Chorus for metal

[probo_squad_henry]

Hey guys,

I'm interested in changing my tone a lot. I love Alexi Laiho's, Ritchie Faulkner's, and Zakk Wylde's tones, and I know that they all use chorus in front of their distorted amps to get it like that. Obviously, I'm not going to get their exact sound, since I can't afford Marshalls or ENGLs, but I like how it sounds. What chorus pedal would you reccomend for this application? I use a Randall RG100 and will most likely leave the pedal on at all times, but turn it down so it is more of an accent like Faulkner, rather than making up my entire tone like Zakk.

I'm interested in the Boss CH1, MXR Wylde, MXR Analog (can't remember the numbers in it, its the blue one), TC Corona, and EHX Small Clone. Others reccomendations are great too.

Thanks in advance

 

[Mincer]

Re: Chorus for metal

I'd have to recommend our own Catalina Chorus for that, especially since you can vary the depth of the effect with your picking.

 

[probo_squad_henry]

Re: Chorus for metal

I'll have to check that out!

 

[ThisDyingSoul76]

Re: Chorus for metal

TrueTone's H2O. You'd even get a nice analog delay too. There's also their pre-name change Visual Sound V2 series H2O or Liquid Chorus on the used market.

The Boss chorus pedals are nice, especially if you can find one of the vintage Japanese ones... Actually, any of the chorus pedals you mentioned would do great.

 

[Lampy H]

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I'd look into the Digitech Luxe. I've watched a ton of videos on that one lately, and it seems great for this application.

 

[Securb]

Re: Chorus for metal

I use an Ibanez CS9 for my metal tones.

 

[Johnny the Kid]

Re: Chorus for metal

I'm partial to the EH Small Clone. Killer pedal and usually at a great price. EH stuff is always super cheap used. I got a Russian Small Stone Phaser for like $50 one time.

 

[Phantasmagoria]

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Cheap 'n nasty :firedevil:

 

[dazedandconfused001]

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i use a danelectro fab chorus, it does what i want for only $14 gets the job done.

 

[Little Pigbacon]

Re: Chorus for metal

I used to use an Ibanez CS5 for that; it was the chorus that I had, and it did the trick.

 

[probo_squad_henry]

Re: Chorus for metal

Thanks for the help! I'm also going to be getting an overdrive to thicken my tone soon (they look cheaper than the chorus so I'll probably get it first), is the EHX East River Drive a good bet? I've heard its basically a true bypass TS808, but I haven't seen any reviews of it for my style of music (metal).

 

[Kamanda~SD]

Re: Chorus for metal

RG100 you say eh? I think an OD would be a waste of your time tbh. Overdrives really shine in front of tube amps as they 'slam' them and behave differently then when slamming a SS head. Also, they're usually used to tighten up the tone ratehr than 'fatten' in a metal context. See if you can try any infront of yours though...maybe it IS what you are looking for!

Also, I use a BOSS CH-1 on my board infront of my amp sometimes in the distorted realm...its also what Alexi is using (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5BjFlmXHzM) 8:30ish for the chorus part. Zakk used a CE-5 for the longest time.

 

[Lucy Diamond]

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I use the Yellow 18volt Mxr big giant thing. (who the hell knows what the numbers are)

I use it in my loop but another bonus side effect of distorted chorus is that your WAH will also react differently and be more pronounced.

Start with the classic 10 and 2 position and work your way from there.

 

[probo_squad_henry]

Re: Chorus for metal

RG100 you say eh? I think an OD would be a waste of your time tbh.

Not an old RG, its the new 1003H one...I wish I had an old one though, they're beasts! And I'll definitely keep that in mind. My friend is a gear nut, I'll try to borrow a few ODs from him to see how they sound before buying one.

 

[Aceman]

Re: Chorus for metal

Get an old Boss SC-1 off ebay. It will handle all of your metal chorus needs.

 

[Nostalgic Distortion]

Re: Chorus for metal

I actually really like my MXR MICRO CHORUS for metal tones, it's got a bit a a volume bump when you hit it but they sound terrific & they are relatively cheap too....

 

[Securb]

Re: Chorus for metal

RG100 you say eh? I think an OD would be a waste of your time tbh. Overdrives really shine in front of tube amps as they 'slam' them and behave differently then when slamming a SS head..

I used a DOD 250 with my Randell SS loved it

 

[probo_squad_henry]

Re: Chorus for metal

I actually really like my MXR MICRO CHORUS for metal tones, it's got a bit a a volume bump when you hit it but they sound terrific & they are relatively cheap too....

I forgot about that one, now that you mention it I'll definitely check it out. I think Rob Caggiano used one, or at least used to