The TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger is a TC Electronic chorus pedal. Close alternatives include the TC Electronic Corona Chorus and the MXR M134 Stereo Chorus. It pairs well with the Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head and the Soldano Astro-20 Head.
TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger
TC Electronic · pedal
The TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger (SCF) is an analog modulation pedal offering both chorus and flanger voices, widely regarded among the classic analog chorus circuits for its warm, natural character with clear, focused high-mid presence rather than the more washed, generic tone of typical chorus pedals. Its chorus is thick and lush without overwhelming the dry signal, capable of subtle shimmer, convincing 12-string-electric doubling, and trippy faux-rotary swirl that opens up dramatically in stereo. The flanger side ranges from a huge, jet-plane sweep down to a mild, gentle roar, with an intensity control that ramps up a hollow, metallic emphasis in the regeneration. A low noise floor keeps both effects clean even at higher settings.
What stands out
“Considered the gold standard for analog chorus and flanger in a single pedal”
— from the community notes
“Its chorus is thick and lush , capable of subtle shimmer, convincing 12-string-electric doubling, and trippy faux-rotary swirl that opens up dramatically in stereo”
— from the listing
“The TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger (SCF) is an analog modulation pedal offering both chorus and flanger voices, widely regarded among the classic analog chorus circuits for its warm, natural character with clear, focused high-mid prese…”
— from the listing
“Used on countless 1980s and 1990s studio recordings as go to modulation pedal”
— from the community notes
“[Pros] ✓ Rich, professional sound with ✓ Offers complex tones that enhance guitar sound beyond basic effects ✓ Multifunctional with chorus, flanger, and pitch modulation effects ✓ Simple operation with intuitive con…”
— from the reviews
- flanger
- analog chorus
- subtle
- stereo
- professional sound
- chorus
- shimmer
- enhance guitar sound
Genres the TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger is commonly used in
- Electronic
- Alternative Rock
- New Wave
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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. - Ambient
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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 TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger
Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head
Revv
26% matchWhat Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head brings here leans toward high gain — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Soldano Astro-20 Head
Soldano
25% matchWhat Soldano Astro-20 Head brings here leans toward high gain — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Orange AD200B 200W Bass Head
Orange
17% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger after Orange AD200B 200W Bass Head in the signal chain, clear of Orange AD200B 200W Bass Head's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Friedman Jerry Cantrell Signature 2 Channel 20W
Friedman
16% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger after Friedman Jerry Cantrell Signature 2 Channel 20W in the signal chain, clear of Friedman Jerry Cantrell Signature 2 Channel 20W's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Orange Amplifiers OR100 100W Dual Channel Tube Guitar Head
amplifier
16% 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 TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger after Orange Amplifiers OR100 100W Dual Channel Tube Guitar Head in the signal chain, clear of Orange Amplifiers OR100 100W Dual Channel Tube Guitar Head's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Dumble Overdrive Reverb
Dumble
12% 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 TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger after Dumble Overdrive Reverb in the signal chain, clear of Dumble Overdrive Reverb's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Harmony H650
Harmony
12% 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 TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger after Harmony H650 in the signal chain, clear of Harmony H650's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger MB115-II Combo
Gallien Krueger
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 TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger after Gallien-Krueger MB115-II Combo in the signal chain, clear of Gallien-Krueger MB115-II Combo's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
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Pedals that stack with the TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
27% matchThe Stereo Chorus Flanger's subtle, professional-sounding sweep washes over the Dirt Transmitter's driven signal rather than stacking gain with it.
Comes earlier in the signal chain
JHS Smiley
JHS Pedals
26% matchRun the Smiley before the Stereo Chorus Flanger so the modulation works on an already-fuzzed, compressed signal.
Comes earlier in the signal chain
J. Rockett PXO Phil X Signature Overdrive
J Rockett
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.
Put TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger after J. Rockett PXO Phil X Signature Overdrive in the signal chain, clear of J. Rockett PXO Phil X Signature Overdrive's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Gamechanger Audio Auto Delay
Gamechanger Audio
12% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger's analog warmth voice goes after Gamechanger Audio Auto Delay in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Gamechanger Audio Auto Delay's own pristine character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Howitzer
Electro-Harmonix
12% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger after Electro-Harmonix Howitzer in the signal chain, clear of Electro-Harmonix Howitzer's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Mission Engineering Delta III Germanium Overdrive
Mission Engineering
12% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger's analog warmth voice goes after Mission Engineering Delta III Germanium Overdrive in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Mission Engineering Delta III Germanium Overdrive's own germanium character
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Vemuram Shanks II
Vemuram
12% 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 TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger after Vemuram Shanks II in the signal chain, clear of Vemuram Shanks II's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Dophix Nettuno
Dophix
12% 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 TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger after Dophix Nettuno in the signal chain, clear of Dophix Nettuno's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
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Alternativessee all similar tone character →
TC Electronic Corona Chorus
TC Electronic
68% similarity“offering a standard chorus inspired by the vintage TC Stereo Chorus Flanger”
MXR M134 Stereo Chorus
MXR
63% similarityShared character: cons, users, stereo
Alexander Dynaflanger
Alexander Pedals
63% similarityShared character: flanger, stereo, chorus
Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato
Warm Audio
62% similarityShared character: vibrato, stereo, chorus
TC Electronic SCF Gold Stereo Chorus
TC Electronic
62% similarityShared character: flanger, thickness, modulation
Boss BF-3 Flanger
Boss
62% similarityShared character: modulation, flanger, vibrato
Boss CE-20 Chorus Ensemble
Boss
62% similarityShared character: stereo, chorus, middle
Chase Bliss Warped Vinyl
Chase Bliss Audio
60% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, modulation
Behringer BM-18M Cluster Box
Behringer
58% similarityShared character: users, flanger, vibrato
Carl Martin Chorus XII
Carl Martin
57% similarityShared character: rich, chorus, modulation
Behringer UC200 Stereo Chorus
Behringer
57% similarityShared character: stereo, modulation, subtle
Wampler Nirvana Chorus
Wampler
57% similarityShared character: stereo, chorus, rich
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger?+
The closest matches in character are the TC Electronic Corona Chorus, the MXR M134 Stereo Chorus, the Alexander Dynaflanger.
What pairs well with the TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head, Soldano Astro-20 Head, Orange AD200B 200W Bass Head — What Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head brings here leans toward high gain — that's worth building a pairing around.