boutique pedal today.
- Price Paid: US$50.00
- Purchased At: internet auction
-
Was this review helpful to you?
- Submitted by Beavis from Afghanistan (262 points) on Mar 14, 2006
- Wow! Wow! Wow! what an awesome flanger, can do all the swooshing you want, very interactive controls, self oscillates easily. This is much much better than a certain mass produced purple flanger and a large box pedal that has a name like an expensive prostitute
- Good Points: Solid build, good battery life, great sound, oscillation can be controlled like a theremin
- Bad Points: Hard to find.....doesnt take power supply, well it does, but its a very wierd connection...looks like a computer network cable...any info on this? (dunkwondachef@hotmail.com)
- Price Paid: US$23.00
- Purchased At: Ebay
-
Was this review helpful to you?