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EarthQuaker Devices Aurelius Tri-Voice Chorus Demo | First Look

Chorus only begins to tell the tale—this machine is overflowing with modulation voices.

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An easy-to-use multi-head octave echo with solid foundational delay tones and weirdness on tap.

Deceptively deep but easy to use. Great for every day delay tones and deep freakouts.

Glitch and warp settings could get same-y over time.

$209

SolidGoldFX EM-III Multi-Head Octave Echo
solidgoldfx.com

4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5

The EM-III from SolidGoldFX starts with a foundation of warm, analog-like digital delay and builds a bevy of functionality on top. It's a powerful pedal, and thanks to a simple and well-considered set of controls, it's intuitive and practical too.

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This heavyweight digital solution packs a mighty punch. How does it stand up to the competition?

Excellent amp models. Neural Captures are really cool. Smartly designed footswitch knobs. Excellent mobile app.

Unable to run Neural's native plug-ins at press time. Some lackluster effects.

$1,849

Neural DSP Quad Cortex
neuraldsp.com

4.5
5
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4.5

Neural DSP built its reputation on producing high-quality plug-ins. But packing great sounds into an all-in-one floor unit is a very different design challenge than creating a plug-in. In the form of the Quad Cortex, however, Neural succeeds at creating an intuitive interface and adding interesting features that even seasoned fans of digital setups will find intriguing.

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