The MXR M234 Analog Chorus is an MXR chorus pedal. Close alternatives include the Analog Man Bi-Chorus and the Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble. It pairs well with the Blackstar St. James 100 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.
- lush
- subtle
- organic
- warm
- hum
- stereo
- eq
- bright
Genres the MXR M234 Analog Chorus is commonly used in
- Ambient
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Indie
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Post Punk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Shoegaze
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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. - Neo Soul
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the MXR M234 Analog Chorus
Blackstar St. James 100
Blackstar
25% matchInto a low gain tone, Blackstar St. James 100 brings the high gain it's missing
Friedman Dirty Shirley
Friedman
24% matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Friedman Dirty Shirley gives it high gain to fill it with
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchRun Friedman BE-Mini Head into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchRun Synergy SL2 Module into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchRun Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Hughes & Kettner Coreblade brings the high gain it's missing
Mesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-100 Head
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Mesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-100 Head gives it high gain to fill it with
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchHiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Pedals that stack with the MXR M234 Analog Chorus
Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz
Wren And Cuff
25% matchRun Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Greer Black Mountain
Greer
25% matchGreer Black Mountain's fuzzy fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Mooer woodverb
Mooer
20% matchPut MXR M234 Analog Chorus after Mooer woodverb in the signal chain, clear of Mooer woodverb's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Lovepedal Amp 50
Lovepedal
14% matchMXR M234 Analog Chorus's lush voice goes after Lovepedal Amp 50 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Lovepedal Amp 50's own warm character
Mr. Black Bloodmoon
Mr Black
12% matchKeep MXR M234 Analog Chorus's lush voice out front: Mr. Black Bloodmoon goes after MXR M234 Analog Chorus in the signal chain so its dark voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
Boss
11% matchPut Boss DD-3 Digital Delay after MXR M234 Analog Chorus in the signal chain, clear of MXR M234 Analog Chorus's own gain stage — also used together by 1 artist — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes
Electro-Harmonix
tonal matchInto MXR M234 Analog Chorus, Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
tonal matchBlack Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz is voiced for a clean amp's front end — MXR M234 Analog Chorus gives it exactly that
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Analog Man Bi-Chorus
Analog Man
71% similarityShared character: stereo, subtle, analog
Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble
Boss
71% similarityShared character: bass, effect, durable_construction
MXR Analog Chorus
MXR
70% similarityShared character: effect, subtle, warm
MXR M134 Stereo Chorus
MXR
70% similarityShared character: bass, stereo_output, effect
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
69% similarityShared character: bass, sweep, effect
Boss CE-2 Chorus
Boss
68% similarityShared character: effect, subtle, analog
Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
pedal
68% similarityShared character: chorus_effect, durable_construction, stereo
Dunlop JD-4S Rotovibe
pedal
68% similarityShared character: led_indicator, effect, durable_construction
Hughes & Kettner Tube Rotosphere MKII The Analog Leslie Simulator
pedal
68% similarityShared character: stereo_output, stereo, analog
Providence ADC-4 Anadime Analog Chorus
Providence
95% similaritysimilar tone character
JAM Pedals Chill
Jam Pedals
95% similaritysimilar tone character
TC Electronic Corona Mini Chorus Effetto A
TC Electronic
95% similaritysimilar tone character
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 Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble, the MXR Analog Chorus.
What pairs well with the MXR M234 Analog Chorus?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Blackstar St. James 100, Friedman Dirty Shirley, Friedman BE-Mini Head — Into a low gain tone, Blackstar St. James 100 brings the high gain it's missing.
Compare
- vs Providence ADC-4 Anadime Analog Chorus
- vs JAM Pedals Chill
- vs TC Electronic Corona Mini Chorus Effetto A