The Source Audio Gemini Chorus is a Source Audio chorus pedal, currently around $164.99. Close alternatives include the Maxon ASC-10 and the Roland CE-5 Chorus Ensemble. It pairs well with the PRS MT100 and the Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head.
Source Audio Gemini Chorus
Source Audio · pedal
The Source Audio Gemini Chorus is a dual-engine stereo chorus pedal from Source Audio (Boston, Massachusetts), delivering two simultaneous chorus engines for lush, wide stereo chorus with MIDI control and app programmability. The Gemini Chorus provides dual analog-voiced chorus and ensemble modes for comprehensive stereo chorus that spans clean shimmer to vintage ensemble character.
What stands out
“The Gemini Chorus provides dual analog-voiced chorus and ensemble modes for comprehensive stereo chorus that spans clean shimmer to vintage ensemble character”
— from the listing
“wide stereo chorus with midi control and app programmability”
— from the listing
“The Source Audio Gemini Chorus delivers dual-engine stereo chorus at Source Audio quality for clean, indie, and ambient players who want comprehensive chorus with MIDI and app control”
— from the community notes
“Its standout strength is the dual simultaneous chorus engines in stereo with full MIDI and app programmability at Source Audio quality”
— from the community notes
“Strengths: Dual simultaneous chorus engines in stereo with full MIDI and app programmability at Source Audio quality”
— from the reviews
Trade-offs
“In the signal chain modulation sits after drive”
— from the community notes
- stereo chorus
- midi
- stereo
- shimmer
- full
- vintage
- clean
- modulation
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Source Audio Gemini Chorus is commonly used in
- Indie
- Ambient
- Neo Soul
cited
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 Source Audio Gemini Chorus
PRS MT100
PRS
17% matchWhat PRS MT100 brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head
Orange
17% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head leans toward full, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module goes after Source Audio Gemini Chorus in the 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 Source Audio Gemini Chorus
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Egnater Tweaker 88 Head after Source Audio Gemini Chorus
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone 2202H goes after Source Audio Gemini Chorus in the chain
Carol-Ann OD-2R
Carol Ann
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Carol-Ann OD-2R after Source Audio Gemini Chorus
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H after Source Audio Gemini Chorus
Pedals that stack with the Source Audio Gemini Chorus
Electro-Harmonix 1973 Violet Ram's Head Big Muff Pi V2
Electro-Harmonix
16% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
Electro-Harmonix 1973 Violet Ram's Head Big Muff Pi V2 leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Wren and Cuff Box of War OG
Wren And Cuff
16% matchWhat Wren and Cuff Box of War OG brings here leans toward full — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Fender Hammertone Reverb
Fender
7% 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 Source Audio Gemini Chorus's shimmer voice out front: Fender Hammertone Reverb goes after Source Audio Gemini Chorus in the signal chain so its lush voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
JHS 3 Series Oil Can Delay
JHS Pedals
7% 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 Source Audio Gemini Chorus's shimmer voice out front: JHS 3 Series Oil Can Delay goes after Source Audio Gemini 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
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 goes in front of Source Audio Gemini Chorus in the chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchWarm Audio Jet Phaser belongs after Source Audio Gemini Chorus, since modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Donner Big Mouth Distortion
Donner
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Donner Big Mouth Distortion goes in front of Source Audio Gemini Chorus in the chain
Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just
Demon Fx
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just goes after Source Audio Gemini Chorus in the chain
Cheaper alternatives
Behringer UC200 Stereo Chorus
Behringer
63% similarityShared character: stereo, modulation, full
TC Electronic Corona Mini Chorus Tone-print
TC Electronic
59% similarityShared character: modulation, overdrive
DigiTech Multi Chorus
Digitech
57% similarityShared character: stereo, clean, overdrive
DigiTech CF-7 Chorus Factory
Digitech
57% similarityShared character: stereo, modulation, overdrive
TC Electronic Corona Chorus
TC Electronic
57% similarityShared character: stereo, ambient, modulation
Electro-Harmonix Lester K Stereo Rotary Speaker
Electro-Harmonix
53% similarityShared character: stereo, ambient, overdrive
Boutique & premium upgrades
Maxon CS-550 Stereo Chorus
Maxon
65% similarityShared character: stereo, modulation
Eventide TriceraChorus Tri-Stereo Chorus
Eventide
62% similarityShared character: stereo, ambient, modulation
Walrus Audio Julianna Deluxe Chorus/Vibrato
Walrus Audio
57% similarityShared character: stereo
Universal Audio Galaxy '74
Universal Audio
56% similarityShared character: stereo, ambient, modulation
Maxon CS9 PRO Stereo Chorus
Maxon
54% similarityShared character: stereo, modulation
Tech 21 Geddy Lee Amalgamation Signature Chorus
Tech 21
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Maxon ASC-10
Maxon
64% similarityShared character: stereo, modulation, overdrive
Roland CE-5 Chorus Ensemble
Roland
63% similarityShared character: stereo, ambient, modulation
Warm Guitar Pedals WA-C1
Warm Guitar Pedals
57% similarityShared character: stereo, modulation
EVH MXR 5150 Chorus
Evh
55% similarityShared character: stereo, clean, overdrive
Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato
Warm Audio
54% similarityShared character: stereo, modulation, vintage charm
Strymon Eventide TriceraChorus
Strymon
54% similarityShared character: stereo, ambient, modulation
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Source Audio Gemini Chorus?+
The closest matches in character are the Maxon ASC-10, the Roland CE-5 Chorus Ensemble, the Warm Guitar Pedals WA-C1. Budget picks: Behringer UC200 Stereo Chorus, TC Electronic Corona Mini Chorus Tone-print, DigiTech Multi Chorus. Boutique upgrades: Maxon CS-550 Stereo Chorus, Eventide TriceraChorus Tri-Stereo Chorus, Walrus Audio Julianna Deluxe Chorus/Vibrato.
What pairs well with the Source Audio Gemini Chorus?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS MT100, Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head, Synergy SL2 Module — What PRS MT100 brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around.
How much does the Source Audio Gemini Chorus cost?+
Around $164.99 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).
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