The Ampeg Liquifier Analog Chorus is an analog chorus pedal aimed first at bass players. Ampeg describes it as ideal for bassists seeking a lush and full sounding chorus effect, without losing any warmth or bottom end1. It sits in the chorus family, and like other bass pedals it is built to keep low frequencies intact while the effect works.
What it does
The defining feature is the dual-circuit design. Ampeg says the Liquifier Analog Chorus features a dual-circuit design for incredibly lush tone1, and Premier Guitar's report on the launch credits the pedal's rich tones to its dual chorus circuit2. In practice, that means two chorus voices rather than one, which is the approach Ampeg chose to get a full chorus sound from a bass signal without thinning it out.
Controls
The pedal keeps its front panel simple, with three knobs:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Rate | Sets the speed of the chorus modulation |
| Depth | Sets how strong the modulation is |
| Effect Level | Sets the level of the chorus effect against your dry signal |
Premier Guitar described these as straightforward Rate, Depth, and Effect Level controls for dialing in your sound2.
Build, bypass and availability
The Liquifier uses true-bypass switching, so your signal passes through untouched when the pedal is off2. Ampeg's launch material describes rugged, roadworthy construction and a pedalboard friendly size that matches the company's existing pedals3. The enclosure carries a Sparkle Purple finish, which Premier Guitar noted makes the pedal stand out visually2.
Ampeg showed the Liquifier at NAMM 2018, where the company's own resources page lists a Liquifier Chorus and Opto Comp Compressor demo1. The pedal carries a US MSRP of $139.992, and Ampeg describes it as a dual-circuit analog bass chorus with true-bypass switching, rugged roadworthy construction, and a pedalboard friendly size matching its existing pedals3.
The $139.99 figure is the US MSRP given at the pedal's January 2018 announcement2.
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Questions
Is the Ampeg Liquifier an analog or digital chorus?
The Liquifier is an analog chorus. Ampeg markets it as the Liquifier Analog Bass Chorus, and the press coverage of its 2018 launch describes it as an analog pedal built around a dual chorus circuit. The analog design is central to what Ampeg says the pedal offers: a lush, full chorus effect that keeps warmth and bottom end intact.
Is the Ampeg Liquifier true bypass?
Yes. Ampeg's press material for the Liquifier and the Opto Comp, its companion pedal from the same 2018 announcement, states that both pedals feature true-bypass switching. The same material also notes rugged, roadworthy construction and a pedalboard friendly size that matches Ampeg's existing pedals.
How much does the Ampeg Liquifier Analog Chorus cost?
At its January 2018 announcement, the Liquifier carried a US MSRP of $139.99 and was sold individually. It was announced at the 2018 Winter NAMM Show alongside the Opto Comp Analog Optical Compressor, which carried the same US MSRP, with both pedals available beginning April 2018.
What does dual-circuit mean on the Ampeg Liquifier?
The Liquifier uses a dual chorus circuit, meaning two chorus circuits working together. Ampeg says this dual-circuit design is what gives the pedal its incredibly lush tone, and Premier Guitar's coverage of the launch credits the dual chorus circuit for the pedal's rich tones.
Can a guitarist use the Ampeg Liquifier, or is it only for bass?
Ampeg positions the Liquifier as a bass chorus pedal, describing it as ideal for bassists seeking a lush and full sounding chorus effect without losing warmth or bottom end. Nothing in Ampeg's own material restricts it to bass, and the pedal was announced alongside guitar-oriented coverage, so guitarists can run it as with any chorus.
What color is the Ampeg Liquifier pedal?
The Liquifier has a Sparkle Purple finish. Premier Guitar's report on the 2018 launch noted that the pedal stands out visually with what the publication called a beautiful Sparkle Purple finish.
Sources (3)
- Ampeg | Pedal Series :: Manuals and Videos, Ampeg (ampeg.com), 2018-01
- Ampeg Launches Liquifier Chorus & Opto Comp Pedals, Premier Guitar, 2018-01-27
- NAMM 2018: Ampeg Reveal Liquifier Chorus + Opto Compressor Pedals, Guitar.com, 2018-01-25
