Chistopher
malapterurus electricus tonewood instigator
All of my amps have a chorus effect, and every one of them sounds closer to a flanger than a chorus, even when used to a lower effect. Are there any chorus pedals that just layer the sound?
Best chorus for a layered sound?
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Funkfingers
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Re: Best chorus for a layered sound?
What is your budget?
My favourite is the Roland Dimension D and its BOSS imitations, the Dimension C, Dimension Chorus and CE-20.
Stick around and you will get plenty of other good suggestions.
Another modulation effect to consider is the Uni-Vibe.
What is your budget?
My favourite is the Roland Dimension D and its BOSS imitations, the Dimension C, Dimension Chorus and CE-20.
Stick around and you will get plenty of other good suggestions.
Another modulation effect to consider is the Uni-Vibe.
Chistopher
malapterurus electricus tonewood instigator
Re: Best chorus for a layered sound?
No more than $200, but preferably less than $150
No more than $200, but preferably less than $150
mrpinter
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Re: Best chorus for a layered sound?
The Earthquaker Devices Sea Machine comes in just under $200. I have had several other choruses - including the Boss DC-2 and CE-20, and I sold them all after I got my Sea Machine. It will do pretty much anything you want it to chorus-wise; from a simple and subtle "detuned" effect to very pronounced vibe-ish pulsating sounds. Very cool pedal - I have more EQD effects than anything else.
The Earthquaker Devices Sea Machine comes in just under $200. I have had several other choruses - including the Boss DC-2 and CE-20, and I sold them all after I got my Sea Machine. It will do pretty much anything you want it to chorus-wise; from a simple and subtle "detuned" effect to very pronounced vibe-ish pulsating sounds. Very cool pedal - I have more EQD effects than anything else.
Johnny the Kid
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Re: Best chorus for a layered sound?
The Dimension is probably the best choice for you, but it's a little out of your budget by about $100 at least.
A nice substitute would be to get a Line 6 M5 Modeler, and use the Dimension emulation in there. I use it on my POD and it sounds great.
If you want a real pedal, then the Boss Multi Overtone might be your best option.
The Dimension is probably the best choice for you, but it's a little out of your budget by about $100 at least.
A nice substitute would be to get a Line 6 M5 Modeler, and use the Dimension emulation in there. I use it on my POD and it sounds great.
If you want a real pedal, then the Boss Multi Overtone might be your best option.
eclecticsynergy
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Re: Best chorus for a layered sound?
Lovepedal Beardsman Bi-Chorus, gives you two separate sweeps at once, with speed control for each. Pretty multilayered sounding.
I've never heard anything as lush and three dimensional as the 8-voice stereo chorus in my Intellifex, but that's a rackmount.
Lovepedal Beardsman Bi-Chorus, gives you two separate sweeps at once, with speed control for each. Pretty multilayered sounding.
I've never heard anything as lush and three dimensional as the 8-voice stereo chorus in my Intellifex, but that's a rackmount.
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Funkfingers
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Re: Best chorus for a layered sound?
Does the Keeley have dual output sockets for rack amplification applications?
Does the Keeley have dual output sockets for rack amplification applications?
Re: Best chorus for a layered sound?
The Line6 M5 has the Dimension sound (which I really like- chorus with slow, slow speed) and will be in your budget. Most choruses are too wobbly for me- I like really slow ones. NAMM is next month, so if you can wait, there might be some new pedals coming out from many companies.
The Line6 M5 has the Dimension sound (which I really like- chorus with slow, slow speed) and will be in your budget. Most choruses are too wobbly for me- I like really slow ones. NAMM is next month, so if you can wait, there might be some new pedals coming out from many companies.
ThisDyingSoul76
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Re: Best chorus for a layered sound?
TrueTone/Visual Sound makes a nice chorus in their H2O pedals. The older ones (v1 and v2) can be had for less than $200. They come paired with analogy delay. The V2 series also has a standalone chorus, the Liquid Chorus. The V2 series has a Lush setting that produces a thick chorus.
For a bit more than $200 you could get the current V3 series.
TrueTone/Visual Sound makes a nice chorus in their H2O pedals. The older ones (v1 and v2) can be had for less than $200. They come paired with analogy delay. The V2 series also has a standalone chorus, the Liquid Chorus. The V2 series has a Lush setting that produces a thick chorus.
For a bit more than $200 you could get the current V3 series.
Condemned soul
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Re: Best chorus for a layered sound?
+1 Have both the V2 and V3 series pedals.
There is a noticeable improvement in sound quality and features between the two pedals.
Here is a Visual Sound demo of the pedal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HIkWRjT25o
+1 Have both the V2 and V3 series pedals.
There is a noticeable improvement in sound quality and features between the two pedals.
Here is a Visual Sound demo of the pedal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HIkWRjT25o
Chistopher
malapterurus electricus tonewood instigator
Re: Best chorus for a layered sound?
These are all awesome pedals, but I'm looking for something that will give you a multilayered sound, like if you were to record the same track multiple times over itself each. Like something that can make a six string sound like a 12 string or even an 18 string
These are all awesome pedals, but I'm looking for something that will give you a multilayered sound, like if you were to record the same track multiple times over itself each. Like something that can make a six string sound like a 12 string or even an 18 string
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Re: Best chorus for a layered sound?
I don't have a Chorus pedal. I've had a few over the years but always sold them. I'm not a huge pedal guy as it is. But chorus is not really my thing so I'm not an expert at all and I'm not even sure I have a good grasp on what the OP wants. But, a while back I almost considered picking up a Mr. Black - Double Chorus. I passed, knowing that I would end up not using it, like always. But I thought it was a cool sounding chorus, low or no modulation, and what I would describe as "layered" as far as choruses go, which, if I remember, was why I took a look at it. Don't think it will cover the 12 string simulation though.
I don't have a Chorus pedal. I've had a few over the years but always sold them. I'm not a huge pedal guy as it is. But chorus is not really my thing so I'm not an expert at all and I'm not even sure I have a good grasp on what the OP wants. But, a while back I almost considered picking up a Mr. Black - Double Chorus. I passed, knowing that I would end up not using it, like always. But I thought it was a cool sounding chorus, low or no modulation, and what I would describe as "layered" as far as choruses go, which, if I remember, was why I took a look at it. Don't think it will cover the 12 string simulation though.
Re: Best chorus for a layered sound?
I will add that the effectiveness of a chorus increases exponentially when used in stereo. Stereo rigs are rare these days, except when recording, though- I ain't carrying around 2 amps. But hearing a chorus in mono and then in stereo is like listening to AM radio and then turning on FM.
I will add that the effectiveness of a chorus increases exponentially when used in stereo. Stereo rigs are rare these days, except when recording, though- I ain't carrying around 2 amps. But hearing a chorus in mono and then in stereo is like listening to AM radio and then turning on FM.
