The Strymon Ultraviolet is a Strymon chorus pedal, currently around $259. Close alternatives include the Tru-Fi Ghost Vibe and the Wylde Audio Rotovibe Chorus Vibrato. It pairs well with the Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head and the Synergy SL2 Module.
Strymon Ultraviolet
Strymon · pedal
The Strymon UltraViolet Vintage Vibe faithfully recreates the iconic Uni-Vibe sound in a modern, reliable pedal, delivering vintage chorus and vibrato swirl without the inconsistency of original units. Its algorithm captures the characteristic woosh, swell, and quirks of a real Uni-Vibe, and it is hard to distinguish from analog vibe pedals while being easy to dial in and generally less intrusive. The simple layout has three knobs, Volume, Speed, and Intensity, plus two switches: one selecting modulation type and one adjusting bias. It offers traditional 100% wet Vibrato, a 50/50 Chorus, and a subtler 70/30 Blend for gentle frequency movement. Musical and versatile, it suits players wanting to dress up and layer clean tones with classic vibe textures across psychedelic, blues, and ambient styles.
What stands out
“The Strymon UltraViolet Vintage Vibe faithfully recreates the iconic Uni-Vibe sound in a modern, reliable pedal, delivering vintage chorus and vibrato swirl”
— from the listing
“Musical and versatile, it suits players wanting to dress up and layer clean tones with classic vibe textures across psychedelic, blues, and ambient styles”
— from the listing
“It offers traditional 100% wet Vibrato, a 50/50 Chorus, and a subtler 70/30 Blend for gentle frequency movement”
— from the listing
“swell”
— from the listing
“The simple layout has three knobs, Volume, Speed, and Intensity, plus two switches: one selecting modulation type and one adjusting bias”
— from the listing
- uni vibe
- chorus
- clean
- vibrato
- musical
- swell
- vintage
- psychedelic
Price updated Oct 23, 2026
Genres the Strymon Ultraviolet is commonly used in
Amps that pair well with the Strymon Ultraviolet
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head
Orange
18% 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's own full character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Synergy SL2 Module after Strymon Ultraviolet
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt goes after Strymon Ultraviolet in the chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H goes after Strymon Ultraviolet in the chain
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Friedman BE-Mini Head after Strymon Ultraviolet
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 after Strymon Ultraviolet
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Ceriatone 2202H after Strymon Ultraviolet
Egnater Tourmaster Combo 4212
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Egnater Tourmaster Combo 4212 goes after Strymon Ultraviolet in the chain
Pedals that stack with the Strymon Ultraviolet
JHS Smiley
JHS Pedals
21% matchJHS Smiley leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler
Dr Scientist
20% matchWhat Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb
pedal
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 Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb after Strymon Ultraviolet in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Strymon Ultraviolet — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Strymon BigSky
Strymon
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 Strymon BigSky after Strymon Ultraviolet in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Strymon Ultraviolet — 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
Put Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 in front of Strymon Ultraviolet
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchWarm Audio Jet Phaser belongs after Strymon Ultraviolet, since modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Death By Audio Destruction
Death By Audio
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Death By Audio Destruction goes in front of Strymon Ultraviolet in the chain
Subdecay F-Bomb
Subdecay
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Subdecay F-Bomb goes in front of Strymon Ultraviolet in the chain
Cheaper alternatives
Lovepedal Pickle Vibe
Lovepedal
67% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, vintage charm
EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2
EarthQuaker Devices
65% similarityShared character: vibrato, controls, chorus
Dunlop JHMS3 Hendrix Shrine Series Uni-Vibe
Dunlop
63% similarityShared character: original, vibrato, chorus
Electro-Harmonix Good Vibes
Electro-Harmonix
63% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, simple
Walrus Audio Fundamental Chrous
Walrus Audio
55% similarityShared character: chorus, ambient, subtle
Electro-Harmonix Eddy Vibrato/Chorus
Electro-Harmonix
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Tru-Fi Ghost Vibe
Tru Fi
65% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, vintage charm
Wylde Audio Rotovibe Chorus Vibrato
Wylde Audio
65% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, simple
JAM Pedals RetroVibe mk.2
Jam Pedals
65% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, vintage charm
JAM Pedals RetroVibe MKIII
Jam Pedals
65% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, vintage charm
Smokin' Amp Co. Tri-Vibe
Smokin Amp Co
64% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus
Tinsley Audio Sir Henry Vibe
Tinsley Audio
62% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Strymon Ultraviolet?+
The closest matches in character are the Tru-Fi Ghost Vibe, the Wylde Audio Rotovibe Chorus Vibrato, the JAM Pedals RetroVibe mk.2. Budget picks: Lovepedal Pickle Vibe, EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2, Dunlop JHMS3 Hendrix Shrine Series Uni-Vibe. Boutique upgrades: Roger Mayer Voodoo-Vibe 2024, Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus.
What pairs well with the Strymon Ultraviolet?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head, Synergy SL2 Module, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt — Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head's own full character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the Strymon Ultraviolet cost?+
Around $259 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).