Finally a chorus pedal demo where I can actually hear what they sound like in a real context and not just someone playing Police riffs are some weird funky stuff. I swear I don't think that 99% of the people doing gear demos on youtube actually play in or go see bands that people actually go out to see besides from county fair or local blue jam scenarios, most the time I'm like "what the hell is this dude playing"
Finally a chorus comparison video that isn't Nirvana riffs. I like your channel a lot. I actually started stacking chorus. I use the Chorus on my Roland JC-77 and also a Keeley Seafoam+ pedal.
Wow, excellent video. Great visually, great playing suited to demo these effects, and nice it includes your own favourites. First time seeing this channel but impressed and subscribed! Thanks.
Couldn't agree more about the Somersault. Its such a lush and gorgeous sounding pedal. Going to have to get my hands on that Mr. Black after this! I have had my eye on it for a while, but this convinced me.
really like the Small Clone, the CE-5 is very close to the CE-2 & the DC-2W was the most unique, I think. Warped Vinyl was also very nice. This entire video was very well done, from the tones, the selection of pedals & the on-screen routings. Thank you!
I can't believe how little known this channel is! Some of the best demos on YT. Great playing, well organized, great production and super relevant comparisons and combinations! If you keep doing this I have no doubt you'll have 10x as many subs soon. thank you!!
Thanks so much for the kind words, I really appreciate it! I think I'm gonna do either a spacey delay or specifically lo-fi modulation shootout for my next one!
The background painting evokes the ferry trip from Oban along the Sound of Mull, passing Duart Castle on it's promontory and with the mountains of Mull beyond.
Just came across this - great vid comparison, thanks for taking the time! I'm a bit old school - I got a Roland Dimension D in 1980 and it has remained in my studio ever since. I tried the Boss Dimension C pedal and it's a pretty good approximation, worth considering, for sure. Thru the 80s I (over)used the CE 2 and nowadays I can't really imagine going to that 'glassy' extreme. anymore - it's a bit of a cliché, like Simmons drums from that era. The 2 pedals that I use are the MXR Analog Chorus, which is understated and can be dialled in as an enhancement without yelling CHORUS at everyone - it's sort 'felt but not heard' but when you switch it off you miss the subtle movement it gives open arpeggiated chordal stuff. The other one was an accidental discovery - I bought the Strymon Deco because the Tape Saturation & Double Track FX appealed for DI guitar in the studio on some tracks but I found if you widen the gap on the Double Track side it delivers a very realistic 2 Tape Machine style chorus - natural and 'organic'. Anyway, thanks again, cheers!
Opening with Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others is quite endearing. CE-2 still the Daddy. DC-2w disappointing, happy I sold it. TC's both nice, so was the Mr. Black. Good demo, thx a lot!
Came here thinking I'd be all over the Somersault or the Sea Machine, but honestly the Dimension-C and June 60 stood out for depth of sound and overall appeal, in this video. I love it when my preconceptions are up-ended!
Fantastic video and some great riffage too. I'd have to go with either the EHX Small Clone for some Kurtness or the Caroline Guitar Company Somersault. I'm trying to find a replacement for a Boss CH-1 clone which really isn't that nice.
Props to demoing chorus pedals with smiths riffs. That’s how it’s done. Johnny Marr used a ce-2 or the chorus from his jc120.. I use the dc-2w, ce-2w, jc40, and my old EHX small clone that I bought 8 years ago. Of all of those listed I like my ce-2w and dc-2w most.
Best chorus pedal is the F.T.T. Tri Avatar. It is the: Alex Lifeson Sound and also gets into Mike Landau territory. I also own (and like) the DC-2W. Also: Four other killer chorus pedals: the Analogman Bi-Chorus, the Tortuga Martini, the Shiva Little Wave & Jam pedals Waterfall. Great and fair comparison.
@@frankfrank7921 I had no idea it was $400 and I thought that was the best one too. The most full one in my opinion, and it looks like you can get a lot of different tones out of it.
I am a proud owner of a Japanese CE2, which I find suitable for any situation. Warped Vinyl surprised me in this review(even if I don't like pedals with too many pots), but I also like the Small Clone, Mr. Black and June-60. Somersault is excellent as a vibrato. Also great video, and excellent musical choice
Had add the ce2 Japanese silver screw boxed never really liked it sold it 3 or 4 years ago for £20 if I had know what ridiculous money they selling for
What a beautiful little tune! Absolutely LOVE it! After selling my sea machine a while back ive come to realize i need a chorus in my life lol. To my ear it sounds as if some of those cut lowend a bit. I want to find the smoothest, most velvety one i can that keeps lowend and your tone intact. Anyway, great vid!
No Malekko Thicken??? For real though, great shootout. Makes me reconsider my stance on chorus. If ever you get the chance, hit the shallow water, too! The DCw and somersault were pleasant surprises compared to the others.
Haha, still meaning to check that one out! Shallow water is at the top of my list to try for sure. Love all the fairfield stuff and I bet it'll be no exception!
This is a fantastic demo - that Mr. Black pedal is on my list now! Which Princeton Reverb are you using? Looks like the tweed with a 12in speaker from the illustration?
Thanks Shawn! Yeah you're right on the money, it's the '65 reissue tweed with a 12in. speaker. Came with a cannabis rex but I switched it out with a Jenson PQ12 :)
1. Boss CE2 : Deep, fat & classic legendary chorus tone (CE-5 is really close to be honest, the top-end is a bit different I would say) 2. Small Clone : Typical 80's with a lushier and richer tone (seems a bit less midrangy) 3. Dimension C : For its unique vibe, more washy/shimmery The Sommersault / Warped vinyl / Lofi Junky are cool but really different animals, packed with many more features and much more unique sounding capabilities.
I wish I knew! It's from an animated film called "The Illusionist" all the backgrounds in it are equally as beautiful :) Here's the full res picture if you want to get it printed or something: i.imgur.com/wkifWz3.jpg
Finally a chorus pedal demo where I can actually hear what they sound like in a real context and not just someone playing Police riffs are some weird funky stuff. I swear I don't think that 99% of the people doing gear demos on youtube actually play in or go see bands that people actually go out to see besides from county fair or local blue jam scenarios, most the time I'm like "what the hell is this dude playing"
Seriously, like play some diminished chords with some sustain or a Smith’s like melody
@@Liquidhamstermediahaha true. Have you seen collector emitter? He plays good stuff in his gear demos
@@cameronbrosius6941 I’m subbed to them actually. Good shoegazey stuff
I'm sorry but I must hear Every Breath You Take and Driven To Tears or it is impossible to evaluate a chorus effect :)
I have seen many pedal demos and this by far the best
Love your comparison videos - keep up the good work!
Beautiful presentation on these, Megan. I love the background graphics as well as your playing choices. Thanks!
Finally a chorus comparison video that isn't Nirvana riffs. I like your channel a lot. I actually started stacking chorus. I use the Chorus on my Roland JC-77 and also a Keeley Seafoam+ pedal.
Thanks for taking the time and for the fantastic format so we can actually focus on the differences.
DC-2 FTW.
Quickly becoming my favorite demo channel. Love that you focus on the sounds/ music and put your thoughts in the description.
Wow, excellent video. Great visually, great playing suited to demo these effects, and nice it includes your own favourites. First time seeing this channel but impressed and subscribed! Thanks.
Couldn't agree more about the Somersault. Its such a lush and gorgeous sounding pedal. Going to have to get my hands on that Mr. Black after this! I have had my eye on it for a while, but this convinced me.
really like the Small Clone, the CE-5 is very close to the CE-2 & the DC-2W was the most unique, I think. Warped Vinyl was also very nice. This entire video was very well done, from the tones, the selection of pedals & the on-screen routings. Thank you!
Best way ever to showcase their distinctive characters :) thank you!
This is an awesome video. I've watched it many times now just hear you play.
Excellent demos and excellent choice of demo tunes!
Love the subtleness of the lo-fi junky.
The graphics where great - Loved the signal chain diagrams!
What a great demo, and you got very cool riffs
Thanks for this video! Sea machine was my favorite!
I can't believe how little known this channel is! Some of the best demos on YT. Great playing, well organized, great production and super relevant comparisons and combinations! If you keep doing this I have no doubt you'll have 10x as many subs soon. thank you!!
Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm so glad you enjoy!
totally agree. these are the best. love the format, playing, etc.
smiths again... love it! amazingly detailed shootout.
Wow! You have such a unique style! I love it!
This is a really great demo, I’ve decided to go for the small clone. Just hope the lack of controls doesn’t bite me in the ass. Thank you!
Best chorus comparison ever, thank you so much for this
This demo is undoubtly amazing. Showing nicely own characteristic of pedals. I'll go subscribe and thumb up! 👍
Can't wait next shootout!
Thanks so much for the kind words, I really appreciate it! I think I'm gonna do either a spacey delay or specifically lo-fi modulation shootout for my next one!
@@MeganL That would be great ! 😁
Awesome. Excellently produced.
Great comparison and excellent song choice! Love it!
what a beautiful, well made and useful video! Thanks!
Wow!! Johny Marr(The Smith)'s Some gilrs.
11:01 has convinced me i need all of them. Great comparison!
this is awesome , saw this vid on reddit i think. loved the smiths riff
We all came here hoping to hear what we hear at 11:01 :D
Great vid!
I think 6-7 simultanous choruses is the sweet spot.
This arpegio could make a very good song ! Fantastic !
the first riff is killer 😍
yes, do you know what song it is?
@@rodrigocerezer537Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others by The Smiths
@@rodrigocerezer537some girls are bigger than others by the smiths
Thanks!@@chloebaloneyxx
The background painting evokes the ferry trip from Oban along the Sound of Mull, passing Duart Castle on it's promontory and with the mountains of Mull beyond.
Wonderful everything. Easy subscription. Thanks for sharing!
Straight to the point, I like it!
Awesome video and awesome comparison. 10/10
Great playing and video by the way.
I have absolutely enjoyed my BOSS CE-2 through the years... what a gr8 Chorus pedal... with on Ovation its wicked
Another excellent video.
Got to love anything that's got a bit of Cure in it.
Excelent work!
Great, I agree with the EHX small stone, one missing on the list is the Ibanez CS5, which is excellent. Love the BD-2 great drive pedal.
I love this demo style
Great comparison! Love the format and straight forward demonstrations
Excellent video
still love that top end shimmer of the small clone
Just what i needed
Of course it is a Jag. Somewhere, Mr Marr is walking on water and waving. Great demo!
Excellent video thanks for the comparison, still after the dimension c though the somersault is tempting.
The boss chorus ensemble regularly sells for like 30 dollars and I have to say that might be the best value of any guitar pedal.
Just came across this - great vid comparison, thanks for taking the time! I'm a bit old school - I got a Roland Dimension D in 1980 and it has remained in my studio ever since. I tried the Boss Dimension C pedal and it's a pretty good approximation, worth considering, for sure. Thru the 80s I (over)used the CE 2 and nowadays I can't really imagine going to that 'glassy' extreme. anymore - it's a bit of a cliché, like Simmons drums from that era. The 2 pedals that I use are the MXR Analog Chorus, which is understated and can be dialled in as an enhancement without yelling CHORUS at everyone - it's sort 'felt but not heard' but when you switch it off you miss the subtle movement it gives open arpeggiated chordal stuff. The other one was an accidental discovery - I bought the Strymon Deco because the Tape Saturation & Double Track FX appealed for DI guitar in the studio on some tracks but I found if you widen the gap on the Double Track side it delivers a very realistic 2 Tape Machine style chorus - natural and 'organic'. Anyway, thanks again, cheers!
I actually liked the June 60. Unfortunately you can’t adjust it, fortunately I think it sounds good.
I heard they have internal trim pots but I'm not sure
LOVE this. 🖤
Great playing! Great comparison. My fav was off course super expensive, dammit! : )
Opening with Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others is quite endearing. CE-2 still the Daddy. DC-2w disappointing, happy I sold it. TC's both nice, so was the Mr. Black. Good demo, thx a lot!
Great Demo, Subscribed
The dimension C and the Somersault seemed the most unique.
Same
@@ianbarbus9676 what
@@LeftHandedRightHanded I agreed with gooseabuse’s comment
Brilliant! Best chorus shootout on YouToob! “Some Girls are Bigger than others”....?
Came here thinking I'd be all over the Somersault or the Sea Machine, but honestly the Dimension-C and June 60 stood out for depth of sound and overall appeal, in this video. I love it when my preconceptions are up-ended!
All on at the same time 👌🏼👌🏼
This video made me realise that I actually don't like my 3rd Dimension pedal, at all. Will definitely go for the Dimension C instead. Awesome video!
Love Boss Dimension C but opted for TC 3rd Dimension, sounds almost as good for only 30 quid!!!
Small Clone is still a killer all rounder.
chorus pedal demo with a smiths song! heck yeah!
Dang! Are you playing live anywhere? You are a super solid guitarist!
Thank you John! I'm not playing anywhere at the moment, I'm also a shy guitarist haha. Hoping I'll change that soon though :)
Lovesong!
Fantastic video and some great riffage too. I'd have to go with either the EHX Small Clone for some Kurtness or the Caroline Guitar Company Somersault. I'm trying to find a replacement for a Boss CH-1 clone which really isn't that nice.
Great demo of pedals.
Nice painting at start, looks like Portree on Skye with Duart Castle from Mull and Calmac ferry ?
All best, Mark ( Scotland )
Very well could be! The art is from a movie called The Illusionist, it's so beautiful with amazingly illustrated scenery!
Thank you for the vid.
Really helpful - thanks for doing this!
Damn nice playing the Smiths
Love ur review im subscribing
11:01 haha everyone needs a good “Undeca-chorus” sound!
Props to demoing chorus pedals with smiths riffs. That’s how it’s done. Johnny Marr used a ce-2 or the chorus from his jc120.. I use the dc-2w, ce-2w, jc40, and my old EHX small clone that I bought 8 years ago. Of all of those listed I like my ce-2w and dc-2w most.
When I hear chorus, I think the Police are coming.
Best chorus pedal is the F.T.T. Tri Avatar. It is the: Alex Lifeson Sound and also gets into Mike Landau territory. I also own (and like) the DC-2W. Also: Four other killer chorus pedals: the Analogman Bi-Chorus, the Tortuga Martini, the Shiva Little Wave & Jam pedals Waterfall. Great and fair comparison.
Which songs are the ones in the second and fourth part the video?
Just love how they sound, they are magical
cool art / video style :)
Warped vinyl for me!
400$ for them.
Cork sniffer. I'll bet in a blind test you wouldn't have picked the $400 pedal.
@@frankfrank7921 I had no idea it was $400 and I thought that was the best one too. The most full one in my opinion, and it looks like you can get a lot of different tones out of it.
Mark DeWaal I agree, then I went on reverb and saw that 400. That’s a hard pass for me... great little box though.
@@MKJ2DAY yeah $400 American, I'm happy with my Tre-verb purchase
Nice riff
Warped Vinyl and the CE-2 sounded lush and more Smiths like to me, Thank God for Johnny Marr
Mr black took me by surprise
Love this. Super helpful. Fantastic guitar sound. What mic did you use? Thanks for making this. Gonna get a Mr black I think...
Thanks Ben! I use a Sennheiser e609 mic draped right on the cab!
rare picture of my pedalboard 11:38
The June 60 dose not get enough love for what it is.
It breaks up really bad. The V2 is much smoother.
Since posting this I got a v2 and the difference is negligible
the warped vinyl sounds exactly like my boss super chorus
Excellent video. Thoroughly enjoyed it.. Got a bit seasick, but hey...
DISINTEGRATION.....what a masterpiece of an album! Fun video, keep it up!
what band is this album from?
@@rodrigocerezer537 The Cure
@@rodrigocerezer537The Cure
What are your amp/ guitar settings? I'm using a strat through a non-fender amp, but I can work with that xD
I am a proud owner of a Japanese CE2, which I find suitable for any situation. Warped Vinyl surprised me in this review(even if I don't like pedals with too many pots), but I also like the Small Clone, Mr. Black and June-60. Somersault is excellent as a vibrato.
Also great video, and excellent musical choice
Had add the ce2 Japanese silver screw boxed never really liked it sold it 3 or 4 years ago for £20 if I had know what ridiculous money they selling for
Great youtube recommendation at last
Do you have a vibrato pedals video ?
I wana see your take on that
silver Ha, thanks! Unfortunately I don’t have too many vibrato pedals, mostly just the ones in this video featured during the vibrato section.
What a beautiful little tune! Absolutely LOVE it!
After selling my sea machine a while back ive come to realize i need a chorus in my life lol.
To my ear it sounds as if some of those cut lowend a bit.
I want to find the smoothest, most velvety one i can that keeps lowend and your tone intact.
Anyway, great vid!
Thanks bud.
No Malekko Thicken??? For real though, great shootout. Makes me reconsider my stance on chorus. If ever you get the chance, hit the shallow water, too! The DCw and somersault were pleasant surprises compared to the others.
Haha, still meaning to check that one out! Shallow water is at the top of my list to try for sure. Love all the fairfield stuff and I bet it'll be no exception!
This is a fantastic demo - that Mr. Black pedal is on my list now!
Which Princeton Reverb are you using? Looks like the tweed with a 12in speaker from the illustration?
Thanks Shawn! Yeah you're right on the money, it's the '65 reissue tweed with a 12in. speaker. Came with a cannabis rex but I switched it out with a Jenson PQ12 :)
Have you tried the Walrus Audio Julia? Great demo! Makes it hard to choose.
1. Boss CE2 : Deep, fat & classic legendary chorus tone (CE-5 is really close to be honest, the top-end is a bit different I would say)
2. Small Clone : Typical 80's with a lushier and richer tone (seems a bit less midrangy)
3. Dimension C : For its unique vibe, more washy/shimmery
The Sommersault / Warped vinyl / Lofi Junky are cool but really different animals, packed with many more features and much more unique sounding capabilities.
No Walrus Julia? I'm on the fence between that and the Mr Black
sick
👍🇺🇲❤DC-2 ( my fave )......TC 3rd Dimension & Sea Machine....seems ok
Wow the artwork on this one is beautiful, is there any way I can purchase a piece of this art?
I wish I knew! It's from an animated film called "The Illusionist" all the backgrounds in it are equally as beautiful :) Here's the full res picture if you want to get it printed or something: i.imgur.com/wkifWz3.jpg
@@MeganL Thank you for getting back, I'm definitely going to be printing this out and using it as a background. You have good taste in art.