The Wylde Audio Rotovibe Chorus Vibrato is a Wylde Audio chorus pedal. Close alternatives include the Smokin' Amp Co. Tri-Vibe and the Strymon Ultraviolet. It pairs well with the 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe and the Fender Bassman Combo Amp.
Wylde Audio Rotovibe Chorus Vibrato
Wylde Audio · pedal
The Wylde Audio Rotovibe is a Uni-Vibe-style chorus and vibrato pedal designed in collaboration with Zakk Wylde (Dunlop Manufacturing, Benicia, California), recreating the rotating-speaker simulation and psychedelic swirl character of the classic Uni-Vibe using Intensity and Speed controls. The Rotovibe has been a core component of Zakk Wylde's live and studio tone since 1988, used extensively on Black Label Society and Ozzy Osbourne recordings.
What stands out
“The Wylde Audio Rotovibe is a Uni-Vibe-style chorus and vibrato pedal designed in collaboration with Zakk Wylde (Dunlop Manufacturing, Benicia, California), recreating the rotating-speaker simulation and psychedelic swirl character of the c…”
— from the listing
“In the signal chain chorus/vibrato sits after drive and before delay”
— from the community notes
“The Rotovibe has been a core component of Zakk Wylde's live and studio tone since 1988, used extensively on Black Label Society and Ozzy Osbourne recordings”
— from the listing
“The Rotovibe is a signature piece of Zakk Wylde's heavy rock tone, chosen for its rich rotating-speaker simulation and ability to add a moving, organic modulation character to heavy riffs and solos”
— from the community notes
“Its straightforward Intensity/Speed control layout makes it practical for live use”
— from the community notes
- chorus
- vibrato
- uni vibe
- recording
- heavy rock
- psychedelic
- simulation character
- studio
Good for
- Silent Recording
- Silent Stage
Amps that pair well with the Wylde Audio Rotovibe Chorus Vibrato
1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe
Fender
12% match1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Fender Bassman Combo Amp
amplifier
12% matchWhat Fender Bassman Combo Amp brings here leans toward crunchy — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Pedals that stack with the Wylde Audio Rotovibe Chorus Vibrato
Paul Cochrane Timmy
Paul Cochrane
8% matchWhat Paul Cochrane Timmy brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
ZVEX Fuzz Factory
Zvex
8% matchWhat ZVEX Fuzz Factory brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Alexander Pedals Radical Delay
Alexander Pedals
6% matchRun Alexander Pedals Radical Delay after Wylde Audio Rotovibe Chorus Vibrato in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Wylde Audio Rotovibe Chorus Vibrato — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Caroline Guitar Company Meteore
Caroline Guitar Company
6% matchKeep Wylde Audio Rotovibe Chorus Vibrato's modulated voice out front: Caroline Guitar Company Meteore goes after Wylde Audio Rotovibe Chorus Vibrato in the signal chain so its pristine voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Smokin' Amp Co. Tri-Vibe
Smokin Amp Co
68% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, delay
Strymon Ultraviolet
Strymon
65% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, simple
EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2
EarthQuaker Devices
62% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus
JAM Pedals RetroVibe mk.2
Jam Pedals
60% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus
Dunlop JHMS3 Hendrix68 Univibe
Dunlop
60% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, recording
Tru-Fi Ghost Vibe
Tru Fi
60% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus
JAM Pedals Retrovibe mk3
Jam Pedals
59% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus
JAM Pedals RetroVibe Mk.4
Jam Pedals
59% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus
Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1 Chorus
Dunlop
58% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, recording
Universal Audio Uafx Brigade Chorus
Universal Audio
58% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, studio
Dunlop JHMS3 Hendrix Shrine Series Uni-Vibe
Dunlop
58% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus
JAM Pedals RetroVibe MKIII
Jam Pedals
58% similarityShared character: vibrato, chorus, overdrive
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Wylde Audio Rotovibe Chorus Vibrato?+
The closest matches in character are the Smokin' Amp Co. Tri-Vibe, the Strymon Ultraviolet, the EarthQuaker Devices THE Depths V2.
What pairs well with the Wylde Audio Rotovibe Chorus Vibrato?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe, Fender Bassman Combo Amp, Paul Cochrane Timmy — 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying.