CE2 0:41 CS9 0:54 BOTH PEDALS AT NOON CE2 1:23 CS9 1:36 DEPTH UP CE2 1:53 CS9 2:07 CE2 2:25 CE2 2:44 CS9 2:51 CE2 3:01 RATE ALL THE WAY UP CS9 3:19 NOON W\ OD CS9 3:42 CE2 3:50 CS9 4:03 CE2 4:29 CS9 5:08 CE2 is a little more subtle and warmer CS9 little more brighter, active, and flangey
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ce-2 is warmer and more organic, but I think it also compress the sound more and cut the dynamic range. While cs9 is cleaner and more open with more dynamic range.
John Squire used a CS-9. Wicked sound with humbuckers/higher output pickups, to control that brightness of the CS-9. I've used the CE-2 and it always sounded better with a Strat/Tele.
+John S I had the same experience myself from using both of these pedals during the '80s. It should be noted that the most desirable Ibanez guitars from the early '80s were centered on their well designed humbucking pickups. Surely the Maxon designers were tasked to make their pedals work with Ibanez guitars as the Maxon/Ibanez pedals are typically brighter than similar era Boss pedals. In the early '80s, the guitar market shifted towards single coil pickups and the Roland designers probably took this into account when designing the CE-2 and all other Boss products. Though Roland/Boss effects overall have had success, I prefer the Maxon/Ibanez effects more overall(especially the Maxon effects before the 9 series with large square momentary switch). Both companies changed how effects were designed and implemented though Boss had better marketing in the US due to their distributor(I believe this guy christened them as Boss).
LentilsOverkill I agree with you. The CS9 works better with distortion than the CE2. The Boss CE1 is better than both of them though. Maxon made another another chorus pedal called the BC-9 or Bi Mode Chorus that is a really great chorus. It has two separate chorus circuits in one pedal. Basically two CS9 in one pedal. Sounds great in stereo!
I have both, cS9 is definitely brighter, has a bit more shimmery things going on. But the Ce2 is chewier and more lush with a bigger low end. I prefer the cS9 with dirt pedals but the Ce2 works better with amp distortion, especially in the fx loop between pre and power amp stages
CE2 lets the dry signal through better and has another EQ going on, with less high mids and more lower mids. CS9 colors the tone more, and is more prominent on high mids. Both are great though.
I love the CS9 the most-if you notice-there is a slight mid boost in with it, so it helps counter any washout. Its also more "organic" sounding to me, the ce2 is a bit less warm, and a bit more "processed" sounding.
I had both for my Fender DynoMy Rhodes electric piano, then my Yamaha DX7 back in the 80's, the Ibanez in stereo killed the mono Boss. I sold the Boss and still have the Ibanez, though I haven't plugged it in for almost 30 years now!
I have both of these pedals - the CS9 has a boost in highs which is fine for the neck pick ups but on bridge it is a bit shrill - the CE2 is all round warmer - both good though just different.
Both great, but I'd take my F.T.T. Tri-Avatar Multi-Chorus over any chorus.( Lifeson in a box ) . I also really like: Analogman Bi-Chorus, Tortuga Martini, Jam Pedals Waterfall and Shiva Little Wave for the Landau-thing. Nice demo Roman - I was always curious about these 2.
Ibanez cuts through a bit more on the highs. But you can always EQ after all your fx to compensate lows and highs on either pedal. Both are fantastic though.
Late to the party. I like them both and they each would serve a different purpose for me. I own a very early CE2. Definitely CE2 for police. Have to pick up the CS9 it sounds crisp and clean. Very articulate.
I've never owned a Boss CE-2. But when using a Distortion pedal, the CS-9 is excellent! Nice high-end sparkle and a bit (microscopic) of a volume boost. Me,personally, I swear by the Ibanez CS-9 and BC-9.
The Ibanez has a different delay time than the Boss, which gives a more Flanger-like tone, yet not as bad as the Korg/Yamaha circuit. On the good side, the CS2 has a cleaner sound while the CS9 has a slight phase-shift to the pitch modulation most noticeable in a stereo setting. 2 classic chorus pedals :)
The Ibanez is more "bendy" than the Boss at similar settings. I used to run a couple mono mini-synths (Yamaha DX-100, Casio CZ101) thru the Ibanez stereo chorus and it made these little cheapos sound big & beautiful.
CS-9, worth mentioning the two outputs have a slightly different sound too. I like the lower one. Upper sounds brighter, lower warmer. Only barely though.
Chorus fx are almost designed for single coil guitars. If you use a humbucker,you should roll off your volume to about 7 or 8. Plus you dont get the out of phase position with gibsons
I think the Ibanez sounds a little better to my taste, but I own the CE-2, which is the coolest looking pedal ever made (not that that matters) but they're both really good
The CS-9 has a nice shimmer to it, it wins for my ears. I might be slightly biased against Boss though... I've slowly gotten rid of all my Boss pedals cause I feel like they tend to suck my tone.
Ive tried both pedals the CE2 is more Elecrtic Mistress/ Andy summers police tone think 80's sound in a good way and the CS9 is more old murkey or shimmery a bit Boss VB2 i guess both pedals are great, However great for guitar not great for keyboards both pedals tend to get washed away in use with thicker tones, This is not new of course echo etc always works better with guitar (thinner sounds) than on keyboards. I wouldn't say either effect was subtle just too subtle for keyboards for me
I have a 1981 MIJ CE-2, so this will be biased. In the end, it all comes down to taste and what you think is best, however, in my opinion, the CE-2 is a better chorus pedal. It has a great sound. You can use it with every setting. They are both very lush. The vibrato on the CS9 is just too much. Anything past half way is unusable, I think anyhow. I actually find it hard to listen to. The stereo out is a great feature though.
+Keegan Larose I agree the cs9 gets a little out there (unusable) with higher depth/rate settings, but I've owned both of these and I have to say the Ibanez is a lot more fluid and crisp when hit with polyphonic signals (chords and arpeggios) from your guitar. The CE2 gets ever so slightly washed out in a mix, especially with a delay running. That said, the CE2 doesn't have a bad setting and is still among the best ever made period. Some may even prefer that warm soundscape to something like a cs9 which is a little brighter and in your face.
Never owned a CE-2. It sounds similar to the CS-505. But the Ibanez CS-9 will not darken your sound when used with distortion. Your guitar will crackle with angelic fury.
cs9 hooked up in wide, wide stereo with 2 amps makes the ce2 obsolete. If you're gonna get a boss chorus get a stereo model. CE-5 is awesome. Very wide stereo effect.
Trower used a Univibe and today he uses a Fulltone Deja Vibe. If he ever used a CE-2 it couldn't have been for very long and most likely filled an extra spot on his pedal board.
