The GOKKO Super Chorus (model GK-65) is an analog chorus pedal built around a bucket-brigade circuit, the traditional analog chip design for chorus, with bass and treble controls for shaping the overall tone. GOKKO describes it as "an analog circuit bucket-brigade chorus with bass and treble controls for shaping the overall" tone, plus a bass filter switch for increased low-end clarity that the maker says is particularly useful on bass guitar1. It sits in the chorus family, alongside other GOKKO pedals like the GOKKO Angel and GOKKO Angels Chorus.
Controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Rate knob | Adjusts the speed of the chorus effect |
| Bass knob | Adjusts the amount of chorus added to low end frequencies |
| Bass filter knob | A low end filter designed for use with bass guitars |
| Treble control | Shapes the overall tone, alongside the bass control |
All control descriptions come from GOKKO's product page1.
Running it in stereo and using the AUX input
The pedal has two outputs. In a normal mono setup, you run a cable from your guitar to the chorus' INPUT jack and another cable from the MONO OUTPUT jack to your amplifier. For stereo, GOKKO's instructions are to "run an additional cable from the pedal's STEREO OUTPUT jack to a second amplifier," spreading the effect across two amps1.
The 3.5mm AUX input sits alongside the 6.35mm guitar input and accepts an external audio source, so you can play along with a track through the pedal's output1.
Power
The Super Chorus needs a 9V DC center-negative supply and draws 50 mA of current1.
At 50 mA, the pedal draws more current than many low-draw analog pedals, so check your power supply's per-output rating when adding it to a daisy chain or isolated supply.
Videos
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Questions
Is the GOKKO Super Chorus analog or digital?
GOKKO describes the Super Chorus as an analog circuit bucket-brigade chorus. Bucket-brigade chips are the traditional analog way of building chorus, where the delayed signal passes through a chain of capacitors rather than being converted to digital data. The pedal also carries bass and treble controls for shaping the overall tone.
How do I run the GOKKO Super Chorus in stereo?
Run a cable from your guitar to the pedal's INPUT jack and a cable from the MONO OUTPUT jack to your first amplifier as usual. For stereo, run an additional cable from the pedal's STEREO OUTPUT jack to a second amplifier, so the chorus effect spreads across two amps.
What power supply does the GOKKO Super Chorus need?
The Super Chorus runs on a 9V DC center-negative supply and draws 50 mA of current. A standard pedal power supply or isolated output rated for at least that current will run it.
What does the bass filter do on the GOKKO Super Chorus?
The bass filter switch is designed for increased low-end clarity, which GOKKO says is particularly useful on bass guitar. The pedal also has a bass knob that adjusts the amount of chorus added to low-end frequencies, so bass players can keep the low end clean while chorusing the upper range.
What is the AUX input on the GOKKO Super Chorus for?
Alongside the 6.35mm guitar input, the pedal has a 3.5mm AUX input. It lets you feed in an external audio source, such as a phone or music player, so you can play along with backing tracks through the pedal's output.
Sources (1)
- Super Chorus, GOKKO AUDIO
