chorus

[Ryanrocksursock]

hi im looking at getting a new chorus and or a delay pedal can anyone suggest anything?

 

[Chronicle]

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But to make it easier.... Boss CE-5 and Boss DD-3 will do the job.

 

[casio]

EBS Unichorus



my 2c

 

[Valerus]

I bought a Boss CEB-3 from Gubna on the forum, and I'll see how it sounds with my bass.

 

[JanusZarate]

hi im looking at getting a new chorus and or a delay pedal can anyone suggest anything?

Well, I could list almost every delay and chorus pedal ever made...

Because most delay and chorus pedals work equally well on bass and guitar, it'd be sort of pointless to make a suggestion without knowing what you're looking for in either pedal (tone, features, price, size, etc.).

So... rather than throw out some random pedal names, I'd suggest spending some time here to read a few reviews and discussions on chorus and delay pedals. Once you've got an idea of what you're looking for, helping you out will be easy.

 

[iualum]

Chorus: DLS Chorus~Vib (about $150 used, or less, mint w/box & papers)
Delay: DD-20 (about $190 used, or less, mint w/box & papers)

Both of these represent outstanding values & are keeper pedals, unless you decide you just want to try other stuff, that is (like all of us here, lol!).

 

[mlbarlow]

H2O? I believe that's both chorus and delay, right? I'd snatch one up myself if not for limited funds.

 

[bassteban]

Just picked up a CEB-3 & although I usually end up not liking Boss pedals, I very much like this one. Subtle, but that's what I'm after.
On delay, I loved my DL-4 but dumped it to get an RC-20. Wish I could have kept it...

 

[Yazzman]

definitely get an electro harmonix small clone. Why definitely? Because analog audio sounds a lot better to me than digital. Its like a synthesizer, analog will always sound better than digital, anybody who argues that doesn't really know how a synthesizer truly works. Small Clone is lik $80, if it costs you an extra $20 to get that over some digital pedal, truuuust me its worth it.

 

[cameric]

Hate to disagree - I know my synths pretty well and have a hefty collection of Moog & vintage Korg synths, but on many occassions digital or hybrid synths can be the right choice. Especially nowadays, when designers are emphasising multiple performance controls and experimentation rather than pre-fab. Even an old DX-7 can sound amazing with a creative user.

Same is true of pedals. I love my old boss be-2 chorus pedal, but the new Boss CE-20 with its shiny digital cosm technology is lovely, very musical and useful for bass. I bought their new re-20 space echo and it's eerie - I love my old re-201, but this new one is far quieter, has eliminated the need to use my original one live, and can do things that the old 'un can't. I'm actually considering selling the old one.

Everyone's entitled to their opinion, and I value many that I've got on this list, but in this case, mine is that going with "analogue" (not as easy a definition as everyone seems to think) for analogue's sake is a cop-out, as is the reverse.

 

[bongomania]

...analog audio sounds a lot better to me than digital.

That's fine, but...

Its like a synthesizer, analog will always sound better than digital, anybody who argues that doesn't really know how a synthesizer truly works.

That's both wrong and totally insulting. I've been working with synthesizers, including modular systems and DIY kits, since 1985. I prefer one set of tools for certain sounds or processes, and another set of tools for other sounds/processes. Each will sound "better" when you use the right tool for the job. To say "analog will always sound better than digital" is like saying "a screwdriver will always perform better than a saw". And to be frank, it shows a total lack of understanding of modern digital synthesis.

 

[ehque]

To say "analog will always sound better than digital" is like saying "a screwdriver will always perform better than a saw". And to be frank, it shows a total lack of understanding of modern digital synthesis.

I agree. TC Electronic stuff (which i am now recommending to the OP) is digital and sounds fantastic, and will blow the small clone out of the water and into the stratosphere.

The Nova Delay is a nice delay. The modulator, which is coming out soon, is also on my short list.

 

[Valerus]

TC stuff looks pretty sweet.

 

[bongomania]

FWIW I do use and prefer the TC chorus myself. There are "lusher" choruses out there, but the TC has the lowest noise of any I've tried.

 

[muyamp]

hi im looking at getting a new chorus and or a delay pedal can anyone suggest anything?

It may be that digital anything is going to be less accurate at low frequencies so its really gotta be analog.
but then digital gear is loads cheaper
i like the look of the behringer dd100 at around £28 for 1.3 seconds of delay it'll give you just enough time to play in a repeating riff and would be a good basis for assessment as you aint going to lose much if you want to resell.
but for chorus well it just has to be analog
I have a 1980's carlsbro minifex analog chorus that I will not part with for love nor money because it changes everything about my tone with just a hint of effect giving me instant spacey pink floyd sounds from any guitar i put in front of it, ok there is a very slight hiss noise but when its running at volume this dissapears and theres none of the swishy sounds described in some pedal reviews, its perfect.
the morley crystal is another recommended chorus but why the difference in pricing? the carlsbro is $140 against $65 for the morley on one site. I see why you are as confused as I am by the multitude of effects available.
these two seem to be basically the same effect so it may be worth getting a single box that does both and reverb too i'd try the averb at £39+post currently on ebay. you are not likely to lose much if digital is not going to work well for you, this one looks like they have gone for high quality reproduction rather than the longest delay possible (600ms), its got quite a range of effect for the money and its unlikely to have any of the noise problems found on analog effects that are reasonably priced.
to sum up either pay out for high quality effects or get the adverb and keep looking for that lucky find (the carlsbro cost me about £3)

 

[ehque]

It may be that digital anything is going to be less accurate at low frequencies so its really gotta be analog.

Wrong. Digital sampling, almost by definition, sample the analog signal at constant intervals. This means, Digital actually works BETTER at low frequencies than at high ones, if better is defined as "more accurate". Only at higher frequencies, especially above twice the sampling rate of the A/D converter, does the digital suffer. In fact, most analog circuits can't take lower frequencies - the lower the frequency, the more it looks like DC instead of AC, and analog circuits can't handle that well.

Simply compare the tracking speed and accuracy of a digital octaver like the POG with any analog alternative.

but then digital gear is loads cheaper

Also wrong. There are digital and analog effects at every price point and quality.

 

[i2k]

I have Maxon CS505 which sounds good in bass, it adds some crispiness to the dry signal and has wide lush chorus. The only drawback (but depend on how you see it) is slight volume jump when engaged. I also have Diamond Halo Chorus which can also act as phaser. But for bass, I prefer the sound of the Maxon.

I also have Jacques Prisoner Analog Delay, which can act as nice chorus and very subtle flanger as it has rate & mod control. Compared to the Maxon, Jacques doesn't add anything to the dry signal, it is not as wide as the Maxon but the bass is deeper IMHO. As this is an analog delay, it can only go to 300 ms. So I get a delay & a chorus in a pedal but it seems that this French brand is not so popular around here.

None of them are true bypass, but the nice buffered bypass don't add anything to the sound. None of them are noisy.