Manufacturers
Guitar Pedals from Chase Bliss Audio
Welcome to your ultimate guide to Chase Bliss Audio's guitar pedals. This catalog serves as your starting point to explore and compare all pedals crafted by Chase Bliss Audio. Designed for easy navigation, we hope you can quickly find detailed information on each pedal, including specifications, user reviews, and demo videos. Whether you're searching for the latest releases, seeking to expand your pedal collection, or exploring options for a specific sound, hopefully Stompbx can assist you in finding exactly what you need.
Chorus and Vibrato
Warped Vinyl
The Warped Vinyl HiFi by Chase Bliss Audio is an analog chorus/vibrato effects pedal featuring an all-analog signal path that can be dialed in to create a limitless palette of timeless movement. The pedal has several improvements over previous versions, including a lag knob for lush chorus tones, reduced noise, and opportunities for more transparent and brighter sounds. Key features and technical specifications include: \- Modushape section for crafting all-new kinds of motion \- Waveform splitting for mixing, matching, and bending the waveform to create customized motion \- Lag knob for pushing apart the wet and dry signals manually to create interference across the frequency spectrum and exaggerate the chorus effect \- Hold mode for interrupting the motion for pauses or engaging a spell of Chase Bliss’ signature Ramping effect to momentarily modulate any or all of the pedal's knobs at once \- All-analog "true pitch" design based on bucket-brigade chips for creating hypnotic vibrato by replicating the dry signal on a 1024 stage bucket-brigade chip and modulating its delay time \- Advanced connectivity and customization options including MIDI, CV and Expression control, presets, and internal modulation of any or all its knobs \- Mono I/O, presets (2), internal modulation (Ramping), MIDI (PC, CC and Clock), CV control, expression control, external tap, tap tempo w/ subdivisions, momentary or latching bypass \- All-analog signal path, true bypass, 9V Center Negative ~100 mA power requirement The Warped Vinyl HiFi pedal is designed to offer a wide range of chorus and vibrato effects with advanced control and connectivity options, making it a versatile and powerful tool for musicians and sound enthusiasts.
Warped Vinyl MKII
The Warped Vinyl MKII by Chase Bliss Audio is an analog vibrato/chorus pedal featuring an all-analog signal path that can be adjusted to create a wide range of vibrato and chorus effects. The pedal includes several controls and features: \- TONE (RAMP): This knob functions as a tone control for the pitch-bending vibrato side of the pedal. It can be assigned to control any of the five parameters individually or simultaneously, modulating or ramping via dip switches on the back of the pedal. \- VOLUME: Sets the level of the effect and includes an internal voltage doubler and JFET boost for added headroom. \- MIX: Dial to achieve 100% wet effect, 100% dry, or anything in between, with interactive chorus tones when set in the middle. \- RPM: Controls the rate of the vibrato, which can be overridden by the tap tempo switch. \- DEPTH: Controls the width of the vibrato, allowing for a wide range of pitch-bending modulation. \- WARP: Controls the center point of the modulation, allowing for adjustments to the wave ramping. \- Left and Right Wave Shape Toggles: Control the shape of the wave modulation, offering unprecedented control over the shape of the modulation. The pedal also includes various toggle switches for tap tempo, ModuShape, and presets, as well as input and output jacks for expression pedal and control voltage (CV) connectivity. It operates on a 9V DC power supply and features true bypass via a relay for quiet operation. Additionally, the Warped Vinyl MKII offers advanced connectivity and customization options, including MIDI, CV, and expression control, presets, and internal modulation of its knobs. It also features an all-analog signal path, true bypass, and the ability to operate in momentary or latching bypass modes.
Delay
Tonal Recall
The Tonal Recall by Chase Bliss Audio is an analog delay pedal built around a pair of re-issued versions of the legendary MN3005 bucket-brigade delay chips. It offers a maximum delay of 550ms and features tap tempo, optional bypass with trails, expression control over any parameter, and the ability to save presets. The pedal is designed with a digital brain for control, while the guitar signal remains 100% analog throughout. It also includes features such as a low pass filter for delay repeats, mix control, delay time control, regeneration control, rate control for modulation, depth control for modulation intensity, SLB toggle switch for selecting delay chips, and wave shape toggle for selecting modulation wave shape. The pedal is also MIDI- compatible, allowing all parameters to be controlled via control change messages and presets to be saved and recalled with program change messages. Additionally, it offers the option to turn trails on or off and can be used in buffered or true bypass mode. The Tonal Recall is known for its warm, rounded delay tones and its ability to produce a wide range of delay effects, from slap-back to longer delays, with a low noise floor and versatile control options.
/ Empress Effects Reverse Mode C
The Empress Effects Reverse Mode C by Chase Bliss Audio is a limited-run pedal that offers a multidirectional delay with advanced control options. It is a collaboration with Empress Effects and celebrates a special mode found on their Superdelay pedal released in 2008. Key Features and Specifications: \- Fantastical mix of motion and space, composed of multiple distinct voices that move in different directions - forward, backward, and up \- Built-in sequencer for generating shifting patterns and creating rolling echoes with a shifting stereo image \- Modulation options include six varieties that can be pushed into audio rate, such as frequency shifting (x2), vibrato, chorus, and tremolo (x2) \- True stereo input and output, including mono splitting \- Advanced connectivity and customization options including MIDI, CV, and Expression control, presets, and internal modulation of control knobs \- Small Batch Bliss limited-run series, made-to-order line of special edition pedals \- Pre-order price: USD 399 The pedal is designed to provide users with rich, layered repeats and unique panning effects, making it suitable for tweakers and experimental musicians. It features true stereo I/O, presets, MIDI control, CV control, expression control, external tap, tap tempo, trails, analog dry thru, and true bypass (mode dependent).
Thermae
The Thermae by Chase Bliss Audio is an analog delay effects pedal constructed around four reissued versions of the legendary MN3005 bucket-brigade delay chip. It offers the ability to sequence, modulate, and overwork the delay to reveal the character of analog delay. The pedal allows users to push these chips beyond their intended purpose to generate melodies, reveal hidden textures, and explore long delay times of up to 32 seconds. It features synth- inspired controls to shape both sound and sequences, and advanced modulation for adding a secondary layer of motion. Key features and specifications include: \- MN3005 x4 bucket-brigade delay chips \- Sequencing capability to create musical harmonies with spatial and textural shifts \- Step mode for manual pitch-shifting or pure analog delay \- MIDI, CV, and Expression control \- Presets and internal modulation of all knobs \- Mono I/O \- Internal modulation (Ramping) \- MIDI (PC, CC, and Clock) \- CV control \- Expression control \- External tap \- Tap tempo with subdivisions \- Trails \- Momentary or latching bypass \- All-analog signal path \- True bypass (with Trails off) \- 9V Center Negative ~150 mA power requirement The pedal is designed to explore the limits of analog delay by putting the chips under digital control, resulting in a unique and versatile delay effects pedal with a wide range of creative possibilities.
Tonal Recall Red Knob
The Tonal Recall Red Knob by Chase Bliss Audio is an analog delay pedal built around four re-issued versions of the legendary MN3005 bucket-brigade delay chips. It offers a maximum delay time of 1100ms and retains the unmistakable analog character of this delay. The pedal expands upon classic vintage sounds associated with analog delays while incorporating modern amenities such as tap tempo, optional bypass with trails, expression control over any parameter, and the ability to save presets. Every knob and switch is connected to a digital brain while the guitar signal remains 100% analog and never gets digitally processed. Key Features and Technical Specifications: \- Built around four re-issued versions of the MN3005 bucket-brigade delay chips \- Maximum delay time increased to 1100ms \- Analog delay with modern amenities such as tap tempo and expression control \- Ability to save presets \- 100% analog guitar signal \- Mix, Rate, Time, Regen, Depth controls \- Wave, Short/Long/Both, Tap/MIDI switches \- External dip switches for additional tonal options \- MIDI, CV, and expression pedal integration \- True bypass or buffered bypass with trails \- Power consumption: ~150mA \- Standard 2.1mm 9V DC center-negative adapter required The pedal also features various controls including delay time, regen (repeats), depth (pitch modulation intensity), wave shape toggle, bypass stomp, tap/hold stomp, lower toggle for presets, and various input/output jacks for expression pedal, tap/MIDI, and more.
Tonal Recall Analog Delay
The Tonal Recall Analog Delay by Chase Bliss Audio is a unique pedal built around a pair of re-issued versions of the legendary MN3005 bucket-brigade delay chips, offering an unmistakable analog character and velvety tape-like modulation. It expands upon classic vintage sounds associated with analog delays while incorporating modern amenities such as tap tempo, optional bypass with trails, expression control over any parameter, and the ability to save presets. The pedal features a digital brain for control, while ensuring that the guitar signal remains 100% analog throughout. Key Features: \- Tap Tempo \- Expression pedal input for on-the-fly control \- Digital control over analog signal path \- Ability to save presets \- Optional bypass with trails Technical Specifications: \- Delay Chip: Re-issued MN3005 bucket-brigade delay chips \- Maximum Delay Time: 550ms \- Modulation: LFO modulation with rate and depth controls \- Tone Control: Acts as a low pass filter for delay repeats, assignable to other controls \- Mix Control: Adjusts the balance between dry and wet signals \- Regen Control: Adjusts the number of delay repeats, capable of self- oscillation \- SLB Toggle Switch: Selects the number of delay chips for short, long, or combined delay times \- Wave Shape Toggle: Selects the shape of the wave for modulation The Tonal Recall Analog Delay offers a wide range of tonal possibilities and advanced control features, making it a versatile and powerful tool for musicians seeking high-quality analog delay effects.
MOOD
The MOOD by Chase Bliss Audio is a multi-effect pedal with two channels that are aware of each other and work together. One half samples and loops brief moments, while the other is a suite of real-time spatial effects. The pedal allows for spilling audio back and forth between the two channels for endless shaping, such as running a time-stretched loop through a cloud of delay taps, re-sampling it, and carrying on. It features an always-listening looper, allowing for instant gratification and capturing of audio. The wet channel offers a twist on the familiar ambient palette, with reverb descending into frequency-shifting at a turn of a knob, and skipping doppelgängers emerging from the auto-sampling Slip mode. Each of MOOD’s channels has its own unique way of acting on the other, with the micro-looping channel capturing effects from the wet channel within its loops, and the ability to send those loops back through the wet channel for further processing. The pedal also features advanced connectivity and customization options including MIDI, CV and Expression control, presets, and internal modulation of its knobs. The MOOD MKII version includes additional features such as stereo I/O, overdubbing, MIDI integration, and the ability to freeze and refresh each channel. It also offers advanced connectivity and customization options similar to the original MOOD pedal.
Loopers
Blooper
The Blooper by Chase Bliss Audio is a bottomless looper pedal with extensive control features. It is designed in a compact case with six knobs, two footswitches, and numerous toggle and DIP switches. The pedal provides total control over various aspects of sound, including volume, layers, repeats, and modifiers. It features DIP switches for customizing parameters and expression control. The pedal's dimensions are 4.88" x 2.5" x 2.38", and it operates on 9VDC center negative power (PSU not included). The Blooper offers the ability to record up to eight separate independent layers, with a dedicated knob for scrolling through the layers. It also includes six on-board Modifiers (or effects) such as Smooth Speed, Dropper, Trimmer, Stepped Speed, Scambler, and Filter, which can be used to manipulate the recorded loops. Additionally, the Blooper pedal has MIDI functionality, allowing it to be synced with external devices such as drum machines. It can also be used as a high-quality digital delay, offering around 30 seconds of total looper time. The pedal's playback is of high quality, with no added artifacts or degradation as layers are added.
MOOD
The MOOD by Chase Bliss Audio is a multi-effect pedal with two channels that are aware of each other and work together. One half samples and loops brief moments, while the other is a suite of real-time spatial effects. The pedal allows for spilling audio back and forth between the two channels for endless shaping, such as running a time-stretched loop through a cloud of delay taps, re-sampling it, and carrying on. It features an always-listening looper, allowing for instant gratification and capturing of audio. The wet channel offers a twist on the familiar ambient palette, with reverb descending into frequency-shifting at a turn of a knob, and skipping doppelgängers emerging from the auto-sampling Slip mode. Each of MOOD’s channels has its own unique way of acting on the other, with the micro-looping channel capturing effects from the wet channel within its loops, and the ability to send those loops back through the wet channel for further processing. The pedal also features advanced connectivity and customization options including MIDI, CV and Expression control, presets, and internal modulation of its knobs. The MOOD MKII version includes additional features such as stereo I/O, overdubbing, MIDI integration, and the ability to freeze and refresh each channel. It also offers advanced connectivity and customization options similar to the original MOOD pedal.
Overdrive and Boost
Preamp MKII
The Preamp MKII by Chase Bliss Audio is a versatile effects pedal that combines drive, fuzz, and EQ functionalities. It features variable diode clipping, resonant, routable mids, and two types of fuzz, all integrated with the circuitry of a Benson amplifier. The pedal is built around the front-end circuitry of a Chimera tube amp, utilizing FET transistors for the 12AX7s triode stages, resulting in extremely responsive and versatile breakup with rich harmonics and musical EQ. The fuzz circuitry, positioned at the front of the signal flow, offers classic, powerful, and massive open fuzz, as well as a squished, zippy, and penetrating gated option. The parametric midrange section provides the ability to cut or boost any frequency, adjust routing and resonance, and perform filter sweeps. Additionally, the pedal offers variable diode clipping control, allowing users to achieve different drive pedal textures with either a transistor-only sound, a harder Silicon edge, or Germanium asymmetry. The Preamp MKII is equipped with motorized faders that react to preset changes and external control signals, while maintaining a 100% analog signal path. It includes MIDI, CV, and Expression control, as well as 30 internal presets. The pedal has mono I/O, true bypass, and operates on 9V Center Negative with a power requirement of approximately 500 mA. The dimensions of the pedal are approximately 5.75" x 6.5" x 2.5".
Brothers Analog Gainstage
The Brothers Analog Gainstage by Chase Bliss Audio is a versatile pedal featuring two separate channels that can be stacked or mixed in parallel. Each channel includes an overdrive and fuzz, with Channel A featuring a JFET-based boost and Channel B featuring an IC-based boost. The pedal offers 33 different savable routing patterns, 130 savable presets (2 onboard, 6 via the "faves" switch, and 122 via MIDI), and can be operated as a true bypass pedal or a buffered bypass pedal by the flip of a dip switch. It also includes a global Master volume control, advanced expression options, and a 1/4" MIDI jack for external control. The Brothers Analog Gainstage is designed and manufactured in the USA using high-quality components.
Brothers
The Brothers by Chase Bliss Audio is an analog gain stage effect pedal designed in collaboration with Resonant Electronic Design™. It features two independent JFET / IC analog channels comprising a total of six unique boost, drive, or fuzz circuits in one small enclosure. The pedal can be routed in thirty-three distinct ways, including mixing them in parallel or changing the order of the effects. It offers unprecedented effects and features that have never been heard or offered in analog stompboxes due to its digital control of the effect. The pedal can save everything and recall presets instantly, on- the-fly either on the pedal or with MIDI. Every knob and switch is connected to a little digital brain while your guitar signal stays 100% analog the entire time and never gets digitally processed. Key Features and Controls: \- MIX / STACK: Controls the mix between the two channels when both are active, serving two purposes dependent on the toggle setting. \- PARA | A \u003e B | B \u003e A TOGGLE: Sets the channels in parallel or series. \- MASTER: Sets the master volume of the pedal regardless of whether channel A or channel B are on individually or used together. \- GAIN A / GAIN B: Sets the gain of channel A / channel B for all modes (boost, drive, fuzz). \- TONE A / TONE B: Controls the tone stack for channel A / channel B for all modes (boost, drive, fuzz). \- A \u0026 B BYPASS STOMPS: Activates or bypasses each channel. \- LOWER TOGGLE: Recalls presets. \- IN / OUT: ¼” mono input jack. \- EXP / CV: ¼” TRS jack for expression pedal. \- EXT(A) / MIDI: ¼” TRS jack for secondary switch to activate / bypass channel A with a momentary normally open (NO) switch or interface the pedal with a Chase Bliss Midibox. Power and Other Information: \- The pedal consumes ~60mA and should be operated with a standard 2.1mm 9V DC center negative adapter with current supply capabilities of 100mA or more. \- Input impedance of this device is 1M, and output impedance is 10k. The Brothers by Chase Bliss Audio offers a wide range of tonal possibilities and control options, making it a versatile and powerful addition to any guitarist's setup.
Preamps
Preamp MKII
The Preamp MKII by Chase Bliss Audio is a versatile effects pedal that combines drive, fuzz, and EQ functionalities. It features variable diode clipping, resonant, routable mids, and two types of fuzz, all integrated with the circuitry of a Benson amplifier. The pedal is built around the front-end circuitry of a Chimera tube amp, utilizing FET transistors for the 12AX7s triode stages, resulting in extremely responsive and versatile breakup with rich harmonics and musical EQ. The fuzz circuitry, positioned at the front of the signal flow, offers classic, powerful, and massive open fuzz, as well as a squished, zippy, and penetrating gated option. The parametric midrange section provides the ability to cut or boost any frequency, adjust routing and resonance, and perform filter sweeps. Additionally, the pedal offers variable diode clipping control, allowing users to achieve different drive pedal textures with either a transistor-only sound, a harder Silicon edge, or Germanium asymmetry. The Preamp MKII is equipped with motorized faders that react to preset changes and external control signals, while maintaining a 100% analog signal path. It includes MIDI, CV, and Expression control, as well as 30 internal presets. The pedal has mono I/O, true bypass, and operates on 9V Center Negative with a power requirement of approximately 500 mA. The dimensions of the pedal are approximately 5.75" x 6.5" x 2.5".
Brothers Analog Gainstage
The Brothers Analog Gainstage by Chase Bliss Audio is a versatile pedal featuring two separate channels that can be stacked or mixed in parallel. Each channel includes an overdrive and fuzz, with Channel A featuring a JFET-based boost and Channel B featuring an IC-based boost. The pedal offers 33 different savable routing patterns, 130 savable presets (2 onboard, 6 via the "faves" switch, and 122 via MIDI), and can be operated as a true bypass pedal or a buffered bypass pedal by the flip of a dip switch. It also includes a global Master volume control, advanced expression options, and a 1/4" MIDI jack for external control. The Brothers Analog Gainstage is designed and manufactured in the USA using high-quality components.
Condor
The Condor by Chase Bliss Audio is an analog multi-effect pedal that offers sophisticated control over a wide range of effects, including EQ, overdrive, boost, tremolo, and filter tones. It features a powerful parametric mids control that ranges from 150Hz to 4kHz, along with three separate low pass filter or bass boost/cut modes. The pedal also includes gain and volume knobs, as well as a switchable overdrive circuit for sculpting guitar tones. All settings can be stored in presets, ramped, or controlled via expression pedal. Notably, every knob and switch is connected to a digital brain while ensuring that the guitar signal remains 100% analog and never gets digitally processed. The pedal allows for tactile control over a deep feature-set, providing musicians with comprehensive options for tone manipulation.
Automatone CXM 1978
The Automatone CXM 1978 by Chase Bliss Audio is a reverb effects pedal that offers a modern take on the charm of late 70's imperfections or hifi and lofi reimaginings. It features moving faders with presets and MIDI control, 32 Bit AD/DA, three classic algorithms, and adjustable decay crossover for fully shapeable reverb tail. The pedal also includes expression pedal control, optional fully balanced I/O, stereo input and output, and internally boosted +/-15V rails for line level input. The CXM 1978 takes a unique approach to decay, linking it to EQ just like natural acoustic reverb, allowing independent decay settings for bass and mids. It offers Room, Hall, and Plate reverb types, as well as a Tank Mod for atmospheric support. The pedal also features diffusion control and variable fidelity settings, including HIFI, STANDARD, and LOFI modes. The CXM 1978 is built around motorized faders that react to preset changes and external control signals, and it supports advanced connectivity and customization options, including MIDI, CV, and Expression control, as well as 30 internal presets and AUX expansion. The pedal has stereo I/O, buffered bypass, analog dry thru, and requires a 9V Center Negative ~500 mA power supply.
Brothers
The Brothers by Chase Bliss Audio is an analog gain stage effect pedal designed in collaboration with Resonant Electronic Design™. It features two independent JFET / IC analog channels comprising a total of six unique boost, drive, or fuzz circuits in one small enclosure. The pedal can be routed in thirty-three distinct ways, including mixing them in parallel or changing the order of the effects. It offers unprecedented effects and features that have never been heard or offered in analog stompboxes due to its digital control of the effect. The pedal can save everything and recall presets instantly, on- the-fly either on the pedal or with MIDI. Every knob and switch is connected to a little digital brain while your guitar signal stays 100% analog the entire time and never gets digitally processed. Key Features and Controls: \- MIX / STACK: Controls the mix between the two channels when both are active, serving two purposes dependent on the toggle setting. \- PARA | A \u003e B | B \u003e A TOGGLE: Sets the channels in parallel or series. \- MASTER: Sets the master volume of the pedal regardless of whether channel A or channel B are on individually or used together. \- GAIN A / GAIN B: Sets the gain of channel A / channel B for all modes (boost, drive, fuzz). \- TONE A / TONE B: Controls the tone stack for channel A / channel B for all modes (boost, drive, fuzz). \- A \u0026 B BYPASS STOMPS: Activates or bypasses each channel. \- LOWER TOGGLE: Recalls presets. \- IN / OUT: ¼” mono input jack. \- EXP / CV: ¼” TRS jack for expression pedal. \- EXT(A) / MIDI: ¼” TRS jack for secondary switch to activate / bypass channel A with a momentary normally open (NO) switch or interface the pedal with a Chase Bliss Midibox. Power and Other Information: \- The pedal consumes ~60mA and should be operated with a standard 2.1mm 9V DC center negative adapter with current supply capabilities of 100mA or more. \- Input impedance of this device is 1M, and output impedance is 10k. The Brothers by Chase Bliss Audio offers a wide range of tonal possibilities and control options, making it a versatile and powerful addition to any guitarist's setup.
Reverb
Dark World
The Dark World by Chase Bliss Audio is a dual-channel reverb pedal that offers a range of features and technical specifications: \- It combines one channel of natural algorithms with another made up of surreal atmospheres. \- The pedal features 33 distinct ways to mix, match, and create space. \- It includes three natural algorithms: Spring, Plate, and Hall, each with unique strengths and uses. \- The Dark channel offers three impossible algorithms that challenge traditional reverb concepts. \- Dynamic control includes a unique kind of infinite reverb that reacts to dynamics. \- The pedal features advanced connectivity and customization options, including MIDI, CV, and Expression control, presets, and internal modulation of its knobs. \- Technical specifications include mono I/O, presets (2), internal modulation (ramping), MIDI (PC, CC), CV control, expression control, trails, momentary or latching bypass, analog dry thru, true bypass (with Trails off), and requires 9V Center Negative power supply (~200 mA).
Automatone CXM 1978
The Automatone CXM 1978 by Chase Bliss Audio is a reverb effects pedal that offers a modern take on the charm of late 70's imperfections or hifi and lofi reimaginings. It features moving faders with presets and MIDI control, 32 Bit AD/DA, three classic algorithms, and adjustable decay crossover for fully shapeable reverb tail. The pedal also includes expression pedal control, optional fully balanced I/O, stereo input and output, and internally boosted +/-15V rails for line level input. The CXM 1978 takes a unique approach to decay, linking it to EQ just like natural acoustic reverb, allowing independent decay settings for bass and mids. It offers Room, Hall, and Plate reverb types, as well as a Tank Mod for atmospheric support. The pedal also features diffusion control and variable fidelity settings, including HIFI, STANDARD, and LOFI modes. The CXM 1978 is built around motorized faders that react to preset changes and external control signals, and it supports advanced connectivity and customization options, including MIDI, CV, and Expression control, as well as 30 internal presets and AUX expansion. The pedal has stereo I/O, buffered bypass, analog dry thru, and requires a 9V Center Negative ~500 mA power supply.
