Diffractor Soundings Chromatic Journey DEMO + REVIEW | Vintage Analog Phaser + Modern LFO Control!

France is the new republic of phasers! 2, 4, 6 or 8 stages. 8 shapes including RANDOM. Stereo IN & OUT: two instruments, two amps at once. Find the shortest and most brutal review below:

Pros:
all analog signal path, only the controls are digital
powerful and unique when needed
allows both internal and external LFO control of several parameters
works with both expression (resistance) and CV (control voltage) pedals
2 / 4 / 6 / 8 stages
8 distinct shapes including RANDOM
very subtle when required
true stereo IN & OUT
splits signal when mono IN stereo OUT
on the go control (EXP, CV, taps, etc.)
tap tempo
silent bypass (extremely important in the FX loop!)
likely the most complex analog phaser ever created

Cons:
basically none

Neutral:
no extreme or unsafe settings

The Verdict:
Analog LFO phasers are a dying breed, as EU regulations grow more insane. For such a pedal to be created by such a small builder is in itself, objectively, a miracle. And then that small builder literally surpasses mammoth US companies like Chase Bliss with shapes and functions not even they could achieve. A testament to personal determination: Raph, one man to build a monumental effect. Buy one, for we may see the last of such analog beasts if the pedal industry keeps being assaulted by such useless restrictions. And don't walk, RUN! Chromatic Journey is worthy of the highest praise!

From Diffractor Soundings, a shining star of effect pedals for France and the entire universe:
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Expression from the masterful Pedal Brainz, bringing the most complex expression to all devices simple and complex. Discover his completely unique creations here:
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We use sE Electronics microphones! The T2 is the be-all end-all LDC. From the only TITANIUM sputtered capsule microphone manufacturer in the world. Compact lollipop design (hangs from cab), the 4 polar patterns (all useful), extremely accurate frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz, great transient response and durability make it THE objective choice for us. Nothing else we tried compared to it. Our T2 shall never leave us: one of the best microphone designs in history.
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The RIG:
(GUITAR part)
Fender American Original 50's Stratocaster (all stock, except stainless steel frets)
Pure Vintage '59 single coil bridge pickup

(BASS part)
Ibanez EHB 1505 5 string BASS (passive mode, all stock)
Nordstrand™ Custom Big Split Humbucker bridge pickup

(Kalimba stereo part)
Pedal Tree Electronic Thing
kalimba sound module

Diffractor Soundings Chromatic Journey

(RIGHT channel)
Valeton GP200 + Triton Audio Phantom Blocker
set as in the video

(LEFT channel)
Orange OR15
set as in the video

(LEFT channel GUITAR part)
Friedman PT112
Celestion G12M-65 Creamback
16 ohms (matched impedance)

(LEFT channel BASS part)
HESU B110 Bass Standard Cabinet
1x 10" Hesu Phoenix Ceramic
tweeter turned off
8 ohm (matched impedance)

(LEFT channel)
sE Electronics T2 (set cardioid)
(only in the last BASS part) Sennheiser E906 (+ Triton Audio Phantom Blocker)
slightly off axis, on the grill

(BOTH parts)
Presonus Studio 68c

(BOTH parts)
Audacity
no post processing

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Time Stamps! ฅʕ≧ᴥ≦ʔʕ≧ᴥ≦ʔฅ

00:00 Unboxing
00:37 Guitar into Clean Amp (pedal bypassed)
00:45 Mix, Feedback, Height, Depth
03:22 Phaser Stages
04:29 Wavefroms
09:19 Speed, Multiplier, Tap Tempo
12:14 6 Interactors
17:11 Guitar into High Gain Amp (pedal bypassed)
17:27 EXP/CV Functions
20:31 Kalimba + Bass, Stereo IN
23:07 Bass into High Gain (pedal bypassed)
23:27 Phaser into FX Loop