The Carl Martin Atlantic Chorus is a Carl Martin chorus pedal, currently around $70.21. Close alternatives include the Catalinbread Callisto Mk. II and the Mr. Black Analog chorus vibrato deluxe. It pairs well with the Marshall Super Bass and the Marshall YJM100 Head.
Carl Martin Atlantic Chorus
Carl Martin · pedal
The Carl Martin Atlantic Chorus (model CM-ATLCHS) is a compact analog chorus pedal with integrated level boost and variable vibrato blending. Features top-mounted connector jacks, a premium Ocean Blue anodized die-cast enclosure, and an analog circuit delivering warm, organic chorus character. Variable vibrato blending via the Rate control enables chorus depths beyond standard range into full vibrato territory. Suited for rock, pop, and country styles where warm analog modulation is preferred.
What stands out
“The Carl Martin Atlantic Chorus (model CM-ATLCHS) is a compact analog chorus pedal with integrated level boost and variable vibrato blending”
— from the listing
“The Atlantic Chorus delivers warm analog chorus with the added dimension of vibrato blending that allows players to push beyond standard subtle chorus into deep, immersive modulation”
— from the community notes
“Its standout strength is the vibrato blending capability that extends the chorus range into lush vibrato territory”
— from the community notes
“Suited for rock, pop, and country styles where warm analog modulation is preferred”
— from the listing
“In the signal chain the top-mounted jacks simplify pedalboard cable management”
— from the community notes
- vibrato
- analog chorus
- modulation
- boost
- warm
- chorus
- analog
- subtle
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Carl Martin Atlantic Chorus is commonly used in
- Country
- Alternative Rock
- Rock
- Indie
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Ambient
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Neo Soul
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Carl Martin Atlantic Chorus
Marshall Super Bass
Marshall
24% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Marshall Super Bass leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall YJM100 Head
Marshall
23% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Run Marshall YJM100 Head after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Amplifier Head
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Amplifier Head after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Peavey 6505 II
Peavey
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Peavey 6505 II leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Laney Richter
Laney
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run Laney Richter after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Mesa Boogie Subway D-350
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa Boogie Subway D-350 leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass
Vox
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
PRS DG
PRS
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
PRS DG leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Pedals that stack with the Carl Martin Atlantic Chorus
Fjord Fuzz Midnattssol
Fjord Fuzz
23% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Fjord Fuzz Midnattssol leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Comes earlier in the signal chain
RHC Rat Turbo Rat Distortion
Rhc Audio
22% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Where this leans warm, RHC Rat Turbo Rat Distortion answers back bright
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Strymon El Capistan
Strymon
11% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put Strymon El Capistan after Carl Martin Atlantic Chorus in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Carl Martin Atlantic Chorus — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Chase Bliss Automatone CXM 1978
Chase Bliss Audio
11% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Chase Bliss Automatone CXM 1978 after Carl Martin Atlantic Chorus in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Carl Martin Atlantic Chorus — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Maxon FF10 Fuzz Elements Fire
Maxon
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Where this leans warm, Maxon FF10 Fuzz Elements Fire answers back bright
SONICAKE Fazy Cream
Sonicake
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
SONICAKE Fazy Cream goes in front of Carl Martin Atlantic Chorus in the chain
Dallas Tuxedo 1959
Dallas
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Dallas Tuxedo 1959 leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
1959 Dallas Tuxedo Treble Booster
pedal
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Where this leans warm, 1959 Dallas Tuxedo Treble Booster answers back bright
Cheaper alternatives
Caline CP-13 Super Chorus
Caline
63% similarityShared character: vibrato, signal chain, modulation
Universal Audio Uafx Brigade Chorus
Universal Audio
59% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, modulation
NuX Reissue Analog Chorus
Nux
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Ibanez Soundtank CS5 Super Chorus
Ibanez
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Analog Man Bi-Chorus
Analog Man
65% similarityShared character: vibrato, analog, modulation
Strymon Ola dBucket Chorus
Strymon
63% similarityShared character: vibrato, analog, chorus
Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato
Warm Audio
63% similarityShared character: vibrato, analog, chorus
SolidGoldFX NU-33
Solidgoldfx
62% similarityShared character: vibrato, modulation, warm
Behringer BM-18M Cluster Box
Behringer
62% similarityShared character: vibrato, analog, chorus
JAM Pedals Chill
Jam Pedals
61% similarityShared character: modulation, subtle, warm
Similar charactersee all similar tone character →
Catalinbread Callisto Mk. II
Catalinbread
66% similarityShared character: vibrato, analog, chorus
Mr. Black Analog chorus vibrato deluxe
Mr Black
65% similarityShared character: vibrato, analog, modulation
Keeley Seafoam+
Keeley
63% similarityShared character: vibrato, analog, chorus
Malekko Thicken
Malekko
62% similarityShared character: vibrato, analog, chorus
JHS Emperor v2
JHS Pedals
59% similarityShared character: vibrato, analog, chorus
Walrus Audio Julia
Walrus Audio
58% similarityShared character: vibrato, analog, subtle
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Carl Martin Atlantic Chorus?+
The closest matches in character are the Catalinbread Callisto Mk. II, the Mr. Black Analog chorus vibrato deluxe, the Keeley Seafoam+. Budget picks: Caline CP-13 Super Chorus, Universal Audio Uafx Brigade Chorus, NuX Reissue Analog Chorus. Boutique upgrades: Analog Man Bi-Chorus, Strymon Ola dBucket Chorus, Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato.
What pairs well with the Carl Martin Atlantic Chorus?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Super Bass, Marshall YJM100 Head, Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Amplifier Head — Marshall Super Bass leans bright right where the warm tone needs it.
How much does the Carl Martin Atlantic Chorus cost?+
Around $70.21 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).