The MXR M234 Analog Chorus is an MXR chorus pedal. Close alternatives include the Analog Man Bi-Chorus and the Providence ADC-4 Anadime Analog Chorus. It pairs well with the PRS Archon and the Friedman Dirty Shirley.
MXR M234 Analog Chorus
MXR · pedal
The MXR M234 Analog Chorus is a compact, true-analog chorus pedal producing a lush, natural, three-dimensional modulation without the harsher digital edge some chorus circuits can have. Rate and Depth controls shape the speed and intensity of the sweep, from a subtle, gentle shimmer to a deeper, more pronounced warble, while a Tone control lets players brighten or darken the effect to sit better with different amps and guitars. It suits players wanting a straightforward, warm-sounding analog chorus that thickens clean and lightly driven tones without an overly synthetic character.
What stands out
“[Pros] ✓ Analog chorus provides rich, lush sounds ✓ Versatile EQ settings with high and low knobs ✓ Subtle to intense chorus effects achievable ✓ Durable housing and bright LED indicator ✓ Stereo output for expanded setup options ✓ Warm, or…”
— from the reviews
“from a subtle”
— from the listing
- analog chorus
- lush
- subtle
- organic
- hum
- warm
- stereo
- bottom end
Genres the MXR M234 Analog Chorus is commonly used in
- Neo Soul
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Ambient
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Swing
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the MXR M234 Analog Chorus
PRS Archon
PRS
26% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → smooth)
Run PRS Archon after it and the bright edge settles into something more smooth
Comes later in the signal chain
Friedman Dirty Shirley
Friedman
25% matchFriedman Dirty Shirley's own crunchy character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt after MXR M234 Analog Chorus
Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin
Blackstar
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin after MXR M234 Analog Chorus
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H after MXR M234 Analog Chorus
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Hughes & Kettner Coreblade after MXR M234 Analog Chorus
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module goes after MXR M234 Analog Chorus in the chain
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Friedman BE-Mini Head goes after MXR M234 Analog Chorus in the chain
Pedals that stack with the MXR M234 Analog Chorus
Greer Black Mountain
Greer
24% matchWhat Greer Black Mountain brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
24% matchEarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Walrus Audio Fable
Walrus Audio
15% 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 Walrus Audio Fable after MXR M234 Analog Chorus in the signal chain, where it won't crowd MXR M234 Analog Chorus — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte
Caroline Guitar Company
13% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte's pristine voice goes after MXR M234 Analog Chorus in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with MXR M234 Analog Chorus's own analog warmth character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black)
Caline
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black) goes in front of MXR M234 Analog Chorus — a wah tracks picking dynamics best on the raw signal
Tone City Hot Mama Overdrive
Tone City
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Tone City Hot Mama Overdrive in front of MXR M234 Analog Chorus
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 goes in front of MXR M234 Analog Chorus in the chain
Joyo Hot Witch
Joyo
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Joyo Hot Witch goes in front of MXR M234 Analog Chorus in the chain
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Analog Man Bi-Chorus
Analog Man
66% similarityShared character: analog, stereo, modulation
Providence ADC-4 Anadime Analog Chorus
Providence
65% similarityShared character: analog, bright, modulation
JAM Pedals Chill
Jam Pedals
64% similarityShared character: modulation, subtle, warm
Ibanez CS9 Stereo Chorus
Ibanez
61% similarityShared character: modulation, subtle
MXR M134 Stereo Chorus
MXR
61% similarityShared character: bass, stereo output, analog
Behringer UC200 Stereo Chorus
Behringer
60% similarityShared character: chorus effect, stereo output, tone control
Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato
Warm Audio
60% similarityShared character: chorus effect, stereo output, analog
Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble
Boss
59% similarityShared character: bass, durable construction, analog
Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
pedal
59% similarityShared character: chorus effect, durable construction, stereo
Carl Martin Atlantic Chorus
Carl Martin
57% similarityShared character: analog, modulation, subtle
Tone City Angel Wing Chorus TC-T11
Tone City
57% similarityShared character: warm
Maxon PAC9 Pure Analog Chorus
Maxon
55% similarityShared character: analog, modulation, warm
See all alternatives to the MXR M234 Analog Chorus (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the MXR M234 Analog Chorus?+
The closest matches in character are the Analog Man Bi-Chorus, the Providence ADC-4 Anadime Analog Chorus, the JAM Pedals Chill.
What pairs well with the MXR M234 Analog Chorus?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS Archon, Friedman Dirty Shirley, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt — Run PRS Archon after it and the bright edge settles into something more smooth.