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Chorus Pedals that like Low End

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D_Strings

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Nov 9, 2016
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I'm looking for a chorus pedal that accentuates the low-end well. I've been looking seriously at the following three:

Tech 21 - Bass Boost Chorus


Source Audio - Gemini Chorus


Earthquaker Devices - Sea Machine (only vid for this one also includes the Hoof Reaper)


If it helps, the rest of the rig includes:

Pre-EQ
EHX - POG Nano
Okko - Black Beast
Earthquaker Devices - Hoof Reaper
Source Audio - Soundblox Bass Envelope Filter Pro

Post-EQ
Boss - BF3 Flanger
Earthquaker Devices - Afterneath
Earthquaker Devices - Dispatch Master

Probably swapping one of the fuzz / distortions for VFEs 2017 RUP when it comes out. All of this is run through a Mesa Boogie MPulse 600 with various basses, one with a low F#, so again, low end is important to me.

Wondering if people have direct experience with the above 3 or have other suggestions. I love EHX and the Bass Clone sounds great on high-end, but seems to lose a lot on low end.
 
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MXR Stereo Chorus is great on bass, it has a filter switch reducing the effect on low frequencies and a 2-band EQ for even more tweaks. Chorus-wise, Intensity, Width and Rate knobs offer a lot of options to help you find your sound. The pedal's tone is warm enough, has a bit of a sparkle to it and is not cheesy, IMO. I owned the BBC for a short period and while I did like it, I went back to the MXR. I have no experience with the other 2 pedals you mention.

EDIT: EHX seems to have hit the mark with their new Bass Clone. Were I in the market for a chorus, I'd definitely give that one a shot.
 
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I have an Analog Man chorus with the deep switch, and I really love that for my everyday chorus.
I also have a Boss PS-6, which I got for the super bend mode, but the chorus sound that it has is very nice.

Another one that hasn't been recommended would be the Iron Ether Polytope. That's next on my list to try, as I've heard some rave reviews.

Another good, and well priced, chorus would be the Minifooger chorus.
 
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I've heard nothing but great things about the newer EXH bass small clone. I would love to try it. The same with the Tech 21 you listed. You'd most likely be hard pressed to find anything "better" than these other than going with say a Source Audio Orbital or a Strymon Mobius. I've use the Orbital and REALLY liked it. But then graduated to the Mobius which is awesome. But expensive.
 
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hbabels said:
I would check out the MXR bass chorus deluxe.

Best bass chorus I've used & I really like the way it sounds on Los notes.
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I had that. It was WAY too subtle for my tastes. If I use a chorus, I want to know it's on haha. No offense at all man. That chorus works for many bassist. I'm just not one of them. But I really felt it was far to mellow. Kinda like the Boss CEB3 in that respect.
 
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gregmon79 said:
I had that. It was WAY too subtle for my tastes. If I use a chorus, I want to know it's on haha. No offense at all man. That chorus works for many bassist. I'm just not one of them. But I really felt it was far to mellow. Kinda like the Boss CEB3 in that respect.
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No worries different opinions & I would agree it does tend to be more on the subtle side of chorus which is probably a reason I like it. I've had some chorus pedals that felt were too obvious.

I should also mention that the TC Corona chorus sounds really good and with the tone print you can really tweak parameters to taste.

I felt it's sound was more dramatic compared to MXR which may be why I prefer the MXR it's more subtle & a pinch "warmer " to my ear.

Both good sounds though.
 
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hbabels said:
No worries different opinions & I would agree it does tend to be more on the subtle side of chorus which is probably a reason I like it. I've had some chorus pedals that felt were too obvious.

I should also mention that the TC Corona chorus sounds really good and with the tone print you can really tweak parameters to taste.

I felt it's sound was more dramatic compared to MXR which may be why I prefer the MXR it's more subtle & a pinch "warmer " to my ear.

Both good sounds though.
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Yes, great points. I think if you're a bassist into chorus, you're in one or the other camp. The one that wants it pronounced and to stand out or you want it barely there to add another layer of texture. Either way is cool. I just prefer the pronounced kind. Especially when I add some fuzz to it! ;)

I also agree with you about the TC Corona. It is a great and versatile chorus. I havent played with one myself, but I watced a lot of demos and there is a sim of it my Zoom 60b. I know, it's not the same thing. But I feel I have the feeling of that one down because I watched enough demos anyway. That is a nice one indeed.
 
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For my money, the chorus that both preserves the most bass and is the most obvious in the mix is the Polytope (just keep it at more mild settings, because it can get weird quickly). The only downside is that it is more of a "chimey" chorus, rather than a dark/watery chorus, so if you prefer the latter tone it is not the best choice.
 

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