The stereo version of the earlier Boss CE-2.
Early ‘80s Boss CE-3 Chorus Ensemble was heard on countless recordings and seen on thousands of players' pedalboards from Andy Summers, John Frusciante, to Herbie Hancock and more.
You always hear about the CE-2 from Boss, but it’s little brother sometimes gets overlooked in the mix.
One aspect of the CE-3 that gives it a different sound and feel than the CE-2 is a 3rd control knob, which controls what comes out of the Stereo Outputs, a feature you won’t get with the CE2. Mode-I makes the chorus effect come out of BOTH outputs, while Mode-II allows the effect to come through Output A, while your instrument’s regular, dry signal comes shining out of Output B. This give an entirely new dimension of sound to the CE-3, one that some may find to be more important than the hype surrounding other choruses.
Tone-wise, the CE-2 might sound a hair smoother and a little more analog, plus, you have the option of running it in stereo, which is always fun, and a nice trick to have should you need it.
Built like a tank and made to last, if you want that classic sound without the big price tag, the CE-3 might just be what you’re looking for.