Nobels CHO-mini
The
Nobels ODR-1 overdrive pedal has been a well-known classic for over 30
years. It has achieved cult status among guitarists worldwide and has
become the industry standard. In 2018, the idea of Nobel‘s mini pedals
was born and started with a mini version of the ODR-1. In 2024, this
series was brought up to date with the ODR-mini2 and the DEL-mini. In
2025, the CHO-mini pedal was added to this model series.
Compact Stereo Chorus Pedal
The
pocket-sized, yet feature packed, the Nobels CHO-mini pedal combines
an outstanding selection of chorus tones, all in a budget-friendly and
space-saving enclosure. With a heritage of building chorus units in the
past, Nobels has engineered this all new pedal to offer maximum
versatility, in a super compact package. Providing a skillfully curated
selection of ageless chorus effects, CHO-mini delivers a wealth of
sonic possibilities, with either a mono or spacious stereo image. The
achievable tones are far beyond the pedal’s modest footprint and is an
excellent addition to any type of setup.
The CHO-mini
features three carefully crafted, yet distinct chorus flavors. All
three modes faithfully capture those iconic modulation tones that have
shaped music across genres, past and present and are simply selected by
the pedal’s convenient mode switch, right on the face of the pedal.
Chorus 1:
This emulates the coveted and well-established bucket-brigade style of
chorus pedal tones from the 70s.You know “THAT” Chorus sound that is
instantly recognizable from many popular recordings.
Chorus 2:
Based on a different flavor of stereo chorus, “Chorus 2” allows for a
higher rate towards the end of the control range, enabling pleasing
vibrato like textures.
Flanging: While not
a flanger tone in a traditional sense, this mode emulates another
extremely popular (and rare and expensive in its original form) chorus
pedal from the 70s, in its subtle flanging mode. Think of this as a
comb-filter phasing of the signal (like feedback on a delay), focussing
on its luscious general character and without becoming too extreme.
Tap Tempo:
Adding to its flexibility, the CHO-mini features full tap tempo
functionality, but in a single switch design. Simply holding the
footswitch for approximately two seconds enters the pedal into Tap Tempo
mode, following which the pedal will respond to rhythmic tapping
instantly. Further defying expectations based on its compact appearance,
there are dedicated toggles for selection between mono and stereo
(TRS) operation as well as true or buffered bypass modes, making the
pedal suitable for almost any musical situation, anywhere, any time.
As
with all other current Nobels pedals, the CHO-mini features 4
integrated Mounty-P Mounting Plates for safe and secure attachment to
pedalboards. With its full metal enclosure and Glow in the Dark pointer
knobs, the CHO-mini is a pint-sized powerhouse that’s built for
performance!
German Engineering. Made in China.
FEATURES
- Chorus 1, Chorus 2, Flanging modes
- Tap Tempo
- Mono or Stereo operation
- True Bypass or Buffered Bypass modes
- “Glow in the Dark” knob indicators
- Mounty-P mounting plates
- Small compact size
- Light weight
FEATURES
- Chorus 1, Chorus 2, Flanging modes
- Tap Tempo
- Mono or Stereo operation
- True Bypass or Buffered Bypass modes
- “Glow in the Dark” knob indicators
- Mounty-P mounting plates
- Small compact size
- Light weight
SPECS
- Power: stabilized and filtered power supply 9 Volts DC (not included)
- DC plug: 2.1 mm / negative center
- Consumption: max. 58 mA
- Input impedance: 1M ohm
- Output impedance: 10K Ohm
- DSP Processing: 48 kHz / 32 bit - A/D D/A Sampling Rate 48 kHz / 24 bit
- Controls: Rate, Width, Mix
- Switches: Mode, Bypass, Mono-Stereo Signal, On/Off (Tap Tempo)
- Jacks: DC, Input TRS 1/4“ (6.3 mm), Output TRS 1/4“ (6.3 mm)
- Indicator (LED): 1x Multicolor LED: (On/Off, Mode and Tap Tempo)
- Mounty-P: 4x fold-out mounting plates
- Dimensions (cm): LxWxH 9.37 x 4.85 x 5.13; 12 x 6.95 x 6.5 (boxed)
- Weight (gr): 210 / 301 (boxed)
- (Specifications are subject to change without notice)
- Power: stabilized and filtered power supply 9 Volts DC (not included)
- DC plug: 2.1 mm / negative center
- Consumption: max. 58 mA
- Input impedance: 1M ohm
- Output impedance: 10K Ohm
- DSP Processing: 48 kHz / 32 bit - A/D D/A Sampling Rate 48 kHz / 24 bit
- Controls: Rate, Width, Mix
- Switches: Mode, Bypass, Mono-Stereo Signal, On/Off (Tap Tempo)
- Jacks: DC, Input TRS 1/4“ (6.3 mm), Output TRS 1/4“ (6.3 mm)
- Indicator (LED): 1x Multicolor LED: (On/Off, Mode and Tap Tempo)
- Mounty-P: 4x fold-out mounting plates
- Dimensions (cm): LxWxH 9.37 x 4.85 x 5.13; 12 x 6.95 x 6.5 (boxed)
- Weight (gr): 210 / 301 (boxed)
- (Specifications are subject to change without notice)
