Nobels - CHO-mini Chorus

With the Nobels CHO-mini pedal, your guitar gains depth and movement, even when every centimetre counts on your pedalboard. Its first mode captures the character of 1970s analogue bucket-brigade chorus units, whilst the second mode increases the modulation speed to produce sounds closer to vibrato. The third mode offers subtle flanging, with rich colouration and a filtering effect that remains musical without becoming overpowering.

The selector switch lets you change the tone character quickly, and the tap tempo helps you synchronise the modulation with the song’s rhythm. Hold down the footswitch for about 2 seconds to activate this function, then tap the desired tempo; a flashing LED indicates the selected speed. You can also select mono or stereo operation, as well as true bypass or buffered bypass, depending on where the pedal is placed in your effects chain.

Despite its compact size, the CHO-mini features an all-metal casing and phosphorescent markings that remain visible when the stage goes dark. Its four integrated, fold-down Mounty-P plates make it easy to mount on a pedalboard, whilst its high-resolution 32-bit processor handles the modulation effects. To power it, you’ll need a regulated and filtered 9 V DC power supply, sold separately.