The MadeOnEarth Analog Chorus 60 is an analog chorus pedal built as a recreation of the chorus effect from the Roland Juno 60 synthesizer. Announced for pre-order on 6 October 2021, it is designed as a component-accurate modern-day version of the original Juno 60 chorus, using the exact same circuit and the original rare components.1
What it does and how it is controlled
MadeOnEarth added an extra knob to control the rate of the chorus, and printed the original modes around the rate knob so you can recreate the original Juno 60 rates. Beyond the original design, the pedal also includes a stereo width control and an ext LFO/CV input to apply other modulation sources.1
The announcement describes the pedal as "a modern interpretation of a classic analogue synth chorus".1
Build and availability
Each pedal is hand-built in what looks to be a rugged enclosure, with '80s inspired graphics. MadeOnEarth will make the first 25 units on demand, with a 1.5 to 2 months wait time.1
How it compares with the TC Electronic June-60 v2
On value against the competition, gearnews.com's Jef wrote:
"I think the new MadeOnEarth Analog Chorus 60 is really going to be for aficionados of the original circuit."
The same report notes that the cheaper TC Electronic June v2 is hard to tell apart in a mix, which frames the Analog Chorus 60 as a pedal for players who specifically want the original circuit and components rather than the closest affordable approximation.1
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Questions
Is the MadeOnEarth Analog Chorus 60 the same circuit as the Juno 60 chorus?
According to gearnews.com, the pedal uses the exact same circuit as the original Juno 60 and is designed as a component-accurate modern-day version of the original Roland Juno 60 chorus effect. It also uses original rare components, including 2 x XVive MN3009 chips and the original Panasonic 2 x MN3101 chips, and the original modes are printed around the rate knob so you can recreate the original rates.
Does the MadeOnEarth Analog Chorus 60 have stereo outputs?
The pedal includes a stereo width control, as reported by gearnews.com. The announcement describes it as a modern interpretation of a classic analog synth chorus, and the stereo width control is part of what MadeOnEarth added beyond the original Juno 60 design.
How does the MadeOnEarth Analog Chorus 60 compare with the TC Electronic June-60 v2?
gearnews.com's Jef wrote that the Analog Chorus 60 is really going to be for aficionados of the original circuit, since the cheaper TC Electronic June v2 is hard to tell apart in a mix. In other words, the MadeOnEarth pedal is aimed at players who want the original circuit and components, while the TC Electronic pedal offers a similar sound at a lower price.
What chips does the MadeOnEarth Analog Chorus 60 use?
The pedal uses original rare components, including 2 x XVive MN3009 chips and the original Panasonic 2 x MN3101 chips, according to gearnews.com. These are the kinds of parts associated with the original Juno 60 chorus circuit.
Can the MadeOnEarth Analog Chorus 60 take an external LFO or CV signal?
Yes. The pedal has an ext LFO/CV input that lets you apply other modulation sources to the chorus, as reported by gearnews.com. That is an addition MadeOnEarth made beyond the original Juno 60 chorus design.
Sources (1)
- MadeOnEarth Analog Chorus 60: An authentic Juno chorus?, gearnews.com, 2021-10-06