Aria CH-10 Two Stage Chorus 1980's

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Description:

The Aria CH-10 Dual Stage Chorus is a rare, vintage analog effects pedal manufactured in Japan during the mid-1980s. It stands out from standard chorus pedals due to its unique dual-rate switching system and distinctly warm sonic character.

Key Specifications

• Warm Analog Tone: Unlike the bright, metallic chorus sounds common in the 1980s, the CH-10 delivers a dark, lush, and organic modulation using bucket-brigade device (BBD) circuitry.
• Control Knobs: Features controls for Depth (modulation intensity), Intensity (delay time offset), Rate 1, and Rate 2.
• Stereo Outputs: Equipped with one input and two output jacks (Direct and Mono/Stereo) for wide spatial imaging.
• Power Requirements: Runs on a standard 9V battery or a 9V DC power adapter (barrel jack, center-negative).

⚙️ How the "Dual Stage" WorksThe CH-10 shares the same core circuit as the Aria CH-5 but introduces an innovative mechanical footswitch design:

• Two Rate Controls: You can set two completely different modulation speeds at the same time (e.g., a slow, subtle wave and a fast, rotary-style warble).
• Two-Stage Footswitch: The pedal utilizes a specialized switch with two distinct pressure levels.
• • A shallow press engages or disengages the effect using Rate 1.
  • Pressing down harder clicks into the second stage, instantly switching the speed to Rate 2.
• Mode Toggle: A small mini-switch on the face of the pedal allows you to disable this dual-stage feature, locking it into a standard single-rate operation if preferred.