Stereo Polychorus

Analog Chorus/Flanger/Slapback Echo
The final word in analog chorus pedals. The classic that Kurt Cobain and Adrian Belew relied on to create their signature sounds. The Stereo Polychorus provides the lushest stereo chorus, rich chiming flange, and the over-the-edge effects that made this versatile pedal legendary.

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Posted 8/16/2010

Classic analog gear, known for organic tone shaping, adds to the foundation for the new blockbuster Leonardo DiCaprio film INCEPTION. The Electro-Harmonix Stereo Polychorus sweeps its evolving and dense textures joining up with classic rack modules to define the dreamframe moment.

image capture showing the Stereo Polychorus

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Link to movie website
http://inceptionmovie.warnerbros.com/
Creating the sounds of dreams featuring supervising sound editor and sound designer Richard King, Re-recording Mixer Lora Hirschberg, and Re-recording mixer Gary Rizzo.

Movie Studio:
Warner Bros. Pictures

Directed by:
Christopher Nolan

Original Music by:
Hans Zimmer
Johnny Mars

Movie Synopsis:
Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a skilled thief, the best in the dangerous art of extraction: stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb’s rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible—inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse; their task is not to steal an idea but to plant one. If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime.

Posted 12/8/2009

Welcome to the eleventh installment of EHX Effectology. Bill’s shimmering tones and lush string pads aptly demonstrate the powerful potential that all Electro-Harmonix pedals have. From gorgeous, glassy creations to an elegant legato string section, Bill delivers classic sounds that rival some of the finest studio gear. All sounds were created with one talented guitarist and the perfect interaction of Electro-Harmonix pedals.

Please note: Bill will be in the EHX Forums to discuss his sounds, settings, and process. We hope you join us there.

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Posted 10/27/2009

Welcome to the sixth installment of EHX Effectology. See how only using EHX pedals you can recreate the wonderful Mellotron tones of Strawberry Fields Forever. Another brilliant “Effectolology” creation by Bill Ruppert.

Please note: Bill will be in the EHX Forums to discuss his sounds, settings, and process. We hope you join us there.

Previous episodes:

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Posted 10/7/2009

Posted 10/5/2008
Adrian Belew (King Crimson, Frank Zappa, David Bowie, Talking Heads, etc.) knows where to stick his Polychorus -- on a pedestal! Watch for it at about :30 seconds and then again just before 4:00 minutes into the clip (with a screen-cap below). Special thanks to Fender&EHX4ever over on the Harmony Central forums for the find!

Posted 8/29/2008
Here's a short experimental video by Radiohead's Thom Yorke -- look carefully, and you'll spot his Frequency Analyzer, Stereo Polychorus, and Big Muff Pi.

Posted 2/20/2007
On the 40th anniversary of Kurt Cobain's birthday, from the vault: playing his Small Clone and Polychorus.

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Quick Specs
Mode selectable analog effects: chorus, flange, double track and filter matrix
Double track is a short slapback echo
Filter matrix mode disengages the sweep flange adjustment for manual flange tones
All effects have control over feedback and tune/delay
Sweep filter switch
Stereo outputs
24VDC-100 power supply included
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