The EarthQuaker Devices Aurelius V1 Tri-Voice Chorus is an EarthQuaker Devices chorus pedal, currently around $170. Close alternatives include the Mr. Black Double Chorus and the Wylde Audio MXR WA38 Chorus. It pairs well with the Fender Twin Reverb Head and the Hiwatt Custom DR20H.

EarthQuaker Devices Aurelius V1 Tri-Voice Chorus

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The EarthQuaker Devices Aurelius is a tri-voice chorus pedal from Akron, Ohio boutique manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, delivering three independent chorus voices that combine to produce rich, deep chorus thickening. Three chorus LFOs with independent depth settings create complex, dimensional chorus tones beyond single-voice chorus designs. Speed, Depth, and individual voice mixing controls provide comprehensive tri-voice chorus shaping. True bypass.

What stands out

  • “The EarthQuaker Devices Aurelius is a tri-voice chorus pedal from Akron, Ohio boutique manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, delivering three independent chorus voices that combine to produce rich, deep chorus thickening”

    — from the listing

  • “three chorus lfos with independent depth settings create complex”

    — from the listing

  • “Strengths: Three independent chorus LFO voices create complex, dimensional chorus depth beyond any single-voice chorus design”

    — from the reviews

  • “Its standout weakness is the EQD premium pricing above single-voice chorus alternatives”

    — from the community notes

  • “The Aurelius delivers tri-voice chorus depth with three independent LFO voices for complex, dimensional chorus character that single-voice chorus pedals cannot replicate, suited for players who want lush, deep chorus for clean chord playing…”

    — from the community notes

Trade-offs

  • “Tri-voice complexity may be more than players who want simple, clean chorus thickening”

    — from the reviews

  • “In the signal chain chorus sits after drive and before reverb”

    — from the community notes

  • chorus
  • complex
  • rich
  • lush
  • analog chorus
  • bypass
  • lead
  • lightly driven
$170View on Reverb

Price updated Oct 25, 2026

Genres the EarthQuaker Devices Aurelius V1 Tri-Voice Chorus is commonly used in

  • Alternative Rock
  • New Wave
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  • Ambient
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  • Post Punk
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  • Shoegaze
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Amps that pair well with the EarthQuaker Devices Aurelius V1 Tri-Voice Chorus

Fender Twin Reverb Head

amplifier

9% match
$672.80via Reverb

Fender Twin Reverb Head leans toward dynamic, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Comes later in the signal chain

Hiwatt Custom DR20H

Hiwatt

9% match

Hiwatt Custom DR20H's own tight character is the real reason this is worth trying

Comes later in the signal chain

Pedals that stack with the EarthQuaker Devices Aurelius V1 Tri-Voice Chorus

Xotic RC Booster

Xotic

7% match
$196.58via Reverb

Xotic RC Booster's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Boss BD-2 Blues Driver

Boss

7% match
$99.99via Reverb

Boss BD-2 Blues Driver leans toward full, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Eventide Space

Eventide

6% match

Keep Eventide Space after EarthQuaker Devices Aurelius V1 Tri-Voice Chorus in the signal chain, where it won't crowd EarthQuaker Devices Aurelius V1 Tri-Voice Chorus — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain

Maxon AD-9 Pro Analog Delay

Maxon

6% match
$349via Reverb

Put Maxon AD-9 Pro Analog Delay after EarthQuaker Devices Aurelius V1 Tri-Voice Chorus in the signal chain, where it won't crowd EarthQuaker Devices Aurelius V1 Tri-Voice Chorus — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain

Cheaper alternatives

Ibanez Soundtank CS5 Super Chorus

Ibanez

62% similarity
$39via Reverb

Shared character: chorus, rich, alternative

TC Electronic Gravy

TC Electronic

54% similarity
$78via Reverb

Shared character: chorus, true bypass, clean

MXR WA38

MXR

53% similarity
$129.68via Reverb

Shared character: chorus, rich, clean

MXR ZW38 Zakk Black Label Chorus New

MXR

52% similarity
$79via Reverb

Shared character: chorus, overdrive

Caline CP-13 Super Chorus

Caline

51% similarity
$36.80via Reverb

Shared character: true bypass, simple, reverb

Mooer Spark Chorus

Mooer

92% similarity
$98.80via Reverb

similar tone character

Boutique & premium upgrades

Old Blood Noise Endeavors Reflector Chorus V2

Old Blood Noise Endeavors

60% similarity
$223.72via Reverb

Shared character: chorus, rich, overdrive

Carl Martin Chorus XII

Carl Martin

57% similarity
$261.04via Reverb

Shared character: chorus, rich, reverb

Wren and Cuff Sonder

Wren And Cuff

57% similarity
$250via Reverb

Shared character: chorus, rich

Lovepedal Beardsman Bi-Chorus

Lovepedal

92% similarity
$227.26via Reverb

similar tone character

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Mr. Black Double Chorus

Mr Black

68% similarity

Shared character: chorus, rich, reverb

Wylde Audio MXR WA38 Chorus

Wylde Audio

63% similarity

Shared character: chorus, rich, clean

Wampler Nirvana Chorus

Wampler

62% similarity
$159via Reverb

Shared character: chorus, rich, reverb

JAM Pedals Chill

Jam Pedals

58% similarity
$203via Reverb

Shared character: rich, overdrive

JHS Emperor v2

JHS Pedals

56% similarity

Shared character: chorus, rich, alternative

Ibanez CS9 Stereo Chorus

Ibanez

55% similarity

Shared character: rich, simple

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Questions people ask

What are good alternatives to the EarthQuaker Devices Aurelius V1 Tri-Voice Chorus?+

The closest matches in character are the Mr. Black Double Chorus, the Wylde Audio MXR WA38 Chorus, the Wampler Nirvana Chorus. Budget picks: Ibanez Soundtank CS5 Super Chorus, TC Electronic Gravy, MXR WA38. Boutique upgrades: Old Blood Noise Endeavors Reflector Chorus V2, Carl Martin Chorus XII, Wren and Cuff Sonder.

What pairs well with the EarthQuaker Devices Aurelius V1 Tri-Voice Chorus?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Twin Reverb Head, Hiwatt Custom DR20H, Xotic RC Booster — Fender Twin Reverb Head leans toward dynamic, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.

How much does the EarthQuaker Devices Aurelius V1 Tri-Voice Chorus cost?+

Around $170 (live listing price, updated Oct 25, 2026).

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