1. Boss CE-2W Chorus Waza Craft
De Boss CE-2W Chorus Waza Craft – a mouth full but just the pedal you need for your ears and creativity. The original CE-1 was launched in 1976 and was at that time the first chorus pedal ever in the world. Three years later, this new sound was put into the CE-2 Chorus. Now at this moment of writing, after more than 40 years, musicians worldwide are still searching for these fine analog chorus sounds. This is the main reason that Boss has reissued this wonderful pedal in an enhanced Waza Craft edition. It truthfully captures the original sounds of the CE-1 and CE-2, but with the addition of a variable chorus depth and enhanced stereo image. The Waza Craft part of the Boss CE-2W insures an exceptional tone and touch response which is delivered by carefully selected components and circuits. Waza Craft in Japanese, stands for art and technique and this is represented by the Boss CE-2W, showing both the best Boss design and craftsmanship.
Technical data:
- Modes: Standard, CE-1 Chorus and CE-1 Vibrato
- Current Draw: 25 mA
- Nominal in- and output level: 20 dBu
- In- en output impedance: 1M ohm
- Buffered bypass
- Controls: pedal switch, CE-1 Mode Switch, Standard switch, DEPTH knob
- Indicator CHECK indicator
- Connectors:INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type, OUTPUT A (MONO) jack: 1/4-inch phone type, OUTPUT B jack: 1/4-inch phone type and DC IN jack
- Alkaline battery (9V, 6LR61)
- 73x129x59 mm
- Weight 450
2. Boss DC-2W Dimension C Waza Craft
The Boss Dimension C is back, but now in a updated Waza Craft pedal. With this Boss DC-2W you will not only have the original sound of that vintage stompbox but also the classic sounds of the legendary SDD-320 Dimension D studiorack effect, made famous by Prince like he used it on “Purple Rain”. You will get the original inspired sound of the DC-2 when switching to the “S” setting. Just like the original this modulation pedal has the same 4 mode selector switches. While the electronics have gotten a heavy upgrade compared to the original, you will now have access to a bunch more sounds you could never get with the original. Also the buffer and bypass circuitry have gotten a major update.
DC-2W Dimension C: a fivefold of sound dimensions
Beside the original 4 chorus sounds of the DC-2 of the aforementioned mode selector switches, you will now have 20 spheric sounds to your disposal. The other 16 super nice modulation sounds you can get with pushing combination of engaged switches. This is possible by pushing two mode selector switches at once. Besides this you will also have 2 inputs and 2 outputs, for all the possible mono or stereo combinations you need. Not only is this a pedal for guitarist, but also bass players, keyboard players and studio technicians as you will get a fivefold of sound dimensions to play with. Have you always dreamed of owning a DC-2 but were not willing to pay the high second hand price for one, grab your chance with a Boss DC-2W Waza Craft, as it is more reliable and can do a lot more for it’s price compared to an original.
Technical data:
- Modes: Standard, SDD-320
- Current Draw: 65 mA
- Nominal in- and output level: 20 dBu
- In- en output impedance: 1M ohm
- Buffered bypass
- Controls: on/off, 1, 2, 3, 4, S
- Indicator CHECK indicator
- Connectors:INPUT A jack: 1/4-inch phone type, INPUT B jack: 1/4-inch phone type, OUTPUT A (MONO) jack: 1/4-inch phone type, OUTPUT B jack: 1/4-inch phone type and DC IN jack
- Alkaline battery (9V, 6LR61)
- 73x129x59 mm
- Weight 450g
3. Walrus Audio Julia V.2
With the Walrus Audio Julia V.2, the Oklahoma City based effect company presents an updated version of its successful chorus/vibrato effectpedal. The input and output jacks are now placed to the top of the pedal, which saves place for cables on your pedalboard. With the tried and tested analog circuit, using an innovative waveform selector and a lag control for delaying the LFO, the Walrus Audio Julia V.2 delivers a wide palet of sounds from very subtle chorus to massive oscillating vibrato.
Walrus Audio Julia V.2 overview:
- Chorus and Vibrato pedal made in the USA
- Analog circuitry
- D-C-V controls the ratio between, dry, chorus and vibrato signal
- RATE controls the modulation speed
- DEPTH controls the modulation depth
- LAG controls the delay of the LFO
- WAVE switches between sine and triangle waves
- Soft switch bypass
- Compact metal casing with input/output jacks on the front.
- Modes: Chorus/Vibrato
- Current Draw: 100 mA
- Nominal in- and output level: 20 dBu
- In- en output impedance: 1M ohm
- Soft switch bypass
- Controls: D-C-V control (dry-chorus-vibrato), WAVE switch (sine/triangle), DEPTH (modulation depth), LAG (LFO delay), RATE (modulation speed)
- Indicator CHECK indicator
- Connectors:INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type, OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type and DC IN jack
- 74x121x59 mm
- Weight 400g
4. Earthquaker Devices Sea Machine V.3
Step aboard the Earthquaker Devices Sea Machine V.3. This chorus pedal has more modulation options than there are fish in the sea, so that’s plenty right? Everything between subtle shimmery chorus sounds and extreme pitch-bend detuning. The Sea Machine will take you on a creative journey through the sea of possibilities. But you can also set it up as a simple set and forget chorus. Bassists looking for that classic 80’s post-punk, new wave sound, will have a very nice companion in this one. This pedal has an enormous amount of sound possibilities due to the extensive controls available, it may take some time to dial in the sounds you are looking for as all the controls are highly interactive with each other, but when you do nothing sounds just like this pedal.
- Modes: Chorus
- Current Draw: 40 mA
- Nominal in- and output level: 20 dBu
- In- en output impedance: 1M ohm
- Flexi switch bypass
- Controls: animate, dimension, intensity, depth, shape, rate
- Indicator CHECK indicator
- Connectors:INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type, OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type and DC IN jack
- 64x121x57 mm
- Weight 400g
5. MXR Analog Chorus
The MXR Analog Chorus makes use of analog BBD (bucket brigade device) circuitry in order to create classical lush and fluid textures that can’t be made with any digital circuitry. In the spirit of MXR this is a very extensive pedal containing a wealth of 5 knobs. Besides the normal available controls for depth and rate you are also able to adjust the level. Furthermore there are the low and high tone knobs which only attenuate certain unwanted frequencies. As with all MXR pedals, it is build like a tank and is certainly roadworthy for a lifetime. Ooh, and did we mention it sounds absolutely wonderful in stereo.
- Modes: Chorus
- Current Draw: 13 mA
- Nominal in- and output level: 20 dBu
- In- en output impedance: 1M ohm
- Buffered bypass
- Controls: low, high, level, rate, depth
- Indicator CHECK indicator
- Connectors:INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type, OUTPUT MONO jack: 1/4-inch phone type, OUTPUT THRU jack: 1/4-inch phone type and DC IN jack
- Alkaline battery (9V, 6LR61)
- 60x110x32 mm
- Weight 544g
6. Walrus Audio Julianna Stereo Chorus/Vibrato
Let me introduce you to the big sister of Julia, Julianna. Like Julia it is build on bringing you the same wonderful lush tonal soundscapes the pedal is known for, but with some very nice extras and now in stereo operation. Julianna is all analog with a digital LFO, stereo chorus/vibrato. As she is the bigger sister she also boasts some nifty new tricks, with a secondary LFO speed, modulation drift and tap/expression control and a very nice momentary features which will give control over new kind of sounds not traditionally found in other chorus pedals. The pedal gives you a stereo in and out as well as an expression input.
Walrus Audio Julianna overview:
- Chorus and Vibrato pedal made in the USA
- Analog circuitry
- D-C-V controls the ratio between, dry, chorus and vibrato signal
- RATE controls the modulation speed
- DEPTH controls the modulation depth
- LAG controls the delay of the LFO
- WAVE switches between sine and triangle waves
- Tap Tempo Control: Set the rate of the LFO with the Rate knob or the tap tempo switch
- Stereo In/Out Jacks: Run mono in/mono out, mono in/stereo out, stereo in/stereo out.
- Momentary Secondary LFO Speed: Ramp up or slow down to a second LFO rate.
- Drift Function: Gently speed up and slow down the LFO rate. Kinda like having a little robot inside your pedal moving the Rate knob up and down.
- Random LFO Shape: In addition to sine and triangle, Julianna adds a random wave shape option to modulate the pitch of your signal.
- Tap Division: Select quarter note, quarter note triplet or eighth note multiplier to scale a tapped in tempo.
- Expression Control: Control Depth, Rate or both with an expression pedal.
- External Tap In.
- Soft switch bypass
- Compact metal casing.
Technical data:
- Modes: Chorus/Vibrato
- Current Draw: 100 mA
- Nominal in- and output level: 20 dBu
- In- en output impedance: 1M ohm
- Soft switch bypass
- Controls: D-C-V control (dry-chorus-vibrato), WAVE switch (sine/triangle/random), DEPTH (modulation depth), LAG (LFO delay), RATE (modulation speed), TAP division (quarter note, quarter note triplet or 8th note), TAP tempo switch.
- Indicator CHECK indicator
- Connectors: 2xINPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type, 2xOUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type, 1xEXPRESSION jack: 1/4-inch TRS type and DC IN jack.
- 74x121x59 mm
- Weight 400g
7. Neunaber Inspire Tri-Chorus Plus
The Neunaber Inspire Tri Chorus Plus is a pedal inspired on the Dytronics and Songbird Tri Stereo Chorus studio rack-effects from the 80’s. These effects were at that time so incredibly expensive but they became the industry standard for recording electric guitar, bass and piano.
The Tri Chorus has the spirit and the sound of both these rack effects and has a great palet of fantastic stereo rich chorus effects. There are eight different effects, all of them of a very high quality. There are different combinations of tri chorus, both in series or parallel. There are also combination sounds available, that combine the tri chorus with a vibrato, echo or a vibe So many different effects of high quality in a small footprint is really remarkable.
The Neunaber Inspire has an extremely low signal to noise ratio with enormous headroom. The mix knob allows for mixing the dry signal with the wet signal, which goes from 100% dry to 100% wet signal. Furthermore the Neunaber Inspire also has a true bypass switch with a relais which is the best way of bypassing a effect like this type.
Technical data:
- Modes: Chorus
- Current Draw: 80 mA
- Nominal in- and output level: 20 dBu
- In- en output impedance: 1M ohm
- True bypass with relais
- Controls: Mix, Depth, Rate, Mode & Tone/Vibe/Detune/Time
- Indicator CHECK indicator
- Connectors: 2xINPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type, 2xOUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type and DC IN jack
8. Electro Harmonix Neo Clone Chorus
The EHX Small Clone chorus was made famous because it was the favorite chorus of Kurt Cobain. If you ever listened to Nirvana’s Come As You Are, you will now know where that sound was coming from. This EHX Neo Clone is the small updated version of the EHX Small Stone chorus, It is in essence the most simple chorus there is, one knob for the rate and one switch for depth. It is still an all analog designed chorus with a nice BBD chip. Many EHX pedals have a reputation of creating over the top sounds, it is no exception here, although it is still possible to turn in a subtle chorus sound.
Technical data:
- Modes: Chorus
- Current Draw: 12 mA
- Nominal in- and output level: 20 dBu
- In- en output impedance: 1M ohm
- True bypass
- Controls: DEPTH switch, RATE knob.
- Indicator CHECK indicator
- Connectors: INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type, OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type and DC IN jack
- Alkaline battery (9V, 6LR61)
9. Old Blood Noise Endeavors Reflector V.3
Do you love these rich chorus sounds and do you want a stompbox that can let you dive deep into the modulation hole? We hereby present you with the Old Blood Noise Endeavors Reflector V.3 the chorus for the final frontier. In this pedal you will have three basic sounds to choose from with the aid of a three-way toggle switch at the center of the pedal. The three sounds are described as Wrinkle, Washed and Mirrors. With Wrinkle you will get a chorus that’s more vibrato like with an added octave lower or higher effect. Or would you rather choose the Washed option for a classic chorus sound with a little layer of reverb for the modulation? Or are you the adventurous type and choose Mirrors, where a lightly detuned chorus is mixed with a flanger. The still classic knobs for controlling the modulation depth and speed are still available in the form of the RATE and DEPTH control. Modulate will let you control the amount of modulation and with the MIX knob you can control the relation between the dry and effected sound.
Technical data:
- Modes: Wrinkle, Washed, Mirrors
- Current Draw: 60 mA
- Nominal in- and output level: 20 dBu
- In- en output impedance: 1M ohm
- True bypass with relais
- Internal DIP switch to control the expression parameter, select: rate / modulate
- Internal trimpot for output level
- Controls: Mix, Depth, Rate, Modulate, mode switch (Wrinkle/Washed/Mirrors)
- Indicator CHECK indicator
- Connectors: INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type, OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type, EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS type and DC IN jack
- Weight: 300g
10. JHS 3 Series Chorus
This chorus is both elegantly minimalistic and simplistic in operation. This JHS series 3 chorus is just like all the other JHS 3 series pedals fitted with only 3 knobs and a switch in a no-nonsense super sturdy housing. While it seems minimalistic and simplistic it does not mean that it has limitations as the pedal can deliver super deep and wide chorus sounds. When the vibe switch is enabled it will remove your dry signal, which than leaves you with an wonderful lush sounding pitch-shifted vibrato. The JHS series 3 pedals are designed to give you these nice simplistic operations but with top quality sound in a sturdy and affordable case and are made in the U.S.A. at the JHS facility in Kansas City.
Technical data:
- Modes: Chorus/Vibe
- Current Draw: 70 mA
- Nominal in- and output level: 20 dBu
- In- en output impedance: 1M ohm
- True bypass
- Controls: VOLUME, RATE, DEPTH, VIBE (switch)
- Indicator CHECK indicator
- Connectors: INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type, OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type and DC IN jack
- 60x112x31 mm
- Weight: 300g
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