The Maxon CS9 PRO Stereo Chorus is a Maxon chorus pedal, currently around $232.19. Close alternatives include the Maxon CS-550 Stereo Chorus and the Cusack Music Tap A Whirl V2. It pairs well with the Fender Bassman Combo Amp and the 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe.
Maxon CS9 PRO Stereo Chorus
Maxon · pedal
The Maxon CS9 PRO Stereo Chorus is part of Maxon's respected 9-Series analog effects lineup, offering true stereo chorus output built on the company's decades of analog circuit design experience. As a member of the 9-Series family, known for revisiting and refining some of Maxon's most celebrated vintage circuit designs, it's aimed at players wanting premium, road-ready analog chorus with genuine stereo width.
- stereo
- analog
- studio
- modulation
- organic
- recording
- digital
- modern
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Maxon CS9 PRO Stereo Chorus is commonly used in
- Ambient
- Alternative Rock
- Classic Rock
- Neo Soul
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Experimental
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Post Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Maxon CS9 PRO Stereo Chorus
Pedals that stack with the Maxon CS9 PRO Stereo Chorus
Paul Cochrane Timmy
Paul Cochrane
9% matchWhat Paul Cochrane Timmy brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around
Tech 21 SansAmp
Tech 21
9% matchTech 21 SansAmp's analog warmth voice suits Maxon CS9 PRO Stereo Chorus's own analog warmth character
Carl Martin Headroom
Carl Martin
6% matchKeep Maxon CS9 PRO Stereo Chorus's analog warmth voice out front: Carl Martin Headroom goes after Maxon CS9 PRO Stereo Chorus in the signal chain so its spring voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Crazy Tube Circuits Splash
Crazy Tube Circuits
6% matchKeep Crazy Tube Circuits Splash after Maxon CS9 PRO Stereo Chorus in the signal chain, clear of Maxon CS9 PRO Stereo Chorus's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cheaper alternatives
Behringer UC200 Stereo Chorus
Behringer
74% similarityShared character: chorus_effect, warm, stereo
Audiocade Stereo Pendulum Harmonic Panning Tremolo
Audiocade
70% similarityShared character: mono, stereo, studio
Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble
Boss
70% similarityShared character: warm, mono, stereo
TC Electronic Mimiq Doubler
TC Electronic
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Carl Martin Classic Chorus
Carl Martin
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Maxon CS-550 Stereo Chorus
Maxon
80% similarityShared character: mono, stereo, studio
Cusack Music Tap A Whirl V2
Cusack Music
72% similarityShared character: warm, stereo, digital
Aalberg Audio Trym
Aalberg Audio
71% similarityShared character: warm, mono, stereo
Cusack Music Tap-A-Whirl V3
Cusack Music
71% similarityShared character: warm, stereo, digital
Strymon Ola dBucket Chorus
Strymon
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Universal Audio Galaxy '74
Universal Audio
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Maxon CS9 PRO Stereo Chorus?+
The closest matches in character are the Maxon CS-550 Stereo Chorus, the Cusack Music Tap A Whirl V2, the Aalberg Audio Trym. Budget picks: Behringer UC200 Stereo Chorus, Audiocade Stereo Pendulum Harmonic Panning Tremolo, Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble. Boutique upgrades: Mu-Tron Bi-Phase, Strymon Zelzah -Dimensional Phaser.
What pairs well with the Maxon CS9 PRO Stereo Chorus?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Bassman Combo Amp, 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe, Paul Cochrane Timmy — Fender Bassman Combo Amp's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the Maxon CS9 PRO Stereo Chorus cost?+
Around $232.19 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).