PastFx Elastic Mattress VS Retro-Sonic Flanger

Really didn’t know how to do this one, they are different animals. Using the same exact setting doesn’t make sense imho so I tried to get the sound I want with both: that’s the result. Both very good, more sparkle with the EM, more chewiness with the Flanger. I prefer slightly the EM.

[@nele4470]

Retro sonic sound really good here.

[@anothamatt]

Both sound nice. Retro Sonic has a little more 'body' (low end) and rounder tone. That could be good or bad depending on what the player wants.

[@Leychen]

I also got both, i prefer the elastic mattress but the retro sonic is nice aswell!

[@desguitaresetduson]

The Retro-Sonic seems less noisy but a little darker than the Past FX . Thanks for this test! Very 80s atmosphere !

[@btkenobi2]

I see your a fan of the Z's and the clean tones...i have a Cure which I just finally dialed in and it's gorgeous. Similar to what you're dishing out here. Fantastic sounds dude What's your personal fave? The Retro seems out of stock at the moment and the EM is available, as well as using NOS chips. I'm leaning hard that way, so any insight is appreciated 👍🏻

[@juanka78]

Yeah I like Z’s amps a lot. Regarding the flanger both are great but I prefer the PastFx, It has more sparkle

[@btkenobi2]

@@juanka78 Yeah his stuff is all just consistenly great sounding for sure. Definitely want to pick up a head and cab combo. In your experience, what is the best model for gorgeous clean tones? My Cure is really nice, but maybe a few too many knobs. There's an sound I'm hearing and I've only heard it in vintage Fenders, which are out of my price range

[@juanka78]

@@btkenobi2 imho EZG is amazing for that!

[@stratogio]

Possiedo il Retrosonic prima seie, stò valutando l acquisto del past fx EMattress per il plus del blend, ha senso secindo te fare questo cambio?

[@juanka78]

Sono belli entrambi, dipende. Il blend è comodo se lo usi anche sui distorti. Il Past Fx comunque è mediamente più brillante, valuta tu.