AZURE ANALOG CHORUS
BASED ONEFFECT TYPEPROJECT SUMMARYDOCUMENT VERSION
BOSS
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CE-2 Chorus
One of the most revered chorus pedals of all time, it uses analog BBDs to modulate the signal, resulting in the warm, rounded tone characteristic of this era.
Analog chorus1.1.0 (2022-12-08)
BUILD DIFFICULTY
Intermediate
Actual size is 2.3” x 2.42” (main board) and 1.78” x 0.86” (bypass board).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
Project Overview
9
Drill Template
2
Introduction & Usage
10
Enclosure Layout
3-5
Parts List
11
Wiring Diagram
6-7
Build Notes
12
Licensing
8
Schematic
12
Document Revisions
INTRODUCTION
The Azure Analog Chorus is based on the BOSS
®
CE-2 Chorus Ensemble, first released in 1979 and generally considered to be one of the best chorus pedals ever made. With only two knobs, it’s simple to operate, but it doesn’t take long to understand the wide range of sounds contained inside.The CE-2B Bass Chorus followed almost a decade later in 1987. It was the same basic circuit as the CE-2, but with one component in the audio path changed to make it better suited for bass, as well as the addition of a Mix knob to blend in the wet signal.The Azure is based on the original CE-2, but it includes the mix knob from the CE-2B. With the mix knob all the way up, it’s identical to the stock circuit, so this allows the intensity to be dialed back a bit while still preserving the originality. The full bass version can also be built with a single component substitution, covered in the parts list.While the original CE-2 and CE-2B used the MN3007 BBD, the Azure can run on either the MN3007 or MN3207 (v3207) by setting some on-board jumpers. Since new BBD production has been slowed down significantly due to materials shortages, this flexibility makes it a little easier to find parts that will work.
USAGE
The Azure has three controls:•
Rate
sets the speed of the chorus effect.•
Depth
sets the intensity of the chorus effect.•
Mix
adjusts the amount of modulated signal that is blended with the clean signal to create the chorus effect. This is especially useful for bass guitar so the low-end is preserved.
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PARTS LIST
This parts list is also available in a spreadsheet format which can be imported directly into Mouser for easy parts ordering. Mouser doesn’t carry all the parts—notably potentiometers—so the second tab lists all the non-Mouser parts as well as sources for each.View parts list spreadsheet
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PARTVALUETYPE NOTES
R11kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR2470kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR310kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR410kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR547kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR610kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR747kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR847kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR947kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR1010kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR11470RMetal film resistor, 1/4WR12100kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR13100kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR1410kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR1510kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR1610kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR1710kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR184k7Metal film resistor, 1/4WR1956kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR20330kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR2110kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR2210kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR2310kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR2410kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR251MMetal film resistor, 1/4WR2647kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR2733kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR282k7Metal film resistor, 1/4WR29150kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR3047kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR3133kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR3210kMetal film resistor, 1/4W
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PARTS LIST, CONT.
PARTVALUETYPE NOTES
R331MMetal film resistor, 1/4WR34220kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR354k7Metal film resistor, 1/4WR364k7Metal film resistor, 1/4WR374k7Metal film resistor, 1/4WR384k7Metal film resistor, 1/4WR3910kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR4010kMetal film resistor, 1/4WR4133RMetal film resistor, 1/4WRPD2M2Metal film resistor, 1/4WInput pulldown resistor. Can be as low as 1M.LEDR4k7Metal film resistor, 1/4WLED current-limiting resistor. Adjust value to change LED brightness.C147nFilm capacitor, 7.2 x 2.5mmC2470nFilm capacitor, 7.2 x 3mmC36n8Film capacitor, 7.2 x 2.5mmC4100pFMLCC capacitor, NP0/C0GC5100pFMLCC capacitor, NP0/C0GC66n8Film capacitor, 7.2 x 2.5mmC71uFFilm capacitor, 7.2 x 3.5mmC833nFilm capacitor, 7.2 x 2.5mmC93n3Film capacitor, 7.2 x 2.5mmC108n2Film capacitor, 7.2 x 2.5mmC11470pFMLCC capacitor, NP0/C0GC121uFTantalum capacitor, 044AC1333nFilm capacitor, 7.2 x 2.5mmC143n3Film capacitor, 7.2 x 2.5mmC158n2Film capacitor, 7.2 x 2.5mmC16470pFMLCC capacitor, NP0/C0GC1733nFilm capacitor, 7.2 x 2.5mmCE-2B (bass version) uses 12n here.C1847pFMLCC capacitor, NP0/C0GC19100nFilm capacitor, 7.2 x 2.5mmC2010nFilm capacitor, 7.2 x 2.5mmC2147uFElectrolytic capacitor, 5mmReference voltage filter capacitor.C2247uFElectrolytic capacitor, 5mmReference voltage filter capacitor.C23220uFElectrolytic capacitor, 6.3mmPower supply filter capacitor.C24100uFElectrolytic capacitor, 6.3mmPower supply filter capacitor.C25100nMLCC capacitor, X7RPower supply filter capacitor.Z11N4739AZener diode, 9.1V, DO-41BBD protection diode. Use 1N4743 if using MN3007.