All user reviews for the Boss CH-1 Super Chorus

What are the effects or types of effects available?

One fact, a priori overdrive.

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

Analog effect can not be simpler!

USE

Is Gnrale setup simple?

As usual with bosses, difficult to simpler

Is the manual clear and sufficient? ...dropoff Window

Manual? No need, 3 buttons, one for volume, one for gain and one for the Tone same thing for the edition of sounds, plug, turn and go!

SOUND QUALITY

While the opinions are mitigs, and that's normal ...
An effect such as this, we like it or not like, of course metalheads do not have something to say as it is a driver BLUES, but still even the blues can not be completely satisfied.
I play on a Fender Telecaster, the sound is good sometimes it comes complmenter the drive of my Marshall Lead 12 (a nice little amp that I recommend), it gives me sound very interesting.
As against this is not very practical as it does not sound good on the Roland JC 120, it gives me the impression of being too flat, not enough prcis and a bit tinny.
I love this pedal only as a boost, EQ of the pedal as I got not efficient enough for a pedal as pronounced.

NOTICE GLOBAL

I use it for bientt a year, I already had a home Maxon OD808 (pearl), a OD2 home boss just (pure shit). This effect is slightly between the two.
What I like: The grain of the pedal which is really good (analog thank you).
What I like least: The cost tinny when you push the pedal a bit, it sounds hollow suddenly, useless to spend the Clean Drive.
Report qualitprix not very interesting ... if she had not used t super condition, I will not be the write these few lines, too new to chre what it is ...

Chorus digital, pedal size a classic BOSS.

USE

Simple configuration.
The volume of the effect,
A qualisation allows rgler the frequencies, a sometimes useful allows some correction
Rate and depth for the effect even him.

Handbook my useless sense.

SOUND QUALITY

The chorus is cool and lightweight. I do not dteste this type of sound, it does not altre the sound of your instrument.
With a single coil strat like a skyscraper or tl is a pedal that is useful in clean only. With the distortion, it disappears completely (or is place).
With a gibson (or double mahogany body coil) this pedal is no one does almost hear. The harmonic richness of the instrument crushes the effect.
Get Connected on RK30 orange and / or Fender Twin
This review is valid in the case of games rpet or live in bars for example.

NOTICE GLOBAL

I use it since I play on a single coil guitar. She just give a little funky rhythmic harmonic at or on arpges (Only when I want something lightweight)
Qualitprix the report is correct (even if it's ugly). It is solid because it took a lot of shock and it works like at the beginning.

No I not have that choice, I would take the Catalinbread (what I did but we are not at all in the same price range!

If you are looking for a lightweight and cool chorus is for you ...

I think everyone here knows, analog chorus with boss.

UTILIZATION

Very simple configuration. You plug the power supply (or insert the battery) and after it connects the input to the Send entry its effects loop and Output Return to entry (if you have an effects loop on the amp well on ...) and how it does not alter the sound of the guitar.

Otherwise four knobs to turn. Even without knowing exactly how this works and its effect just take a little time to play with these buttons to understand the effect of each and quickly find a sound that suits us. So use very simple, no-brainer!

SOUND QUALITY

So then it depends on what you are looking for.

To me that wanted a chorus to soften and deepen my sound is just perfect. The effect is not too strong and can be dosed accurately to achieve the desired sound. The sound quality is top, it's a great chorus that does not pay in excess.

For those looking for a strong and this chorus, I think you can go your way. Of course putting all the knobs to bottom you can get a psyche or out of the planet Mars sin, but for me it is not the chosen field boss CH1. For this there are other more typical chorus such as Electro Harmonix in my opinion.

This boss is just perfect for those who want a beautiful chorus to refine their sound. Sometimes I do not know if the pedal is on or off, which is not a criticism. A fact is not necessarily there to break your ears or too far. Once you get used to playing with CH1, difficult to pass especially for clean sounds that become deeper, more striking, but not excessively.

OVERALL OPINION

I almost always use now and I do spend more.
I have not tried any other model before because I knew I ovulais it and I had a great secondhand: € 50 purchased in almost new condition, it was a gift! In addition to reliability Boss is present.

What I like most is the sound quality and the presence of this effect: as I said it is quiet but but actually helps to bring more to his sound. We do not get tired!

Value for money: $ 50 secondhand do not hesitate! After nine to $ 80 on the internet it is still a good value.
Very good value in this product range. I remake that choice without hesitation.

I put 9 because those sui want a strong and distinctive product chorus will not match.

It is an analog chorus everything easier, with bonus 2 outputs for a stereo effect.
Obviously this is the boss, it's built like a tank so no worries, mine was in great condition, no pet, no! I was pretty darn happy with my purchase.

UTILIZATION

While there, very very easy to find your sound (sonson!).
A button for the volume effect, ie its presence in the final sound.
An EQ, this is the classic pedal throughout.
And most importantly of course, Depth and Rate controls which the amplitude and phase of the signal added, ie, the speed of the effect (Rate) and how the second signal will detune if I m ' say so.

SOUND QUALITY

As stated above I am very satisfied! The sound is just excellent, I am not of those who imagine a pedal will do miracles with your start-up sound, I usually play straight into the amp, the CH1 offers a discreet and very significant effect smelling the little wing.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for almost a year, I've had a few multi-effects but I've never really been conquered by such effects, I had the opportunity to try a Voodoo Lab, but CH1 remained my favorite.

+ Price.
+ The quality of the effect.
+ Respect for the original sound.

- Nothing for the moment, I can say that it is not as stunning effect, but I prefer my respect her instead of color to death, and then for the price, it's just very good!

The Boss CH-1 is the best selling chorus pedal out by Boss at the moment. The pedal has an Effect Level knob that adjusts the amount of chorus that is mixed with the dry tone, an EQ knob that adjust the amount of high end on the chorus, a Rate knob that adjusts the speed of the waveform on the chorus, and a Depth knob that adjusts the height of the waveform on the chorus. The pedal can be powered by 9 volt batter or external AC adapter. Dimensions of the pedal are Boss’s typical 2.4" x 5.1" x 2.9" and it weighs about a pound. A single input and either mono or stereo outputs.

UTILIZATION

This chorus uses the tried and true pedal formula that Boss has been using for years. Basically Boss builds little tanks, pedals that can take serious abuse from the road and never hiccup, and the CH-1 chorus is no exception to the rule. It is a very reliable pedal and I’ve never heard any complaints in the build of the pedal or quality control. It’s a very straightforward layout and the knobs seem sturdy and hold your settings well. The housing and jacks are metal and will deal with life on the road. The inclusion of stereo outs on this pedal is a great addition and really makes the pedal useful in a stereo setup.

SOUND QUALITY

This pedal does about any normal chorus sound you’ll ever need, and does it fairly well. There is a bit of fakeness when this pedal is maxed out, but I think that’s intentional and inherent of the effect. It does a very good shimmer effect when used subtly and can pulse and spin you right around in the higher settings. I only use chorus sparingly and lightly, but it can really make your guitar sound lush and warm with a swarming movement on just basic chords. When used in stereo with two widely spread amplifiers (I use one on either side of the stage) this effect is very trippy and just beautiful for clean playing.

OVERALL OPINION

Overall this is a pretty great chorus pedal for the money. Boss really shines in the modulation and digital delay world and this is no exception. I like that Boss included the stereo outs, stereo ins may have been useful as well for keyboard players especially. When used in stereo this pedal works great and has a large spread. The pedal sounds a bit sterile with the EQ set to noon, but roll back the tone knob a bit and you get a somewhat analog sounding chorus that really sits well with me. Chorus is an occasional pedal for me, so I don’t need to spend a ton on a boutique pedal that will be used very little. When I need a good chorus sound, I always pull out my Boss CH-1 and go from there.

Conventional analog chorus pedals, four of rglages knobs: level, eq, rate, depth
Stereo and Mono output.

UTILIZATION

Use trs simple, we can find happiness. The PDAL is the Boss, it's solid ...

SOUND QUALITY

The Chorus pedals dlivr this is excellent, with good rhythm are trs and makes a clearer sound, solo, I love this sonoritsdlivres pedals. Question sound, we like it or not, I recommend you test it, so no conventional chorus excs while discrtion, even pushing the knobs on the bottom Chorus is reasonable to affirm a sound tural and e expressing personality.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year and I am fully satisfied, it is less complte the EC-5 but won the bet in a varieties of personal Chorus trs, it's about go t, it must be tested before purchase. For me it is a powerful PDAL trs. If I had to make another choice, I would perhaps be more than the Boss CE-5 is a chorus pedals offer more versatility. She has a real personality so I care and I am highly satisfied. To you to try!

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UTILIZATION

As a boss Trifouille what we found is easy.

SOUND QUALITY

I find this enjoyable chorus has the ear, it flows from him even, does not shock ... It is beautiful and clear, of course, but it is also discreet and go anywhere.

But just a looking for a chorus of characters that it does not rpond. A little too simplistic or battery you need is just a matter of taste. For my part I would have AIM something deeper with a stronger statement of the effect. Here we stay in the area of ​​the color of a clean or a little saturation but not in the edition of a piece with a unique sound that we recognize.

OVERALL OPINION

Overall a good chorus trs all of the same, which is easily RULES that our answer to the desires of any guitar. You just know that it is discreet, but if what you are looking for then the price:

DARK!

Already said

UTILIZATION

We tune the ptits buttons and it works!
Should be tested a bit, before putting a little chance, you have to find what are the knobs, what is done very quickly.

SOUND QUALITY

It's the heavy.
Very good chorus, it colors the sound énormment, a grain hot, I love.
After it is also possible to color much less depending on the settings, but for hot amateur chorus, you'll find your happiness!
Again boss fit to both amplifier transistor as lamps, the two make a great sound.

OVERALL OPINION

Excellent!
Nothing else to say, this choice I would do a thousand times!

The CH-1 is an analog chorus everything from classic. Submitted to the pedals like all Boss pedals, it includes a footswitch, one from Jack, two outputs, and 4 knobs. These knobs are: effect level (sensitivity), EQ, Rate and Depth. Basically, nothing very original, but, as often in Boss, nothing is missing either of the ct l.

UTILIZATION

4 knobs, even someone who does not know anything that turn them (take turns) in all directions in order to understand the usefulness. I had this hand pedals, so I do not have the manual, which I can confirm that it can be redundant ...

SOUND QUALITY

The CH-1 is a simple chorus, like other opinions have indicated dj. This chorus lgrement color the sound of the guitar, without it being EXAGRES and embellishes the sound. For psych effects it will go elsewhere, but if like me you use a number of effects (LGERS) simultanment to get the sound you want has always been this chorus is for you.
I personally use this permanently with a Strat USD. Although sr, all sounds much better on Vox AC15 Marshall on MG100DFX (not got one question). I use rglages trslgers do not Exceeds half of the race of each knob, and the chorus as well as my lightweight embellishes its clear that my sound saturated.
Only small BMOL: this somewhat Reduces the attack, which can make the sound a bit fluffy. That said, increasing the level of attack on a coupled compressur is a simple solution this problem, and I am sr there are others ...

edit: finally, yes and no. The chorus of better quality puff a little under attack when same.
To return to the sound, I reconnatre I use it only trs little, this pedals, finally. I do not think the chorus is my favorite effect, but I have tried other that had nothing to envy CH1.

Edit 18/06/2011: we say, bullshit, sometimes. The sudden increase of the attack with a comp ', it is good, that the!
I always use the CH1 sparingly, but it handy to have a chorus cheap and reliable under the foot. As against the effect, like the rest, sounds much better since I swapped the one against Marshall Koch Studiotone ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use the pedals for 2 months. I like his discrtion, I'm not sure if it gnre of breath or not, my pedalboard includes a noise gate .. The chorus is simple, even if we can play with rglages extreme. I prfre the CH-1 Chorus at all in the same brand. While this is not the same effects, but it parat me much less cold. Boss pedals and not cold, even when it is not usual trs ...
I bought the pedals used on Ebay for 35 euros, including postage. At this price the quality-price report is excellent, 45-50 euros, is also a good deal trs. I got mine for less because I do not t looking at the state of painting (vintage effect guaranteed!). I highly recommend the pedals, while advising you to get an ide-even by you. In any case, if the mine lchait me, I try other curiosities in it is likely that I finish with the same hands.

Edit:
I always possde the pedals. But I do not use sparingly. Start on a clean sound, I like. Distortion is not great in my taste. This is a good choice for discovering this opportunity. If I keep it is that I did not want to invest in another chorus. For now ...

Edit 18/06/2011: not blowing a good effects loop. As my little rflexions on Boss pedals, I've always 6 or 7, then, well ...

Analog chorus pedal. 4 knobs: Level / Eq / Rate and Depht.
Runs on AC or 9V battery 9V/100ma.
Entered a two-out which allows you to connect two amps!
Solid metal casing instead. Nothing to say about the feature.

UTILIZATION

Easy to program if you're not too stupid. Ausun noise when alum unlike some effects that make "poc" or "tic". Ease of use what.
I got so used with respect to the manual I do not know because I did not have to. Otherwise very easy to program buttons are not 25000! ^ ^

SOUND QUALITY

Then it is a matter of taste (as often)! It is with Boss so it is the quality! Personal I love the sound! The chorus is very light even pushed the button to the maximum level. The sound is soft, the eq can change the active egualisation when the effect and it's a good point. This is precisely what I find! For those looking for a pedal or Bourin chorus is powerful and intense ultra go your way! but if you find a warm and lightweight chorus I recommend it.

OVERALL OPINION

It's been almost a year I use this pedal.
I found this pedal NO default, even used! No noise when it is turned, a sound warm and not too powerful (rather light) allows in addition to plug into two amps! I pay € 45 for those of OCCAZ is the new price is at around 80 €. I had a aissayer modeel, a behringer that sounded frankly blah (its too heavy) but the price was aure thing! not even € 30!
For sound I repeat it is very good but it is a matter of taste after a judge you!

Chorus pedal with four knobs.

Possibility of buying power mains adapter 9V

A red LED that lights when the pedal Inrush (practical for the stage). The footswitch flat, as always with Boss, is also practical: hard to miss! No noise when it is switched on.

one small default but is still present in the boss, it's fragility. we must take care is not the kind of pedal on which to fall back on foot joint top after a jump ... but hey, just be careful, it's true that I am used to pedal to metal enclosures, indestructible.

UTILIZATION

The configuration is fairly instinctive, just search a little early and we understand pretty quickly how it works

on the other hand do not undertake to change the settings on stage! the knobs are tiny and can not see anything. So it is better to provide a setting that will fit everything you play

it can be used fairly diversified, clear sound with distortion to produce very different effects

SOUND QUALITY

The variety of effects that can be optenir is quite large. overall the chorus is light enough, whatever pushing it you can get good sound spaces!

combined with a good reverb (the amp) it makes really good, as its clear that saturated. it gives a nice sound strange in his clear, and a large deep well and full of sustain for solos with distortion

nothing to say it does its job. it is possible to find happiness by fiddling the knobs or by combining it with other pedals

OVERALL OPINION

Very positive overall opinion

I use it for several years and I never thought about selling it. this is not the pedal of the century but it does what is expected of them

This is an analog chorus I think, and you can plug in stereo which is a plus. it's basic, simple, and is especially effective

UTILIZATION

The manual is simple like the pedal, making it a great product

SOUND QUALITY

And his heart is the music. and the chorus ch-1 is a very good chorus. Be fast, slow, or a very deep and profound that can be crystalline as they like. I think it is fairly typed vintage, and personally I love to try it anyway so before. in distortion is doing very well but is more difficult to manage

OVERALL OPINION

I love everything about this, 1.What is simple and to the point 2. its a very typical vintage that I loves 3. its sound!
and what I hate is the battery change and it is boss and it sucks

Everything has already been said on this point, so I will not dwell on the subject.

UTILIZATION

Super simple setup, 4 knobs (level, EQ, rate, depth) we easily find the sound you want, if indeed we are looking a slight effect.
Not need the manual ...

SOUND QUALITY

I fell in love with the chorus which is super soft and very light even pushed in his last retranchements.De more it distorts absolutely not the sound of your guitar.
I use it mainly with a copy of a Start or Ibanez AG75 and Marshall VS100 see a Torque 30W.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it since early 2008 after strong hesitate with the electro harmonix small clone is also very good but the most extreme sounds I liked least.
Excellent quality / price ratio because it is the chorus I was looking for, new pedal paid € 66 in Paris.
This choice I would do without hesitation.