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:​

  • Chorus and Vibrato effects selectable by footswitch control
  • Mono and Stereo Outputs
  • Overall Level control to adjust perfect unity gain
  • Blend control
  • Speed indicator LED for Chorus/vibrato setting
  • Switchable buffered input
  • Powered by 9VDC adapter (not-included)
  • Uses MN3007 BBD  
  • Noise Killer circuitry to eliminate noise generated in the BBD. 

Controls:

  • Level: Controls the over all volume of the effect. 
  • Blend: Adjust the wet/dry balance of the signal.
  • 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.
  • Chorus Depth: Adjusts the depth of the chorus when in chorus mode.
  • Vibrato Rate: Adjusts the speed of the vibrato when in vibrato mode.
  • Vibrato Depth: Adjusts the depth of the vibrato when in vibrato mode.
  • Buffer: Toggles between vintage and modern mode (high impedance).
  • Hi/Lo: Switchable preamp settings as original CE-1.
  • Normal/Effect Switch: Turns the effect on and off.
  • Chorus/Vibrato: This switches between the chorus and vibrato effects.
  • Chorus/Vibrato LED: Just like the original, this LED will flash in accordance to the speed setting of the active chorus or Vibrato effect.
  • Stereo: Output jack to connect to the input of a second amplifier for stereo use (dry signal out).

Specifications:

  • Input Jack: ¼-inch standard phone jack  
  • Output Jack: ¼-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

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ConditionBrand New (New)
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Model
  • Chorus / Vibrato
Categories
Year
  • 2025
Made In
  • Canada

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