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Description
The Arion SCH-1 Stereo Chorus pedal is a classic gem from the '80s, recognized for its versatility and rich sound. Providing a silky, smooth chorus, this pedal can oscillate from the faintest whisper to a commanding roar. Renowned for creating a remarkable faux-Leslie tone at higher settings, this pedal is not just a chorus but also a master of vibrato and rotary effects. With a rich legacy, the SCH-1 has been the choice of iconic musicians like Clapton and Michael Landau. It's not just a pedal, it's a time machine that takes you back to the golden era of music.
Key Features:
- Smooth and versatile chorus effect
- Capable of producing a faux-Leslie tone at faster settings
- Offers vibrato and rotary effects
- Used by renowned musicians
- Classic '80s production
Product specs
| Power | 9V |
| Bypass | buffered bypass |
| Analog/Digital | analog |
| Mono/Stereo | stereo |
Videos
dirtboxdotnet
Arion SCH-1 Stereo Chorus Demo - DBTV
Arion SCH-1 Stereo Chorus Demo - DBTV
dirtboxdotnet
Arion SCH-1 Stereo Chorus Effects Pedal Demo
TheToneShack
The Landau Chorus | ARION SCH-1 | Great or Garbage?
Leon Todd
My review of the Arion SCH-1. Why this pedal rocks!!!!
DutchGuitarDude
Arion SCH-1 Stereo Chorus Grey Box | Sound Check 【魔法の箱研究所】
魔法の箱研究所 - Stompbox Review Channel -
Testing The Arion SCH 1 Stereo Chorus (and my favourite settings)
Julian Doe
Reviews
PROS
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Favored by famous musicians for its unique sound
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Offers a variety of deep, lush chorus sounds
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Capable of producing famous 80s chorus tones
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Allows for subtle tone enhancements not found in most pedals
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Can mimic faux Leslie sounds with ease
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Features a useful tone control not common in chorus pedals
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Warm, analog sound that references the 80s
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Versatile, from slow spacious to fast Leslie-ish modulation
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Modification options available for even more sound types
CONS
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Unassuming plastic build may not inspire confidence in durability
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Some may find the sound nontraditional at times
5.0 out of 5
Based on 3 Reviews and 15 Ratings
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The Best Chorus Pedal
This is the most amazing sounding vintage analog pedal out there. The tone can be compared to a thin lizzy kinda setting and can be a little nontraditional at times.
Preferred Settings + Usage:
Keep the depth cranked to max!
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80's sound in a pedal
The Chorus. Its warm and analog sound is an 80's reference. It can even simulate a Leslie speaker, and the knobs allows you to get the delightful sound that you expect from a chorus pedal,
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Old Fashion Chorus
Got my modified by Goose, such that it has more chorus types, including the stock chorus, LOFI mode and different vibrato types.
Artist usage
Add artistIn this Rig Rundown for James Valentine, you can see his Arion SCH-1 Stereo Chorus Pedal
Scott's long time favourite is this old chorus pedal, the gear page on his website lists it among his current gear.
An Arion Stereo Chorus is amongst the pedals in this Instagram shot
Guthrie Trapp uses the Arion SCH-1 Stereo Chorus on his studio pedalboard, as shown in a photo from Xacttone.
In this photo, which shows 2006 pedalboard of Stu G, one of the pedals that can be seen in the photo is the Arion SCH-1.
In this photo, which comes from Woolstenhulme's basement studio, one of the pedals that can be seen on top of the rack is the Arion SCH-1 stereo chorus.
Kengo Matsumoto of THE NOVEMBERS incorporates the Arion SCH-1 Stereo Chorus into his main effects board, as detailed in a Facebook post by the band. Alongside other pedals like the Boss CS-3 and Phantom FX Ruins Fuzz, the Arion SCH-1 contributes to achieving a core synthesizer sound by mixing with reverb and a line selector, especially in performances of "Gift."
https://www.flickr.com/photos/43927712@N00/9827898533/
This picture of Nathan's Pedaltrain jr. pedalboard circa 2013 features an Arion Stereo Chorus, a Boss Heavy Metal HM-2, a Boss Chromatic Tuner.
@0.49 you can spot this pedal on his pedalboard
In the fifth edition of Joseph Johnson's YouTube series "Noise Sessions," titled "Stoney Point - Noise Session 05" (4/4/2023), he showcases a nearly complete version of his touring pedal board, which prominently features the Arion SCH-1 Stereo Chorus, providing clear evidence of its use. This session, which was mastered and mixed by Joseph Johnson, is available on the Stoney Point YouTube channel.
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Community setups
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Add recommendation$65.00
The SCH-Z is an updated, or at least newer verison.
$159.00 - $396.24
A much more refined take on the Arion circuit, with an added expression feature designed to mimic the sweep of a Leslie.
$65.00
A variant of the SCH-Z, designed to avoid a volume increase when the effect is activated.
A modded SCH-1 created for Micheal Landau. Designed to preserve many of the eccentricities of his original unit.
$59.00 - $89.00
An original analog Chorus design, described as a blend between the Arion SCH-1 and Boss CE-2.
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