Universal Audio Brigade Chorus & Vibrato

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£145.00

This is a New Universal Audio Brigade Chorus & Vibrato from Universal Audio, now available in the Guitar Pedals category on Guitars Pedals Amps and Stuff.. Read More below.

Description

The Universal Audio Brigade Chorus & Vibrato is an extraordinary combination of vintage charm and modern reliability. Expertly emulating the revered 1976 Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble and its sought-after preamp this pedal transports you back to a golden era of music production. Its closely modelled bucket-brigade circuitry produces rich thick chorus and vibrato effects all in a compact stompbox thatll slot into any pedalboard. Every strum of your guitar takes on a new life enriched by the warmth and texture of the legendary analogue modulation effect that defined the sounds of countless renowned artists. The pedals built-in emulation of the coveted CE-1s analogue preamp is a significant enhancement contributing not only to the modulation effects but also adding fat volume and texture boosts to your overall tone. This feature results in a fuller richer sound with increased sustain and punch elevating your performance to new heights. Beyond its evocative vintage aesthetic the Brigade Chorus & Vibrato is designed for dependability. It features true/buffer bypass and preamp on/off switches ensuring not only a trip back in time but also a reliable enduring performance that will serve you for years to come.

About the manufacturer

Universal Audio

Universal Audio are known for making standout effects pedals and more. Founded with a passion for tone and innovation, their gear has shaped countless records and players’ sounds. Look out for their iconic designs and flagship models — they’ve earned a reputation for reliability and creativity.

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Chorus Pedals

Chorus mixes the dry signal with one or more short, continuously modulated delays. The small pitch and timing movement between the paths creates width, shimmer and the impression of several instruments playing together. Rate controls the modulation speed, depth controls its excursion, and delay or mix settings determine whether the result is subtle thickening, a liquid wobble or a broad stereo image.

Guitar Pedals

Guitar pedals are compact effects units that shape and enhance a guitar’s sound, sitting between the instrument and the amplifier. They include gain pedals like overdrive and distortion, modulation effects such as chorus and tremolo, time-based effects like delay and reverb, and essential utilities including tuners, compressors and loopers. Understanding basic things such as pedal type, signal order, power requirements and intended use helps players choose pedals that suit their style, setup and playing environment.

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Chorus

Chorus is a modulation effect that thickens and widens a sound by duplicating the signal, slightly detuning it, and modulating its pitch over time. This creates the impression of multiple instruments playing together, resulting in a rich, shimmering, and spacious tone.

It is commonly used on guitar, bass, and keyboards to add movement and depth, working especially well with clean or lightly driven sounds. Chorus became strongly associated with 1980s music but remains widely used across pop, rock, ambient, and modern styles for its ability to make a sound feel fuller and more animated.

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Vibrato

Vibrato is an effect that creates a subtle or pronounced pitch variation by modulating the signal up and down over time. Unlike chorus or tremolo, vibrato affects pitch only, producing a wavering or shimmering sound without changing volume.

It is used to add movement, expression, and a sense of warmth to a sound, working especially well on sustained notes and chords. Vibrato can range from gentle and musical to bold and psychedelic, and is commonly found in vintage amplifiers, modulation pedals, and classic studio effects.