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visserman
Platinum Member
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 Posted - 01/12/2009 : 15:02:47
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Like so many of us here I have a PH-3, have had it since 2002 I have not used it all that much.
Over the last few weeks I have gone through all my phasers and looking for a certain sound and I had forgotten what the PH-3 can do and what is sounds like.
Okay compared to a classic four-stage phaser it may sound sterile and lacking in character, but it does have so much to offer that you can not really ignore the pedal.
I do have a PH-2 and the sound of the PH-2 is certainly in the PH-3 as it is quite characteristic.
I really like the rise mode, also like the step mode. Now try the stepmode combined with a delay, and match the time. This sound reminds me of a pitchshifter. Unique really and great for atmostpheric sounds, or even an intro on a straight down to rock song.
Also like its ability to set the time, but like on any of the other pedals, I tend not to use this much as setting times is not much of a trouble for me.
I guess the PH-3 can be seen as the BH-3, both of them are superpedals compared to the ones which preceeded them. Both pedals share unique sounds which cannot be found on any other pedals.
Using a PH-3 makes me feel I do not need a wah as the pedal can sound like an autowah.
Cutting down on the number of pedals to use for practical purposes is an ongoing issue for me, therefor I am glad I b to have "rediscovered" this gem in the bossrange. |
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
3409 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2009 : 15:39:12
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I've loved my PH-3. The mode went bad & Roland gave me a new unit after it sat in their inbox a couple months. The different modes are pretty cool & I dig on the rise/fall. I don't use the effect for in your face jet whooshing sounds. Rather, I like it on gently in the background in a more subtle way.
Compared to my MF-103 MoogerFooger 12-stage Phaser, the PH-3 holds its own for usable sounds. But of course the MF is more versatile for exploring the wild canvas that is Moog. |
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stomper
Copper Member
USA
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2009 : 19:40:57
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I also like it a lot, my most used of the Boss phasers. Of course I love the sound of PH-1 but you can do so much more with PH-3, itīs a great machine for weird sounds! |
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plexi1959
Copper Member
USA
33 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2009 : 00:11:21
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Having used one, i'd say its an amazing doorstop! |
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RickBlacker
Bronze Member
USA
138 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2009 : 00:20:03
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I have no need for one, but I sure want one.  |
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Disco Stu
Silver Member
USA
303 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2009 : 00:59:35
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I've got one, but it came with a broken-shafted right-hand pot .
Someday, I will repair it. Even with its disability, there are some fun sounds in there! |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2009 : 00:01:34
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| I didn't really like it, and have not heard good reviews of it either |
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verivorax
Platinum Member
Canada
1185 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2009 : 06:52:49
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quote:
Originally posted by Goran
I also like it a lot, my most used of the Boss phasers. Of course I love the sound of PH-1 but you can do so much more with PH-3, itīs a great machine for weird sounds!
+1
The Rise and Fall modes are pretty unique sounding, as is the Step mode. I would personally default to a PH-1R for most of my phaser needs (or the PH-1 for higher-speed stuff) but the PH-3 is a really usable pedal in some applications. |
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pawnshop_trash
Gold Member
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2009 : 17:07:51
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| I didn't like mine, and sold it on eBay last year. it was very versatile and almost completely noise-free, but too cold/digital-sounding IMHO. |
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Gizzorge
Silver Member
USA
245 Posts |
Posted - 01/15/2009 : 00:24:02
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| I dig the choices it has, but I must say my MIJ PH-2 has not left my board since I got it!!!! |
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PH-3, Who Uses It? What Do You Think of the Pedal?
