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Vs Audio Effects Unveils the Alchemy MKII Chorus

Vs Audio Effects Unveils the Alchemy MKII Chorus

A chorus pedal with vintage tones, analog processing, and tap tempo control.


Adding to the company’s line of boutique effects pedals, Vs Audio effects introduces the Alchemy MKII chorus, designed to offer unprecedented digital control in an all-analog signal path modulation machine. The Alchemy MKII, a versatile chorus whose classic vintage tones harken back to the 80’s, is ideal for the player who demands analog processing in their signal chain. With 6 analog presets, tap tempo functionality, the technology in this pedal bridges the gap between the analog tone many players crave and the modern, digital tweak-ability that they demand. The Alchemy MKII added delay knob will provide greater definition and nuance to everything from hi-fi chorus to ultra-warm modulation. This innovative design also promises a reduction in noise and a wider speed and intensity chorus range.

Features

  • Four knobs to control Mix, Delay, Speed and Depth.
  • 6 editable favorite presets.
  • Tap tempo Control: Set the rate of the LFO.
  • Mono In/Stereo Out Jacks for actual “pseudo-stereo” action instead of “Wet/Dry” stereo.
  • Relay switching (True Bypass).

Vs Audio ALCHEMY MKII Chorus || Official Product Video

Alchemy MKII available on April 11th, 2022 at selected dealers worldwide, with street price of 249.00€. more info at www.vsaudio.com.

Analog modulation guided by a digital brain willing to get weird.

Fun, fluid operation. Capable of vintage-thick textures at heavier gain settings. High headroom for accommodating other effects.

MIDI required to access more than one preset—which you’ll probably long for, given the breadth of voices.

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