Behringer PEDAL FLANGER

The Spirit of the Rare 1970s Tycobrahe Pedal Flanger

The Behringer PEDAL FLANGER captures the distinctive approach of the classic flangers with expression pedals that emerged in the 1970s, and more specifically the spirit of the highly sought-after Tycobrahe Pedal Flanger. At a time when flanger was leaving the studio to become a true performance effect, this format allowed guitarists to directly control the movement of the filter with their foot.

Much more than a simple "jet plane" effect, this pedal explores a wide range of modulation sounds. It can thicken a clean tone like a subtle chorus, produce rotary oscillations reminiscent of a Leslie cabinet, deliver a deep vibrato, or push the feedback into psychedelic and spacey textures. A rare proposition, designed for musicians who truly enjoy playing their effect.

An Expressive Modulation Pedal for Creative Guitarists

The PEDAL FLANGER is equally suited to beginners looking to discover analog modulation and experienced musicians seeking more physical and instinctive control. Its immediate operation makes it easy to achieve a useful sound quickly, while its integrated pedal opens the door to much more nuanced playing.

It naturally fits into vintage rock, electric blues, funk, progressive rock, psychedelia, indie, pop, and space rock. With a clean tone, it adds width and movement ; paired with an overdrive or fuzz, it creates thick, shifting, highly distinctive layers. In the studio, it can also bring a guitar rhythm track, bass, synthesizer, or previously recorded track to life.

Auto or Manual: Sweep Control Under Your Foot

The Auto/Manual selector determines how the modulation evolves. In Auto mode, a low-frequency oscillator automatically drives the sweep: the integrated pedal then controls the speed of the movement. This is the ideal mode for creating a slow chorus, a gradual rotary effect, or a regular flanger sound without taking your hands off the instrument.

In Manual mode, the expression pedal takes direct control of the filter sweep. You can then move the effect slowly to create vocal-like inflections, accentuate a sustained note, or produce highly expressive flanger rises and falls. This immediate interaction gives the PEDAL FLANGER an almost instrumental character.

The Spread control adjusts the sweep range. A moderate setting favors subtle, singing modulations ; a higher setting extends the range and brings out more pronounced detuned effects. The Intensity control affects the feedback: it increases the regeneration of the processed signal, taking you from a gentle sense of depth to a dense, metallic, and more aggressive resonance.

The Sound

The Behringer PEDAL FLANGER favors a lively analog modulation, with movement that feels less static than that of a conventional digital effect. At low intensity, it adds a sense of width and depth that perfectly supports open chords, arpeggios, and clean-tone riffs. The result can approach a gentle chorus or a slow rotary vibration.

As the Spread and Intensity are increased, the character becomes more pronounced: the sound gains resonance, notches, and harmonic depth. The pedal can then produce the liquid, metallic sweep expected from a vintage flanger, as well as unstable, thick, and psychedelic textures. Manual mode reveals its full potential on sustained notes, suspended chords, and atmospheric passages, as every movement of the foot becomes an integral part of the performance.

Technical specifications

Effects	Chorus / Flanger / Phaser, Chorus, Flanger, Rotary speaker emulation, Vibe	Type	Mains or battery
Technology	Analog	Use	electric bass, electric guitar
Format	Pedal

Available effects	flanger, chorus, rotary speaker cabinet simulation and vibe	Power connector	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel connector, center-negative
Bypass	true bypass	Enclosure style	vintage
Indicator	effect activation LED	Product supplied	Behringer PEDAL FLANGER pedal
Spread control	sweep range	Documentation supplied	quick start guide
Intensity control	feedback and resonance intensity	AC power supply	sold separately
Selector	Auto/Manual	Power supply	9 V battery or 9 V DC power adapter
Integrated pedal	LFO speed adjustment in Auto mode	Power consumption	50 mA
Footswitch	effect activation and deactivation	Polarity	center-negative
Instrument input	6.35 mm mono jack	Compatible adapter	Behringer PSU-SB sold separately
Audio output	6.35 mm mono jack