All user reviews for the Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble

Chorus home boss, digital stro, usual configuration of the brand.

USE

As always with bosses use is very simple, so no worries on that ct l.

SOUND QUALITY

Lamentable, no personality and some either rglages, trslger or cross this pedal offers no time even one sound characteristic that justifies its presence on a pedal board, time of pedals shops and omnipresence of analog, it seems that bosses had totally lost his route.Avec pass into the chorus realization, the choice the digital could open new perspectives effects, it does not have this pedal is probably the worst chorus of the market. May sell 20 euros (30 or 40 do not go) if you are unscrupulous or so to make the re-housing.

NOTICE GLOBAL

See above.

Chorus pedal stereo or mono analog, classic 9V (it's a BOSS pedal so no worries).

UTILIZATION

Configuration is very simple, the name of the knobs acts manual so if you have the manual as you use it to light your barbecue! The desired sound is obtained fairly quickly so it's not bad. The Chorus pedal does not really useful if you use it in stereo with 2 amps so! But everyone does not have that luxury so no tip-top on that point.

SOUND QUALITY

The chorus is good, but does not break three legs to a duck instead. The sound is not warm or soft. In short, I am not conquered even if it does the job ... The only configuration where it really pleases me is when I pair with my old Big Muff Pi! Here it does.

OVERALL OPINION

I was offered it there a year and a half and frankly it serves me little, as soon as I need a little space on my pedalboard is usually the first pedal flying. I tried a few chorus before I get supply and it is not at all the best! But not the worst either (chorus Elypse is much worse, for example). Considering the price on occasion it's a good value for money to discover the chorus effect. With experience, if I were to buy a chorus I would not make that choice, I would prefer the MXR Micro Chorus.

PS: For accuracy I have the old model of this pedal, so there was not yet the filter above.

simple analog chorus with multi-adjustable volume, speed, depth and dual tone for high and low filters.
boss pedal always appointed it.
while the stereo

UTILIZATION

settings allow you to do everything, RAS.

SOUND QUALITY

very convincing light as saturated, the presence of the effect is pleasant, full of relief and delicacy. effect known to be discreet or pronounced as styles. It is very versatile in terms of time and style, playing the Cure, Nirvana, Robben Ford, Scofield, Stern or another and it sounds. For once the clinical side of the sound signature Boss is a good point because it gives transparency. Against the party being a potential lack of personality, but you must know what you want.

OVERALL OPINION

very similar to the DOD Ice box I chronicled it has a bit more depth and a bit less bright. This relief is its strength. She can not disappoint, it became classic after elec TC course, but given the average price, there is no photo. On occasion, it is a real good opportunity. Bought cheap because the owner thought the PSU was taken down ... it was certainly its power supply. I am not perfect but it itches seen value for money.

This is a chorus pedal.
We have 4 knobs, which are the "level" (output), the "rate" (speed), the "depth" (depth of the chorus) and "filter", double knob ring (for adjusting bass and treble).
Format Boss (125x70) robustness that we know, input and 2 outputs for stereo.
9v power supply standard. Hatch for the battery, also in classic Boss.

We are dealing with a digital pedal.

UTILIZATION

I use it, not in the effects loop of my amp, but between the latter (a JMP1), and my PowerAmp, using two outputs, one per channel of power, all in two 2x12 cabs .. . a treat!

I said that I do not use that its almost clear.
Being a bit "addict distortion", it allows me to work in his clear embellishing my sound ... however, all chorus I tested (its so clear!), Not brought me the clarity and this atmosphere, I find no coloration.

SOUND QUALITY

I found the crystal effect, very transparent, as long as it not abuse settings "extreme" where there as many chorus it becomes invasive in the bad sense.
I repeat, I use it to embellish my chorus arpeggios clean, and it does it well, without spoiling anything at the amp and / or the guitar ... just that little hint! The lightness of the EFET chorus!

If you want more distinctive and colorful, Harmonix Electro (mostly), and MXR await you!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for only 3 months!

Before this, I tried the Boss CH1 (less accurate), the EHX Small Clone (typed while being too warm, but not to my taste), the Jacques Meistersinger at (very clean, crystal .. . my favorite!), and some multi fX ...

I stupidly sold my Meitersinger to try other chorus, while I loved this pedal! I just found a bit of it in this CE5! A specific effect, not intrusive, very addictive because of its lightness.

For fifty € OCCAZ it worth. You can even buy to test the comfort of your home and sell it if it does not suit you.

About me, the QPR is very good. The "Jacques" was 2X more expensive for info!

Been after one of these for ages, as i needed a decent chorus effects unit. I bought mine for the reduced price of £63.00 from Nevada Music in Plymouth UK.

Whats great about this unit is that you can achieve virtually any chorus effect going, from the watery "Come As You Are" to the crazy chorus effect as used on "Radio Friendly Unit Shifter"-two chorus fuelled Nirvana classics! The best thing with this tool is that you can spend hours tweaking the pots to get some really weird chorus effects, and there is a small booklet provided that gives you some sample settings, that you can use as a basis for your experimentation. This unit works well with and without distortion effects.

Cant find any faults with this unit.

Construction is typical of Boss as you would always expect from certainly one of the best effects producers in the music business. All boss stomp boxes are well constructed, dont break easily, they look cool and last for years-thats quality for you!

This CE-5 is certainly an up-grade on the Super Chrous, and its deffinately better. Whatever you play this unit should do the job for you, and at reasonable price. Sure there are Chorus effects like the Electro Harmonix Sterio Poly Chorus, which really does take some beating, but the CE-5 can do most of the things it can do just as well. I would not want to be without a decent Ice Box and i would recommend the Boss CE-5 any day. Its a great little unit that takes some beating.

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I paided 90 bucks for it. This pedal is worth every penny!

It is incredibly easy tp adjust, you can get any sound you want with it. It is very deep which is what i like. Its better than the CH-1 Super Chorus. Its more powerful and has a high and low EQ. You have to get this pedal. I cant play without it. I never turn it off, my distortion sounds amazing with it on. I have a Boss MT-2 Metal Zone which is awesome. I run my Crate GX-212 which sounds awesome to the CE-5 to the MT-2 to a Dunlop GCB-95 Original Cry Baby to my Epiphone Les Paul, the sound i get is amazing. You have tou by the CE-5. Its woth every penny, and dont forget to keep it on when you use distortion.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with it.

It is made with metal construction and of course it is boss quality which pretty much says it everything.

But it!

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What are the effects, or types of effects available?
Chorus only

What technology is used? (Analog, digital, tube ...)
Analog

Are they edited? Via an editor for Mac / PC?
Not

What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI)
Jack 6.35

Is it a rack or rack-mount model?
Not

UTILIZATION

Very simple to take control as almost all Boss pedals, I found very quickly setting that suits me.

No need for manual, just come to me and very quickly. It can range from something very discreet chorus super psyche without problem! Fairly close to the EC-2 that I wanted to pay me at first but is much more expensive because more vintage!

But ultimately, there are two differences with the EC-2 that may be of interest:
- A button E.LEVEL to assay the level of the chorus
- Stereo output

SOUND QUALITY

Mine is an analog so I do not know if there's a difference with the digital version but anyway, I love the sound of it. Both the present without cover and change the texture of my guitar with a sound as I said quite close to the EC-2 (considered by many one of the best chorus ever produced!)

It quickly becomes indispensable to a clear sound! Of distortion, very good too, I use it mainly on the solos, this is after everyone to see!

OVERALL OPINION

I've had two months, and without hesitation he occupies a special place in my pedalboard!

I tried a number of models before this one from chorus built into the amp to guitar multi-effects and this is no problem that I prefer to date.

The price / quality ratio is excellent. Sometimes they pay a little expensive because it begins to be considered vintage but not yet as well as its big brother the EC-2 which sometimes reached amazing prices!

Anyway, it's worth the money and I do it again this choice without hesitation.

Digital Chorus pedal, Boss standard format.
Controls Level, Rate, Depth and a classic double handy knob Filter, which removes the demand for high frequencies and severe to sculpt his sound a bit deeper.
In one input, two stereo outputs!
Powered by 9 V battery or AC adapter standard.
As usual with Boss, it's instinctive, practical, strong, I have not had one problem with this pedal.

UTILIZATION

The configuration is general, we understand very quickly what each knob. Editing sounds is easy as long as we spend time juggling Rate and Depth!
I've never been convinced of the great tone filter, which could act a little more significantly on the report. This is a personal reproach, very small.

SOUND QUALITY

Boss with a reputation for neutrality with respect pedals: It is true here, with still a very significant heat, almost unheard of for my taste on the other Boss current model, the CH1. We can get good sounds vintage chorus or 80's very realistic. In big fan of Police, I found myself.
I could test it in stereo, it's beautiful, a little careful though to review its settings because they do not act the same way in stereo (doubling time lag of the effect!).
It can calibrate almost everywhere because of its versatility, it is still enjoyable because of its heat.

OVERALL OPINION

I used it for over a year was my first chorus. I just tried the Ch1, that I do not always so.
Its price / quality ratio is concrete, I could also note that some pros use it in their rig. This choice I would do in similar circumstances. I sold it, it is now the happiness of a pal guitarist. I have since acquired a Jacques Meistersinger, but excellent mono: can I ever regret the beauty of a stereo chorus ...

I recommend it without hesitation!

This is an analog chorus pedals
between mono, stereo output (1 output dry, an output effect). AC adapter from BOSS
adjustable Depth, Rate, EG Hi and Low, Effect.

UTILIZATION

A pedals, it's easy ...

SOUND QUALITY

I susi guitar, I use a set of other pedals (distortion, wah, flange)
Chorus very versatile, lots of shade provided by the qual. Roland clebre ets for the quality of its chorus, it CLUI ets very soft light, not intrusive. I love the chorus, nothing to say.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for years, I sometimes have more effect, but it fulfills its mission

- Level
- Rate
- Depth
- Filter
- Mono output / Stereo

UTILIZATION

Trs trs simple to use and simple to understand. No need for manual for that! The manual rglages see just a few.
For cons, the battery wears out quickly. It is better to use an adapter.

SOUND QUALITY

Indeed, clear lens but if I push too much on the effect, the sound becomes artificial. The fair rate effect if I put it to the max.
I use it with an Ibanez RG 1820 on Amp Hughes & Kettner Attax 100.
For output Stereo, THE FIRST exit sound fair: when you play a note and be left ringing, the sound varies a little above and below the note played and it's really ugly. But I am not using the Personal Stereo output.

OVERALL OPINION

It's been a year since I use it.
What I like is the color of the pedals, the pressure of the pedals (I prfre was that the system of buttons), the simplicity and sound.
Compared to the Super Chorus CH-1, the filtering is prcis.
This is my Premire Chorus pedals and I'm satisfied!
Reasonable price.
I do it again although this choice.

Level spleen depht filter high and low
I / O mono / stereo
pedal boss in classic format, fits all pdaliers

UTILIZATION

Trs not use complicated level, although the function of the knob double filter may not be clear for some people trs .... you turn the knobs and his fate .... wahouuuu

SOUND QUALITY

Is that the opinions differ ...

I personally think it's a good chorus trs, trs is unobtrusive and transparent in some rglages or trs Submitted on others. However, if you are looking for a chorus and carricatural trs supported (as in EH for example, better go home directly to the CH1 or when you have no budget) go your way, this produces a PDAL finesse and lgret.
I would not say that the sound is hot or cold, these terms are often misused, must try to fully apprcier.
I use it is ideal, but can barely perceptible ARER and beautify in a clear arpges. And if the rules for the Manir Submitted trs, we see the effect without losing the sound of the guitar and amp in favor of the pedals. See for yourself, for me it is perfect!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year and half and saw what I draw, I would not change it for more rputs MODELS, whose sound is for me absolutely not!
I would do this choice, if one seeks a chorus should be discreet and efficient trs well!
Report price and excellent quality for me, less good for others, but no attempt is all the same thing ....

Chorus numrique.
No true bypass.
Construction of good quality.

UTILIZATION

We must not turn hsiter buttons in all directions to get what you want. The manual (a single sheet) gives ides. I lower the rating because it fits when exporting to the country: everyone is not supposed to speak English!

SOUND QUALITY

The Boss CE 5 is type plutt silky, crystalline and enjoyable as well as its clear that Overdrive. If you like the chorus of "characters" it is better to choose something else.
Also makes good folk l.-ac. attnue because the stiffness of piezos

OVERALL OPINION

The chorus is a classic used among others by Robben Ford.

Most

Its crystalline
Construction
Possibility
Changing the battery aisbr /> No breath
Price

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The sounds could be more corss

See prcdemment,

UTILIZATION

The configuration is simple asser, 4 knobs and a duplicate that can push or cut the treble and bass, the other the degree rglent chorus, the rapidity of the effect, and depth.

SOUND QUALITY

The quality is pretty good, does not sound dnature, trs neutral, though not pretty chorus trs diffrent Intgr an effect in an amp.

OVERALL OPINION

This effect is reliable trs, trs simple chorus is really a 'standard' I want to say, there is nothing extraordinary, but if you do not want to take you head bah take a.
for lovers of chorus, looking for something more advanced level and rglage, mxr go home and others.
I use this only for its clear and relatively rare, so for my 80th I am fully satisfied

edit: APRS 1 year of use, your exact is still good, it's soft, clean, I leave the same note, I am satisfied with the pedals, it amliore much I clean.

See before. I personally find that there are almost too many settings. I put everything in the middle and that's fine

UTILIZATION

We can not be easier, a standard Boss.

SOUND QUALITY

The chorus effect in general is not my favorite but adds a little originality to the sounds distos and depth to sound clear.
As such, the pedal does the job perfectly.

He replaces the chorus of my simulated multi-purpose and contrary to other opinions, I find that chorus sounds very natural in contrast to what is found on the multi-effects or amps (which are right Following a very artificial one).

OVERALL OPINION

Purchased from OCCAZ, great value for money because it is not the place of the pedal board where I want to invest the most. Natural complement my current pedals