Chorus is one of history’s most beloved guitar effects, but what does a chorus pedal actually do? Join Sweetwater’s Don Carr for a history of this classic effect and a no-nonsense look at what makes chorus pedals tick! As their name suggests, chorus pedals make sounds bigger by copying and doubling the input — just like a chorus of voices might join in to give a performer deeper sonic texture and a grander sound overall. Check it out!
About Don Carr
With a three-decade career as a professional guitarist in Nashville, Tennessee, Sweetwater's Don Carr has a long list of album credits in multiple genres of music. His resume includes hundreds of radio and television appearances, as well as thousands of live performances in America and abroad as lead guitarist for the legendary Oak Ridge Boys. Don provides Sweetwater with professional insight through product demos, reviews, how-to’s, and group instruction. He is also the first-call session guitarist for Sweetwater Studios.
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