Chorus is a modulation-based guitar effect that creates a rich, shimmering sound by splitting the guitar’s signal into two identical paths, slightly detuning one of them, and then mixing them back together. This process produces a doubling effect that simulates the sound of multiple guitars playing simultaneously, resulting in a lush, chorused tone. Chorus pedals typically offer controls for adjusting parameters such as rate (the speed of the modulation), depth (the intensity of the effect), and mix (the balance between the dry and chorused signals). By adjusting these controls, guitarists can achieve a wide range of chorus effects, from subtle, shimmering textures to lush, swirling tones. Chorus is commonly used in genres such as rock, pop, and jazz to add depth, dimension, and movement to guitar tones, creating a sense of spaciousness and richness. Popular chorus pedal models include the Boss CE-2 Chorus Ensemble, MXR M234 Analog Chorus, and TC Electronic Corona Chorus.
Guitar FX (effects) refer to the wide range of pedals and processors that shape and manipulate a guitar’s signal to create different sounds. From classic distortion and overdrive to reverb, delay, modulation, and pitch-shifting, effects are at the heart of a guitarist’s creative toolkit. Whether analogue or digital, stompbox or multi-effects unit, Guitar FX allow players to express mood, texture, and dynamics in unique ways. Used thoughtfully, they can transform a simple riff into something atmospheric, aggressive, or entirely otherworldly.
A pedal is a compact device that guitarists use to alter their instrument’s sound by shaping effects such as distortion, delay, reverb, and modulation. Typically housed in a rugged enclosure and controlled by footswitches, pedals are designed to be placed on the floor for hands-free operation during playing. They can be analogue or digital, true bypass or buffered, and come in countless varieties to suit different styles and preferences. Pedals are essential tools for creating signature tones and adding colour and texture to a guitarist’s sound.
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JOYO Classic Chorus guitar effect pedal gives crisp and transparent chorus, great for a little embellishment, full bodied 12-string sounds and deep clear bell like tone. A cost effective option for those looking to expand their horizons when it comes to tones. adding this baby to the pedal chain will get you some undeniable action. True Bypass prov…
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3 selectable classic chorus effects Buffered or true bypass selectable Strong and lightweight aluminium die-cast chassis USB-C port for future firmware updates Requires 9V center negative DC Power Supply 100mA current draw (Not Supplied)
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CLASSIC PAINT FINISH: Adopt classic paint finish, firm and stable, equipped with a small LED flash light to indicate working status MINIMIZE TONE LOSS: Excellent tone electric guitar effect pedal and real bypass provide transparent tone, minimize tone loss, in order to maintain the best sound quality EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE: Input impedance is 1MΩ, o…
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Power In 9 to 12VDC (negative TIP) Consumption at 9V
£137.75
A simplified and faithful throwback to classic units Intensity controls modulation depth Speed controls the rate of modulation Room switch