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RETRO SONIC STEREO CHORUS.
Distinctive lush chorus, amazing vibrato, the Retro-Sonic Chorus
Ensemble is the only true reproduction of the 1976 CE-1 using the
original analog BBD. Its lush, focused tone is the standard by which
all other chorus effects are measured. The Chorus Ensemble is capable
of a wide range of sounds from analog chorusing to pulsating vibrato,
having the unique Vibrato feature that was incorporated on the original
which simulates a Leslie rotating speaker. The chorus and vibrato
functions are selectable through a footswitch control, allowing desired
presets to be maintained by separate control. The Mono an Stereo
outputs allow for a two amp setup for an amazing chorus expierience.
Now powered by 9VDC, (thanks to a custom power chip) there's no need
for a special adapter, just plug into your existing rig and enjoy!
Based on customer demand, the improved Chorus pedal now has stereo
outputs and operates from standard 9VDC power supplies.
The additional stereo
output provides users the option of a two-amp setup. This brings a
heightened dimension to the existing thick sound of the Chorus effect
pedal, which has already developed a loyal following throughout North
America and Europe.
In the March, 2006 issue of Guitar Player
Magazine ©, Barry Cleveland said of the mono version Retro-Sonic®
Chorus “This is definitely a thick and sensual old-school chorus…This
baby’s definitely a keeper!”
Retro-Sonic® has now developed a
custom proprietary solution to allow the use of 9VDC power input, and
internally convert this to the Chorus voltage requirements. Internally,
the unit still runs on the same voltage spec, (meaning there is no
impact to the tone of the circuit), but musicians now have the
convenience of hooking up to a standard negative center 9VDC adapter,
or popular multi-tap power supply units.
The Chorus outputs
are now labeled “MONO” and “STEREO”. Inserting a plug in the “STEREO”
jack, splits the dry and wet signals for stereo separation to the two
amps (wet signal on the mono output, and dry signal on the “stereo”
output). Removing the plug from the stereo jack puts the unit back into
mono mode.
AUDIO DEMOS:
HARMONY CENTRAL USER REVIEWS:
Overall Rating:
10
- What style of music do you play? Is this a good match?
- How long have you been playing? What other gear do you own?
- If it were stolen or lost, would you buy it again or get something else?
- what do you love about it? What do you hate? What is your favorite feature?
- Did you compare it to other products? Which ones? Why did you choose this one?
- Anything you wish it had?
- Does it help you make music, or does it get in the way?
- Anything else you'd like to share?
I am not a Retro-sonic spokesperson, but when you find a winner, you
stick with it. If I had a need for a Chorus Ensemble, I would look no
further. I have been playing on and off for 20+ years, and I have never owned better effects.
Sound Quality:
10
- Can you get the sound of your favorite artists? Who are they?
- Are certain effects (distortion, chorus, ...) very good? Very bad?
- What setup (i.e. what guitars and amps) are you using this with?
- Is it noisy? On what settings?
- Are the effects weak or do they always sound great?
- What amp are you using it with?
This is hands down the best sounding chorus I've ever used. It sounds
beautiful when used in a pronounced manner or in subtle ways, chords,
picked notes...it all sounds great. The most notable thing about this
unit is the shimmer that other reviewers have mentioned, I'm sure Andy
Summers would have loved to have had one of these back in The Police
days. It is dead quiet too!
Sound Quality:
10
- Can you get the sound of your favorite artists? Who are they?
- Are certain effects (distortion, chorus, ...) very good? Very bad?
- What setup (i.e. what guitars and amps) are you using this with?
- Is it noisy? On what settings?
- Are the effects weak or do they always sound great?
- What amp are you using it with?
I love the sound of this pedal. It's late '70s, early '80s (non-hair
period) chorus all the way. Andy Summers is a favorite of mine &
this pedal has his early sound in it. Andy actually got that sound from
an Electric Mistress flanger, which can have a real chorusy vibe to it.
If you listen to the Zenyatta Mondatta album, this pedal cops so much
of that sound. I'm using this pedal with a Vox AC-30, and couldn't be happier with it.
I was trying to get this sound from other boxes, (Boss CE-5, Ibanez
CS-9, Fulltone ChoralFlange), but couldn't quite get there. The
Retro-Sonic was exactly what I was looking for. Unlike the original Boss CE-1 that this pedal emulates, there is no
appreciable noise to this pedal. It does not color the tone when
bypassed & you also don't lose the base tone when the effect is on.
Sound Quality:
10
- Can you get the sound of your favorite artists? Who are they?
- Are certain effects (distortion, chorus, ...) very good? Very bad?
- What setup (i.e. what guitars and amps) are you using this with?
- Is it noisy? On what settings?
- Are the effects weak or do they always sound great?
- What amp are you using it with?
WOW! Did I say WOW? UNBELIEVABLE! And I was a guy who thought I
did'nt like chorus, well I was wrong. This chorus makes me sound
better, much more musical whether used clean or with distortion! If you are thinking
about this pedal, stop thinking and buy it you will not regret it. I
repeat do not over think this one its a no brainer. You will not be
sorry. But hurry the price on these are going up as they have been so
popular. I have been playing for 25 years and its the best pedal I have
ever heard bar none! It is now my favorite pedal I own.
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