Warm Audio WA-C1 Stereo Chorus & Vibrato Guitar Effects Pedal

Manufacturer's Description

The Original Chorus Tone That Set The Standard

WA-C1 has all of the vintage tones, functionality, and vibe of the famous original chorus/vibrato pedal with added controls to separate rate and depth and brighten the tone. Like the lauded original, WA-C1 has a dedicated vibrato section, and an always-on 100% analog preamp that adds tons of analog tone and character. The carefully designed circuit helps bring the vintage depth of the modulation when turned all the way up, and also allows the WA-C1 to have variable depth to dial back for subtle tones. True to the original pedal, WA-C1 delivers rich depth and wobbly rate in waves, favored by legendary musicians like The Police, Queen, Stone Temple Pilots, Rush, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and more.

Deeper, Richer, Bigger: Chorus & Vibrato Tone

The WA-C1 delivers lush midrange depth and detail associated with proper Bucket Brigade Device analog chorus pedals. On vintage units, “intensity” increased the speed of the LFO with the triangle wave shape, impacting the delay time of the BBD chip and creating a more lush tone and faster rate. With the WA-C1, you can go beyond the limitations of vintage pedals by dialing in more subtle depth and the same varying rates for a larger palette of chorus tones. When engaging the hi-z, the chorus instantly transforms from a 70s color to an 80s color, with added upper-mids and treble. Engaging the “high” input sensitivity setting can be used to add headroom and clarity to the overall pedal tone. WA-C1 adds a flashing LED for effect monitoring on the face showing which setting is engaged along with the rate of the modulation. A true-to-original recreation, WA-C1 is 100% analog, using premium components like the MN3007 Xvive BBD chip.

Custom Enclosure & Classic MN3007 BBD Chip

The WA-C1 enclosure is custom and finished in a rugged exterior with carefully tapered knobs. Leveraging a modern MN3007 BBD chip recreation by Xvive as the centerpiece to the circuit’s modulation, WA-C1 is carefully clocked to match the depth and rate of the original pedal to reproduce the detail expected from the most sought after vintage pieces.

Pure Analog Preamp With Modern Power Specs

The WA-C1 has a 100% analog preamp, matched to the renowned original, with level control that adds bite, depth, and even natural harmonic content  to guitar tones. The entire pedal circuit is supported internally with a dual DC-DC voltage converter to deliver robust power even when using an external 9V power supply. The preamp tone adds color and tone even in bypass mode.

Hand-Tested & Inspected In Austin, TX USA

Every single WA-C1 chorus vibrato is meticulously hand-inspected and calibrated at Warm HQ in Austin,TX by real musicians and engineers with a passion for superior sound.

Specifications

• 100% Analog Stereo Chorus & Vibrato Pedal With Depth & Rate Controls & Selectable Impedance
• Controls: High/Low Input Sensitivity, Preamp Level, Chorus Depth & Rate, Vibrato Depth & Rate, Effect On/Off, Chorus/Vibrato Switch, Hi-Z On/Off.
• Jacks: (1X) Input, (2X) Outputs
• Dimensions: W: 6.5” | H: 3.8” | D: 1.6” | Weight: 1.9 lbs
• Components: (5X) IC’s (Including 3X Texas Instruments Premium Audio Op Amps In Signal Path) | (11X) Discrete Transistors | (3X) FETs | (19X) Diodes 2 x MOSFETs and a premium Xvive MN3007 BBD chip recreation.
• Power consumption: 800mW; 90mA at 9V With Vintage-Correct Internal Voltage Operation Via Dual DC-DC
• Voltage Converter
• Input sensitivity: 80mV /1 0mV
• Output level: 315mV