Short Description:

A Sweet Chorus/Vibrato Pedal by JHS!

What We Think:

The JHS Emperor V2 is a richly musical, fully analog chorus and vibrato pedal that brings depth, movement, and character to any rig. Built around a classic bucket-brigade circuit, it delivers everything from subtle shimmer to lush, swirling modulation with a warm, organic feel. Tap tempo, expression control, and multiple waveforms make it incredibly expressive and easy to tailor to your playing, while stereo capability adds beautiful dimension. Thoughtfully designed and endlessly inspiring, the Emperor V2 is a versatile, studio-ready tool and a smart long-term investment for players who value tone, flexibility, and timeless analog modulation.

Manufacturer Description:

CHORUS / VIBRATO

In 2014 we brought you the Emperor V1, a 100% Analog Chorus/Vibrato with Tap Tempo. Now in 2018 we are proud to bring you the Emperor V2!

There are two ways to look at the JHS Pedals Emperor Analog Chorus/Vibrato pedal. The Emperor V2 is a vintage-correct effect that absolutely nails the hard-to-find sound of the Arion SCH-1...but it's also a do-it-all modulation solution whether you want a subtle sheen, convincing rotary simulation, or seasick vibrato. It utilizes a Bucket Brigade 3207 chipset to deliver the warmth of ‘80s-style analog chorus pedals and we've added enough onboard and outboard control to put you in command of every aspect of the Emperor’s voice. Whether spreading its warm tones or icy sheen to a pristine-sounding stereo rig, or utilizing an external expression pedal to cop realistic rotary speaker sounds on a blues gig, the Emperor can do it all.

SO MUCH MODULATION

We call the Emperor an analog chorus/vibrato. That’s just because calling it a true analog chorus/pitch vibrato with tap tempo/waveform selection/rotary speaker simulation/true stereo output/and more pedal would have been a pain to write every time.

- The glorious tones of a real-deal, 3207 chipset bucket brigade topology

- Mini toggle switch selects between chorus and vibrato effects

- Three available waveform types (sine, square, and triangle)

- Intuitive controls for Volume, EQ, Speed, and Depth

UPDATED TONE SHAPING CAPABILITIES

Making a good thing better? Yes please. The Emperor V1 had a Tone control which has now become the EQ control in the Emperor V2. We've replaced the passive tone control in the V1 with an active EQ control that functions as a Tilt. You'll now have much more tone shaping capability in the V2. The overall EQ control is much improved in the Emperor V2 and you will not lose any low-end sometimes commonly found with chorus/vibrato pedals.

IN-DEPTH TEMPO CONTROL

To control the rate of the Emperor’s effect, simply turn the Speed knob up and down or tap the tap tempo footswitch. Or for the more adventurous among us...plug in an expression pedal for variable control in real time. And you can even slave the pedal to other tap-controlled pedals for rhythmic consistency across all your effects.

- Control the rate with the onboard Speed knob or tap tempo footswitch

- Tap/Exp mini switch on the left side of the pedal controls the side-mounted Tap/Exp TRS jack

- Use an external source to control the rate in the Tap Out setting (works great with our Panther Cub Delay and Unicorn pedals).

- LED indicator notifies you of the effect’s tempo, even when disengaged

A FEW EXTRAS

You knew we would throw in a few extra features for you, didn’t you? Of course we did. When designing the Emperor, we conveniently and inconspicuously tucked in stereo output and the ability to select between buffered or true-bypass operation.

- Plugging TRS splitter cable into the output jack is all it takes to wring true stereo output from the Emperor

- Internal switch changes from buffered to true-bypass operation**

- High-quality buffer helps drive long cable runs and in-depth pedal setups while restoring high-end loss

Specifications:

Product Type: Analog Chorus / Vibrato Pedal

Model: JHS Pedals Emperor V2

Circuit Type: 100% Analog

Chipset: Bucket Brigade 3207 (BBD)

Effects:

Chorus

Vibrato

Effect Switching: Mini Toggle (Chorus / Vibrato)

Waveforms:

Sine

Square

Triangle

Controls:

Volume

EQ (Active Tilt EQ)

Speed

Depth

Tempo Control:

Speed Knob

Tap Tempo Footswitch

External Expression Pedal Support

Tap / Expression Features:

Tap/Exp Mini Switch

Side-Mounted Tap/Exp TRS Jack

External Tap Control (Tap Out Mode)

Can be slaved to other tap-tempo pedals

Tempo Indicator: LED (Active Even When Effect Is Bypassed)

Output:

Mono

True Stereo Output (via TRS Splitter Cable)

Bypass Options:

Buffered

True Bypass (Selectable via Internal Switch)

Buffer:

High-Quality Buffer (Designed to Preserve High End and Drive Long Cable Runs)

Additional Capabilities:

Rotary Speaker Simulation

Suitable for Stereo Rigs

Expression-Controlled Modulation Rate

THIS PEDAL REQUIRES STANDARD 9V DC NEGATIVE POWER, CONSUMES 57 MA, AND MEASURES 2.6"X4.8"X1.6"