Actually that switch back there sets the input LEVEL (for normal use with guitar/bass OR when connected to an effects loop or a large-volume output device).
True. Here is what the manual says: Nomineller Eingangspegel -20 dBu (GUITAR/BASS) +4 dBu (AMPLIFIER SEND/RETURN) Note: also good if you have a synth with a hot output level, like the Prophet 5.
In relation to the CE-1, sometimes the older pedals sound a bit warmer because of capacitor age drying-out a bit. Remembering the CE-1, it wasn't quite as warm as they sound now. This is a fine CE-1 replacement.
Thanks for this. It was thorough and I mainly use a Strat so it helped. I lost mine at a gig around the time this video was made (8 years ago) and someone just found it. I get to use it again and was anxious to get reacquainted,so this was a good substitute. Thanks again
I would really like to see a video comparison of this pedal go up against a Hardwire CR-7 Stereo Chorus to see if it holds up against the CE-20 or if the CR-7 can maybe emulate the Dimensional D mode or not. Great video!!
This pedal is one of the best stereo choruses money can buy and they aren't being made anymore. If you have one hold onto it because they are going up in value.
i wish still boss made something like this; i have the md500 and it is amazing. That being said, I would like a multichorus modeler for a different rig. This pedla could use a single wide revamp.
Honestly, heard no difference whatsoever A/Bing this and the CE2-W, literally not a single one except for one had vibrato and this one had a shitload more besides vibrato.
When you demo the Dimensional D and CE-1 modes, you need not fuss with the depth knob. That's because the depth knob has no function with either the Dimensional D mode and the CE-1 mode. If you read the manual, you would have known that.
I bought this on a whim. It was just another tool I had at my disposal. With the base feature I can't go back. It's the base of my tone. It's always on now. That and ME-50 ds-1 setting and dm2 delay and rotary.
Very good demo video. I basically use and MXR STEREO CHORUS with a normal sounding chorus. Most of the settings and variations on both pedals will never be used because they are a little too strange sounding. A chorus effect that makes your 6 string sound like a 12 string is very desirable.
I payed €135,- ($177,65) for it. I use a Zakk Wylde like in the memory set but the cool thing is that you can create an almost flanger like sound with it by putting the rate really low. I just love the damn thing haha
Old comment, but I A/B'd this with a CE-2, and could hear literally no difference. I want to say digital, or at least part digital, but literally no difference in sound.
No sane person would pay $300+ for a crusty, beat up, drying up capacitors, and probably had the bias knob messed with (which if you don’t know what you’re doing, you WILL introduce distortion) vintage CE-2 when the CE-20 does the CE-2 and more & you get to store 4 presets. If you want the ‘warmth’ of a vintage chorus, this pedal does it by keeping the ‘Brilliance’ completely off.
Actually that switch back there sets the input LEVEL (for normal use with guitar/bass OR when connected to an effects loop or a large-volume output device).
True. Here is what the manual says: Nomineller Eingangspegel
-20 dBu (GUITAR/BASS)
+4 dBu (AMPLIFIER SEND/RETURN)
Note: also good if you have a synth with a hot output level, like the Prophet 5.
In relation to the CE-1, sometimes the older pedals sound a bit warmer because of capacitor age drying-out a bit. Remembering the CE-1, it wasn't quite as warm as they sound now. This is a fine CE-1 replacement.
Failing capacitors don’t help tone, they make it shrill and full of noise. No good comes from capacitors starting to dry out.
Honestly it sounds amazing to me. I love the ambience knob.
Just got one. Cant wait for the power cord to arrive. I have a Ce-3 from back in the day.
I have this and a DD-20 Delay and I'm happy.
Me too and I’m more than happy. Just started using both
@@charlesotis6971 I just got the od 20 but I want to get this one and a few others, the gp 20 amp factory and dd 20 I love these pedals
chrous is my favorite effect.
why? saludos!
+Daniel DeLeón cuz it reminds me of the ocean.
ohh nice cuz
Same, I'm a sucker for any good mod effect
he reminds me of the 80s
Thanks for this. It was thorough and I mainly use a Strat so it helped. I lost mine at a gig around the time this video was made (8 years ago) and someone just found it. I get to use it again and was anxious to get reacquainted,so this was a good substitute. Thanks again
I would really like to see a video comparison of this pedal go up against a Hardwire CR-7 Stereo Chorus to see if it holds up against the CE-20 or if the CR-7 can maybe emulate the Dimensional D mode or not. Great video!!
agreed, would be great to see/hear this!
What is the "rich" setting based on? I was thinking the Roland JC-120?
This pedal is one of the best stereo choruses money can buy and they aren't being made anymore. If you have one hold onto it because they are going up in value.
One of the best stereo choruses money can buy? Definitely.
No longer in production? Correct.
Will they go up in value? Of course!
Still half the cost of a CE2 as well
"here is the clean signal"
-plays with effect on-
Read that literally 5 seconds before he said it and noticed without seeing the on light bwaahaha
lol
He's got it in a true bypass looper. Did you hear any chorus effect in the beginning?
No effect at the beginning what am I missing?? Lol
I didn’t even know this pedal existed. Get that chorus
i wish still boss made something like this; i have the md500 and it is amazing. That being said, I would like a multichorus modeler for a different rig. This pedla could use a single wide revamp.
The Older Pedals might sound a bit warmer, but you can dial in a pretty good sound on this pedal
Honestly, heard no difference whatsoever A/Bing this and the CE2-W, literally not a single one except for one had vibrato and this one had a shitload more besides vibrato.
Thank you for this video. Boss should pay you royalties because add me to the list of people who bought or will buy based on this video
That dimensional D sound, though...
Good video. That's a versatile pedal. You may have sold me. If you don't work for Roland maybe you should.
When you demo the Dimensional D and CE-1 modes, you need not fuss with the depth knob. That's because the depth knob has no function with either the Dimensional D mode and the CE-1 mode. If you read the manual, you would have known that.
Oh man I love the Chorus
I bought this on a whim. It was just another tool I had at my disposal. With the base feature I can't go back. It's the base of my tone. It's always on now. That and ME-50 ds-1 setting and dm2 delay and rotary.
How would this compare to say, a Pete Cornish Super Chorus…? which I can also afford 🧐
I would imagine you could get some great Chris Degarmo clean tones from this puppy.
Do you think this is better than the early boss chorus pedal like the ce3 and stuff, sound wise I mean
6:57 sounds a lot like the end of Flood by Pantera.
Sounded thin, harsh, and kinda digital. Is it digital? Some digital choruses are awesome, others less so. I think I'll stick with my basic MIJ CE-2
6:12 sounded really good
Amazing pedal
Very good demo video. I basically use and MXR STEREO CHORUS with a normal sounding chorus. Most of the settings and variations on both pedals will never be used because they are a little too strange sounding. A chorus effect that makes your 6 string sound like a 12 string is very desirable.
In Boss CE 20 there is Noise Gate inside?
Boss GP 20 has Noise gate inside?
Maybe different Boss 20 has Noise gate too?
Would love to see the settings Alex Lifeson used on Hemispheres.
how much of a delay setting is there on it? I'm thinking canon style so maybe 2 or 3 repeats at 0.5 secs each
...we can not select in between guitar and bass,...the selection is guitar and bass one side and amplifier the other...sorry....
This pedal is eargasmic...
Dimension D is meant to be subtle.. And stereo
Nice tone and pedal!!
Is this pedal an analog chorus or does it digitally copy an analog chorus?
every time a see one of these they seem to have a lot of white noise
I payed €135,- ($177,65) for it. I use a Zakk Wylde like in the memory set but the cool thing is that you can create an almost flanger like sound with it by putting the rate really low. I just love the damn thing haha
Gostei muito desse Som Clean!!!
It looks like this is being run in mono. If so then we are not really experiencing the true possibilities of the Dimension D Settings
Yeah, no joke! This pedal is true stereo. It sounds great in stereo. This guy doesn't know how to hook up a pedal let alone demo the thing.
Inside is a Noise Gate and Amp Simulation?
Can I connect it:
guitar - cabel - BOSS - CE-20 - cabel - concert mixer?
No. There is no on-board preamp or amp sim
Great demo ce 1 is still my favorite chorus color but this is digital emulating, right? Does not seem to make it
Old comment, but I A/B'd this with a CE-2, and could hear literally no difference. I want to say digital, or at least part digital, but literally no difference in sound.
Thanks for redoing this!
Awesome!!!!
Thanxxxxxxxx
There is a Noise Gate inside???
You're always playing that message-in-a-bottle-esque lick lol :p Great guitar tone bud albeit this pedal doesn't do it much justice
Inside this effect there is a noise gate?
No.
It is a Chorus pedal with several types of Chorus sounds.
If you can't make your mind up between a unit like this and an old vintage 70's or 80's pedal then you must be insane or at the best a fashion victim!
Alex Hollins ... or maybe some people use whatever works to get the desired sound. Personally I have both new and old gear in my setup.
No sane person would pay $300+ for a crusty, beat up, drying up capacitors, and probably had the bias knob messed with (which if you don’t know what you’re doing, you WILL introduce distortion) vintage CE-2 when the CE-20 does the CE-2 and more & you get to store 4 presets. If you want the ‘warmth’ of a vintage chorus, this pedal does it by keeping the ‘Brilliance’ completely off.
turn rate down!!! turn rate down. And take off the other delays. What kind of demo is this?? negative!
that bloody hand its so annoying