Since the only music store I have in my area is a guitar center that carries like 2 ehx pedals I don't have the priviledge to try out this pedal. How is this pedal in terms of bass? Is it subtle or dramatic? Warbly? I don't think I'd need all the knobs of the original clone theory so that's why I am considering the small clone. Just any specifics on its sound for bas would be awesome.
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So how is the small clone?
- Thread starter Andy419
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Though I believe this has been covered before, and warrants a search of the website, I will field this question. I have found that chorus pedals are incredibly dependent upon personal taste, and their intended purpose. I am partial to a very lush chorus, and I think this works quite nicely. The Nano Clone, on the other hand, is one you must avoid. Horrible pedal, that one.
But, I also value versatility highly, so the Small Clone isn't the highest on my list of pedals to buy. Apparently, based on the parameters I have set for myself, the chorus pedal that fits my need is the Stereo Polychorus, a very elusive pedal, also from Electro-Harmonix. I've never been able to find one to test, and I'm at my wits end trying to do so.
But, I also value versatility highly, so the Small Clone isn't the highest on my list of pedals to buy. Apparently, based on the parameters I have set for myself, the chorus pedal that fits my need is the Stereo Polychorus, a very elusive pedal, also from Electro-Harmonix. I've never been able to find one to test, and I'm at my wits end trying to do so.
Actually, we talked about this pedal in the Effects Builders club. There seems to be a big issue with noise in this unit. The chip used in the unit seems to be inherently noisy. So that being said, it may be your thing, but make sure you buy it from a site that a good return policy because you may get a very noisy pedal.
I own a small clone (big version, not the awful nano) and I love it. It is more of the watery, warbly type of chorus, rather than the icy, cold type of chorus. I do not get a lot of noise out of it at all, so I have no idea what the guys above are referring to with noise. The only real drawback to this one for me is the lack of controls. All it has is a rate knob and two-way depth switch. Not a ton of versatility, but if you like the inherent sound, then who cares.
The Small Clone is awesome. Nice, wet, warbly when cranked. Only two depth settings and a rate knob, but it's easy to find a sound you can love.
It's important to point out, however, that the Clone Theory does not sound like the Small Clone. Chorus 1 mode is somewhat similar, but the true nature of the Clone Theory shines in Chorus 2 mode. Overall the Clone Theory is "icier" sounding, more spacious, and is capable of some truly bizarre tones. It's also an 80's bass signature; Peter Hook (the legendary bassist of New Order) had his old Clone Theory on virtually all the time. It is a bit on the noisy side, but nothing sounds like it. I really miss mine...
And yes, as others said, avoid the Nano Clone... it's a disaster.
It's important to point out, however, that the Clone Theory does not sound like the Small Clone. Chorus 1 mode is somewhat similar, but the true nature of the Clone Theory shines in Chorus 2 mode. Overall the Clone Theory is "icier" sounding, more spacious, and is capable of some truly bizarre tones. It's also an 80's bass signature; Peter Hook (the legendary bassist of New Order) had his old Clone Theory on virtually all the time. It is a bit on the noisy side, but nothing sounds like it. I really miss mine...
And yes, as others said, avoid the Nano Clone... it's a disaster.
In my opinion it is the best chorus for bass I have ever owned. Still waiting on the new Carl Martin stereo chorus though.
Took me many tries to settle on a chorus pedal. Maxon CS 9Pro is the one. I never got on with any of the Ehx chorus's, especially the Clone Theory.
I've owned the originals..
couple of notes
1- was noisy.
2-missing a crossover function... meaning my personal taste is to have it only kick in for the highs.. this may beyond a stomp box.
T.
couple of notes
1- was noisy.
2-missing a crossover function... meaning my personal taste is to have it only kick in for the highs.. this may beyond a stomp box.
T.
Some of the Boss variants have this function- may or may not be your thing, but you can use the filter to leave the lows unaffected on the CEB-3 for sure, and I'm pretty sure the other Boss chorus's offer some crossover capabilities as well.
