The Analog Man Standard Chorus is an analog chorus pedal aimed at players after a vintage-style chorus sound. MusicRadar's review describes it as delivering rich chorus with a vintage vibe, calling it "that" chorus sound1. The circuit is based on the Electro-Harmonix Small Clone, though the review is quick to note that Analog Man has reproduced its own version and that it is "much more than a simple 'clone' of the original"1.
Controls
The pedal keeps things simple with two controls, and the review found they cover a wide range of chorus textures1.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Speed | Slower speeds are useful for doubling effects, while higher settings create leslie and ring modulation effects |
| Depth | Allows anything from a mellow "just there" chorus to a magic watery sound |
"The depth control allows you to create anything from a mellow 'just there' to a magic watery sound."
The 'deep' toggle option
The review unit came with the optional 'deep' three-position toggle fitted. For an extra $25, this allows you to go from normal, to a thin TC Electronic-style chorus, to a thick bottom-heavy sound1. It is a way of widening the pedal's palette beyond the standard Small Clone-style voice without adding more knobs to the face of the pedal.
Build and power
The neat circuitry is housed in a rugged MXR-style, powder blue enclosure1. Among the more modern improvements over the original design is a true-bypass 3PDT footswitch, and the pedal also offers the option of AC power1.
Versions and what reviewers said
Analog Man also makes a Bi-Chorus version, with four controls for two sound presets, and a stereo option1. Other variants in the range include the Clone Chorus and the Mini Chorus.
MusicRadar's verdict was strongly positive. The review called it "A superb sounding analogue pedal that exudes quality from every lovingly-produced element", and concluded: "There's little else on the market that even comes close."1 For a player comparing analog chorus pedals, the Standard Chorus stands as a two-knob take on the Small Clone design with modern bypass, an AC power option and, for $25 more, a three-way voicing toggle.
For more on this effect type, see the Chorus Pedals page.
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Questions
What circuit is the Analog Man Standard Chorus based on?
It is based on the Electro-Harmonix Small Clone. MusicRadar's review notes that Analog Man has reproduced its own version of that circuit, but that it is much more than a simple clone of the original, with modern improvements added alongside the vintage-style chorus sound.
Is the Analog Man Standard Chorus true bypass?
Yes. The pedal uses a true-bypass 3PDT footswitch, one of the more modern improvements Analog Man has made to the Small Clone design it is based on.
What does the 'deep' toggle do on the Analog Man chorus?
The optional three-position 'deep' toggle lets you move from the normal chorus voice to a thin TC Electronic-style chorus, and then to a thick, bottom-heavy sound. It is fitted as an extra option on the pedal.
How much does the 'deep' toggle option cost?
The optional 'deep' three-position toggle costs an extra $25, according to MusicRadar's review, which tested a unit with the toggle fitted.
Is there a stereo version of the Analog Man chorus?
Yes. Alongside the Standard Chorus, Analog Man also offers a Bi-Chorus version with four controls for two sound presets, and a stereo option.
Can the Analog Man Standard Chorus run on AC power?
Yes. MusicRadar's review lists the option of AC power among the pedal's features, alongside its true-bypass footswitch.
Sources (1)
- Analog Man Standard Chorus review, MusicRadar, 2008-09-02
