Phaser before or after distortion

Dynamics (compressors), filters (wah), pitch shifters, and Volume pedals typically go at the beginning of the signal chain. Gain based effects such as and overdrive/distortion pedals come next. Modulation effects such as chorus, flangers, phasers typically come next in the chain.

1. Where should a phaser go in an effects chain?
2. Which comes first compressor or distortion?
3. What are phaser stages?
4. How do you install a phaser pedal?

Where should a phaser go in an effects chain?

As with most modulation effects, Phaser traditionally sits towards the back end of your pedal chain, after everything except ambient effects like reverb and delay.

Which comes first compressor or distortion?

If you're using a pedal to create distortion, put the compressor before the distortion pedal in the signal chain. High amounts of distortion naturally create compression and using a compressor will add even more smoothness and fluidity to the sound.

What are phaser stages?

The phaser sound comes from a signal processor that receives input from your guitar and breaks it down into two parts: The first part of the signal passes through a series of all-pass filters—typically called stages—while the second part is kept dry. ABOVE: A basic diagram of the phasing signal processor.

How do you install a phaser pedal?

The physical use of a phaser pedal is pretty straightforward. Once you've setup your guitar pedals just step on the phaser pedal to turn it on and do your thing. Additional basic steps include a cable going from your guitar to the pedal's input and then a cable connecting the output to your guitar's amplifier.