Maxon PAC-9 Pure Analog Chorus

It’s been a while since we had any gear from Maxon come through the office, but we’re excited today to check out their PAC-9 Pure Analog Chorus. This stereo pedal provides lush, vintage tones, along with some modern amenities to fit into any rig or setup. Modulation fans, rejoice – this is one smooooooth chorus effect…

The first thing you’ll notice when you step on the PAC-9 is a beefy, full-bodied chorusing that punches you directly in the chest – gone are the thin, hissy, sissified chorus tones of yesteryear, replaced instead by a full-frequency effect that simply sounds massive. The PAC-9’s circuit uses professional-grade IC’s typically reserved for High-End Audio applications, providing audiophile performance in a compact stompbox format.

The PAC-9’s LFO has an extended range that allows it to nail classic rotary speaker sounds with ease. In addition to standard Speed and Width controls, the PAC-9 also features two unique controls: the Pure switch boosts the delayed signal by 4dB to create a more dramatic, tremolo-like chorus effect, while the Bright switch subtly scoops lows on the delayed signal for a more traditional chorusing sound.

Standard and inverted (90 degrees out of phase) outputs allow for mono, stereo, or inverted mono signal routing options, and internal voltage-doubling circuitry provides maximum headroom to eliminate input distortion. All of these features combine to form the wonderful PAC-9 Pure Analog Chorus, and we are absolutely here for it. Be sure to check out the huge Maxon pedal lineup here, and check out our demo video, too!

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