Do I really need a Chorus pedal ?

Personally, i’m always happy to downsize my pedal board, and use what the amp has to offer. I always feel better about using amp reverb, tremolo, eq, etc instead of a pedal. Unless what the amp has to offer isn’t good enough for me.
Is the problem that you have to leave the effect on all of the time on the amp? Or is there a footswitch to turn it off?

 

No one really "needs" any pedals. If you love chorus, then get one. Variety makes the world go round.

Maybe. Of course, we don't have teeth brushes, and three tined forks aren't threeks.

 

If you’re going to experiment I use the Boss CH-1 which gives a great chorus sound. I understand they’re cheap. The boss CH5 is also excellent. It’s possible you do t need one. So experiment cheaply.




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D'oh! For me, if it's not built in to the amp, I don't need it. I do like having reverb and trem, tho.

 

Im a pedal junkie, try the EH Small Clone!
Trust me

 

I'm not very a Chorus guy, because it's not needed in my band. If I still played New-Wave, for sure I would use Chorus and Flanger. I still have several of them (many vintage), but the one that I found the simplest and the best "all purpose, good sounding each time" is my MXR Micro-Chorus with its single knob...


A+!

 

If that's your amp, NO you dont need a pedal. I want your amp though...

 

Well you know the answer is no. I am not a chorus guy. However, I wanted my Strymon Flint to have more presets so I got a mobius (which is pretty much the same size as a flint plus facorite switch), so now I have a chorus which I rarely use, but I think there are like 3 or 4 different chorus styles.

 

Keeley DynoMy Roto is my all-time favorite chorus pedal. I love it so much I have 2 of them just in case.....

 

Chorus pedals can differ in tone and range. I like chorus, too, and right now I have 3: MRX Analog Chorus, Boss CE-5, and Voodoo Labs Analog Chorus. Each one sounds slightly different, although the Boss CE-5 and the MXR Analog Chorus have tone controls.

I even use a little chorus when I play acoustic-electrically. My Fender SFX has onboard chorus, and when I go straight into the church PA system, I use the chorus on my Fishman ToneDeq.

 

I've got a 1985 Ibanez Bi-Mode BCL which is a pretty unique chorus pedal. There are lots of sounds/tones in this box because of the dual controls (Bi-Mode). The usual chorus tones are in here, but it also has a plethora of unique and unusual sounds.

It can achieve very convincing Leslie and Uni-Vibe tones. And it absolutely NAILS the bridge guitar solo on "Badge". (See second photo for the "Badge" tone settings.)

It also lets you play two different chorus tones or effects at the same time - with the dual controls.

I recommend the Ibanez Bi-Mode BCL if you can find one out there..

https://reverb.com/p/ibanez-bcl-bi-mode-chorus-1984?ended_listing=241830

 

I have a cheap Mooer Reecho. It's "Tape echo" simulator that I use for slapback has a very light chorus-like effect on top of the actual delay to simulate the tape slightly messing up the sound. That's enough for me to enhance the sound and make my playing more flattering.
(I also have a very basic chorus in the Mooer multi-effect Mod Factory that I don't use since the Reecho's "Tape echo" provides. I use the Tremolo instead ).

 

Well, for me I'll always have my...
T.C.Electronics Chorus, Pitch Modulator & Flanger.
You can add just the right amount to your settings of choice.
Example, it was used for our violin player on the Christmas services.
Can add a slight subtle to really noticeable effect. Quality sound/build.