The ‘best of all time’ is a bit of a stretch, but when it comes to chorus BOSS deserve a lot of credit. The BOSS CH-1 Super Chorus and the BOSS CE-5 Chorus Ensemble have both stood the test of time and are still very popular today. While there are plenty of newer pedals that boast better features and arguably better tone, many guitarists still prefer one of these two pedals.

Here’s another video from BOSS showcasing some of the different tones available with the CH-1. As you can hear, it’s still a fairly subtle effect compared to other chorus pedals. It’s not as subtle as the CE-5, but even with the effect level knob cranked, the chorus doesn’t get overwhelming. If you want full control over your chorus sound, this is a solid choice. If you don’t feel the need for that level of control, you might find one of the other pedals suits your needs more.Finding the right chorus pedal for you depends on how you want to use it, your budget, and how much control you want out of it. Some chorus pedals keep the controls simple and offer a basic effect. Other pedals allow you to really dig into the settings and dial in the exact sound you’re after. Best Chorus Pedals Shortlist

Many pedals in this price range will resort to plastic material enclosures to save costs and deliver the product at such an affordable price, but Donner was able to provide customers with a high-quality metal encasing so that this pedal is not one of those “disposable” effects pedals that break as easily as you would expect from something as cheap as they come.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

The Donner Tutti Love chorus pedal also has pure analog circuitry, meaning it retains that vintage and classic effect goodness that purists and tone fans love. Many guitar players, including myself, prefer pure analog pedals due to their unique character nuances that add to your tone’s nuances in a good way – something digital pedals cannot provide. Kind Reminder: The power supply is NOT included. Please power your pedal with a power adapter with 9V DC, center negative, and 500mA current. The improper power supply may cause pedals not to workor even damage your pedals. If you don’t like the idea of a chorus pedal taking up too much space on your pedalboard, this is a good option to consider. If you want a simple chorus pedal and don’t mind the larger pedal size (compared to the Tutti), the Small Clone has stood the test of time.

High-Quality Sound# : Thanks to the digital circuitry, Mod Square Ⅱ delivers a high-quality sound that's free from unwanted noise and interference. You can achieve a rich and natural sound with ease. As you can see, you have a lot of control over the chorus. While the controls may be confusing at first, in the time I spent with the pedal I found it quite easy to dial in some nice tones. The above pedals are fine if you just want to play around with chorus from time to time. If you plan on using chorus regularly during gigs, you might want to consider a higher tier chorus pedal for extra reliability and quality. While the Donner pedal might be perfectly reliable, the below pedals are more likely to last over time. Electro-Harmonix Small Clone However, it is worth mentioning that this pedal is not 100% transparent, which tends to add color to your tone when the effect is engaged. While this does not matter for a lot of people, guitar players who are going after a specific tone might see this as a slight inconvenience as it would require another EQ pedal or tweaks to their amplifier settings.It’s interesting to note that the CE-5 wasn’t always digital. They were initially analog chorus pedals until around 2000-2001 when they switched to digital. While I couldn’t find any videos comparing an analog and digital CE-5 against each other, it would be interesting to hear an A/B test to hear the actual differences between the two. For a subtle example of chorus, listen to the clean guitar parts in Welcome Home (Sanitarium) by Metallica: Versatile Effects# : With 16 different effects to choose from, Mod Square Ⅱ provides a wide range of tonal possibilities, including flanger, tremolo, phaser, and chorus effects. You can easily find the perfect sound to match any playing style or musical genre. Like the above song, most of Metallica’s clean guitar parts make use of chorus. If you’ve heard Metallica live, it’s the chorus that makes those clean tones sound so good. If you listen to any Metallica guitar covers on YouTube, you’ll instantly notice when the guitarist is using chorus and when it’s missing. The covers that miss chorus just don’t sound quite right.