I'm looking for the best chorus available that will loop between my Mesa 600 Amp. Price doesn't matter. I personally don't like pedals (I hate setting all of that stuff up - would rather set my amp down, plug in and play). Is there anything comparable to the old ART effects?
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Best In-line Chorus (non-pedal) Available?
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I use a (discontinued) Boss VF-1 in the 1st loop of my Thunderfunk 420. It's a multi-effect, but it's got lots of great chorusing, flanging, etc. settings too. Do a search on "VF-1" and you'll find lots of posts. FYI, Michael Manring uses one for the bulk of his effects. You could also try an Alesis Midiverb. To my ears it isn't as "sterile" sounding as a lot of the modern units (it's 18-bit technology IIRC).
There are other dedicated units out there, but they are all discontinued AFAIK. The old Boss Super Chorus comes to mind, so does the T.C. Spatial Expander.
Hope this helped!
There are other dedicated units out there, but they are all discontinued AFAIK. The old Boss Super Chorus comes to mind, so does the T.C. Spatial Expander.
Hope this helped!
Price doesn't matter?
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The latest from Eventide in a single rack space might be worth looking at then.
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The latest from Eventide in a single rack space might be worth looking at then.
How about the G-Major? Didn't we just have thread on that? If you can deal with its simplicity, I still use my original Yamaha SPX-90 when I need effects. One of those should be pretty affordable by now.
MrBEAR said:
That is correct. Price doen't matter as long as it sounds great. Also, forgot to mention, the effect should be one designed for bass guitar (don't want the effect to affect the low-end notes). I currently have an Alesis Midiverb and may go back to that - but it was designed for keyboard & studio use, I think).
Thanks for all of your suggestions.
Allen
Churchbassist said:
AFAIK, the only rack-mountable dedicated bass processor available new is the Rocktron Blue Thunder. You could look for an old Peavey Bassfex, or an ART Nightbass, but other than that you're out of luck. The VF-1 I mentioned before has bass specific presets, and they are pretty easy to find. Eventide is a klller choice too. You really don't need a bass specific processor, as long as the unit's bandwidth is sufficient (usually 20-20k). The bypassed sound of a particular unit is another matter, though....
If you just want chorus, I'd stick with the Midiverb. It's inexpensive and it works well.
TC Electronic 1210 - Now discontinued - Does great chorus & flange.
Boss CE-20 - Yeah, it's a pedal, but it works. Has a bass specific setting, but also has tone controls that'll boost the top and bottom end.....so if you ever wished you could run a CE-1 or CE-2 without loosing your bottom, now's your chance. I use one of these.
Boss CE-20 - Yeah, it's a pedal, but it works. Has a bass specific setting, but also has tone controls that'll boost the top and bottom end.....so if you ever wished you could run a CE-1 or CE-2 without loosing your bottom, now's your chance. I use one of these.
G-Major has TC's excellent chorus, even comes pre-loaded with a bass chorus patch. As someone else said, it's really simple to use. It's a full range unit, so you could use it for anything. If price really does not matter though, might as well spring for the that eventide!
(12 years later... )
Hi there,
I use a tc electronic 1210 chorus spatial expander from Denmark, 20 years old minimum, 19 ", for a great chorus with 2 SWR Redhead Combos, 240 W each, so first generation. I already used this tc in the 1990ties and just bought it again, I think there is no better high end stereo chorus.
Klaus
Hi there,
I use a tc electronic 1210 chorus spatial expander from Denmark, 20 years old minimum, 19 ", for a great chorus with 2 SWR Redhead Combos, 240 W each, so first generation. I already used this tc in the 1990ties and just bought it again, I think there is no better high end stereo chorus.
Klaus
