Chorus pedal placement

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I use chorus and flange for flavour and drama, not subtlety, so I guess I'm using it for a different purpose than someone that leaves it on all the time for a minimal/subtle effect. I guess it all comes down to what purpose you are using it for. I agree chorus and flange are typically a lot more subtle when placed in front of an amp, unless they have a 0% to 100% mix control, in which case you can make it subtle in the loop as well.
 
When I use one, I use it in front as well as a flanger.
 
Depends on the type of chorus. I used to use mine in the loop only (Ibanez CS9, Retro-Sonic, TC Corona, Boss CE2). I like the CE2 most of these and it did not sounds quite right in the loop so I put it in front of the amp now and it sounds perfect to me.
It seems to me that most analog chroi (?) work best in front of the amp, that is with distorted sounds. With clean sounds it doesn't make a difference in my ears.
 
Yup, chorus always in front. It sounds warmer there and sits more inside the playing instead of draped on top.
 
For me chorus always goes after distortion and before delay or verb.
 
I guess what we can conclude is that we all form our own conclusions. :D
 
Well....since I have the Mobius now....I can run it either way! :)

That being said...I have usually put them in front but I'll experiment with it when I finish up building my new board this week.
 
Well ilplayed around and experimented and I prefer it in the loop for sure.
 
suhrimmetal":36uui0ak said:
Any modulated type,etc (delay, chorus, flanger) effect I like in loop. Doesn't get gain from power section that can really grit up and negatively effect the fx pedal.
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A couple things wrong here. First, a delay is not a modulation effect like a chorus/flanger/phaser. Secondly, an effects loop is between the preamp and power amp so the chorus will still be effected by a clipping power section in much the same way that it would if it was running in front of the amp. The grit that you speak of is something typically associated with running it into the front end of a high gain amp.

Moving on...there are no hard, fast rules. If you want a more vintage chorus sound, run it into the front end. If you're looking for more of that pristine 80's style chorus, run it in the loop. I know some players who run one in each location depending on what they're going for.
 
Chorus in front of a distorted amp always sounded like shit to me. Flange too. Not a fan of the EVH Flange in front of distorted amp sound. Phasers and Vibes however, sound best out front, IMO
 
I love chorus out front...sounds too fake/phasey in the loop.


The only time I like it in the loop is if I'm running it in stereo...
 
rupe":vudpc80r said:
Moving on...there are no hard, fast rules. If you want a more vintage chorus sound, run it into the front end. If you're looking for more of that pristine 80's style chorus, run it in the loop. I know some players who run one in each location depending on what they're going for.
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Perfect summary. I'm an 80's player at heart, so loop for me, I need my Rockman flavored processed cheese.
 
rlord1974":32v5tcnm said:
Chorus in the loop. Flanger and Tremolo as well. I like Phasers up front though, like a Wah.
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I have the best luck with my Boss Flanger in the front of the amp. :lol: :LOL:
 
I like my modulations in front for cleans, in the loop with gain. I should really get a Mobius :)
 
I loves me some chorus and have pedals and rack units. For my preference, "most" of the pedals I have or used sound better in front when on a clean channel {just seem to be a tad thicker}, or slight dirt. For high gain sounds I prefer the loop as it seems not to be as harsh, and if used sparingly can sound pretty sweet.

FWIW.. we did our 2nd album with Dave Prater who produced Images and Words and that chorus tone that John's using on Pull Me Under is a combo of delay, chorus and verb that was added post. Prater saturated the hell out of that beginning. On the unmastered dat you can really hear the delays bouncing and the chorus effect was a lot thicker. I guess when it went to mastering the compression mellowed it a bit. Added in for part of that tone was also an old Zoom half rack unit. Prater really dug that thing! :lol: :LOL:
 
For me- in front. I've got a bunch of different units that I can set as mild or warbly as I want.

However I do have a Rockman Stereo Chorus/Delay which was at the forefront of the 80s Chorus Cheese sound, and I've been running it "post-amp" with the Slave Out from my MarkIV driving it, into a poweramp and separate speaker. I'm running it as subtle as possible so it blends in and makes the low mids growl and roar, rather than that high shrill shriek or squawk.
 
in front for me , like phaser/flanger , prefer the sound of it before dirt, way more gritty
 
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