Warm Audio WA-C1 Stereo Chorus and Vibrato Pedal
Warm Audio - WA-C1, Fully Analogue Stereo Chorus and Vibrato Pedal, hi-Z Switch, Texas Instruments Op-Amps
Stereo Chorus and Vibrato Pedal
Warm Audio - WA-C1
Faithful Recreation Of The Most Celebrated
All-Analogue Chorus Effects PedalThe Warm Audio WA-C1 features all the vintage tones, functionality, and vibe of the renowned 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 fully analogue preamp that adds tons of analogue 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, favoured by legendary musicians like The Police, Queen, Stone Temple Pilots, Rush, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and more.
at a glance
• Fully analogue circuitry with true BBD performance and 3 Texas Instruments op-amps
• Drive levels with an analogue preamp and a peak indicator for improved monitoring signal quality
• Bypass and mode selector footswitches allow for more hands-free control onstage
• hi-Z switch adapts to different pickups and sound sources, like keyboards
• Stereo outputs enable richer, wider tones
Deeper, Richer, Bigger
stunning Chorus & Vibrato TonesThe WA-C1 delivers stunning 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 colour, 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.
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Pedal Type | Chorus, Vibrato |
|---|---|
| Analogue/Digital | Analogue |
| Inputs | 1 x 1/4" (input) |
| Outputs | 2 x 1/4" (stereo/mono) |
| Power Source | 9V DC power supply (sold separately) |
| Power Usage | 90mA |
| Dimensions | Width: 6.5" Height: 1.6" Depth: 3.8" |
| Weight | 1.9 lbs. |
