MXR Micro ChorusFrom real comments

Verdict distilled from 36 mentions across 7 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment94%
PROS 94%
CONS 6%

Rank based on 36 mentions across 7 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want a simple, one-knob chorus with a warm, full analog tone
  • You need an affordable pedal that still competes with pricier boutique chorus units
  • You play bass or guitar and want a thick, lush modulation without fiddling with settings

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You need precise control over depth or want a very subtle, mild chorus
  • You're sensitive to volume jumps or extra noise when effects engage
  • You want guaranteed true bypass confirmed directly by the manufacturer

What users complain about

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Natural, amp-like tone
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Simple one-knob operationFull, warm, rich toneGreat value for the priceVolume boost when engaged
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Simple one-knob operation
Full, warm, rich tone
Great value for the price
Volume boost when engaged

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Overall Impression

Users consistently praise the Micro Chorus for its simplicity and rich, full tone. Many commenters highlight that the single-knob design makes dialing in a great sound effortless, with several calling it their favorite chorus pedal ever, even over boutique options. It's described as warm, organic, and versatile enough to cover lush chorus, flanger-like textures, and fast Leslie/vibratone sounds, all from one control.

A recurring gripe is a noticeable volume boost and occasional noise when the pedal is engaged. Multiple owners report the pedal boosts volume when activated, with one suggesting running it before a compressor to manage it. Others describe white noise or hum that speeds and slows with the rate knob, and one user received a unit that arrived broken with a hum issue, though a replacement was expected to resolve it.

Compared to rivals like the Boss CE-2 and EHX Small Clone, opinions are mixed but often favor the MXR. Several users find the MXR sounds very close to the Boss CE-2, with some preferring the MXR's warmer, more vintage character, while others still lean toward Boss for its extra controls and CE-1 mode. Against the EHX Small Clone, some players choose the Small Clone for grungier tones, but others clearly prefer the Micro Chorus overall.

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