Retro-Sonic Chorus Vs CE-1

Here's an A/B comparison of the Retro-Sonic Chorus and an original Boss CE-1. I have put both pedals through a true bypass looper (By Loop-Master) and I am switching between them simultaneously. The guitar is a '68 Strat, into an '83 Fender Super Champ. Wait for the second half of the video, which A/B's the Vibrato section of the two pedals.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Retro
• Sonic
• Chorus
• Ensemble
• Boss
• Geoff
• Wells
• CE-1

[OddArneOseberg]

I rally hoped I wouldn`t, but I really prefer the original. PLease tell me yo tried to trick us with the camera movement. lol

[wahwahwells]

Hehe...no, there were no tricks! I prefer the original too, but the Retro-Sonic is a lot more 'gig friendly' and close enough to that classic sound to do the job. Now the CE-1 is enjoying its retirement at home!

[thehunjo2]

the boss ce-5 sucks

[kuzinit]

Ce1-rules but its close. the leds on the retro are backward. That would take me awhile to get used to. Ive had my ce-1 for 20 years. Built like a tank!!!!!!

[FlankinspanK]

Both sound great. Im looking for a CE1 clone. The Retro sounds a bit like there are more mid frequencys present and the CE1 is more transparent/brighter in comparison. Maybe with an EQ and some mid scooping, the Retro may sound near identical to the CE1.

[Samesama]

@wahwahwells Agreed with you both. But it's... close.

[CosmicXRay]

excellent A/B demo – thanks!

;~)

[DaMusicMan203]

what a size difference XD

[theclanmorrison]

Hey Geoff, I used to come and see you play at the Espy with Colours and then The Truth of course,Yes i still have your first album and still play it. Anyway I'm lucky enough to own a CE-1, but wow this Retro-Sonic is kick arse! Of course it's not a CE-1 but a great alternative to carrying the the big fella on a pedal board.Thanks for the Demo,Really handy.

[petejt]

The CE-1 sounds more "gooey" in the mids, more syrupy. As I said 3 months ago, it's slightly more thicker and swirly. The Retro Sonic is still good though, probably the best substitute.

[KHGuitarFreak1988]

Hey guys. This has got me thinking. Perhaps the CE-1 has a buffering circuitry? That could explain why many are hearing more of the highs coming through. The Retro-Sonic Chorus only has true bypass, and the patch cables may affect the tone a little. Granted, having a pedal with good buffering circuitry before the Retro-Sonic Chorus should help things along...

[petejt]

The CE-1 sounds so much more thicker and swirly. I prefer it to the Retro-Sonic

[timmybass69]

if you guys couldn't see what pedal was engaged you'd never know the difference. the retro-sonic is just as good as the ce-1.... and yes, i own them both.

[jasoncee123]

ce1 lets more highs through. really sounds great.  the other one is trying too hard; has too much vibrato.