A chorus pedal is a great way to create thicker sounds from a single signal. By taking your source signal, doubling it and setting the second signal slightly out of tune and time with the first, a chorus pedal can create the sound of two instruments playing simultaneously. Depending on how you set the oscillation rate and depth, or intensity, of the effect, you can create sounds that range from shimmering rotary-speaker-like textures to deep watery warbles.
Three Things You Need to Know About Chorus Pedals
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