Universal Audio Brigade Chorus & Vibrato

£146.00

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This is a real tasty chorus. A solid buffer and volume it stands out amongst other Guitar Pedals on the menu. Universal Audio make great Guitar Pedals, so If you like buffer then this Universal Audio Brigade Chorus & Vibrato is the perfect chorus to order in. Read More details Below.


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This is a real tasty chorus. A solid buffer and volume that stands out amongst other Guitar Pedals on the menu. Universal Audio make great Guitar Pedals, so If you like buffer, then a Universal Audio Brigade Chorus & Vibrato is the perfect chorus to order in. The Universal Audio Brigade Chorus & Vibrato is an extraordinary combination of vintage charm and modern reliability. Expertly emulating the revered 1976 Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble and its sought-after preamp this pedal transports you back to a golden era of music production. Its closely modelled bucket-brigade circuitry produces rich thick chorus and vibrato effects all in a compact stompbox thatll slot into any pedalboard. Every strum of your guitar takes on a new life enriched by the warmth and texture of the legendary analogue modulation effect that defined the sounds of countless renowned artists. The pedals built-in emulation of the coveted CE-1s analogue preamp is a significant enhancement contributing not only to the modulation effects but also adding fat volume and texture boosts to your overall tone. This feature results in a fuller richer sound with increased sustain and punch elevating your performance to new heights. Beyond its evocative vintage aesthetic the Brigade Chorus & Vibrato is designed for dependability. It features true/buffer bypass and preamp on/off switches ensuring not only a trip back in time but also a reliable enduring performance that will serve you for years to come.

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Universal Audio

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Universal Audio

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Buffer

A buffer pedal protects your tone when your signal has a long journey to travel. As cables and multiple pedals build up, high frequencies can fade and your sound can lose clarity. A buffer restores strength and sparkle, keeping your signal full, punchy, and consistent from guitar to amp.

Use a buffer at the start of a large pedalboard, after vintage true-bypass chains, or anywhere your tone feels dull or weak. It doesn’t add gain or colour — it simply preserves what you already have, making sure your core sound arrives exactly as it should.

Chorus

A chorus pedal thickens and widens your tone by subtly duplicating your signal and shifting it slightly out of tune and time. The result is movement — shimmering cleans, liquid arpeggios, and that unmistakable 80s swirl that makes single notes feel fuller and chords sound expansive. From gentle sparkle to deep, watery modulation, chorus adds dimension without overwhelming your core sound.

Use it to bring life to clean passages, soften driven tones, or create spacious textures that sit beautifully in a band mix. Whether you’re after subtle depth or bold, warbling character, a chorus pedal is a simple way to make your guitar sound bigger, richer, and more immersive.

Guitar Effects Pedals

Guitar Pedals

Your pedal is like a signature dish for your sound — a flavour-packed creation that transforms the bland ingredients of your guitar into something unforgettable. Each one adds its own seasoning, texture, and heat, turning a simple meal into a feast of tone.

These tasty little boxes sit in a row, like plates on a buffet, letting you mix and match flavours as you play. With one tap of your foot, you can swap sweet for spicy, subtle for smoky, and serve up something completely new. From the comfort food of warm overdrive to the fiery kick of fuzz, from smooth jazz sauce to heavy-metal spice, pedals give players a full menu of options to express their taste.  And just like with food, once you’ve tried one dish, you’ll want to sample them all.

Collecting, trading, and discovering new flavours soon becomes part of the joy of being a tone-loving gourmet geek with a guitar.

Preamp

A preamp pedal shapes and boosts your guitar’s signal before it reaches your amp or recording interface, giving you control over tone, gain, and headroom. It acts as the first stage of amplification, adding warmth, clarity, and character while preparing your signal for the next part of the chain. Some preamps emulate the response of classic valve circuits, while others offer clean, transparent tone shaping ideal for acoustic instruments or direct recording setups.

Used on its own, a preamp pedal can serve as the foundation of your tone, providing a consistent core sound wherever you play. When combined with other effects, it enhances dynamics and helps each pedal sound more defined and natural. Whether you’re looking to push your amp harder, bring life to a dull signal, or refine your sound for the studio, a good preamp pedal adds presence, punch, and musicality to any rig.

Vibrato

Vibrato refers to a guitar pedal effect that modulates pitch slightly up and down, creating movement and a sense of wobble in the sound. Unlike tremolo, which changes volume, vibrato affects pitch only, producing anything from subtle shimmer to pronounced, warbling textures. It is often used to add character, depth, and vintage-style modulation to guitar tones.

Volume

Volume pedals control the output level of a guitar signal using a foot-operated treadle. They allow smooth volume swells, dynamic control during playing, and easy muting between songs. Volume pedals can be placed at different points in the signal chain to either control overall loudness or adjust gain and drive behaviour when positioned before distortion or overdrive pedals.