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Chorus Pedal Recommendations
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GregM
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For sure , I'm also picking up a 2010 epi flying v and a bd2 wazacraft pedal that day , so it could be awhile lol ! But definately thinking chorus neck LP , should sound awesome , haunting almost .
bea
AmBASSador of the F Clef
Boss CEB-5 and EBS UniChorus.
The CEB-5 is a CE-5 with an addtional frequency splitting filter to bypass the low frequencies from the effect, and the UniChorus allows mixing of the dry signal and the wet signal. Which is a bit inferior in the lowest registers - but overall the chorus and flanger offect of the UniChorus sounds better than the Boss.
Both are bass effects but both work well on guitar, too. I use both with the Bass VI.
The CEB-5 is a CE-5 with an addtional frequency splitting filter to bypass the low frequencies from the effect, and the UniChorus allows mixing of the dry signal and the wet signal. Which is a bit inferior in the lowest registers - but overall the chorus and flanger offect of the UniChorus sounds better than the Boss.
Both are bass effects but both work well on guitar, too. I use both with the Bass VI.
I think I still have an old Arion Stereo Chorus pedal here we bought newcin 1988..
This is a file photo, but I think I still have the original box too..
This is a file photo, but I think I still have the original box too..
StrumerJoe
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Is it safe to mention Mason or Vertex on this board?
Amp Mad Scientist
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So, currently I’m using an Ibanez CS-9 chorus pedal. It isn’t bad, but I’m wondering if there isn’t something better. The Ibanez pedal seems a bit…I don’t know…thin. It does get some good ‘80s style chorus, but I’m starting to think I’d like something a bit more lush.
I want to put together a “mini-board” that will consist only of my volume pedal, my tuner, my channel switch, my delay, and a chorus pedal (not necessarily in that order).
I’m willing to entertain boutique pedals.
Boss to Strymon - it’s all fair game.
(No, @Robert Herndon , I’m not going to buy a Valvestate 8200 Bi-Chorus head!)
Whatcha say, y’all?
StrumerJoe
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BOSS CE 2 & Dimension Chorus are still standards for good reason. EHX Small Stone is a good one. EHX Clone Theory is also very good.
There's almost as many choices in this rabbit hole as the OD/Distortion rabbit hole.
Have fun!
There's almost as many choices in this rabbit hole as the OD/Distortion rabbit hole.
Have fun!
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eclecticsynergy
Ambassador of Electric Synergy
Inspire tri-chorus from Neunaber is pretty amazing. Many modes including tri-chorus, double tri-chorus in parallel, double tri-chorus in series, hi/lo (chorus/vibrato or detune/chorus), chorus + micropitch (for that authentic studio-rack sound), and chorus + delay.
I love the Neunaber pedals; his Immerse reverb is absolutely spellbinding. Again, various modes - but IMO it'd be worth the price just for the primary W3T reverb sound.
I love the Neunaber pedals; his Immerse reverb is absolutely spellbinding. Again, various modes - but IMO it'd be worth the price just for the primary W3T reverb sound.
OP
Is this the one?
Inspire Tri-Chorus Plus
Stunning Studio Chorus Sounds, No Rack Required Those magically lush, elusive chorus tones you've heard on countless recordings are finally within reach. Inspire Tri-Chorus Plus captures eight stunning stereo chorus effects—ranging from subtle to incredibly lush—all built around variations of...
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Beautiful!
Dude, that sounds like Chorus Nirvana!!!
Amp Mad Scientist
Ambassador of Heresy
Well there ya go.So, currently I’m using an Ibanez CS-9 chorus pedal. It isn’t bad, but I’m wondering if there isn’t something better. The Ibanez pedal seems a bit…I don’t know…thin. It does get some good ‘80s style chorus, but I’m starting to think I’d like something a bit more lush.
I want to put together a “mini-board” that will consist only of my volume pedal, my tuner, my channel switch, my delay, and a chorus pedal (not necessarily in that order).
I’m willing to entertain boutique pedals.
Boss to Strymon - it’s all fair game.
(No, @Robert Herndon , I’m not going to buy a Valvestate 8200 Bi-Chorus head!
Whatcha say, y’all?
I think the ultimate was the Rotovibe from 1968.
But you have as many chorus pedals as you do forum members....
I think it's better in stereo then you need 2 amps and 2 speakers. You lose a lot with just 1 speaker.
eclecticsynergy
Ambassador of Electric Synergy
Yep, that's the one. Pricey but very, very nice. Brian has a knack for packing studio-rack-quality processing into compact pedals.Is this the one?
Inspire Tri-Chorus Plus
Stunning Studio Chorus Sounds, No Rack Required Those magically lush, elusive chorus tones you've heard on countless recordings are finally within reach. Inspire Tri-Chorus Plus captures eight stunning stereo chorus effects—ranging from subtle to incredibly lush—all built around variations of...
Both the Inspire and the Immerse are very impressive.
eclecticsynergy
Ambassador of Electric Synergy
I'm using a Lovepedal Beardsman on the small board; it gets extra-lush sound with two choruses in series. Mix and Width knobs control both circuits, but they have separate Speed controls. Dual oscillators create complex cycles; IMO that's less tiring to the ear than a typical repetitive sweep. Very rich tone and an exceptionally wide range, from subtle thickening all the way to genuinely twisted pitch warbling.
I have an old Danelectro CoolCat chorus too, the early iteration with a chrome V like the trim on a 50s car. Said to be a clone of the Ibanez CS505 and it does sound very much like the one in my old UE300, including the slight volume boost when you kick it on. Just two knobs, speed and width. Not too thick - doesn't remake your tone, just adds motion & shimmer to what you've already got.
I've heard the later version CoolCat is also very good, and it has controls for Tone and Mix. Haven't owned one of those though.
And they're both straight conventional chorus anyway, not the extra-dimension type the OP is looking for.
Danos are good bang for the buck. I'm quite fond of the CoolCat Vibe pedal. True bypass, real photoelectric vibe for short money. Minimalist controls compared to boutique vibes but it's the classic, iconic tone and mine cost me less than $30 each.
For vibe on the small board I couldn't fit a CoolCat though. Using a little one-knob Lovepedal Pickle Vibe there. Digital, but it has a good throb to its sweep. I always run vibes before some dirt so that might be warming up some of the digital-ness. In context it sounds just fine.
I have an old Danelectro CoolCat chorus too, the early iteration with a chrome V like the trim on a 50s car. Said to be a clone of the Ibanez CS505 and it does sound very much like the one in my old UE300, including the slight volume boost when you kick it on. Just two knobs, speed and width. Not too thick - doesn't remake your tone, just adds motion & shimmer to what you've already got.
I've heard the later version CoolCat is also very good, and it has controls for Tone and Mix. Haven't owned one of those though.
And they're both straight conventional chorus anyway, not the extra-dimension type the OP is looking for.
Danos are good bang for the buck. I'm quite fond of the CoolCat Vibe pedal. True bypass, real photoelectric vibe for short money. Minimalist controls compared to boutique vibes but it's the classic, iconic tone and mine cost me less than $30 each.
For vibe on the small board I couldn't fit a CoolCat though. Using a little one-knob Lovepedal Pickle Vibe there. Digital, but it has a good throb to its sweep. I always run vibes before some dirt so that might be warming up some of the digital-ness. In context it sounds just fine.
OP
It’s not really that pricey. I’m not looking for bargain basement products. The Strymon is almost twice the price. The size is right, too.