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Reproduces the classic flanger sound hear on Heart's "Barracuda"
True-Bypass, 100% analog design
Used by Howard Leese (Heart, Paul Rodgers Band), Gretchen Wilson
True-Stereo output
Made in the U.S.A.

In the Spring of 1977, millions of music fans rushed home to throw the new Heart album "Little Queen" on their record players. What they heard was one of the most explosive and powerful guitar riffs in the history of Rock & Roll. The men playing that riff were Howard Leese & Roger Fisher, and the magic behind that sound was a custom-made analog flanger unit. Working closely with Howard Leese, ToadWorks has created an authentic, accurate emulation of the original custom-made flanger used on the 1977 smash-hit "Barracuda". ToadWorks Barracuda ® is a modern take on the analog BBD flanger. Using currently available components, ToadWorks has created a sonically superior reproduction of the original unit, with none of the hassle associated with obsolete parts. One of the most significant improvements is the stereo output. When used in mono mode, the top output jack provides the famous flanger sound you know and love. Inserting a plug into the bottom output jack splits the signal for stereo reproduction, creating a aural phenomenon that cannot be duplicated with a mono sound source. Barracuda ® is designed for use with an Expression Pedal - Connecting the Expression Pedal to the Exp. Pedal jack will disable the LFO, and the expression pedal becomes a manual sweep controller. ToadWorks Barracuda ® is the ONLY production effect pedal that is designed to reproduce the unique flanger sounds featured on the 1977 Heart classic "Barracuda".

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Ryan Dunn

ToadWorks Barracuda Demo

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Howard Leese (Heart, Bad Company) plays his Barracuda pedal at the ToadWorks Booth

Ryan Dunn

Tom Quayle plays the ToadWorks Barracuda - NAMM 2010

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about ToadWorks Barracuda.

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The Barracuda Flanger was originally a custom design for the band Heart, offering deep flange tones that stand out in specific musical applications.
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The Barracuda's "Alternative Regen Path" switch inverts the phase, contributing to its unique flanger tone that's crucial for achieving specific sound profiles.
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Owners are excited about the pedal's availability under the new name, Ten Effects, after ToadWorks rebranded, highlighting the pedal's desirability and rarity.
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Users note that the Barracuda excels in producing flange tones, whereas the tc chorus is preferred for its chorus capabilities over its flanger function.
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While the Barracuda can invert phase like the MXR M-126, it's unique among currently available analog flangers for this capability.
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Unlike the Moog Clusterflux and Catalinbread Zero Point, the Barracuda is specifically noted for its phase inversion, setting it apart in analog flanging.
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The SolidGold Oblivion offers a bi-flange mode that could replicate Eric Johnson's setup, though it's uncertain if it's analog.
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The UAD Astra is praised for modeling the MXR M126 Flanger/Doubler and the Boss CE-1 chorus without clipping, providing a viable digital alternative for achieving vintage tones.
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The Barracuda is used in live settings by Eric Johnson, indicating its reliability and effectiveness in professional performance environments.
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The Pastfx Hot for Teacher flanger, with its latest version featuring an invert switch, is noted for achieving similar tones to the "High Landrons."
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The Barracuda flanger is considered pricey at around $400, prompting some users to seek used options due to the brand's limited availability.
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Eric Johnson

Singer, Guitarist

The G3 Jam

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"We did 'House Burning Down' by Jimi on the tour so I had to find a flanger and I actually love it. It's the Toad Works Barracuda Flanger," he says at 4:30. It was a gift from Howard Leese.

Nancy Wilson

Guitarist

Heart

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"I don’t use a lot of pedals, but my go-to’s are an MXR Custom Audio Electronics Boost/Line Driver, a Way Huge Swollen Pickle Jumbo Fuzz, an Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail reverb, and a ToadWorks Howard Leese Signature Barracuda flanger."

Howard Leese

Guitarist, Keyboardist

Bad Company

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Howard Leese uses the ToadWorks Barracuda flanger pedal, which was developed with his input and based on his Phoenix Systems P-1200-M. This is showcased in a YouTube video by Ryan Dunn, where Leese demonstrates the pedal at the ToadWorks Booth.