Best Chorus Pedal for Bass?

[JustSomeDude]

I've got an MXR coming in the mail. The Bass/Treble/Crossover controls sold it for me .
The Flanger option is handy too.

I only use Modulation as a full on effect thing but for me it comes up often.

I'm touring a bit with a 3pc band and I have to make a little more noise sometimes to support the guitar.

SUBTLE chorus coming in and out can be very effective at almost creating a keyboard pad

 

[rtav]

Markbass Chorus - Flanger - 3 presets for chorus, 3 presets for flanger; effects can be modified (including EQ settings) via USB cable and Markbass software on PC or Mac, settings can then be saved back to the pedal as a preset - price, used around $130. No tone suck, true bypass, 12v, built like a tank. Hard to beat the ability to edit the presets including the EQ to such a degree and save those settings back to the pedal without tone suck for this money.

 

[gregmon79]

That MXR just didn't do it for me. Was completely lost in the mix for me. Sounded great in my room though.


Killing gods

 

[smperry]

It has more than two knobs, but the IE Polytope is just fantastic. I liked the TC Electronic Chorus+ too, though not as much.

 

[awilkie84]

TC Electronic Corona (tried it, too subtle for me... Unless there's a nice TonePrint you can suggest? It's also a little pricey for me)

Use the Duff McKagen tone print & turn up the FX Level. Definitely not subtle, but not overpower, either. I use it on all my band's rock covers.

 

[ilansgroove]

This kind of response is really not helpful.
The OP wants a chorus sound.

sorry

couldn't help it

 

[RDUB]

I've been using a Malekko for the past week. On the thicker side of the house, but very pleasing. I also have a Fulltone that has a beautiful high end shimmer.

 

[Callum_Carcass]

I've been using the Boss CE-5 (Chorus Ensemble) for the last couple of years and it's done well by me for subtle effects and tone shaping.

 

[CoR Bass]

danelectro fab chorus.. esp when used in the send return chain

I second that. Simple-3 knobs, Small footprint, sounds great, $15! There's a few youtube vids of people playing bass through it. Did I mention it's $15?

 

[adi77]

I second that. Simple-3 knobs, Small footprint, sounds great, $15! There's a few youtube vids of people playing bass through it. Did I mention it's $15?

yup, def the best for $15 and it doesnt cut any lows.. also another pedal worth checking out is the arion chorus

 

[KevInDaBassment]

Have you considered the EHX small clone?? Forgot about that one.

I've tried that one on bass, since I bought it primarily for guitar, and the input is a little too sensitive for my basses. It tends to clip or max out a little too easily for me, but I bought it used so it could be a fault with the pedal itself. Love the sound though, very warm and natural sounding.

 

[JIO]

Best NOT to use chorus pedal on bass

more reason to use one… I just got an '80 Ibanez SC10 stereo analog chorus and have been loving it straight and coupled w/an MXR Fuzz Deluxe and MXR bass d.i.+
Really fun to re-energize the creative juices introducing something new. (old or whatever) Old is new is old is new…etc.

 

[SGT. BAKER]

choruses are very subjective; I've had a bunch, never loved them until I was turned on to the Analogman chorus - now I'm set.

But many folks love the old Boss CE3. It just didn't work for me.

I found the CE3 too subtle to my taste. This is the main reason that I get ride.

Devinp17,I´m considering the MXR Microchorus. It´s cheapper and I like this warm sound, but not the level volume issue.

 

[Solarmist]

Somebody pretty much gave me a Digitech X-Series Bass Chorus....and nothing sounds better than free!

Riis

That's the same one I'm using, and I like it ... what do you think of it?

 

[Zooberwerx]

That's the same one I'm using, and I like it ... what do you think of it?

I'm still futzing with it which means I haven't given it the attention it deserves. What settings have you found useful? The multi-voice feature throws an extra variable into the equation.

Riis

 

[wpc1996]

Once I get my amp head back or buy a new one, I plan on buying the tc electronic corona, you can download stuff on your CPU, or download the app on your phone or tablet and just point it at the pedal and you can modify the sound, or down load the chorus that some of the people who is endorsed by them use (like frank bello, Troy sanders etc)

 

[tsheldon]

While I don't believe there is a "best chorus pedal" I really like the TC SCF and the Jam Bass Waterfall (I own both). I also saw a video of the Tech 21 Bass Boost Chorus that sounded very good as well but no first hand experience with that one. If I was looking now I would check out those.