The new RetroSonic Chorus/Vibrato pedal provides the distinctive lush chorus, and true pitch-shift vibrato of the late 70's “CE-1” with many additional features using an analog BBD to provide the vintage Chorus Ensemble’s unique tone. This modernized take is faithful to the original circuit, but features a blend control, the CE-1 preamp hi/lo function, separate rate/depth controls and a built buffer which you can toggle for vintage or modern mode.
The Retro-Sonic Chorus is capable of a wide range of sounds, from analog chorusing to pulsating vibrato. The unique Vibrato feature that was incorporated on the original nicely simulates a Leslie rotating speaker. The chorus and vibrato functions are selectable through a footswitch control, allowing desired presets to be maintained separately.
Features:
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Chorus and Vibrato effects selectable by footswitch control
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Mono and Stereo Outputs
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Overall Level control to adjust perfect unity gain
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Blend control
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Speed indicator LED for Chorus/vibrato setting
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Switchable buffered input
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Powered by 9VDC adapter (not-included)
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Uses MN3007 BBD
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Noise Killer circuitry to eliminate noise generated in the BBD.
Controls:
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Level: Controls the over all volume of the effect.
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Blend: Adjust the wet/dry balance of the signal.
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Chorus Rate: Adjusts the speed of the chorus when in chorus mode. *note: With the depth set to fully clockwise, this control acts as the original “Intensity” control on the “CE-1”, controlling the intensity or amount of chorus applied to the incoming signal.
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Chorus Depth: Adjusts the depth of the chorus when in chorus mode.
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Vibrato Rate: Adjusts the speed of the vibrato when in vibrato mode.
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Vibrato Depth: Adjusts the depth of the vibrato when in vibrato mode.
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Buffer: Toggles between vintage and modern mode (high impedance).
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Hi/Lo: Switchable preamp settings as original CE-1.
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Normal/Effect Switch: Turns the effect on and off.
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Chorus/Vibrato: This switches between the chorus and vibrato effects.
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Chorus/Vibrato LED: Just like the original, this LED will flash in accordance to the speed setting of the active chorus or Vibrato effect.
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Stereo: Output jack to connect to the input of a second amplifier for stereo use (dry signal out).
Specifications:
- Input Jack: ÂĽ-inch standard phone jack
- Output Jack: ÂĽ-inch standard phone jack
- Controls: Vibrato Rate, Vibrato Depth, Chorus Rate, Chorus Depth, Level
- Switch: Normal/Effect, Chorus/Vibrato
- Power Supply: 9VDC neg center adapter
- Dimensions: 4.7 x 3.7 x 1.18
