Boss CE-20 Chorus Ensemble Twin Effects Pedal

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6 chorus modes. 4 User memories.

The CE-20 Chorus Ensemble is the culmination of over 25 years of Boss chorus experience. This programmable chorus pedal not only models classics like the CE-1 and SDD-320, but creates entirely new effects including chorus for bass and acoustic guitar. New "Brilliance" and "Ambience" knobs offer unprecedented realtime control over the chorus tone-making the CE-20 a pedal no guitarist should be without.

Features
Boss' finest chorus effects ever offered in a compact pedal

6 chorus modes: Rich, Bass, Acoustic, Standard, CE-1, and Dimensional D

Brilliance parameter adjusts "sparkling" feel of chorus

Ambience control adds reverberation to chorus for greater spaciousness

4 User memories with pedal recall

Stereo In/Out and Headphone output

Boss 5-year warranty

Classic and Modern Chorus Sounds
As the creator of the chorus pedal, no one knows chorus better than Boss. That's why the CE-20 includes 6 chorus modes covering classic sounds from the CE-1 and SDD-320 to modern chorus effects. Three new types of chorus are also provided, for getting everything from extremely rich sounds to chorus tuned specifically for bass and acoustic guitar.

New "Brilliance" and "Ambience" Controls
Using the Brilliance knob, you can control the "sparkling" feel of the CE-20's chorus sounds for effects that really cut through the mix. The secret is the CE-20's unique ability to enhance a guitar's harmonics. Another new control is the Ambience knob, which adds reverberation to the chorus for even read more greater spaciousness and depth. There's never been a sound like it! read less

Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu (Guitar/Bass), +4 dBu (Amplifier Send/Return)

Input Impedance: 1 M ohm

Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu (Guitar/Bass), +4 dBu (Amplifier Send/Return)

Output Impedance: 1 k ohms (Output R (Mono), L), 33 ohms (Phones)

Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms

Residual Noise Level: -93 dBu or less (IHF-A typ.)

Controls:
Effect On/Off Pedal, Manual/Memory Pedal, E.Level Knob, Low Knob, High Knob, Brilliance Knob, Ambience Knob, Mode Knob, Rate Knob, Depth Knob, Memory Write Button, Memory Select Button, Level Switch

Indicators:
Power Indicator (serves also as battery check indicator), Effect On/Off Indicator, Manaul Indicator, Memory Indicator, Peak Indicator, Rate Indicator, Memory Number Indicator 1 - 4

Connectors:
Input Jacks (R (Mono), L)(1/4 in. phone type), Phones Jack (stereo 1/4 in. phone type), Output Jacks (R (Mono), L)(1/4 in. phone type), AC Adapter Jack

Power: Dry battery (R6/LR6 (AA) type) x 6: DC 9V, AC Adapter (DC 9V)

Current Draw:
160 mA (9 V max.)* Expected battery life under continuous use: Carbon: 4 hours, Alkaline: 10 hours These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Dimensions (W x D x H): 173 x 158 x 57 mm (6-13/16 x 6-1/4 x 2-1/4 in.)

Weight: 1.1 kg (2 lbs., 7 oz), including batteries

Accessories
Owner's Manual, Leaflet ("Using The Unit Safely," "Important Notes," and "Information"), Dry battery (LR6 (AA) type) x 6 * We recommend that alkaline batteries be used when replacing the batteries.

Options
AC Adapter (PSA Series)
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms.

Note: The specifications are subject to change without notice.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 323-890-3700

Submitted January 6, 2005

Boss CE-20 Chorus Customer Review

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Like any boss twin pedal it has multiple effects and many options.
Sound
great but noise comes through sometimes, it can be reduced by lowering the brilliance knob or not cranking the high-end on EQ.
Features
many options and knobs creating a different sound for whatever your liking
Quality
very fit pedal, the noise sometimes appears
Manufacturer Support
I've never called for support, I bought this used

Musical Background:

Novice Musician, in a band. (I'm a singer before a guitarist)

Musical Style:

alternative and rock mainly christian
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