Strymon Zelzah Multidimensional Phaser Effect Pedal

General

The Zelzah phaser stompbox fires off sublime sound quality courtesy of effects masters, Strymon. This tight pedal is home to every age of phase - from the classic, all the way up to the modern. Familiar, vintage phaser is accessed via the four-band phase section on the left, where the Sweep mini-switch can be flipped through three different variations: envelope, barber, and classic, opening up fully flexible old-school effects.

The Zelzah: More than Just Classic & Modern

The intensity and speed of both modulation effects can be adjusted at will, while the Mix pot offers more in-depth tweaking of the three differently flavoured phasers on offer. As well as using the two sides independently, the 6-stage section on the right of this truly multidimensional phaser can be blended in, and when combined, you're not simply laying two phasers over one another, but mixing up a custom blend. Twist the Voice pot to the right to warp the modulation and push the phaser through a flanger-style effect or even a chorus.

Extra Options & Even More Control

To beef up the flanger-style effect a little more, a mild or intense resonance can be applied, and as you get familiar with this expansive phase factory, more and more possible mods will naturally pop up. For more hands-free control, a standard expression pedal can be hooked up, but by coupling the Zelzah up with a MultiSwitch Plus, you'll be able to scroll through three of your favourite presets in real-time. MIDI can be accessed using gear like the Conduit Midi Hub and offers ultimate control, and for a massive, spacious effect, this pedal doesn't only offer two stereo outputs, but a mono/stereo switch for the input. To finish, this Strymon-designed masterclass in guitar effects can be set up in either buffered or true bypass as preferred.

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Please note: A power adapter is not included.