The MXR M134 Stereo Chorus is an MXR chorus pedal. Close alternatives include the Maxon CS-550 Stereo Chorus and the TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger. It pairs well with the Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube and the EVH 5150 III.
MXR M134 Stereo Chorus
MXR · pedal
The MXR M134 Stereo Chorus is an analog-voiced chorus pedal producing a lush, dimensional modulation that spreads wide and immersive in stereo, adding shimmer and movement to clean and lightly driven tones without overwhelming the dry signal. Rate and depth controls cover a range from a subtle, gentle shimmer to a deeper, more pronounced warble, and the stereo output lets the effect breathe across two amps or a stereo rig in a way a mono chorus can't. It suits alternative rock, indie, and ambient players wanting a rich, spacious stereo chorus that thickens the tone rather than a subtle, barely-there modulation.
What stands out
“[Pros] ✓ Warm, rich sound enhances electric guitars ✓ Exceptionally quiet operation with ✓ Stunning stereo effect when used with two amplifiers ✓ Includes instructions for specific chorus settings ✓ Handles line level sign…”
— from the reviews
“Probably the best chorus ever which allows user to dial into wide range of sounds - from classic cheesy 80s leads to leslie-a-like and everything in between”
— from the community notes
“Got it because Matthew Healy had one and the pedal itself is just so damn beautiful, but it quickly became an essential part of my pedalboard and it added a lot of personality to my sound • — 100% analog circuit, lush…”
— from the community notes
“— If you play indie music or a more slow-oriented kind of guitar sound, this shit is the bomb”
— from the community notes
“Rate and depth controls cover a range from a subtle, gentle shimmer to a deeper, more pronounced warble, and the stereo output lets the effect breathe across two amps or a stereo rig in a way a mono chorus”
— from the listing
Trade-offs
“wet mix control ✗ some users find it challenging to dial in preferred settings ✗ may be considered expensive compared to other chorus pedals”
— from the reviews
- stereo
- chorus
- warm
- headroom
- bass
- lush
- indie
- analog
Genres the MXR M134 Stereo Chorus is commonly used in
- Indie
- Ambient
- Rock
- Alternative Rock
- Post Punk
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Shoegaze
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the MXR M134 Stereo Chorus
Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube
Engl
25% matchWhat Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
EVH 5150 III
Evh
25% matchEVH 5150 III leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Friedman Runt 20
Friedman
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. (high gain → lush)
Keep Friedman Runt 20's high gain voice out front: MXR M134 Stereo Chorus goes after Friedman Runt 20 in the signal chain so its warm voice doesn't muddy it
Comes later in the signal chain
Bogner Ecstasy Mini 30W
Bogner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Bogner Ecstasy Mini 30W goes after MXR M134 Stereo Chorus in the chain
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head after MXR M134 Stereo Chorus
Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head
Peavey
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head goes after MXR M134 Stereo Chorus in the chain
ENGL Special Edition E670
Engl
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put ENGL Special Edition E670 after MXR M134 Stereo Chorus
Bogner Snorkler 50
Bogner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Bogner Snorkler 50 after MXR M134 Stereo Chorus
Pedals that stack with the MXR M134 Stereo Chorus
Carl Martin Hot Drive'n Boost MK3
Carl Martin
25% matchCarl Martin Hot Drive'n Boost MK3 leans toward high headroom, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Airis Effects SPEC-Defier
Airis Effects
25% matchAiris Effects SPEC-Defier leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Whirlwind Rochester Gold Box
Whirlwind
19% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → lush)
Keep MXR M134 Stereo Chorus after Whirlwind Rochester Gold Box in the signal chain, clear of Whirlwind Rochester Gold Box's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Demon FX Gladiator
Demon Fx
19% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → lush)
Keep MXR M134 Stereo Chorus after Demon FX Gladiator in the signal chain, clear of Demon FX Gladiator's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Dawner Prince Boonar
Dawner Prince
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 MXR M134 Stereo Chorus's warm voice out front: Dawner Prince Boonar goes after MXR M134 Stereo Chorus in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Binson Echorec Delay
Binson
10% 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 Binson Echorec Delay after MXR M134 Stereo Chorus in the signal chain, where it won't crowd MXR M134 Stereo Chorus — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 goes in front of MXR M134 Stereo Chorus in the chain
Dophix Dante
Dophix
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Dophix Dante goes in front of MXR M134 Stereo Chorus in the chain
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Maxon CS-550 Stereo Chorus
Maxon
66% similarityShared character: mono, stereo, modulation
TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger
TC Electronic
63% similarityShared character: cons, users, stereo
Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato
Warm Audio
63% similarityShared character: stereo output, analog, stereo
Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble
Boss
61% similarityShared character: analog, modulation, mono
Behringer UC200 Stereo Chorus
Behringer
61% similarityShared character: stereo output, analog, stereo
MXR M234 Analog Chorus
MXR
61% similarityShared character: bass, stereo output, analog
TC Electronic Corona Chorus
TC Electronic
60% similarityShared character: stereo output, stereo, chorus
Roland CE-5 Chorus Ensemble
Roland
60% similarityShared character: stereo output, filter, stereo
Analog Man Bi-Chorus
Analog Man
60% similarityShared character: wide range, analog, stereo
Strymon Ola dBucket Chorus
Strymon
59% similarityShared character: stereo output, analog, stereo
DigiTech Multi Chorus
Digitech
58% similarityShared character: stereo, mix, warm
Boss CE-20 Chorus Ensemble
Boss
57% similarityShared character: wide range, analog, stereo
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the MXR M134 Stereo Chorus?+
The closest matches in character are the Maxon CS-550 Stereo Chorus, the TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger, the Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato.
What pairs well with the MXR M134 Stereo Chorus?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube, EVH 5150 III, Friedman Runt 20 — What Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around.