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5.3
Chorus [CHO]
A chorus unit creates one or more delayed copies of the input signal and modulates each of these to create the
layered effect of different voices. Used subtly, the effect can be ambient and liquid, while more extreme settings
can produce a vibrato or “Leslie” effect. The Axe-Fx II offers a high-quality, multi-voice stereo chorus capable of
producing anything from exceptionally smooth ensemble effects to a wildly detuned warble.
Each Axe-Fx II preset can use two fully independent
Chorus
blocks.
Figure 5-5 – The Chorus Block
Chorus X/Y Channel Switching
Each instance of the
Chorus
block stores two fully independent sets of parameters called
X
and
Y
. Selecting
between these allows you to change all block settings—instantly—at the touch of a switch or button (excluding
current
Bypass State
and any
Modifier
assignments). See
X/Y Switching
on p.
36
for more information.
Basic Chorus Parameters
TYPE
– This control instantly sets other Chorus parameters for different useful sound settings. Types include:
DIGITAL MONO, DIGITAL STEREO, ANALOG MONO, ANALOG STEREO, JAPAN CE-2, WARM STEREO, 80’S STYLE,
TRIANGLE CHORUS, and 8-VOICE STEREO. Rate, Depth, Level, Balance, Bypass Mode, and Global Mix are not
affected.
NUMBER OF VOICES
– Each stereo channel in the chorus can have from one to four voices. Increasing the
number of voices increases the fullness of the effect. Use two voices for a vintage chorus effect, or use up to
eight for a lush, multi-layered ensemble.
RATE
– This controls the speed at which the chorus oscillates. Use low settings with higher depths for slow-
moving sounds. Increase the rate and depth for vibrato effects. Set fully counterclockwise to sync the chorus
LFO to global LFO1. When
RATE
is shown in parenthesis, it is being set automatically by the
TEMPO
parameter
(see below). Set the
TEMPO
to “NONE” for manual control.
DEPTH
– Sets the delay modulation, which determines the amount of detune heard from each voice.
Tip:
Rate and depth are usually used inversely (high rate/low depth or low rate/high depth), but other settings can also
produce “interesting” effects. For precise control of depth, turn the AUTO DEPTH parameter on the ADVANCED page to OFF.
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