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Description
Unleash the magic of pure analog chorus with the MXR M234 Analog Chorus Pedal. This pedal is your secret weapon to create lush, liquid textures that digital circuitry can't match. Offering you total control, it features Rate, Level, and Depth controls that let you dial in your desired tone, from a subtle shimmer to a dizzying swirl.
The M234 stands out for its bucket-brigade circuitry, a vintage technology that delivers a rich, warm, and complex sound. This pedal also boasts knobs for cutting High and Low frequencies, allowing for ultimate tone control and making it an excellent choice for a wide range of musical styles.
Like all MXR pedals, the M234 is built for the rigors of the road with a heavy-duty housing, durable jacks, and switches. Compact yet powerful, this analog chorus pedal is a must-have addition to your pedalboard.
Key Features:
- Bucket-brigade circuitry for classic analog chorus effects
- Rate, Level, and Depth controls for fine-tuning your sound
- High and Low cut controls for precise tone shaping
- Durable and compact design for a lifetime on the road
- Operates with a 9V battery or 9V DC power supply (not included)
Product specs
| Pedal Type | Analog Chorus |
| Analog/Digital | Analog |
| Inputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| Outputs | 2 x 1/4" (mono, thru) |
| Features | 2-band EQ |
| Power Source | 9V DC power supply (sold separately) |
| Batteries | 1 x 9V |
| Height | 2.5" |
| Width | 4.5" |
| Depth | 5.5" |
| Weight | 0.84 lbs. |
FAQs
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What type of circuitry does the MXR M234 Analog Chorus use?
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The MXR M234 Analog Chorus uses bucket-brigade circuitry, which provides rich, lush chorus textures that are characteristic of analog circuits.
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Can the MXR M234 Analog Chorus be powered by a battery?
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Yes, the MXR M234 Analog Chorus can be powered by a 9V battery or a 9V DC power supply, which is sold separately.
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What are the main control features of the MXR M234 Analog Chorus?
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The MXR M234 Analog Chorus features Rate, Level, and Depth controls, along with a 2-band EQ for adjusting High and Low frequencies, allowing for versatile tone shaping.
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Does the MXR M234 Analog Chorus offer stereo output?
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Yes, the MXR M234 Analog Chorus provides two 1/4" outputs for mono and thru, enabling stereo output for a wider sound.
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Is the MXR M234 Analog Chorus suitable for live performances?
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Yes, the MXR M234 Analog Chorus is designed with durable construction and offers a range of tonal adjustments, making it suitable for live performances.
Videos
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Reviews
PROS
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Analog chorus provides rich, lush sounds
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Versatile EQ settings with high and low knobs
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Subtle to intense chorus effects achievable
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Durable housing and bright LED indicator
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Stereo output for expanded setup options
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Warm, organic tone, especially with bass
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Small footprint saves pedalboard space
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Offers both subtle and saturated effects
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Highly versatile across different music genres
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Can mimic a Leslie speaker effect
CONS
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Some find it lacking depth, calling it one-dimensional
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May lose some bottom end with bass guitars
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Not a true bypass, can cause signal hum
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Tone alteration may not suit all players
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Knobs may be too small for some to adjust with feet
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about MXR M234 Analog Chorus.
Features and functionality
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The MXR M234 Analog Chorus has a mix knob, offering versatility in dialing in CE-2 sounds, but its bypass can cause tone loss, affecting high-end frequencies.
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The pedal's rate and depth knobs are praised for allowing finely tuned adjustments, suitable for both subtle and pronounced chorus effects.
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Owners appreciate the pedal's robust metal housing, which contributes to its durability during extensive use in live settings.
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The MXR M234 includes low and high cut knobs, making it adaptable for users preferring a warmer, less treble-heavy chorus sound.
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The pedal excels at subtle chorus sounds but does not venture into extreme modulation, limiting its use for experimental tones.
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Mods and upgrades
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Owners suggest using a passive true bypass looper pedal with the MXR to avoid tone suck when the effect is bypassed.
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User experience
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Some users find the MXR M234 too dark with low headroom, causing unwanted compression with certain guitars like a Jazzmaster.
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Some players find that the MXR M234 pairs well with humbuckers, delivering a full-bodied chorus effect without excessive brightness.
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Some owners find the LED excessively bright, which can be distracting during use.
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Comparisons
Use cases and applications
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The MXR M234 is noted for its ability to achieve 70-90% of the desired sound for artists like Frusciante using analog chorus pedals.
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It's noted that the MXR M234 excels in creating lush, modulated textures for genres like shoegaze and dream pop.
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The pedal's clean, BOSS-like chorus is ideal for players seeking traditional chorus sounds without the excessive coloration of other brands.
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Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 36 Reviews and 213 Ratings
143
very good pedal
I love that it has a lot of settings you can mess around with and nothing bad has happened since owning it,excellent quality.
Preferred Settings + Usage:
I use it a lot when i'm playing TOOL or ghost and some Alice in chains as well or anything that has cool chorus.
629
Unbeatable in its price range.
No other chorus pedals under $100 come anywhere close to the MXR Analog Chorus in terms of sheer versatility and range.
Edit: I found a neat mod for this pedal. The through output on the pedal uses a TRS jack. When you plug a mono jack into it, it shorts across the ring and sleeve. This acts as a switch and sends the dry signal to the second output. So, what I did is I drilled a hole in the left side of the enclosure and installed a push-button micro toggle switch connected to the ring and sleeve of the second output jack. So, now that switch acts a chorus and vibrato toggle switch when the pedal is used in mono mode.
903
My go-to chorus pedal for some time now
While there are chorus pedals out there that are feature-rich with 20 knobs, 7 jacks, and an array of switches, this pedal is a straight-forward all analog chorus pedal that's easy to use and has some tonal options. Matching the line level of your signal chain and dialing in just the right amount of chorus is easy, plus you can either shave off or boost highs and lows. This allows you to experiment with the chorus effect and given that it's a stereo-out, you can get some really amazing sounds out of this thing. I love MXR's modular effects, and for my purposes this is the perfect chorus pedal when I need to add some icy overtones to my sound.
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Super Chorus
This MXR is designed to be a sound replica of the famous Boss CE-2. But MXR went a step further and added a bunch of new features like EQ's and a Level knob. While this doesn't quite get that Boss CE-2 sound, it gets pretty close in my opinion. When I first plugged it in, it was easy to dial in Gilmour, Lifeson, Summers, Cobain, and Rhoads style tones. Very versatile and built in typical MXR style with a bulletproof light blue housing. There is no perceptible volume drop when the pedal is engaged, rather the opposite as your volume seems to increased when the pedal is engaged. The blue LED is REALLY bright making it easy to see that the pedal is engaged while under stage lights. Overall a super chorus. I would go and buy this pedal again.
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Change sound
On the one hand this is versatile pedal - a lot of knobs on the board. On the another - it change your tone in a bad way, "eat it". So I would not recommend this for recording guitar proposes.
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Amazing range of sounds, great tonal versatility!
If there's one thing I look for on a pedal before anything else, it's how much tonal control I have. Having both high and low controls on this chorus pedal instantly grabbed my attention, but the sound was the real clincher.
The variety of sounds you can get from this really is incredible! I personally use a relatively slow and shallow chorus just for a bit of texture particularly when playing finger picking patterns and arpeggios, but it can do some proper rotating speaker sounds too.
Very sturdy as are all MXR pedals, and fantastic sound. What more could you want?
Rich sounding chorus
I bought this chorus pedal to use for some Def Leppard cover songs, the pedal has a liquid rich sounding chorus effect which I find is more desirable for when you want the effect to have much more of a presence, saying that though the chorus is very diverse, covers a lot of range and can be customized to suit your taste.
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Wonderful pedal, wonderful value!
I did some research before upgrading my old chorus pedal (Joyo JF-05 Classic Chorus Guitar Pedal) which for next to no money (about $34.00) isn't terrible. Let me say that this pedal really sounds beautiful and has lots of sound parameters to experiment with (low and high cut out plus the usual ones). The shimmer that this pedal creates is really beautiful and the variety of sound possibilities is also very impressive. It is built to last, as are all of MXRs pedals. There may be other pedals that can do better, but for the money I doubt it.
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Versatility
When you learn how to use it, this pedal can get you a pretty good chorus sound. Playing with the rate knob will unlock even more weird sounds.
Artist usage
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This pedal is seen on her pedal board in the source tweet.
At the time, I had no idea that it was so rare. I’ve also added an MXR Analog Chorus pedal and a Cusack Tap-A-Delay pedal.
As seen in the first photo of this instagram post by the SWMRS guitar tech, next to the ProCo Rat in the guitar case.
In an Instagram post, Nick Steinhardt shows off his MXR M234 Analog Chorus, captioning it "Strong pedal vibes c/o @producifer."
In a YouTube video at 1:37, Rick Mitarotonda can be seen with a MXR M234 Analog Chorus on his pedalboard.
Current pedal board for Chris Chaney of Jane's Addiction
In this picture that I took, you can see Doug's MXR Analog Chorus
In a review by Noise Floor, the MXR M234 Analog Chorus is visible on the upper-right end of Flowers of St. Francis's pedalboard during their performance at Great Scott on August 30th.
A photo on Tumblr shows Daniel Christiansen's pedalboard, featuring the MXR M234 Analog Chorus.
In this 2019 She Shreds interview and in this 2021 Guitar World interview, Yanya mentions a few pedals she’s using regularly and this is one of them.
She Shreds Media, “Nilüfer Yanya, An Intriguing Artist Influenced By The Literary Arts” by Alex Tyson (May 22, 2019)
Speaking of guitars, I’d love to know what you used to make the record and what you’re planning to gig with.
I don’t have a ton of gear. I have a Jazz Chorus Roland amp, and I have a few pedals: a Blues Driver, a reverb pedal, a chorus pedal, and a standard reverb pedal. I’d like a distorted fuzzy pedal next.
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Other: Electro-Harmonix Grand Canyon Delay and Looper, MXR M234 Analog Chorus, Boss BD-2W Blues Driver
Guitar World, “Nilüfer Yanya: “I never used a pick until I recorded my first album – it needed to sound angry, and I didn't want to break my fingers!”” by Amit Sharma (February 25, 2021)
And gear-wise, you’ve been spotted playing through a Roland JC-22 Jazz Chorus amp with some Boss pedals...
“The amp is probably my favorite piece of gear. I think it’s the best thing I’ve ever bought. I got the smaller one and it’s small but could still fill a stadium. You never need it on full volume… ever. I keep it at one or two, even for live shows the absolute max I turn up to will be three.
“I love the chorus and reverb too, it’s just such a good sound. I have the Boss DD-3 digital delay… it sounds really good and it’s very reliable. Then there’s the blue MXR Analog Chorus, and I also have an Electro-Harmonix Canyon Delay, which has a lot of different effects on it.
“I always use delay, I guess! I recently got a Big Muff pedal, which is what I used for the Jimmy Fallon performance as the main tone. The fuzz seems to be working better for me right now.
“And those are all the pedals I’ve ever used. I only got a pedalboard together when I was touring in 2019. Before that, it was just a few in a bag thrown on stage. I’m still experimenting with them.”
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