MXR Stereo Chorus vs. Boss DC-2w Dimension C Waza Craft (in Stereo)

[@marknettles]

I've played them all. If you haven't experienced the MXR yet, I can only explain it in one word...lush. It just has a warmth and natural feel to it...and it doesn't add noise to your signal chain the way most others do.

[@Haciendamann]

Thank you for the comparison: To my ears the Boss sounds way more beautiful for I dislike the movement and pitch bending of the MXR.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Agree. I Hate that Seasick pitch-warble.

[@awothers72]

You can’t really compare these 2 this way. The dimension C uses two modulated delayed signals alongside a dry signal. These delayed signals are out of phase with each other so as not to create a “swirling” effect. This circuitry gives the Dimension chorus effect a more subtle, ‘motionless’ tone. It’s sounds “different”to the MXR by design.

[@TheDmonet]

So the Dimension C is more like a "detune" effect than a modulation I guess?

[@awothers72]

@@TheDmonet The MXR has the original signal, and a modulated one that swings in and out. So if you call that a detune, then it’s the MXR you’re describing.

[@arighani9989]

Yeah, to me, the dimension c is like a mixture of a flanger and a chorus.

[@awothers72]

@@TheDmonet it uses two modulated delayed signals alongside a dry signal. These delayed signals are out of phase with each other. It removes the weird swinging motion sickness chorus effect you get with just one modulated signal. But if you are thinking of an EVH define type effect, no, not really like that.

[@DoctorJezz]

Dimension for me, though I'm a keyboard player and when I want warbly vibrato I use an LFO or two. The dimension is crystal clear and places the source in a sound stage, which is what I love. It sounds sensational on an OBXa.

[@carlwentline1263]

This was a great video! I love the MXR ! I was amazed how incredible it sounded definitely more versatile than the Dimension C but in my honest opinion I love the Dimension C more. Both great , the Dimension C just has this sparkle & shimmeryness to it that I feel like any other Chorus Pedal can’t achieve. MXR sounded great too, just prefer the DC2w for my needs.

[@mark.paterson]

Thank you so much for this video. I've had the MXR Stereo Chorus for over 15 years now. I love it of course, but I was considering purchasing the DC-2w - not to replace it, but just to add another flavor. Now I hear that it doesn't really add anything that the MXR can't do. I love the Width knob on the MXR too - with a sweep of the knob you can go from thick mono chorus, to super wide stereo, and everything in between. Plus the EQ section is a great feature that many Chorus pedals don't have, and the little switch next to the EQ makes it so that the chorus only affects the high frequencies and leaves your low end intact. Incredible pedal. I hope MXR never stop making it!

[@serenemachine9110]

The Boss sounds nice but that MXR is my favorite chorus that I have ever played.

[@TheKeithbruce]

the secret behind a great chorus sound .. is a slow " rate " and a wide " width" setting

[@carriersignal]

Yes, absolutely this! I feel the MXR was set in more of the extreme settings. If you like that then, the MXR is your pedal since the Boss is a more subtle chorus. Someone said recently that the DC-2w is a chorus pedal for those that don't really like chorus as it won't make you sea sick.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

They are both great. I am getting the DC2W for a small acoustic pedalboard. If you want Super Lush & Phenomenal Chorus - get the F.T.T. Tri-Avatar Multidimensional Chorus - it is Unreal. The Boss Dimension D and the F.T.T. Tri-Chorus are for people like me, who hate that Seasick LFO Warble. Both have their place. Nice demo man. Enjoyed it.

[@adakhochalai]

kindly do a detailed mxr stereo chorus review

[@NO-TALK-GuitarPlugin]

I still prefer the dimension! But they are both were nice, maybe the MXR is more polyvalent but the D is totally for my 80’s style

[@nunoharris]

Hi. Is the chorus of the Boss Dimension C similar to the chorus of the Gallien-Kruger 250 ML amp? Thanks

[@silverjaw138]

Going for that Somewhere in Time tone?

[@amirglinik8218]

I am not a big fan of Boss pedals but this one is great, One more thing to mention is that the MXR need 18 Volt

[@MadebyMiike]

The Boss is really great! And yes the MXR needs 18 v! Thanks for watching Amir!

[@madguitrst]

Definitely agree...the MXR sounds fantastic - instant orgasmic chorus sound = like everything you want in an analog chorus pedal.

[@michaeltaylors2456]

Great comparison, DC-2w is on the way ! I despise warble or seasickness by the way

[@jasonb638]

Thank you for the shootout, I have the MXR Stereo Chorus and have been debating on switching to the Dimension C, but after watching this, I think I wanted the Dimension C for the cool factor. The verdict: MXR stays on the pedal board 👌👌👌

[@mattgilbert7347]

Very different pedals. I could use both. The Maxon ASC10 is another great one. It's like halfway between the warmth of the MXR and rhe bright, sparkly, ambience of the DC-2W

[@JRandallS]

The Boss is the boss for sure. Much more sublime. You should try both on an acoustic and also behind an already mixed up blues tone aka SRV. Then you will understand.

[@zombiemosher1139]

I know the Dimension is held in high regard but the MXR smokes it. In some ways it's not a fair comparison due to the amount of control on the MXR but I always thought it was a strange design on the Boss.

[@Diax1324]

The buttons are just cool because you don't have to worry about knocking settings around, IMO.

[@Jaysteenn]

Awsome! What chorus pedal do use the most lately? Which one do you have on your board? I was always interested in the Dimension C but it's a little pricey for a chorus when I dont run stereo. I want to do a shootout of the TC Electronic Corona Dimension M toneprint against the real Boss Dimension pedal. The TC toneprint sounds great too and I dont know how it comes to the real thing. The Wampler Terraform comes in the mail tommrow and also has a Dimension setting. 😁

[@MadebyMiike]

Hey mate, I just borrowed a Corona Chous yesterday, sounds like a great idea for a comparison video! Are there any other cool Toneprints that I could use to compare with the real thing? MXR Stereo Chorus, Analog Chorus, Boss CE-2 or something? Please let me know!

[@Jaysteenn]

@@MadebyMiike There are lots of great toneprints! To be honest I loved the Dimension M from Sweetwater so I have kept it there for a long time now. Lol Watch their short video making it to explain how it works or read the explanation. I would love to see a video comparing those! I have done a little exploring, they have CE-2 and similar toneprints but I can't specifically tell you which ones would be direct comparisons. Lots of times the names give it away and I think they even call some of them almost their exact names. Looking forward to a Corona video!

[@jeremyjohnson7676]

@@MadebyMiike Corona Chorus? xD Jesus take care! xD

[@WhiteWizzard]

So tired of these Dimension C vs Chorus debates. The Boss DC2W is not a “Chorus” pedal -it’s a “Dimension” pedal. The apt pedal comp to the MXR is the CE2W -an actual Chorus pedal. I don’t know why people keep calling the DC a Chorus. It’s a different effect. If you use a CE-1 style Chorus from a CE2W with a DC 2W in stereo , you will get the closest approximation to the Roland JC 120-as the DC2W gives you that delay line split that creates a kind of 3D spectrum you get from a JC. Kind of a Roland high point of sonic invention along with the Space Echo. . It’s a unique effect used on countless records with the Dimension D. A rack unit that does a subtle widening that dare I say is very euphoric. Either way do the comp with a CE2W for the MXR. These in essence are different effects.

[@alexledford4747]

I've always thought that the MXR Stereo Chorus was actually Wet/Dry output, making it not true-stereo, so I was kinda "eh" about it. It's definitely analogy, but still pretty run-of-the-mill.

[@cwir88]

MXR is very good, but DC-2w adds a little extra something to stereo setup. Definately makes your rig bigger in stereo.

[@stubrakon9683]

Great video thanks! They both sound really good. The lack of control/choice on the boss appeals to me. Just plug and go. 😃

[@skaboosh]

I wonder how the Rockman chorus compares

[@almostliterally593]

Dimension C seems really close to a rockman

[@skaboosh]

@@almostliterally593 Really? That's unexpected.......I had one years ago, maybe I need another

[@J1Z06]

MXR FTW!!!

[@sonar1357]

Any other phone watchers out there? The stereo mode on the MXR simply outputs the modulated signals with opposite polarity, so I can't hear any wet effect once my speaker sums it to mono.

[@sumyunguy4150]

Listen with head phones.

[@sonar1357]

@@sumyunguy4150 The issue is that if the MXR utilizes the polarity trick then it is fake stereo.

[@sumyunguy4150]

@@sonar1357 So you're saying that your phone's speaker plays back a completely dry guitar tone? Really? Seems hard to believe.

[@sonar1357]

@@sumyunguy4150 Try it yourself. Download the audio and sum the 2 channels to mono. The stereo mode on the MXR will be completely dry.

[@sumyunguy4150]

@@sonar1357 Looks like my reply was deleted? Maybe because I included an address to a Reddit page titled "The 3 Main Types of "Stereo Chorus" (And Why Only One Is the Real Thing)"? Anyway yes you are right. The MXR creates "pseudo stereo" by sending out a 180° inverted signal, which sounds very cool when heard through stereo speakers, but does indeed lose all chorus effect when summed to mono. I don't know if that's such a bad thing, though. Stereo has to be created with *some* sort of disparity between otherwise identical signals - otherwise it wouldn't be stereo! I'll continue my search for a stereo chorus pedal. Strymon Deco is on the horizon.

[@marcpendergrast5670]

Had the DC 2. Running 2 amps. Too thin sounding. Still has chorusing modulation and totally uncontrolable. Waiting on the MXR 134. Hoping its "The One".

[@marcpendergrast5670]

Well, the 134 is The One. Wouldnt part with it. Total tone monster. Does the whole Dimension D thing when running in stereo. Without it I would run Wet Dry. It can be more subtle than the Boss while adding a wider stereo field. On its own it is a great recording/eq tool. Capable of Phaser and light Flanging as well.

[@chinmeysway]

What is that button you push on the boss? A burst of extra sound for a second...

[@samiam9059]

Are they both analog?

[@MadebyMiike]

Yeah they are!

[@samiam9059]

@@MadebyMiike thx

[@andreievkalupniek5717]

The Boss has a hard to describe sweetness that is not present on the MXR. I prefer the Boss by I long shot....

[@davemaverick8438]

boss is a classic, it has that magic 80s character thats featured on so many records which is why so many people love it. mxr is just another generic sounding chorus

[@rayprevailer8454]

MXR for me.

[@profile1251]

How does the MXR sound in mono?

[@rokinrandy]

less knobs and a good sound,boom boom. or bend down and play with knobs for other sounds

[@CalitranoN]

MXR is soo much better agreed warmer an 70s in a box. You might want to try evh chorus by MXR see if that’s better. The Dimension C is not really a fair comparison. Different sound.

[@MikeHenrick1]

Only the boss has stereo in. The most important thing for me

[@MadebyMiike]

That is true!

[@rabidbadger5260]

Mxr for me. Thank you

[@yurymiy]

MXR is a killer one.

[@BracliCreations]

I own the MXR which is deliciously analog, organic and quiet. The only disadvantage is its large size.

[@youztuber5000]

Too bad the MXR doesn't have stereo input

[@MiguelBaptista1981]

I still prefer the Boss !

[@darwinsaye]

It’s all a matter of taste of course, but to me the MXR had this zingy sound that reminds me of a flanger with too much resonance dialled in. Not my cup of tea.

[@FakeGlasses]

Get a DC-2 and a BF-2 or CE-2. They crush all modern day competitors and are only $50-100 more than these Wazacraft pedals.

[@davidbuzzin426]

🤮I HATE ANY TYPE OF EQ ON STOMP BOXES.🤓I OWN A 70'S MXR STEREO CHORUS (NO EQ's) Built in grounded power cable.👍

[@coldwar1977]

MXR all the way!!

[@MadebyMiike]

Definitely! :-)

[@xenod1066]

Play both together! 😉

[@koolbreeze8698]

Neither Pedal have a Volume Control

[@00Resev]

...Meh! The whole point of the Dimension is to be a mellower effect from the beginning, with easy repeatable results, so there isn't really a point to compare it to that MXR. I could say the same thing about the MXR Phase 90, which is the best pedal of the sort......as long as you know what to expect, as the control is minimal, but easy to repeat.

[@carlosgarciasandoval9993]

Boss sound sweet

[@againstthelight9486]

mxr analog chorus was still my favorite,

[@Goth108]

Dimension C: mono compatible. MXR: not mono compatible. The ads on this video: pure crap.

[@LeBoun64]

MXR somewhat too Cleanish for me...

[@Grungebob_Squaredance]

I have both. I prefer the mxr.

[@jeremyjohnson7676]

Stupid video because the "width" on the MXR must be turned fully clockwise for maximum stereo-spread! No wonder the BOSS sounds wider!

[@pmamiaro]

MXR

[@WhiteWizzard]

So tired of these Dimension C vs Chorus debates. The Boss DC2W is not a “Chorus” pedal -it’s a “Dimension” pedal. The apt pedal comp to the MXR is the CE2W -an actual Chorus pedal. I don’t know why people keep calling the DC a Chorus. It’s a different effect. If you use a CE-1 style Chorus from a CE2W with a DC 2W in stereo , you will get the closest approximation to the Roland JC 120-as the DC2W gives you that delay line split that creates a kind of 3D spectrum you get from a JC. Kind of a Roland high point of sonic invention along with the Space Echo. . It’s a unique effect used on countless records with the Dimension D. A rack unit that does a subtle widening that dare I say is very euphoric. Either way do the comp with a CE2W for the MXR. These in essence are different effects.

[@fixedgear37]

All that lecture… it’s “euphonic”