MXR M168 Stereo Flanger

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MXR M168 Stereo Flanger

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Anyone know anything about these? I can't find any info about them. Thanks!
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Re: MXR M168 Stereo Flanger

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Never seen it before. Seems to have the same controls as MXR M152 Micro Flanger, so I wonder if the circuits are related? It's called stereo but has a single output, so I imagine you'd need a Y cable or something if it really is stereo. In which case the second channel is most likely a phase-flipped copy of the first.

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Never tried one of those. :idk:

The Commande series in general isn't very well regarded. I've tried a few of 'em (a long time ago) and wasn't that impressed.
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friendship wrote:Never seen it before. Seems to have the same controls as MXR M152 Micro Flanger, so I wonder if the circuits are related?
IIRC it's identical apart from soft touch switching.
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Chankgeez wrote:Never tried one of those. :idk:

The Commande series in general isn't very well regarded. I've tried a few of 'em (a long time ago) and wasn't that impressed.
i just had one and maybe i am misremembering but wasn’t the case all plastic?
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I think they were all plastic. :idk: Though that seemed to be a trend for pedals in the Eighties.
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Thanks, everyone! Think I'll let this one go...
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If you're able to, definitely try it for yourself though! :thumb:
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Chankgeez wrote:If you're able to, definitely try it for yourself though! :thumb:
If I make it to the local - as in "40 minute drive" - shop where they've got one for $70, I'll give it a go, but I'm pretty in love with my Starlight v2. If I do try it out, I'll be sure to report back!
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Re: MXR M168 Stereo Flanger

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Yeah, I'd say the Starlight is probably the superior choice.
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