Arturia Phaser BI-TRON — Free Download

Core Dual Phaser

Phaser BI-TRON brings the iconic sound of the world’s first dual phaser pedal into your virtual studio. Built with Arturia’s True Analog Emulation, it captures the rich analog response of the original, including its subtle tonal nuances. The dual design is central to its character, featuring two independent 12-pole phaser circuits.

Complementing the phaser circuits are two sweep generators, each offering three selectable waveforms. These LFOs can be tempo-synced, and when run at different rates, they produce hypnotic, asynchronous movement that defines the pedal’s otherworldly charm. The result is a deep, animated modulation effect that goes far beyond a simple phase shifter, perfect for sci-fi soundscapes and psychedelic textures.

Advanced Controls

Phaser BI-TRON enhances the original hardware with a suite of advanced controls for modern production. The routing options are particularly powerful: you can run the effect in mono or stereo, and in series or parallel, offering distinct sonic characters. This enables a broad stereo modulation palette, from wide, swirling images to tight, focused sweeps.

Additional features include a high-pass filter on the input signal (12dB/oct), which helps tame muddiness. Each phaser module also has a stereo reverse option, expanding the spatial possibilities. Individual bypass and dry/wet controls for each circuit let you blend the effect precisely. For dynamic control, the expression pedal and envelope followers can modulate the LFO rates and both phaser circuits, making the effect react to your playing.

Workflow and Presets

In the studio, Phaser BI-TRON excels in several workflows. Start with the 37 curated presets to quickly find a starting point for any track. From there, tweak the dual phaser depths and LFO rates to fit the mood. The tempo sync is invaluable for keeping modulation in time with your project, while the routing options let you create complex stereo textures that can widen guitars, pads, or leads.

For sound design, the envelope control and expression pedal input allow for expressive performance. Automating the LFO rates or phaser feedback can yield evolving, animated effects that breathe life into repetitive sequences. The high-pass filter helps you target specific frequency ranges, making the phaser sit cleanly in a mix without unwanted low-end buildup.

Practical Applications

Phaser BI-TRON is ideal for adding movement and retro-futuristic color to a wide range of instruments. Guitarists can recreate the infamous tones heard on countless records, from funk to rock. Synth players can use the dual phaser to create rich, evolving pads and leads. It’s also a fantastic tool for mixing, allowing you to add subtle or extreme phase-based motion to drums, vocals, or entire mixes.

The dual circuits and tempo sync make it particularly effective for EDM and pop, where a rhythmic phaser sweep can energize a track. The series routing offers a deeper, more pronounced effect, while parallel operation maintains clarity. Whether you need a vintage vibe or a modern, animated texture, this phaser provides a versatile and inspirational engine.

Key features

• Two independent 12-pole phaser circuits with depth, feedback, and mod source controls
• Two LFOs with three waveforms and tempo sync capability
• Advanced routing: mono, stereo, series, or parallel operation
• Input high-pass filter and stereo reverse on each phaser module
• Expression pedal and envelope control for LFO rates and phaser circuits
• Curated set of presets for instant modulation sounds

Best for

Phaser BI-TRON is best for producers and sound designers seeking a versatile, dual-engine phaser for music production. It delivers vintage analog modulation and complex stereo textures on guitars, synths, and mixes, with flexible routing and preset-based workflow for quick inspiration.