EBS UniChorus

Extremely easy to dial in a good sound. A depth and rate knob as well as a mode selection switch (flange/pitch mod/chorus). I only use it for chorus. I haven't needed the to use the manual but I am sure it's good too. This is the Black Label version which supposedly has received a few upgrades (I think it actually only effects the higher frequencies now leaving the lower uneffected... but don't quote me on that).

Friggin' amazing pedal! Not sure how the UniChorus sounds on other instruments but I have used a slew of other chorusing pedals (ie TC Electronic, Fulltone's ChoralFlange, the chorus on my ex-Lexicon MPX G2, and the chorus on my ex-ADA MB1) with my bass. This one takes the cake. Extremely rich chorus without some of the metalic bite of others I have heard/had. Very very clean and sounds amazing with my F-Bass fretless. I am using the UniChorus through the effects loop of my Demeter HBP-1 preamp. In the effects loop is a Ernie Ball Mono Volume Pedal, RNC-1770 comp, EBS OctaBass, EBS Bass IQ, Fulltone Bass Drive, EBS Unichorus, Alesis NanoVerb, Boss RC-20 loopstation. The pedal is completely quiet when bypassed but it is wired into it's own loop of a bypass strip on my pedalboard just in case.

Built like a brick sh*thouse. Very very sturdy contruction with the semi-hard knobs. Smooth operation. Substantial weighty feeling. Can't imagine breaking it. Have accidentally dropped the pedal twice prior to building a pedal board.

Ok... The pedal is built extremely well and I cannot forsee needing the Swedes for any help. I did ask a question about an external powersupply and it took 3 weeks for a response. The bottom line is that they actually did respond. The EBS website is also extremely informative with sound clips, FAQs, online manuals, and other informations. You should be able to get all your questions answered there. For that, I give the mighty Swedes 9 stars.

Great pedal. If it were stolen, I would buy another.

Very easy to use. Two knobs, speed and depth and a mode switch, chorus, p.m., and flange.

Am running this next to last in a chain that includes Fulltone clyde, Fatboost, tubescreamer, Maxon SD-9, Carl Martin Hot Drive and Boost, UniChorus and Carl Martin Delayla. My Unichorus is used on guitar only, and it works wonderfully. Noticeable Volume boost, but just enough to warm up my Victoria Bandmaster. Much better and far more versatile than the Voodoo Labs Analog Chorus.

Should work fine for a long time. The user who thinks that this pedal requires a 15mA adapter from EBS must be from EBSs' marketing team. The pedal only DRAWS 15mA of operating current. This does not mean that a power supply with more current available will not work. The pedal(load) determines how much current is used from a power source. A standard (9VDC @200mA) power supply merely has more capacity available than the Unichorus will use. The previous users conclusions on power supply requirements was very misleading and totally incorrect.

Always got prompt responses (next Day) by email

Very nice, and USABLE sounds. Can be as subtle or over the top as you want it.

2 knobs: depth and rate, 3 way switch: flanger, chorus, and pitch modulation (PM). easy as any other floor unit

this thing is dead quite! no hum at all. it's totally analog and has true-bypass. there is no volume change either, which i was also very impressed with. concerning the effects, it's very easy to get a good sound, but also very easy to get a bad sound. The unit has three options of effects: flanger, pitch modulation (PM), and chorus. They all do sound similar but have there own uses. They all have a different delay time also. Flanger: 3ms, Chorus: 5.5ms, PM: 10ms. The flanger doesn't sound much like what i think most people are use to hearing (the boss flanger). i sounds more like a wacked out chorus then it does a flanger. i wouldn't recomend this unit for use with the flanger. But the chorus and and PM sound incredible. The chorus is that sound that we've all been looking for. VERY full sounding, sounds good with any style of playing. The Pitch Modulation sounds a lot like the chorus but has a longer delay, which almost gives it a wah sound to it. PM is really good for when you're trying to get that "effect" sound out rather then a sound with an effect (i hope you all get that.) i wouldn't use PM for just any old playing, specific use only. The chorus is what makes this unit though, and sounds amazing.

Stainless steel. button style footswitch. rubber knobs that stay in possition well. They 3-way switch seems kind of weak though. that's the only thing i'm concerned about. i haven't had it long enough to really know, but i can see that having to get replaced eventually. oh yeah, it's really heavy for it's size too.

i almost forgot something. THIS IS IMPORTANT. this unit in manufactured in sweden and the power regulations there are different then in the US. the DC power input is 9volts at 15mA, what this means is ONLY USE THE EBS POWER ADAPTOR or batteries. Boss, Ibanez, and Dunlop pedals are almost all at 9volts, 200mA. So if you use an adaptor from one of those company's (or anyother) to power this unit you will burn it out and it will stop functioning. SO BE WARNED.

other than that it's one of the best chorus pedals i've ever heard. if you have the means (and the money) i recomend it over the Boss Bass Chorus pedal and any other one.

Kind of simple really, two knobs, three choices for function: Pitch modulation, chorus and flange. Easy to get good sounds, easy to get bad sounds. Providing you understand the concept of fingers you're on to a winner.

It's not noisy, the effects shine through the mix. The flange is pretty average I must say, but the chorus and pitch thingy are damn good. I've been looking for a sound like this for ages and I've finally found it in EBS. I play a six string lead guitar, and I know this is a bass pedal, but it sounds too good for me to miss it out of my pedal board. The only problem I have with it is that my volume increases dramatically as soon as I step on it. It goes from hmmmmmmmmmmmmm to HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. A bit odd, but not a MAJOR problem. I hope. I can get really weird noises if I turn both knobs up near full. I can't see them having any practical use but they're fun. I have this after an auto wah and two distortions and compressor so the sounds' pretty processes by the time it gets here anyway so there's no noticeable drop in quality. Though it is analogue, for anyone who cares.

I would reckon it's pretty solid. All metal (Except knobs), good switch. I think it could stand up to a severe pounding. It looks like on of my home made ones though. Metallic paint and MXR style switch. Good weight and it always works when I step on it.

I haven't a clue to be honest. Do they still exist?

Well considering they retail in other places for #200 of $250 I think 45 pounds makes for a really good pedal. I would give it a TEN for value, but soundwise a 9 is O.K.
Style of music I play? Noisy.
How long have I been playing? Years.
If it were stolen? I'd cry softly to myself, wondering why these people did such a bad thing.
I love: It's noise, it's compact size, and the fact none of my friends have one.
I hate: The volume increase and the flanger.
Compared to the Danelectro chicken salad, it's a dream come true.
I wish it had a volume control and a good flanger.

Relatively easy to use...two knobs-rate and depth.

I have a Peavey Firebass and I run it through either a Peavey 2X10 or a Carvin 2X10 with a Carl Martin compressor...by the way, Carl Martin's work great for bass compression! Anyway, the sound quality is very underwhelming, ESPECIALLY for the price. It is overpriced and lacks sound quality. The flanger is very disappointing--almost useless. The chorus and pitch modulator are fairly good BUT again, for the price you can find a better chorus. The positive to this pedal is that it does not add any noise at all...this baby is completely silent. All in all, I do not recommend this pedal. I took mine back within a week, and I am still shopping for a replacement.

The thing is built like a tank! BUT I'm not sure how solid the electronics are. I've played two EBS pedals..the octabass and the unichorus..and both have malfunctioned within a week.

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Overall, I do not recommend this pedal. Although it is quiet, the sound quality is poor, ESPECIALLY in the flanger. The flanger down right SUCKS!

It's so simple to use, 3 clean effects in one for bass, that's all you really need. The best chorus, flange and pitch shift I've ever experienced.

I am playing mainly my FBB custom 8 string bass over a "beefed up" 4x10 Marshall bass combo with a Demeter preamp and Stewart 1000 Watts Power amp. The Celestions' sound was a little to "hi fi" for my taste. With the EBS it adds more depths. The other configuration I am using is a Kern Preamp, Crest CA 9 power amp with a 2x12 epifani and a 3x10 epifani, and even here the EBS is a real enhancement.

No back up needed here. It's built like a tank, hey Sweden steel, just as rugged as a Volvo, hehe

Never contacted the company, never needed to do so.

I play mainly blues/rock in a 3 piece band. So, when the guitar goes out and plays lead, I need to sound rich and full, that's what the EBS helps me to do. I am very much leaning to get the EBS octabass too very soon. All in all the best and easiet to use effects unit I've ever had.

Just plug it in and turn the knobs. It's pretty hard to fail with this box. There is no manual just a piece of paper with products specs and stuff.

I use an Fender Japan Jazz bass with an EBS 1v1 preamp and Peavey speakers. And this unit doen't make any noise at all, it's really quiet. And the sound quality is great, a really warm and thick sound. It sounds great on high notes.

I gig without any backup this thing seems to be very reliable. I trust it with my life.

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I play in a rock/pop band with influences like Radiohead, Manics, Kent etc. This effect gives my sound a bigger dimension. Its very expensive (I got a really good price) but its worth every penny. If I'd loose it I would buy another one for sure. I tested the boss bass chorus but it's a lot easier to create good sounds with this one.