All of the pedal from Eventide‘s dot9 Series have, so far, been nothing short of mind-blowing. The BlackHole Reverb, MicroPitch Delay and UltraTap Delay have sent us down many a sonic rabbit hole, ones we almost wished we couldn’t get out of. Today’s pedal, the newly released Eventide TriceraChorus Stereo Tri-Chorus, continues this impressive run of gorgeous Stereo effects pedals, continuing to impress and delight at the same time…
There’s a LOT going on in this pedal, as with all the dot9 Series, so here we go:
Deep Modulation & Dreamy Textures
Inspired by the classic Tri-choruses and stompbox choruses of the 1970s and early 1980s, the TriceraChorus pedal pairs rich Bucket Brigade-style chorusing with Eventide’s legendary MicroPitch detuning for a lushness that rivals the jungles of the late Cretaceous Period. TriceraChorus features three chorus voices and three unique chorus effects which can be used to create a wide stereo spread with pulsing waves of modulation. The innovative “Swirl” footswitch adds psychedelic flanging, phasing and Univibe-style tones. It has never been easier to dial in syrupy smooth deep modulation on guitar, bass, synths, strings, vocals and more.
Deep Modulation & Dreamy Textures
TriceraChorus has three chorus voices: Left, Center, and Right, which can be detuned to add even more depth. A three-phase LFO modulates the delay times for these voices, producing a dazzling movement across the stereo field. The combination of the three modulated delays creates a huge wash of chorus reminiscent of that big, dreamy ‘80s sound.
A Trifecta of Tone
Like the mighty three-horned Dino, TriceraChorus is a powerhouse of chorus offering three effect types complemented by detuning and Swirl. For a quintessential vintage chorus sound, set TriceraChorus to “Chorus” mode. If you need something with more complexity and movement, “Chorale” produces lush, heavenly choruses inspired by classic rackmount Tri-chorus units. For a more warbly, pulsing effect, try “Vibrato.” Add detune for subtle pitch shifting sweetness. Engage the “Swirl” footswitch to get lost in a whirlpool of kaleidoscopic sound.
Features:
– Three independent chorus voices: Left, Center and Right
– Three chorus types: Chorus, Vibrato, Chorale for a wide array of tonal possibilities
– Dedicated “Swirl” footswitch capable of generating psychedelic flanging, phasing and Univibe-style tones
– Five presets loaded at your feet with dozens more available with Eventide Device Manager (EDM) software
– Dual-action Active Footswitch is latching or momentary
– Rear panel Guitar/Line Level switch for matching levels with guitar, synths, FX loop or DAW interface
– Map any combination of parameters to an expression pedal
– Use a single aux switch to tap Rate or a triple aux switch for easy preset changing (up/down/load)
– MIDI capability over TRS (with MIDI to TRS cable or converter box) or USB (with MIDI-host controllers)
– Multiple Bypass options: Buffered, Relay, DSP+FX or Kill dry
– Catch-up mode helps dial in your sound when toggling between presets/parameters
– Eventide Device Manager PC or Mac application for software updates, system settings and creating/saving presets
In summary, WOW. There are a lot of plug-and-play effects out there, and while you CAN do that with the TriceraChorus, the real fun here is sitting down, opening your mind and digging in to see what it is capable of. The wide stereo spectrum adds gorgeous textures to your stereo rig, and the vast array of sonic options really sends you down a tone-induced path that you’re not going to want to veer from. As always, cheers and thanks to one of our biggest supporters over the years, Eventide, on yet another seriously game-changing effect. These kinds of creations usually only come with decades of experience in any field, and the TriceraChorus is no exception. More info and ordering on the Eventide website, of course, so be sure to check that out…and if you’ve got about 14 minutes to spare, be sure to peruse our demo video below – thanks for joining us on this modulated journey, see you next time!
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