Mooer Ensemble King Analogue Chorus Pedal, Sky Blue

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My Review: If there’s one manufacturer who could be considered as the leading pioneers of chorus pedals, it would stompbox experts Boss. They first released the revered CE-1 in the mid-1970s, and since then have gone on to produce some exceptional chorus offerings, like the CE-2. The CE-2W edition builds upon the best features of previous models, retaining the legendary robustness of Boss’ range of effects pedals. When the pedal is active, you are notified by a bright LED indicator positioned at the top center of its face. Boasting decent durability, this Gokko Audio pedal is housed in robust metal, and the inputs are solidly installed to improve its longevity. There are quite a few Mooer pedals which are clones of delay pedals such as the Reecho and Ana Echo. However, this echolizer is the one Mooer delay pedal that stands out the most to me. Some guitar players believe that this Mooer Echolizer should only be used through your amps effects loop. I tend to find this true, especially if you're looking to get the best out of the echo pedal. Having said that, I don't believe that it is fully necessary to have to put it through the loop. I use a pedalboard with my delays and modulation hitting the front of the amp. This has been on my board and I did not experience any problems running it straight into my amp. Mooer Echolizer vs Ana Echo The first is that the Mooer pedals have very similar coloring to the original pedals from which they based on.

The Mooer has the same controls as the Boss however, it is missing an extra mode. This is the "Enhance" mode. If I'm honest, I'm glad Mooer didn't add this as part of the clone. I tend to find this mode on the Boss AC-2 pretty much useless. Take a look at the video below which does a comparison between the Mooer and the Boss. By watching it, you really get to see the tonal differences between these two. When it comes down to it, I have a tough time choosing which one I prefer. I like the sounds of both. If there color, layout, and font weren't enough of a giveaway, I can surely tell you that the Mooer Hustle Drive is a clone of the OCD overdrive pedal by OCD. In my opinion, the Hustle Drive by Mooer Pedals is not quite as good as the original OCD Pedal, but I'll get into that a little further down. One of the best qualities of chorus pedals is their unrivaled ability to interact with a range of other effects. Due to the chorus generally being a subtle effect that isn’t too overpowering, it blends very well with other effects that are more noticeable and extreme. The Eleclady makes for a great clone of this awesome EHX pedal. However, there are definitely some slight tonal differences between these two pedals. You'll find the Mooer Eleclady to give you more top end. Whilst, the Electric Mistress is definitely mellower and more "organic" sounding in terms of analog flanger. One huge and obvious difference between the two is the size difference. The original EHX electric Mistress is absolutely massive and I'd consider it not pedalboard friendly at all. The Mooer, on the other hand, is perfect for the pedalboard. Having said that, Electro-Harmonix does make a newer, and smaller version of the classic Electric Mistress.There are a few pedals on the Mooer clone list that are not clones of other pedals. The LoFi Machine happens to be one of these Mooer pedals. If you're wanting a guitar pedal that can achieve the Super Mario theme song sound (and more), then this LoFi Machine is definitely for you. Who is this best suited for: If money isn’t an issue and you want one of the best chorus pedals on the market, then the Warped Vinyl Hi-Fi is probably a good option. It combines vibrato and chorus and features some pretty complex parameters that are ideal for musicians who enjoy experimenting to create their tones. The controls on the pedal consist of four switches numbered 1-4. The higher the number you select, the more width is applied to your tone. Each setting is distinctively different from the next, so you won’t get bored experimenting and figuring out what they all do.

Who is this best suited for: Simplicity is sometimes the best quality of an effects pedal. If you agree with that statement, the Electro Harmonix Small Clone is probably worth considering. With its one rotary knob design, it’s extremely easy to operate and familiarize yourself with. The way that a chorus pedal achieves the desired effect is by essentially splitting the signal of your guitar in two. The first signal is left unaltered, and acts as the foundation of your tone, staying true to the clean sound of your guitar. The second, the artificially produced signal is subjected to slight detuning or modulation and is usually delayed very slightly. Chorus, like its phaser and flange counterparts, is produced using a device known as a low-frequency oscillator. Commonly shortened to “LFO”, this mechanism forms the basis of almost all modulation effects. Mooer's bass graphic equalizer pedal. This is based on the Boss GEB-7, the bass version of Boss's famous graphic eq pedal. However, this is the bass version therefore both the Mooer graphic B as well as the Boss GEB-7 have a different frequency range to that of a regular guitar eq pedal. But what is the LoFi machine? it is a pedal that reduces the sample rate and depth, with a range from 60Hz all the way up to 31250Hz And, 5bit all the up to 16 bits parameter for controlling the depth of the sample... Thus, resulting bit-crusher type of sound. The LoFi Machine has three knobs along with a 3-way toggle switch. The three knobs on this pedal include:You could perhaps use this on bass however I would not recommend doing so before doing more research on the topic. In my opinion, I'd recommend going for the SWEEPER pedal, also on this clone list. For the most part, digital pedals are pretty impossible to clone. I mean, they've been programmed in a specific way etc. This may not be true for all the digital clones, but, saying for example that the Shimverb is a Strymon clone would be highly inaccurate. However, most of the digital pedals definitely take some inspiration from the originals pedals that they're aiming to clone. The rest of the analog pedals are pretty easy to clone and we can pretty much confirm their purpose. Mooer Acoustikar Review: Acoustic Guitar Simulator Effects Pedal I like the overall naturalness of the chorus sound I get from the Mooer Ensemble. Many other cheaper Chinese clone pedals tend to produce a tiny and thin chorus tone which I don't like. The Mooer Ensemble king does not do this, and that is why I think it is such a great clone. It's pretty tough, I would imagine, to recreate such a legendary Boss pedal. But, Mooer does it really well with this pedal. Having said that, the Hustle Drive by Mooer does maintain the general character and qualities of the OCD range of pedals. The Hustle Drive, like the OCD, reproduces the sound of overdrive that would come from a tube amp. The Hustle Drive is also laid out in the same fashion, with the same three knobs as the original (tone, volume, gain). As well as the 2-way toggle switch featured on the original OCD. Which, lets you select between HighPeak and Low Peak. Toggling between these two changes the way in which the pedal works and sounds: When searching for a pedal, two of the most important aspects aside from its sound quality is the size of the pedal and its price. Many people enjoy trying out various effects from different manufacturers, and mini pedals allow them to do so as they come at affordable prices and compact profiles. It is also great for adding in various modulation effects such as chorus stompboxes in your pedalboard while maximizing space and making room for other pedals.

Mooeris a company that specializes in themanufacturing of musical equipmentbased in the heart of Shenzhen, China. Their products aim to be both affordable and compact, so you’ll end up saving a lot of room on your pedalboard. The Mooer Blade is designed in a completely different way to the Metal Muff. Besides for the obvious smaller size, the Blade distortion only has three knobs but includes a 3-way toggle switch. The knobs include volume control, tone control and well as a distortion control. The toggle, however, gives you the options of a top boost, a lo boost or the middle function which is no boost. The Mooer Blade does not have an extra switch to engage the boost function, something that the EHX Metal does have. However, in terms of sound, this pedal produces tones similar to that of the Metal Muff as well as the Boss Metal Zone. This is quite natural and not a big deal, since most of us still lean towards adapters for gigs and even rehearsals. Ensemble King has a True Bypass footswitch, which guarantees to maintain the integrity of your signal and keep everything as natural as possible. It is comprised with analog circuitry that gives a special character to the effect and adds an organic touch. It has LED indicator which illuminates when the pedal is active. And of course it has single input and output for connecting it with the amplifier or the rest of your chain. Small, simple and beautiful – what else could we ask for? Controls

Performance

Who is this best suited for: Boss stompboxes are known for being durable, solid, and reliable. Therefore, I’d recommend the CE-2W chorus pedal to guitarists who are likely to use the pedal a lot. Touring musicians will know the importance of using well-built and robust pedals due to the inevitable bumps that occur during transportation. Built like a tank, the CE-2W can withstand almost anything. The Mooer Ensemble King analog chorus does not boast a lot of innovative features, which is understandable due to its affordable price and tiny size. Besides, there's not much else that people could want from a chorus stompbox aside from the practical features such as control over the important parameters and great tone - which this pedal has. Because the Mooer King Ensemble is an analog pedal, it has that authentic and rich chorus sound that more expensive alternatives have. And if you want a simple yet reliable modulation pedal that sounds great with any riff and solo, there's no reason to go for boutique pedals when you can get the same things out of this Mooer chorus pedal. Bottom Line: At first glance, the Warped Vinyl Hi-Fi looks very complicated. That’s because it is – but its complexity is directly correlated to the quality effects it produces. Once you’ve figured out how all of the switches and knobs work, the pedal is an indispensable tool for adding modulation to your guitar in a unique manner.