Mooer Ensemble King Analogue Chorus Pedal, Sky Blue

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The Eleclady makes for a great clone of this awesome EHX pedal. However, there are definitely some slight tonal differences between these two pedals. You'll find the Mooer Eleclady to give you more top end. Whilst, the Electric Mistress is definitely mellower and more "organic" sounding in terms of analog flanger. One huge and obvious difference between the two is the size difference. The original EHX electric Mistress is absolutely massive and I'd consider it not pedalboard friendly at all. The Mooer, on the other hand, is perfect for the pedalboard. Having said that, Electro-Harmonix does make a newer, and smaller version of the classic Electric Mistress. The Grey Faze is a really decent clone of the Dunlop Germanium fuzz face. I've tried a lot of budget and cheaper fuzz pedals that all land up sounding too fizzy for my liking. This is not the case with the grey faze. As I like the sound of this pedal a lot. And, despite it only having two controls, I find it to be pretty versatile. That is thanks to the fact that the actual "Fuzz" knob on this pedal is super responsive. And by adjusting it, you're able to achieve a wide array of sounds. Who is this best suited for: The TC Electronic Corona Chorus pedal is best suited for guitarists who want both vintage, analog chorus, and more modern, processed chorus sounds. It also produces flange, so if you were thinking of purchasing a flanger pedal too, you can save yourself some money and effort by getting the Corona. When searching for a pedal, two of the most important aspects aside from its sound quality is the size of the pedal and its price. Many people enjoy trying out various effects from different manufacturers, and mini pedals allow them to do so as they come at affordable prices and compact profiles. It is also great for adding in various modulation effects such as chorus stompboxes in your pedalboard while maximizing space and making room for other pedals.

Who is this best suited for: Boss stompboxes are known for being durable, solid, and reliable. Therefore, I’d recommend the CE-2W chorus pedal to guitarists who are likely to use the pedal a lot. Touring musicians will know the importance of using well-built and robust pedals due to the inevitable bumps that occur during transportation. Built like a tank, the CE-2W can withstand almost anything. Of course, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to positioning your pedals. Many of the most interesting and iconic guitar tones have been produced as a result of an accident, or going against the grain and tearing up the rulebook. Indeed, the only way to figure out which of these methods will produce your desired results is to dive in and give them both a try. You might find that for certain songs or styles of playing; using the direct input method is best suited. For a raw, live recording that needs plenty of energy, using your amplifier is likely to fit the bill more effectively. I also discovered that the Mooer Blue Comp uses an Optical TA7136 chip. Which, if I'm not mistaken is the same chip found in the Boss CS-1 Mix: Allows you to blend the wet & dry signal. I.e. how much of the effect you want to come through in conjunction with your regular dry signal

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I like the overall naturalness of the chorus sound I get from the Mooer Ensemble. Many other cheaper Chinese clone pedals tend to produce a tiny and thin chorus tone which I don't like. The Mooer Ensemble king does not do this, and that is why I think it is such a great clone. It's pretty tough, I would imagine, to recreate such a legendary Boss pedal. But, Mooer does it really well with this pedal.

There are the frequently found rate and depth parameters that can be used to adjust the movement of the chorus effect, and form the basis of the pedal. Additionally, there’s the less common trio of parameters that give Julia its unique edge. In this Mooer range of mini clone pedals, there are two Fuzz pedals. This Blue Faze is a clone of the classic Arbiter Silicon Fuzz Face (Now made by Dunlop). Not to be confused with the other Fuzz pedal on this Mooer clone list, the Grey Fuzz. The Blue Faze is based on the Silicon Fuzz Face and makes use of the BC108C silicon transistor. Which, is the vintage type of transistor that would have been found in the original Fuzz Face pedals. When it comes to fuzz and distortion in general, this silicon fuzz face was one of the first to ever be created. This silicon fuzz face is what basically started the guitar pedal, as the stompboxes we know them today. There's no real scenario where one can justify the price of the Woolly Mammoth when the Mooer Fog does literally exactly the same thing. However, even though the Mooer fog is definitely more affordable, it's hard for me to find a need (besides for if I were the bass player in a Muse cover band) to buy or make use of this pedal. It's worth pointing out that the Zvex has a built-in gate which can be engaged by playing with the "pinch" knob. I'm almost certain the Mooer doesn't have this gate function although I could be very very wrong.

Chorus pedals with true bypass switching are very common. It’s harder to find one that doesn’t use this technology nowadays. But are there any downsides to true bypass? Some music purists would argue yes, they are unnecessary for guitarists who don’t use many pedals, and with improvements in the designs of the circuitry in most effects pedals, it could be argued that they aren’t required, or that a buffer may provide a better alternative. Who is this best suited for: If you’re on a tight budget, the Dandelectro D5 Fab Chorus pedal is probably your best bet. It performs very well considering the cost, and with its eccentric, sci-fi inspired design, it’s a great choice for musicians who love to stand out.

The first is that the Mooer pedals have very similar coloring to the original pedals from which they based on. With a unique design that is brimming with character, the D-5 FAB Chorus pedal houses a plethora of rich analog chorus sounds, with plenty of room for maneuver. Switch between conventional, grunge-style chorus that brings your riffs and melodies to life and wild-sounding modulation that makes your guitar sound completely detuned (in a good way!). Chorus pedals fall into the category of modulation-based effects. Similar in nature to flangers and phasers, these pedals add color to your guitar’s tone using certain processing methods. There are few effects as unique and recognizable as the chorus. The Waza pedal is based around two modes: Standard and CE-1. The latter recreates the original CE chorus pedal, boasting authentic analog tone with high-quality vibrato. The Standard mode is more detailed, producing the sound of the CE-2 pedal.At just over 1.5” x 2” x 3.5” and weighing around 0.35lbs, this is one of the smallest pedals you’ll find anywhere. Thanks to the analog circuit, it draws just 9mA of power with true bypass switching, ensuring the Ensemble King can find a home on even the most crowded and power-thirsty of pedalboards. The Level control is a staple that you’ll find on all chorus pedals. As the name suggests, this controls the overall volume of the mix of the chorus effect compared to your clean, unaltered sound. By using the level control, you can predetermine your volume settings before playing and ensure that the dynamics are in line with all of your other pedals. You can use the trio of transformative controls to tweak the performance of this chorus pedal. The Rate control ramps up the speed of the warbling effect and is very useful for creating a rhythmic, vibrato-style chorus. The Level control allows you to tame the dynamics of the M234, ensuring that its volume matches that of your other pedals. Finally, the Depth control completely alters the tonal makeup of the effect.