WARM AUDIO / WA-C1　Warm Chorus Vibrato

Warm Audio WA-C1 faithfully recreates the most famous all-analog chorus and vibrato in guitar pedal history, and adds uncompromising features to explore legendary modulated tones. Like the original, the WA-C1 offers a lauded all-analog preamp and rich chorus and vibrato tones.

■Main features
1. Reproducing the ultimate original chorus pedal
The WA-C1 is a faithful reproduction of the highly acclaimed all-analog chorus/vibrato pedal, known for its pure analog tone and rich modulation. In addition to faithful circuit design, we've added the ability to independently control depth and rate on the chorus side, and Hi-Z selection for a 100% analog chorus experience with no compromises. The input is a single input that supports mono/stereo output.

2. No emulation, pure analog preamp
Equipped with a 100% analog preamp that matches the acclaimed original, the level control adds bite, depth, and natural compression to your guitar tone. The entire pedal circuit uses a charge pump voltage regulator to provide stable power even when using an external 9V power supply. Bypass mode also adds coloration and preamp tone.

3. Deep and rich chorus
This is an analog chorus pedal that uses a full-fledged bucket brigade device (BBD) to reproduce the rich midrange and delicate nuances unique to vintage choruses. Using Xvive's latest BBD chip and carefully selected parts, it faithfully reproduces the warmth and depth of vintage chorus. This is a carefully crafted product that brings out all the features of the original pedal.

4. Rich and three-dimensional vibrato
If you want to get serious about vibrato, turn on the Warm Chorus Vibrato vibrato setting to add speed and vibration to your tone. Produces a rotary-like modulation tone perfect for funk, fusion, blues, jazz, and more. The WA-C1 has a flashing LED on the face panel for effect monitoring that shows which settings are on and the speed of modulation.

5. Chorus with independent Depth & Rate controls
Unlike the traditional ""Intensity"" control, the feature is that Depth and Rate can be adjusted individually. With vintage pedals, increasing ""Intensity"" simultaneously increases Depth and Rate, but with WA-C1, by deepening Depth and slowing down Rate, you can exceed the limits of conventional vintage pedals and achieve a richer chorus tone.

6. Selectable impedance (compatible with multiple sources)
The WA-C1 is equipped with an impedance selector switch on the back panel, allowing you to choose between the 50kΩ input impedance found on vintage instruments and the 1.1MΩ Hi-Z setting that brings out the clarity of instruments equipped with passive pickups. This switch also works in bypass mode, preserving the clarity of the sound quality when bypassed.

7. Hand tested in Austin, Texas
Like all Warm Audio equipment, the WA-C1 is carefully hand tested and inspected in Austin, Texas by trained technicians with a passion for making music.

■SPEC
・100% analog stereo chorus and vibrato pedal with depth, rate, and impedance switching controls
・Controls: High/Low input sensitivity, preamp level, chorus depth & rate, vibrato depth & rate, effect ON/OFF, chorus/vibrato switching, Hi-Z ON/OFF
Components: ICs (5, including 3 using Texas Instruments premium audio operational amplifiers in the signal path), discrete transistors (11), FETs (3), diodes (19), MOSFETs (2), reproduction of the premium Xvive MN3007 BBD chip
・Power consumption: 800mW; 90mA at 9V (vintage specification internal voltage operation realized by charge pump voltage regulator)
- Powered by 9V battery or standard 9V power adapter.
・Input sensitivity: 80mV/10mV
・Output level: 315mV
・Input/output terminal: input x1, output x2
・Size: Width 165mm, height 97mm, depth 41mm | Weight 862g