The Spill Chorus V2 is a chorus pedal from Poison Noises, released on 9 September 2022 as part of the maker's overhauled lineup. Pedal of the Day's review describes it as built to have "every sound you associate with a good chorus," with a thick and lush character and what the reviewer calls "huge range and big modulation tones."1
How it is controlled
Each mode offers four parameters under Poison Noises' own names:
| Knob | Parameter | What it sets |
|---|---|---|
| Emulsion | Mix | How much chorus blends with the dry signal |
| Slick | Volume | Overall output level |
| Drip | Speed | Rate of the modulation |
| Viscosity | Depth | How deep the modulation runs |
A fifth knob, Refine, provides a different function for each chorus setting, so its effect changes with the mode you are in.1
Modes and range
The first four settings are described by Pedal of the Day as harking back to classic and integral chorus tones. Going further, the pedal opens up and merges the chorus with tremolo, pitch and aliaser effects, which is where the big modulation tones the reviewer mentions come from.1
Using it as a boost
The Slick volume control is not just for level matching. The added volume control allows you to push the chorus effect to the next level, and Pedal of the Day notes it can act as a boost as well, with the effect turned down lower. That puts the pedal in the same territory as a dedicated boost pedal when the chorus is backed off.1
Where it sits in the V2 lineup
Poison Noises also released updated versions of its other pedals alongside the Spill Chorus V2. These included The Narc Fuzz Distortion V2, a fuzz and distortion pedal, and the Glutnik Fuzz V2, which covers classic and modern fuzz types.1
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Questions
What do the Emulsion, Slick, Drip and Viscosity knobs do?
Each mode on The Spill Chorus V2 offers four parameters under Poison Noises' own names: Emulsion is the mix, Slick is the volume, Drip is the speed and Viscosity is the depth. So Emulsion sets how much chorus blends with your dry signal, Drip sets the rate of the modulation, and Viscosity sets how deep that modulation runs.
What does the Refine knob do on The Spill Chorus V2?
The Refine knob provides a different function for each chorus setting, so what it does depends on which mode you have dialed in. That gives the pedal extra shaping power beyond the four shared parameters, letting each mode be tailored in its own way.
Can The Spill Chorus V2 work as a boost?
Yes. The Slick volume control lets you push the chorus effect harder, and Pedal of the Day's review notes it can act as a boost as well, with the effect turned down lower. That makes the pedal usable as a clean volume push in front of other pedals.
What changed in the V2 lineup from Poison Noises?
The Spill Chorus V2 arrived as part of Poison Noises releasing new versions of their entire lineup of effects pedals, showcased two pedals a week in 2022. The Spill Chorus V2 was featured on 9 September 2022, alongside new versions such as The Narc Fuzz Distortion V2 and the Glutnik Fuzz V2.
Sources (1)
- Poison Noises The Spill Chorus V2, Pedal of the Day, 2022-09-09
