Boss

Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble

Name: Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
Brand: Boss

The original Boss chorus pedal, a large floor unit that preceded the compact pedal line. Features both chorus and vibrato modes with a warm, lush analog character and a built-in preamp stage that adds subtle coloration. Used by Alex Lifeson, Andy Summers, and John Frusciante.

On your modeler

Helix:70s Chorus

Quad Cortex:CE-1

Fractal:Analog Chorus

Kemper:Vintage Chorus

Boss Katana:CE-1 Chorus (Mod)

Where to buy

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Controls

Rate0 – 10

Depth0 – 10

Recipes using the Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble

See exactly how this gear is dialed in across different songs and styles.

Alex Lifeson

progressive-rock

Tom Sawyer (1981)

Alex Lifeson's Tom Sawyer Chorus-Driven Tone

Alex Lifeson's tone on Tom Sawyer is a masterclass in using chorus and effects to create a massive, shimmering wall of guitar sound. The ES-355's semi-hollow body provides natural resonance and warmth, which is then pushed through a Marshall for crunch and layered with a Boss CE-1 chorus for that wide, sweeping stereo effect. The result is a tone that fills the entire sonic spectrum without ever getting in the way of Geddy Lee's bass and Neil Peart's drums.

HelixQuad CortexBoss Katana

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