CE2 Clone (BYOC Analogue Chorus)

[raulduke]

Not posted any builds for a while!

Here is my BYOC Analogue Chorus I built recently.

Lovely, lovely chorus; probably my favourite I have tried so far. Nice and 'warm' (for want of a better word).

It's been a while since I have built a BYOC kit and I forgot how much fun they are to put together.

I added a small mod; a switch to bypass the dry signal mix, giving an approximation of 'vibrato'.

The vibrato sounds pretty good considering the circuit and LFO are not optimised for it.

This is where the BYOC megachorus comes in (next on the list of 'must build' BYOC kits)...

[Matt]

Very nice. I like the "Ensemble" font. Don't know if I'm seeing this right, is the board angled to allow for the switch?

[bcalla]

You've got a cool art deco thing going on there.  Outstanding graphics.

[cooder]

Looks superb all around and your deacl style is super! Dig it!

[Hogharry]

Looks very nice indeed! I have to agree that it's a lovely sounding chorus.

[pedalhealer]

Very cool! Is the graphic is sticker?

[raulduke]

Yes mate its a polyester clear label.

Work really well for graphics (better than decals I have used)!

A few coats of enamel clear coat and the labels semi-meld to the enclosure.

[LaceSensor]

Yes mate its a polyester clear label.

Work really well for graphics (better than decals I have used)!

A few coats of enamel clear coat and the labels semi-meld to the enclosure.

link me to the supplier? Id like to try them. are they for lazer printers?
I used to use inkjet decals but they were not very robust.

[raulduke]

Yes mate its a polyester clear label.

Work really well for graphics (better than decals I have used)!

A few coats of enamel clear coat and the labels semi-meld to the enclosure.

link me to the supplier? Id like to try them. are they for lazer printers?
I used to use inkjet decals but they were not very robust.

Here you go:
http://www.aalabels.com/home/buy/2474

They are Matt (what I use at the moment), but they also have now have a gloss variant which might be worth try out (probably require less clear coat to get a nice flat finish)

They are a good company. Use them at work for all sorts of things (well... labels  ).

[lars]

Yes mate its a polyester clear label.

Work really well for graphics (better than decals I have used)!

A few coats of enamel clear coat and the labels semi-meld to the enclosure.

I too have used this method.
I use the #18665 label sheets from Avery.
It works really well for complex, big graphics where a waterslide decal might stretch and distort straight lines. You could realistically print out up to an 8.5" x 11" graphic that would be nearly impossible to do with a decal in one piece. I like to put a light coat of clear on after it dries to protect the ink while I'm putting it on the enclosure, then several coats of gloss, and it looks like paint.
Great-looking build!

[LaceSensor]

Yes mate its a polyester clear label.

Work really well for graphics (better than decals I have used)!

A few coats of enamel clear coat and the labels semi-meld to the enclosure.

link me to the supplier? Id like to try them. are they for lazer printers?
I used to use inkjet decals but they were not very robust.

Here you go:
http://www.aalabels.com/home/buy/2474

They are Matt (what I use at the moment), but they also have now have a gloss variant which might be worth try out (probably require less clear coat to get a nice flat finish)

They are a good company. Use them at work for all sorts of things (well... labels  ).

quite pricey

avery do similar stuff for about £15 per 25 sheets

might investigate regardless

[luks999]

Yes mate its a polyester clear label.

Work really well for graphics (better than decals I have used)!



A few coats of enamel clear coat and the labels semi-meld to the enclosure.

link me to the supplier? Id like to try them. are they for lazer printers?
I used to use inkjet decals but they were not very robust.

Here you go:
http://www.aalabels.com/home/buy/2474

They are Matt (what I use at the moment), but they also have now have a gloss variant which might be worth try out (probably require less clear coat to get a nice flat finish)

They are a good company. Use them at work for all sorts of things (well... labels  ).

your pedals look fantastic with these!
are these polyester labels self adhesive ? do you use clear laquer to seal it?

[raulduke]

Yes mate its a polyester clear label.

Work really well for graphics (better than decals I have used)!

A few coats of enamel clear coat and the labels semi-meld to the enclosure.

link me to the supplier? Id like to try them. are they for lazer printers?
I used to use inkjet decals but they were not very robust.

Here you go:
http://www.aalabels.com/home/buy/2474

They are Matt (what I use at the moment), but they also have now have a gloss variant which might be worth try out (probably require less clear coat to get a nice flat finish)

They are a good company. Use them at work for all sorts of things (well... labels  ).

quite pricey

avery do similar stuff for about £15 per 25 sheets

might investigate regardless

Work well for me but suit yourself.

'your pedals look fantastic with these!
are these polyester labels self adhesive ? do you use clear laquer to seal it?'

Yes they are self adhesive and I use clear enamel lacquer.

You have to be very careful when applying the label; make sure you are straight because you will take paint of if you try and remove it after applying (I know this from experience  )!

[luks999]

Thanks, raul
i think i give these label a try

[mweint]

Hey, sorry to revisit this post after so long.  Just curious as to what you mean that the LFO and circuit are not optimized for vibrato.  I always thought chorus and vibrato were the same except for the addition of the dry signal in the mix and the vibrato effect being delayed a bit.  Would love to understand more about what optimizes a circuit for vibrato if you have any info on that!  Thanks so much.