J. Rockett Audio Designs releases Aqueous Chorus pedal
December 15, 2025 · 2 sources
J. Rockett Audio Designs announced the release of the Aqueous Chorus, a chorus pedal the maker describes as able to live in both the vintage and modern era thanks to its Tilt EQ and preamp1. The pedal will be available December 15, 2025 via select dealers for $249.991.
The controls are Preamp, Tilt EQ, Speed, Dry-Wet Mix and Depth2. The Tilt EQ adds treble and reduces bass when turned to the right and adds bass but reduces treble when turned to the left1. The Mix control blends chorus and vibe modes, with vibe-only in the last quarter rotation, and the Depth and Speed controls run from subtle movement to extreme modulation1. The preamp section provides output control and, per the maker, adds character and feel not typically found in a modulation device; it can also be used to tame the input for more subtle effects1. The maker lists rotary-style sounds and lush modulation effects as available with creative settings, and describes the build as rugged with vintage-inspired looks1.
Power is 9VDC negative tip, with no internal battery option, and current draw is 28mA1.
Chris Van Tassel of J. Rockett said of the design:
"The Aqueous Chorus is our take on creating a chorus that truly can recreate vintage bucket brigade and modern watery tones in one unit"
A January 9, 2026 post on Guitar Pedal X describes the Aqueous as an analog BBD chorus and lists the same five controls, with the preamp circuit adding saturation and warmth to chorus tones2. That post lists the pedal at $250 through the J. Rockett / JRAD webstore, against the $249.99 given in the release announcement12.