Flanger

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Flanger

A flanger is an electronic attempt to imitate the sound they used to put on records in the 60s using two tape recorders with the same signal, where you lean on one of the flanges or tape reels in the studio and get a sort of jet sound. The beginning of "And The Cradle Will Rock" by Van Halen is a good example of a flanger box on a guitar.

Flanging is even more noticeable on drums, and is often added with a rack-mount flanger in the studio.

Figure 4.6. Flanger.

Usually has three or four knobs : speed, flange, mix, and volume.

Jimmy Eat World, "If You Don't, Don't." Smashing Pumpkins, "Luna."

Gas Food Lodging Soundtrack ( J Mascis) (most of his score is with a flanger).

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