The Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato is a Warm Audio chorus pedal, currently around $189. Close alternatives include the Strymon Ola dBucket Chorus and the Catalinbread Callisto Mk. II. It pairs well with the Friedman BE-Mini Head and the Synergy SL2 Module.
Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato
Warm Audio · pedal
The Warm Audio WA-C1 is a stereo chorus and vibrato pedal modeled on the vintage Boss CE-1, built with vintage-spec bucket-brigade components for an authentic analog modulation character. Unlike the original CE-1's single intensity control, it adds independent depth and rate controls for more precise shaping of the chorus and vibrato modes, plus an always-on analog preamp stage. In stereo, the chorus is described as deep and shimmering, ranging from subtle to expansive and complementing clean guitar tones with a thick, midrange-focused character. The vibrato mode evokes a Fender Vibratone rotary speaker at slower to medium speeds, capable of everything from gentle amp-style throb to more dramatic warbling textures. Suited to players chasing vintage analog chorus and vibrato tones for clean and lightly driven guitar parts.
- modulation
- stereo
- vibrato
- rotary
- vintage
- analog
- modern
- lush
Price updated Aug 28, 2026
Genres the Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato 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. - Shoegaze
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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. - Classic Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - New Wave
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Amps that pair well with the Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Friedman BE-Mini Head gives it high gain to fill it with
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Synergy SL2 Module brings the high gain it's missing
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 brings the high gain it's missing
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head brings the high gain it's missing
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Ceriatone 2202H brings the high gain it's missing
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchRun Hughes & Kettner Coreblade into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Friedman Phil X Signature
Friedman
tonal matchRun Friedman Phil X Signature into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchEVH 000's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Pedals that stack with the Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato
Catalinbread Giygas 2k
Catalinbread
25% matchPut Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato after Catalinbread Giygas 2k in the signal chain, clear of Catalinbread Giygas 2k's own gain stage
ZVEX Fat Fuzz Factory
Zvex
24% matchKeep Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato after ZVEX Fat Fuzz Factory in the signal chain, clear of ZVEX Fat Fuzz Factory's own gain stage
Fjord Fuzz Odin
Fjord Fuzz
24% matchRun Fjord Fuzz Odin into that low gain platform and it finally gets some fuzzy
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
23% matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter gives it fuzzy to fill it with
Jackson Audio FUZZ
Jackson Audio
21% matchRun Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato after Jackson Audio FUZZ in the signal chain, clear of Jackson Audio FUZZ's own gain stage
Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander
Alexander Pedals
8% matchKeep Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato's modulated voice out front: Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander goes after Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato in the signal chain so its spring voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Red Witch Titan
Red Witch
8% matchPut Red Witch Titan after Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato in the signal chain, clear of Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 gives it fuzzy to fill it with
Cheaper alternatives
DigiTech CF-7 Chorus Factory
Digitech
76% similarityShared character: stereo_output, pedal, vibrato
TC Electronic Gravy
TC Electronic
76% similarityShared character: stereo_output, vibrato, stereo
Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble
Boss
72% similarityShared character: glassy, stereo, chorus
Dunlop JHMS3 Hendrix Shrine Series Uni-Vibe
Dunlop
72% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, pedal
Keeley Seafoam Plus Chorus/Vibrato
Keeley
72% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, digital
TC Electronic Shaker Mini Vibrato
TC Electronic
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Strymon Ola dBucket Chorus
Strymon
78% similarityShared character: stereo_output, vibrato, stereo
Catalinbread Callisto Mk. II
Catalinbread
77% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, digital
Warm Guitar Pedals WA-C1
Warm Guitar Pedals
77% similarityShared character: modulation, stereo_output, pedal
Boss -2W Chorus
Boss
76% similarityShared character: stereo_output, rich, pedal
Keeley Seafoam+
Keeley
74% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, pedal
Walrus Audio Julia V2
Walrus Audio
72% similarityShared character: vibrato, stereo, analog
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato?+
The closest matches in character are the Strymon Ola dBucket Chorus, the Catalinbread Callisto Mk. II, the Warm Guitar Pedals WA-C1. Budget picks: DigiTech CF-7 Chorus Factory, TC Electronic Gravy, Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble. Boutique upgrades: Fulltone Deja Vibe 2, ThorpyFX Pulse Doppler, Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble.
What pairs well with the Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman BE-Mini Head, Synergy SL2 Module, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 — The low gain tone has headroom to spare — Friedman BE-Mini Head gives it high gain to fill it with.
How much does the Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato cost?+
Around $189 (live listing price, updated Aug 28, 2026).