Warm Audio WA-C1-Mod Compact Stereo Chorus & Vibrato Pedal

The WA-C1 Chorus Vibrato Mod is a pedalboard-friendly recreation of the most celebrated all-analog chorus in guitar pedal history with additional no-compromise features for exploring legendary modulated tones. The WA-C1 Mod starts with a premium, all-analog preamp known for being a favourite of guitar players who demand ultra-responsiveness, now fully bypassable to accommodate complex rigs. The lush chorus setting features separated depth and rate controls to expand beyond the limitations of vintage units while delivering true-to-original tone. The vibrato section is preserved as authentic to the original pedals, and an added hi-z switch on the back of the pedal allows players to compensate for higher impedance of guitars vs. keyboards to add clarity to the high end on guitars if desired.

• With mid-gain and dirty amps for classic grunge sounds
• In front of ultra-clean amps for 80s analog new-wave tones
• In front of dual amp rigs for ultra-lush wide stereo soundscapes

Features

No Emulation, Pure Analog Preamp: The WA-C1 Mod has a 100% analog preamp, matched to the renowned original, with level control that adds bite, depth, and even some natural compression to guitar tones. The WA-C1 Mod pedal preserves this preamp and also allows for quick bypassing by engaging "modern" mode over "vintage" to manage complex gain-staging in signal chains. 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.

Deep, Lush Chorus: The WA-C1 Mod delivers lush midrange depth and detail associated with proper Bucket Brigade Device analog chorus pedals. Leveraging a modern MN3007 BBD chip recreation with other premium components and boutique build quality, WA-C1 Mod 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.

Rich, Three-Dimensional Vibrato: When it's really time to wobble, engage the vibrato setting for added speed and bounce to your tone. Experimenting with the vibrato side yields rotary-like modulation tones perfect for funk, fusion, blues, jazz and more. WA-C1 Mod adds a flashing LED for effect monitoring on the face showing which setting is engaged along with the rate of the modulation.

Separate Depth & Rate Controls for Chorus: The WA-C1 Mod has separate depth and rate controls vs. the vintage intensity control. On vintage units, intensity increased only the rate as the depth was fixed, with the WA-C1 Mod, you can go beyond the limitations of vintage pedals by dialing in more subtle depth and variable rates for a larger palette of chorus tones.

Selectable Impedance for Multiple Sources: The WA-C1 Mod has selectable impedance on the back panel to select between the vintage input impedance of 50k ohm and a 1.1M Hi-Z setting better suited for passive string instruments to bring out clarity. This switch works in bypass mode to maintain clarity while the pedal is not in-use.

Hand-Tested in Austin, TX: Like all Warm Audio gear, the WA-C1 Mod has a 5-year manufacturer's warranty, and is meticulously hand-tested and inspected by trained technicians with a passion for making music in Austin, TX USA.

Specifications
Controls: High/Low Input Sensitivity, Preamp Level, Chorus Depth & Rate, Vibrato Depth & Rate, Effect On/Off, Chorus/Vibrato Switch, Vintage/Modern Preamp Switch, Hi-Z On/Off
Components: 5x ICs (including 3x Texas Instruments Premium Audio Op Amps in signal path), 11x Discrete Transistors, 3x FETs, 19x Diodes, 2x MOSFETs, and a premium MN3007 BBD chip recreation
Power Consumption: 800mW; 200mA at 9V with vintage-correct internal voltage operation via dual DC-DC voltage converter
Input Sensitivity: 80mV / 10mV
Output Level: 315mV
Jacks: 1x Input, 2x Outputs
Dimensions (W x L x H): 2.8" x 4.5" x 2.4" / 7.0 x 6 x 11.5 cm
Weight: 1 lb / 0.5 kg