Getting a chorus pedal can be a great addition to your pedalboard, and it will give you plenty of options to experiment with the sound. But before you go and buy yourself a chorus, you should know which one to choose.
Here, I will go through the best pedals you can find on the market, and that will improve the versatility and quality of your tone. Naturally, the sound coming out of the pedal is highly subjective, but there is no doubt that the quality of these pedals is up to a level.
These will give you a nice idea of the options you have, and you will have an easier time picking a pedal that’s perfect for you and your musical style.
Boss CH-1
- Chus Effects Pedal f Guitar Keyboard with Stereo Outputs
- Depth Controls
- Effect Level
- Rate
- Built-in equalizer
- Durable
- Four knobs: E. Level, EQ, Rate, and Depth
- Blue
- 9V
- LED
Boss has been a go-to brand for many players. The company offers durable pedals, and the sound is quite good. One of the main benefits is that the price can be quite low, which is a perfect opportunity for beginner players to make their own pedalboards.
But even though it is in the budget range, it’s still one of the best options you can find today. The pedal is easy to use, there are four knobs, and a simple stompbox. If you are looking for a simple chorus that will work as a charm, Boss is an excellent choice.
MXR M 234
- Uses bucket-brigade circuitry
- Creates classically lush, liquid textures
- Rate, Level, and Depth controls
- Ultimate tone control with the High and Low frequencies knobs
- Durable
- Five knobs: Low, High (flat cut), Level, Rate, and Depth
- Blue
- 9V
- LED
- Analog
MXR is another great brand that offers numerous different pedals. And of course, you can find the chorus as well. The M 234 is a classic chorus effect, it’s easy to use, and the casing is quite durable. You can easily adjust the sound using the five knobs at the top.
It is also an analog pedal that will provide clean sound, and you can easily shape it to your liking. You can also experiment with the built-in EQ, and the pedal works on standard 9V batteries.
Boss DC-2w Dimension Chorus
- Dimensional Chorus Effects Pedal
- Iconic four-button preset interface, updated with reliable electronic...
- Premium buffer and enhanced bypass circuitry
- Premium Waza Craft pedal with all-analog audio circuitry
- Durable
- Four switches
- Purple
- 9V
- LED
- Analog
Boss has plenty of different pedals you can check out, and this includes different versions of the chorus as well. If you are interested in something a bit different from standard Boss pedals, the Dimension Chorus has several unique features.
Firstly, the design of the pedal is unlike other Boss effects that follow the same idea. Instead of having knobs on the top, DC-2w has switches. And these switches allow players to select the mode they want to use. There are over 20 combinations available, which only improves the versatility of this chorus.
Strymon Ola Chorus
- Durable
- Five knobs: Speed, Depth, Mix, Ramp/Env, Tone
- Two switches: Type and Mode
- Two footswitches
- Blue
- 9V
- LED
- Vibrato and chorus
This is an interesting combination, and it comes from Strymon. One of the main advantages of Strymon Ola Chorus is that there are plenty of customization settings you can check out. You can use five knobs to adjust the speed, depth, mix, ramp, and tone, but also two switches.
These two switches allow you to select the type of chorus you want to use, as well as the mode. Types of the chorus are chorus, multi, and vibrato, and there are three modes named normal, envelope, and ramp. The pedal can be quite versatile, and it sounds amazing.
JHS Pedal 3 Series Chorus
- Made in Kansas City USA
- Offers classic chorus and vibrato modulation sounds, with straightforward...
- The Rate and Depth knobs work together to deliver anything from subtle...
- The Vibe toggle removes the dry signal so that you will have a simple true...
- Durable
- Three knobs: Volume, Rate, and Depth
- Vibe switch
- White
- 9V
- LED
- 3 Series
JHS introduced the incredible 3 Series a couple of years ago, and it offers many different effects. Including chorus. The design of the pedal is quite simple. It’s white, has three knobs to adjust volume, rate, and depth, and there is also a vibe toggle to dry the signal.
Even though the settings options might seem limited, you can still adjust the sound with ease, and the pedal can be quite versatile. The pedal works on standard 9V batteries, but you can also use an adapter if you have a pedalboard. But one of the main advantages of the 3 Series is that it is quite affordable, which means even beginners can get it.
TC Electronic Corona
- Ultra-compact chorus pedal offers built-in TonePrint technology to give you...
- TonePrint-enabled to let you beam cool signature tones into your pedal with...
- Enjoy the lush TriChorus by TC Electronic plus all the other high-quality...
- Design your own customized chorus effects from scratch with free TonePrint...
- Durable
- Four knobs: Speed, Depth, FX Level, and Tone
- Mode switch: chorus, toneprint, and tri cho
- Green
- 9V
- LED
- True bypass
TC Electronic is another excellent brand, and it offers numerous exciting pedals. What’s great is that they are usually a bit different than your standard effects. And Corona is no different. The design of the pedal is fairly standard, and the casing is made of metal which makes it quite durable.
There are four knobs to adjust the sound, and a mode switch to choose between chorus, toneprint, and tri cho presets. The pedal is easy to use, and you won’t have any problems finding the sound you will love. When it comes to the price, it’s on the lower end, which means more people will be able to buy it.
Catalinbread Soft Focus
- Durable
- Five knobs: Symph, Mod, Verb, Mix, and Vol
- Black
- 9V
- LED
- Modern design
Catalinbread Soft Focus is a great pedal, but it is not as well-known as some other models on the list. The first thing you will notice is that the design is a bit different compared to standard pedals. It looks modern, but the basic idea is the same.
Another thing worth mentioning is that this is a combination of chorus, reverb, modulation, and octaver, which will give you plenty of options to shape the sound of your guitar. If you are interested in trying something new and different, Catalinbread might be a perfect option for you.
Walrus Audio Julia
- Power supply not included. Exact size of the diecast enclosure is 4.77” x...
- RATE – The Rate knob allows you to set the speed at which the LFO sweeps....
- DEPTH – The Depth knob allows you to change the amplitude of the LFO....
- LAG – The Lag knob lets you set the center delay time that the LFO...
- Durable
- Four knobs: Rate, Depth, Lag, and d-c-v
- Black with a beautiful design
- 9V
- LED
- Wave switch
Walrus is an excellent brand that experiments with classic effects, and this means that there is a chorus pedal you can try out as well. The Julia effect is a combination of chorus and vibrato, which gives you even more space to make the sound you will adore.
There are four knobs on the pedal. The rate and depth combination is a standard one for this type of pedal, but there is also a d-c-v or dry-chorus-vibrato knob you can use. Finally, the pedal has a wave switch, allowing you to choose between sine and LFO waveforms.
Electro Harmonix Small Clone
- Durable
- Rate knob
- Black
- 9V
- LED
- Depth switch
- Analog
- True bypass
Small Clone by Electro Harmonix is a blast from the past. In fact, it was the pedal used by Kurt Cobain in songs such as Come As You Are. Needless to say, this is a modernized version, but the spirit of the Small Clone is still there. The simplistic design of the pedal is a great advantage, but it still gives you plenty of customization options.
You can use the huge knob on the top of the pedal to adjust the rate, and there is a depth switch next to it as well. As you can probably expect, this is a fully analog pedal, and the sound is gorgeous. Small Clone also has a true bypass to ensure that your sound remains flawless.
MXR M68
- Iconic Chorus/Vibrato true to the classic late '60s tone
- Simple three-knob interface
- True bypass
- Durable
- Three knobs: Speed, Level, and Depth
- Black
- 9V
- LED
- Vibe button
- Chorus/vibrato
If you are a fan of MXR pedals, there are plenty of models you can find, and this includes various chorus effects. MXR M68 is just one of them. The design and the sound of this model are focused on classic chorus effects, and there are three knobs on it to adjust speed, level, and depth.
What is great is that M68 comes with a chorus vibrato combination, and there is a vibe button to choose between dry chorus and vibe mode. Of course, there is an LED indicator to show whether the vibe is turned on, and the second one is for the footswitch.
Walrus Audio Julianna
- Tap Tempo Control: Set the rate of the LFO with the Rate knob or the tap...
- Stereo In/Out Jacks: Run mono in/mono out, mono in/stereo out, stereo...
- Momentary Secondary LFO Speed: Ramp up or slow down to a second LFO rate
- Drift Function: Gently speed up and slow down the LFO rate. Kinda like...
- Durable
- Four knobs: Rate, Depth, Lag, and d-c-v
- Black with a beautiful design
- 9V
- LED
- Div and shape switches
- Bypass and tap footswitches
- Analog
If you thought that Julianna and Julia are similar pedals, you’d be right. But there are a few differences between the two. Both pedals are a combination of chorus and vibrato, but Julianna can do everything that Julia can, and a couple of extra things. It is also worth mentioning that this is an analog pedal, and it has a beautiful design.
When it comes to sound, Julianna has a stereo output, tap tempo, waveform settings, and an expression pedal output. You can easily plug in a pedal that will control depth, rate, or both, and the quality is exceptional.
MXR EVH 5150
- Get Eddie Van Halen’s classic chorus sound suped up for modern rig...
- Durable
- Three knobs: Intensity, Tone, and Volume
- Black and blue (Van Halen)
- 9V
- LED
- Output and input level switches
- Mono and stereo outputs
If you are a fan of Eddie Van Halen, MXR EVH 5150 is the perfect chorus for you. With the three-knob design, this chorus will be easy to use. But you can still customize it even further to shape the sound to your liking.
There are input and output switches allowing you to adjust signal-to-noise performance, true or buffered bypass modes, and even mono or stereo outputs. And this will give you more than enough options. But if you want to simplify things, you can just stick to standard knobs on the top of the pedal.
Fender Bubbler Chorus
- Switchable slow and fast speeds
- Independent rate and depth
- Wave toggle switch lets you choose sine and triangle waves
- Sensitivity control changes modulation rate based on dynamics
- Durable
- Six knobs: Rate 1, Depth 1, Level, Rate 2, Depth 2, Sens
- Blue
- 9V
- LED
- Two footswitches
- Signal switches
- Analog
For decades, Fender focused on guitars and amps. But a few years ago, the company released a series of guitar pedals, and they are incredible. The chorus is called Bubbler Chorus, and it follows the same design as other pedals in the series.
There are six knobs for adjusting the sound, a switch to choose between sine and triangle waveforms, and two footswitches for bypass and slow/fast. The pedal is quite versatile, and it has a fully analog circuit.
Keeley Dyno My Roto
- Rotary Effects Pedal
- Chorus
- Flange
- Durable
- Four knobs: Rate, Depth, Texture, and Level
- Black
- 9V
- LED
- Switch: tri-chorus, rotary, rotoflange
If your first thought was that the pedal looks like a model made in the eighties, you’d be on the right track. The effect was inspired by choruses from the eighties, and it offers three modes you can use. You can choose between tri-chorus, rotary, and rotoflange.
As you can guess from the name rotoflange is a combination of a flanger with a rotary speaker (such as Leslie), and it can be a nice addition to your collection. The pedal has a standard design, and four knobs to adjust the sound, and it will easily fit your pedalboard.
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man
- Durable
- Six knobs: Blend, Level, Feedback, Chrs/vibr, Depth, and Delay
- Black and silver
- 9V
- LED
- Analog
- Bypass switch
Electro-Harmonix is an excellent option when it comes to analog pedals, and Deluxe Memory Man is something you need to check out. The pedal has six knobs, and they can give you so many different options when making the sound.
It also offers chorus, vibrato, delay, echo, and so much more. And if you are a fan of classic and vintage pedals, Deluxe Memory Man might be a perfect choice for you. Of course, it is no surprise that this is one of the most versatile pedals on the list.
Boss MD-500
- Modulation Multi-effects Pedal with 12 Modulation Modes
- Selectable Buffered or True Bypass
- Customizable Control Settings
- 32-bit/96kHz Processing
- Durable
- Five knobs: Rate/Value, Depth, E. Level, Param 1, and Param 2
- Blue
- LED
- Mode knob with 12 modulations
- Bypass switch
- Display
It is obvious from the start that this is not your classic chorus pedal. In fact, it is a modulation pedal, and the chorus is just one of many available sounds you can use. The pedal has a display you can use to navigate effects, and as always, you can modify them as you please.
The pedal includes chorus, vibrato, phaser, tremolo, dimension, flanger, and many other effects, and it sounds quite good. While the price might seem a bit high for some players, just consider what you will be getting with it.
Ibanez Chorus Mini
- Depth, Speed and Level controls
- True Bypass
- Power Supply: External AC adapter AC509(sold separately)
- Durable
- Three knobs: Depth, Level, and Speed
- Purple
- LED
- 9V
- Mini
- True bypass
There are many players who prefer smaller pedals, and if you are looking for something simpler, Ibanez Chorus Mini can be a perfect choice. The pedal is easy to use, and there are three knobs on it. The depth and level knobs are smaller, and they are above the huge “speed” knob.
Other than that, the pedal is fairly standard, and it has a true bypass. But even though it seems small, the Ibanez Chorus Mini will still give you plenty of options and a high-quality sound you can get from it.
Electro Harmonix Neo Clone
- Durable
- One knob: Rate
- Black, blue, and silver
- LED
- 9V
- Mini
- Depth switch
- Analog
Another model by Electro Harmonix, and of course, it is an analog pedal. With a simpler design, you will have an easier time choosing the sound, but it also means that you won’t have as many customization options.
There is a single knob on it to adjust the rate, and you can also use the depth switch. The pedal is quite small, and you won’t have any problems finding a place for it on your pedalboard. The sound is still good, and it’s worth checking out.
Way Huge Smalls Blue Hippo
- Same lusciously liquefied sounds in a more pedalboard-friendly package
- Take it from lush tone-widening to full-on rotating speaker madness
- Vibe switch adds thick Vibrato texture
- Model Number WM61
- Durable
- Two knobs: Speed and Depth
- Blue
- LED
- 9V
- Switch: Vibe and Chorus
- Analog
Way Huge is a great company that focuses on making something new and unique. And Blue Hippo is a perfect example of pedals you can expect from this brand. The design is quite simple, and there are two knobs for speed and depth. But at the same time, you can use the switch to select between the vibe and chorus.
This is the third version of the Blue Hippo pedal, and it has a fully analog circuit. The sound is quite good, and you will have a fun time experimenting with Blue Hippo. It is also worth mentioning that this is an MKIII from the Smalls series, which is not as big as the original one.
TC Electronic June 60
- Faithful recreation of the chorus circuitry from the legendary Juno-60*...
- Upgraded V2 circuit design for improved performance and true-stereo output
- Authentic 2-button interface for intuitive and fast change of modulation...
- All-analog BBD (Bucket Brigade Delay) circuitry
- Durable
- Gray
- LED
- 9V
- Mono/stereo switch
- Analog
- True bypass
Another blast from the past comes in the form of June-60, which is a pedal designed by TC Electronic. This is a perfect replica of the Synthesizer Chorus that was popular in the eighties, and it has that retro look we all know and love.
The pedal is quite simple and there are two switches on it, as well as a mono/stereo selector. June-60 Chorus is fully analog, and it has a true bypass.
Chase Bliss Warped Vinyl
- Durable
- Six knobs: Tone (Ramp), Lag, Mix, RPM, Depth, Warp
- Gray
- LED
- 9V
- Three switches
- Analog
- Two footswitches
If you are someone who enjoys having plenty of options and customization settings on your pedal, Chase Bliss Audio made the perfect pedal for you. Warped Vinyl has six knobs and three main switches.
But at the same time, the pedal offers advanced connectivity and customization options you can use. It is possible to use MIDI, expression controls, CV, presets, internal modulation, and so much more. And of course, it is fully analog.
Eventide TriceraChorus
- Preset Expansion with Eventide Device Manager Software
- Tri-chus Pedal with 3-phase LFO
- Multiple Voices Effects Modes
- Detune
- Durable
- Six knobs: Mix, Rate, Detune, Left, Center, and Right
- Green
- LED
- 9V
- Presets
- Two footswitches
This is a tri-chorus pedal, and you can easily choose between three different modes, and you can use the Eventide Device Manager Software with it to further shape the sound and add presets.
The TriceraChorus pedal also has two footswitches, active and swirl, and it’s quite easy to use. But at the same time, it gives you enough customization options to shape the sound as you please.
EarthQuaker Devices Sea Machine
- Intensity Controls Silent Relay-based Switching
- Guitar Chus Pedal with Animation
- Dimension
- Depth
- Durable
- Six knobs: Animate, Dimension, Intensity, Depth, Shape, and Rate
- Green and white
- LED
- 9V
- Analog/digital
- Additional LED for LFO speed
- True bypass
EarthQuaker Devices is a great brand for players that want something a bit different. The pedal has six knobs for various settings, and it is a hybrid of analog and digital circuits. And if you are wondering how it works with other pedals, Sea Machine harmonizes with distortion pedals like a charm.
The casing is made of metal which makes it quite durable, and there is an additional LED on it to indicate LFO speed. One downside for some players might be that the pedal doesn’t support batteries, and they will need to use it with a 9V adapter instead.
Strymon Deco
- Tape Saturation Double-tracking Emulation Pedal with Flanger/Chus/Delay...
- Durable
- Five knobs: Saturation, Blend, Lag Time, Volume, and Wobble
- Chrome
- LED
- 9V
- Switch
- Tape saturation bypass
- Double track bypass
- True bypass
Strymon can be more than versatile when it comes to the choice of pedals, and a great chorus you can check out is named Deco. The pedal has five knobs for customization, and there is a toggle switch to choose between sum, invert, and bounce.
You can also use two footswitches for tape saturation and double track, and it’s easy to use. The pedal can be a perfect option for rock and blues, and it’s a versatile option that will allow you to experiment with sounds and genres with ease.
Walrus Audio Mako
- A powerful multi-function modulation machine with six customized,...
- Each program has a wealth of options to tune, tweak, customize and then...
- A sound explorers delight, the M1 features a dedicated lo-fi knob allowing...
- Add subtle movement and texture to float under your playing or make a...
- Durable
- Six knobs: Rate, Depth, Lo-Fi, Tweak, Tune, and Mode
- Blue
- LED
- 9V
- Three switches
- Bypass/Tap footswitch
Another highly customizable pedal is Mako by Walrus Audio. While it might seem scary at first, the number of options is an excellent addition to the pedal. You can use the middle knob in the bottom row to select the mode, and the pedal has plenty of different options you can try.
This includes trem, vibe, phaser, rotary, filter, and chorus. Each of the effects has its own settings, and the sound is incredible. When it comes to the chorus, you can choose between classic, double chorus, and tri-phase. If you are looking for a pedal that will offer you various settings and effects, Mako is a great choice.
Conclusion
Players that are looking to buy a chorus pedal will have plenty of different options. But while you are at it, why not go for one of the best pedals you can find on the market? Each of these effects can be quite good with the right settings, and it all comes down to personal taste and preferences.
You should also ask yourself whether you want to get just the chorus effect, or if you’d rather buy a combination such as a chorus and vibrato. Fortunately, there are so many options you can find, that there is no doubt that you will find a pedal that’s perfect for you.
Naturally, the most popular (and biggest) names in the industry have their own chorus pedals, and these include Fender, Boss, Electro-Harmonix, Wampler, Walrus, TC Electronics, MXR, and many others.
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