AzureAnalog Chorus

From the vendor

One of the most revered chorus pedals of all time, it uses analog BBDs to modulate the signal, resulting in the warm, rounded tone characteristic of this era.

The Azure Analog Chorus is based on the BOSS CE-2, first released in 1979 and generally considered to be one of the best chorus pedals ever made. With only two knobs, it’s simple to operate, but it doesn’t take long to understand the wide range of sounds contained inside.

The CE-2B Bass Chorus followed almost a decade later in 1987. It was the same basic circuit as the CE-2, but with one component in the audio path changed to make it better suited for bass, as well as the addition of a Mix knob to blend in the wet signal.

The Azure is based on the original CE-2, but it also incorporates the mix knob from the CE-2B. With the mix knob all the way up, it’s identical to the stock circuit, so this allows the intensity to be dialed back a bit while still preserving the originality. The full bass version can also be built with a single component substitution, covered in the parts list.

While the original CE-2 and CE-2B used the MN3007 BBD, the Azure can run on either the MN3007 or MN3207 (v3207) by setting some on-board jumpers. Since BBD availability is sometimes impacted by international trade disruptions and materials shortages, this flexibility makes it a little easier to find parts that will work.

Note: The PCB-only version of this project uses a type of capacitor that has been temporarily discontinued by WIMA. Please see our news article about the issue and the substitution spreadsheet for project-specific recommendations. We are stocking a limited supply in the mean time. The build document has not yet been updated to reflect this. It does not impact the kits.