DigiTech CF-7 Chorus Factory

The DigiTech CF-7 Chorus Factory is a digital chorus pedal that gathers seven modeled chorus units into a single stompbox. It was sold as part of DigiTech's X-Series line, and its models are based on both classic and modern chorus pedals, including the DigiTech Multi Chorus, Voodoo Lab Analog Chorus, TC Electronic Stereo Chorus/Flanger, Fulltone Choralflange, Boss CH-1 Super Chorus, Electro-Harmonix Small Clone and Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble¹². MusicRadar described it as "a collection of chorus pedals crammed into a single unit; a stompbox"¹.

What it models

The seven models are chosen with a seven-way rotary pot¹. The model list reads as a tour of chorus design:

• DigiTech Multi Chorus
• Voodoo Lab Analog Chorus
• TC Electronic Stereo Chorus/Flanger
• Fulltone Choralflange
• Boss CH-1 Super Chorus
• Electro-Harmonix Small Clone
• Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble

The Voodoo Lab Analog Chorus sits at the organic end of the range, while the TC Electronic SCF and Fulltone Choralflange models bring stereo pedigree: the Fulltone Choralflange itself offers stereo through a second output jack⁵. MusicRadar noted that "in the case of the TC Electronic and Fulltone models, you can also dial in a legitimate flanger," so the CF-7 reaches into flanger territory as well as chorus³¹.

How it is controlled

On top of the model selector sit three dual-concentric pots, meaning each knob carries a second function stacked on its inner shaft, and what they do depends on the model selected¹. Two examples MusicRadar gave:

That model-dependent behavior is the core idea of the pedal: one set of hardware, seven different sets of parameters behind it¹.

A second layer sits underneath the chorus models. CIT cabinet modeling, DigiTech's speaker simulation, is enabled by powering the pedal up while the footswitch is depressed¹. Once on, it is automatically applied to the pedal's two inputs, "thus giving a truly stereo operation" in MusicRadar's words¹. That makes the CF-7 usable for recording straight into an interface or running in stereo at the end of a chain, and the X-Series listing describes its effect types as chorus, vibrato and flanger⁴.

How it compares

Physically, the pedal shares its front panel, weight, faux carbon fiber finish and orange logo with the DF-7 Distortion, DigiTech's X-Series distortion pedal¹. MusicRadar's reviewer noted the resemblance runs to the point where the two are easy to confuse at a glance.

What reviewers said

MusicRadar's review is the main published verdict on the CF-7, and it is largely positive with clear reservations¹.

Reasons to buy, in the reviewer's words:

• "High quality and range of tones."
• "Cabinet sim makes it ideal for recording."¹

Asked why a player would choose a modeling chorus over the real pedals it copies, the reviewer's answer was "down to the very high quality of the choruses on offer"¹.

Reasons to avoid, in the reviewer's words:

• "Lack of remote switching."
• "Same colour as DF-7."
• "Controls are cramped."¹

The overall verdict drew a line between recording and stage use. The cramped front panel makes tone-tailoring on stage difficult, and the absence of remote switching of models is something the reviewer found repeated across the whole X-Series, with the exception of the Red Special Artist pedal¹.

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