Chase Bliss Audio

Overview

Chase Bliss Audio produces high-end electronic audio processors, known as effects pedals, for electric guitars, synthesizers, and studio use. The company combines analog and digital technologies to create pedals with extensive customization options. It holds a position in the boutique guitar effects market, appealing to musicians seeking unique sound manipulation.¹⁴⁶

History

Chase Bliss Audio was founded in 2013 by Joel Korte in Anoka, Minnesota, named after his brother Chase Korte who died in 2007. The first pedal, Warped Vinyl, featured analog vibrato with digital control. By 2017, the company had released seven pedals including the Brothers model and expanded distribution worldwide.⁴⁵⁶

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Manufacturing

Products are manufactured in Minnesota, United States, with operations in Anoka and previously Minneapolis. The company handles design and production in-house as a small team.¹²⁶

Notable Products

• Warped Vinyl - First pedal combining analog vibrato with digital control for flexible sound manipulation.
• Gravitational Audio - Reverb pedal offering multiple reverb algorithms and deep editing capabilities.
• Bloom - Analog stereo chorus pedal with extensive preset and MIDI integration.
• Thermostat - Multi-head tape echo emulator with analog modeling.
• Brothers - Atmospheric pedal released in 2017 blending digital and analog effects.

Reputation

Chase Bliss Audio is regarded by guitarists and audio enthusiasts for innovative hybrid analog-digital pedals that provide deep customization and unique sounds. Professionals praise the build quality and MIDI integration for live and studio use. Some note the higher price points and learning curve for full feature utilization as drawbacks.¹⁴⁵