Behringer has launched the Chorus Symphony, which recreates the original Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble from 1976.
The original pedal encapsulated the chorus from the iconic JC-120 Jazz Chorus amplifier from Roland, Boss’s parent company. Behringer says its new emulation offers the same “thick, syrupy and multidimensional” tone that was put into use by artists such as John Frusciante, Brian May, Joe Satriani and Andy Summers.
The Chorus Symphony has an all-analogue BBD (Bucket Brigade Device) circuit for warm tones. The original pedal was one of the first of its kind to use a BBD circuit, so Behringer has opted for the same here.
Behringer has emulated the same look as the original too, and has now condensed both the chorus’ Speed and Depth controls into a single dial. There’s also a High/Low switch accompanied by a Level control for adding crunch and drive, and a second footswitch is on board to activate the pedal’s vibrato mode, with further controls for Depth and Rate.
For a full demo, check out Behringer’s video below:
Earlier this January, Behringer returned to the NAMM Show following a decade-long hiatus. Hitting back at critics claiming it to be a “vapourware” brand, the budget gear manufacturer said, “Behringer stands as one of the most prolific manufacturers in the industry. No other company delivers as many innovative and affordable products as we do. This year alone, we’ve brought numerous exciting instruments to market, and the best is yet to come.
“At Behringer, we’re driven by our love for creating exceptional instruments and making them accessible to everyone, no matter their budget or background. This passion fuels everything we do.”
The Chorus Symphony pedal is available now for $79. Find out more over at Behringer.
