We're currently living in the age of digital audio. Chorus is an incredibly powerful tool that is essential to any music producer.

But there are so many different Chorus plugins in the music production landscape, so we decided to create the ultimate list of the top Chorus plugins today that will help you find the perfect fit.


Chorus DIMENSION-D

Chorus by Arturia



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Instant Stereo Shimmer

Beautifully smooth analogue chorus and rich stereo enhancement at the touch of a button. Simple operation, mesmerising results, inspired by a prestigious studio classic. An effect so essential, you’ll wonder how you ever mixed without it.

Chorus DIMENSION-D has been painstakingly modeled after one of the most sought-after effects units of all time, the Roland Dimension D - championed by everyone from Kate Bush to Stevie Ray Vaughan. Now you too can bathe your mix in that same warm, spacious texture that’s earned legendary status in studios worldwide.

4-Button Operation

Explore different combinations of the 4 buttons for rate and depth variations. Beautiful, immediate chorus for every application.

Spacial Enhancer

Widen your vocals, enrich your keys and stretch your guitar parts across the stereo field. Space is the aim of the game.

BBD Warmth

Chorus DIMENSION-D features authentic bucket-brigade device circuitry replication for stunning warmth and subtle saturation.

Advanced Controls

Tweak the LFO shape, BBD compression, and stereo width beyond the capabilities of the original unit - make it your own.

The Chorus that Changed the Game

The original Dimension D, introduced in the late '70s, offered an ultra-simple solution to the problem of spaciousness in a mix. For many producers, however, it transcended its original purpose.

Chorus adds subtle swirls and slow pitch modulation for a range of rich moving textures - but the Dimension became a go-to sonic sweetener. Something that simply made things sound broader, warmer and better-suited to a rich stereo mix.

This was thanks to the synergy between the BBD architecture, delicate compression, expansion & filtering, and a unique stereo wet/dry crossmix. Each feature has been carefully reconstructed in plugin form, component by component, for your virtual studio.

Beauty In Simplicity

Undoubtedly one of the standout features of Chorus DIMENSION-D is the simple 4-mode operation. No menu-diving, no in-depth parameter tweaking.

Modes 1-3 offer fixed variations on modulation rate and depth. Mode 4 can then be used in conjunction with 1-3 for increased wet signal level. Instant analogue chorus, from soft shimmer to animated waviness.

Choose from a selection of 8 curated presets for a taste of the iconic sounds that put this effect on the map.

A Touch of Colour

The idea behind the chorus effect is simple; the pitch of your signal is modulated by an LFO and mixed in with your dry sound. Chorus DIMENSION-D represents a unique take on this concept, not only altering the stereo spread of the modulated/dry signals, but colouring the sound in its own distinct way.

A common and much-loved side effect of BBD circuitry is the warm, smooth character of the output signal. In addition, a built-in compressor/expander feature discretely alters the saturation and dynamic response of your sound. This emulation simply wouldn’t be the same without these subtleties - so Arturia incorporated them into the process from day one.

This is no ordinary transparent chorus - this is the sonic spark you’ve been looking for.

Multi-dimensional

While Chorus DIMENSION-D’s beauty lies in its simple operation, Arturia have added a few optional enhancements. Make this legendary modulation effect your own...

  • Oscillator Shape: Choose from 5 LFO shapes for unique stereo movement; triangle (default), sine, ramp, sample & hold, and sample & glide. Perfect for adding movement to static pads or backing vocals.
  • Dynamic Colour: Manipulate the unique compressor/expander algorithm for subtle variations in attack, decay and grit on the output signal. Try it on a punchy drum loop or popping guitar line to hear the fine changes in saturation and dynamics.
  • Plugin Modes: Operate Chorus DIMENSION-D in mono, mono to stereo, or full stereo mode - make it as simple, authentic, or comprehensive as you want.
  • Stereo Width: Shrink the stereo spread or stretch it beyond 100% with the Width control, which cuts or boosts the left/right levels. Crank it to the max for head-spinning immersion.
  • Wet/Dry Mix: A familiar control for modulation and ambient effects, added for you to adapt Chorus DIMENSION-D to your own creative needs.

Animate your DAW with Colourful Modulation

Whether you're going for psychedelic sound design, warm analogue response, or straight-up stereo richness, this modulation FX will fit seamlessly into any setup or mix. These plugins are designed to integrate with all major DAWs, on both Windows and macOS.




Features

  • Instant, easy to use classic chorus with 4 modes and enhanced controls.
  • Ultra-simple 4-button operation.
  • Perfectly emulated BBD response for coveted warm sound.
  • Replicated analogue compression, filtering and expansion detail.
  • Mono and stereo plugin modes.
  • Arturia's advanced features enhancing the original unit:
  • Choose from 4 additional oscillator (LFO) shapes.
  • Dynamic Colour control subtly tweaks the saturation and tonal response.
  • Stereo Width parameter gives you more control over the left/right crossmix.
  • Emulated Send Mode and dry/wet mix control options.
  • A selection of 8 curated presets for instant iconic modulation sounds.

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Mac

  • macOS 10.13 or later (64-bit only) (M1 Mac not yet officially supported)
  • 4 GB RAM; 2.5 GHz CPU
  • OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
  • Works in Standalone, VST 2.4, VST 3, AAX (Pro Tools 11 or higher), Audio Unit, NKS

Windows

  • Win 8.1+ (64-bit only)
  • 4 GB RAM; 2.5 GHz CPU
  • OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
  • Works in Standalone, VST 2.4, VST 3 and AAX (Pro Tools 11 or higher), NKS

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All Arturia software is protected by the Arturia Software Center.

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TriceraChorus

Chorus by Eventide



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Classic Chorusing for the Modern Producer

TriceraChorus is inspired by the classic tri-choruses and stompbox choruses of the 1970s and early 1980s, particularly the Dyno-My-Piano. It pairs rich BBD style tri-chorusing with another signature Eventide effect: micro-pitch detuning. This effect can be used to thicken the sound and widen the stereo field by detuning the left and right signals and pan them opposite directions.

The combination of these effects makes it easy to create syrupy, smooth, and deep modulations on synths, strings, vocals, guitar, bass, and more. TriceraChorus is a great way to add richness and spatial depth to your sounds.
 
Explore the Depth

TriceraChorus has three chorus voices: Left, Center, and Right. A three-phase LFO modulates the delay times for these voices. This relation ensures that your modulation sounds always have interesting and pleasing movement across the stereo field.

For a classic chorus stompbox sound, set TriceraChorus to “Chorus" mode. If you need something with more complexity and depth, “Chorale” produces lush, swirling choruses inspired by classic rackmount tri-chorus units. For a more psychedelic aesthetic try out “Swirl."

Performance Ready

TriceraChorus is designed for real time parameter manipulation, resulting in seamless and glitch-free parameter automation of any parameter. Use RIBBON to play or automate sweeps between different settings. Wielding this intuitive performance macro can be great for intensifying the depth of flange-like settings, changing the rate of modulation for transitional effects, or simply controlling the Mix parameters for momentary performance flourishes.

For added live benefit, jump immediately from one setting to another using HOTSWITCH. RIBBON and HOTSWITCH settings are saved per-preset providing great flexibility in exploring the range of possibilities with TriceraChorus.




Features

  • Three voice, Bucket Brigade style stereo Tri-chorus.
  • CHORUS Mode evokes the chorusing effect created by classic chorus stompboxes.
  • CHORALE Mode produces lush, swirling choruses inspired by classic rackmount tri-chorus units.
  • DEPTH controls the amount of modulation applied to the 3 voices from the LFO.
  • DETUNE the left and right channels simultaneously by +/- 40 cents.
  • DELAY sets the amount of delay for the chorusing effect; use it to thicken your signal, create a flange, or slap-back sound.
  • SWIRL adds stereo frequency shifting for a psychedelic flange-like flavour.
  • TONE for shaping the high and low end of your signal. Remove muddy low frequencies or roll of high frequencies for a darker sound.
  • RIBBON lets you sweep the effect between two different settings.
  • Available for Mac and PC as VST, AAX, and AU plug-in.

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Windows

  • Windows 8 and later (64-bit only) (Windows 11 supported)
  • AAX, VST2, VST3 (64-bit only)

Mac

  • macOS 10.9 and later (64-bit only) (macOS 12 Monterey and M1 Apple Silicon supported)
  • AAX, AU, VST2, VST3 (64-bit only)
  • Please Note: AAX format is only compatible with Intel Macs (until Avid adds native M1 Apple Silicon support).

Important Notes:

  • Eventide tests their desktop plugins in Ableton Live, Cubase, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and Studio One (However, our plugins should work with any compatible host.)
  • No iLok dongle is required to run this software - only a FREE iLok account/Manager is required for authorisation.

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Chorus JUN-6

Chorus by Arturia



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One-Touch Analog Sparkle

Chorus JUN-6 is an iconic effect that brings massive stereo richness, analogue warmth, and subtle modulated movement to your sound at the touch of a button.

The Easy Chorus You’ve Always Wanted

A recreation of a rare and much-loved analogue gem, bringing unique BBD imperfection and the easiest set of FX controls you’ve ever seen for effortlessly warm analogue grain. The Juno chorus is unique in its popularity - rather than being a pedal, a rack-mounted unit, or a secret studio weapon, it was built into the classic ‘80s synths of the same name. But it was more than just a component. More than a handful of controls at the end of the chain.

Its beautiful stereo width, warm BBD analogue colour, and button-operated simplicity was - and still is - irresistible. The 3-mode design has been meticulously analyzed and reproduced to behave just like the original, right down to the LFO frequencies. Instant, classic variants of rate, depth, and stereo spread. To take it further, Arturia added a Manual mode to access some familiar modulation flexibility - just in case.

3 Mode Operation

Chorus JUN-6 stays faithful to the original with 3 easy-access modes. I is the classic warm stereo swirl, II increases the rate and depth, and the combined I+II mode sums both in mono for an irresistibly retro sound.

Mix Control

If you're looking to fine-tune Chorus JUN-6's subtle sound, we've added a familiar Mix control so you can dial in your perfect dry/wet balance.

Manual Mode

Crack open this classic effect and make it your own. While some of Chorus JUN-6's charm lies in its simplicity, you also have the option of customizing its sound completely for modern production purposes. Set your rate to sync or free-flowing, plunge the depth, and explore the phase for curious cyclical movement.

Mono Input

With this button engaged, you can sum your input source from stereo to mono for an even effect; otherwise your stereo input will be fully affected by the left and right delay lines for true ultra-wide immersion.

A Go-To Mixing Tool

There’s chorus, and then there’s Chorus JUN-6. This isn’t like using any old chorus pedal - this easy-to-use icon has a multitude of uses, and you’ll be hooked from your first go.

Stereo Widener

Take any sound, mono or stereo, and put it through Chorus JUN-6 for a larger-than-life stereo image that’s beautifully immersive, warm, and cinematic in quality.

Vocal Enhancer

Need your vocals to pop? Looking to make those BVs sit better in your mix? Chorus JUN-6 adds heaps of richness and sonic character to your vocal stems, whatever your style.

Colour Your Guitar

If your guitar track needs some new life breathed into it, or if you’re looking for some subtle shoegaze vibes, look no further - a match made in modulation heaven.

Synth Booster

From analog toplines to wavetable arps, your synth parts will simply sound better with a touch of Chorus JUN-6. Say no to static patches and bathe your synths in vibrant colour.

Fatten That Bass

This effect is a bassline miracle worker. Fingerstyle 4-string, stacked unison synth, FM punchiness - make it bigger, brighter, or badder with Chorus JUN-6.

Dynamite Drums

Want to give your breakbeat loops a splash of stereo colour? To make your hi-hats fill the mix from left to right? Chorus JUN-6 works a treat on any drum track.




Features

  • Accurate recreation of the 2-mode Roland Juno 6 chorus.
  • Include the original I+II position for vibrato-like sound.
  • Additional Manual Depth and Rate controls for custom settings.
  • LFO Phase knob allows for width adjustment.
  • Sync to host tempo option.
  • Mono/stereo input and Dry/wet Mix controls.

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Mac

  • macOS 10.13 or later (64-bit only) (M1 Mac not yet officially supported)
  • 4 GB RAM; 2.5 GHz CPU
  • OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
  • Works in Standalone, VST 2.4, VST 3, AAX (Pro Tools 11 or higher), Audio Unit, NKS

Windows

  • Win 8.1+ (64-bit only)
  • 4 GB RAM; 2.5 GHz CPU
  • OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
  • Works in Standalone, VST 2.4, VST 3 and AAX (Pro Tools 11 or higher), NKS

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EARevolve

Chorus by eaReckon



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EARevolve is the combination of a stereo chorus and a (mono to stereo) rotary speaker. 

All-in-one, this plug-in is a flexible tool that adds depth and/or controlled movement to your sounds. It is particularly effective when you want to turn a mono signal into a dynamic and deep stereo sound.

Stereo Chorus

A stereo chorus is a very efficient way to give stereo width to a mono sound (or to enhance it when the source is stereo). 

When using a chorus with stereo width in mind, musicians usually want to avoid the sense of movement between the left and the right channels that could be introduced by the effect. 

It is not uncommon to hear that a good stereo chorus is the one that you just "forget" until someone turns it off. This kind of chorus effect voluntarily limits the sense of movement and generates a nice stereo depth. 

Even though EARevolve's stereo chorus is able to do this, it does not limit you to this single application. It gives you flexibility, by adding a nice amount of selected parameters - to help you to go further with your chorus experimentations.

Rotary Speaker

A rotary speaker obviously generates a sense of movement that is not limited to a simple panning. 

The Doppler effect, natural filtering and level variations provided by the rotation of two parts, form a complex modulation effect. If we add the characteristics of the room, the position of the microphones and the position of the cabinet itself, we start to get quite a number of parameters to consider. 

A logical choice could be to limit the number of parameters available to musicians and technicians, by limiting ourselves to the reality of a hardware rotating speaker. Limiting the number of parameters is also an excellent option if we want to let everyone easily control the effect for the musical use it was formerly intended for. 

But...

  • What else could we obtain from it if we could freely manipulate the angles of both the horn/drum parts and even the location of the cabinet itself, from a remote control, like controlling a drone?
  • Why not control the effects of these movements on the sound, forgetting about physical reality, and use them to our musical advantage?
  • Finally, why not synchronize all of this to the tempo of our music, or automate the whole thing?

These are the questions that led to the choice of flexibility for the rotary speaker part of EARevolve.

Advanced Control

That said, my intention was not to provide a laboratory tool but a plug-in which is usable in a musical or a multimedia context. The primary goal was to provide a creative modulation effect and not a 100% faithful emulation of an existing device or a realistic positioning tool. 

Considering all these aspects, it was therefore important to create an interface which provides enough controls while not being overly intimidating.The controls that have been implemented are not there only to look pretty. Each of them has a role, which you will quickly discover.If you don't want to be visually overwhelmed by too many controls, it is still possible to use it the easy way, by hiding the advanced settings, loading a preset and adjusting it with a limited set of essential controls... 

until you feel it's time to go further with the plug-in's capabilities ;-)



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PC

  • Operating system: Windows (7, 8/8.1, 10 - 32/64 bits)
  • Processor: Pentium IV or Athlon (minimum) – Intel Core i5 (recommended)
  • RAM: 1 GB (minimum)

Mac

  • Operating system: Mac OS X (10.6+)
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (minimum) – Intel Core i5 (recommended)
  • RAM: 1 GB (minimum)

EARevolve is a plugin (VST2.4, VST3, AU, AAX, VST) that cannot work as a standalone application.

A compatible host is required to load it.

Access to the Internet is required to authorize the software (if EARevolve is installed on a computer that does not provide access to the internet, you can use another computer to get the authorization codes).

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Chor'X

Chorus by XILS Lab



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The Spatializer Chorus

4 Legendary Chorus Effect in a Single Unit

Chor'X combines four types of Vintage Chorus effects, based on Bucket-Brigade Delay (BBD) emulation with a sophisticated True Stereo Dynamic Spatializer.

With this duo, it becomes very easy to add space, depth, and other dimensions to your instruments, and achieve complex and intriguing mixes.

The new Legacy/Advanced feature allows a fast workflow to choose and tweak your prefered chorus model.

Do you want only a standard famous chorus algorithm? Keep the Legacy view, select your specific mode, that's all!

You want more, would like to change a bit the LFO rate or Amount of your chorus model? Click on the Advanced button and change the Chorus parameter as you did with the previous Chor'X version.

Bucket Brigade Delay types (BBD):

The Four Chor'X modes (Synthex, CS-80, Dim-D and V+ 330) have been patiently and accurately modelled after closely studying many vintage chorus units and deciphering what made them unique.

They aim to represent some of the most famous archetypal structures found in those famous vintage units: 4 BB Delays, 2 BB Delays and 2 BB delays with phase tweaks, with or without an internal compander. By combining these distinct chorus types, you can create chorusing effects from the most graceful and smooth to completely wild!

But this was not enough!

The True Stereo Dynamic Engine (TSDE):

Some Choruses were famous for the stereo width they could add to instruments.

XILS Lab pushed the concept a bit further by offering a True Stereo engine so that you could position all the signals in a stereo image. True Stereo doesn’t mean a simple panoramic tool, with our TSDE you can place an instrument in front of the stereo field or farther back: You master the Space!

To go a bit further.

XILS Lab added a few unique features that you’re used to finding in all XILS-lab instruments, features with musical meaning and sense!

Impulse Threshold - The Chor'X will not destroy the low end of your instruments, like some standard Chorus effects. We added a special Dry tool, which will let you treat percussive material while leaving the transients dry, only adding chorus to the tail of the instruments.

Dynamic Modulations - You can add automatic dynamic changes to the rate and the amount of all the BB Delay lines. This unique feature is the key to ever-changing, very subtle or more devastating Chorus, and combined True Stereo effects.

And finally, XILS Lab packed all this in an intuitive and fast UI, with 2D pads that allow very precise tuning of parameters like the Chorus rates, amounts etc, instant visual feedback, and the true joy of seeing your stereo image moving while the balls are dancing to the sound of your music.

You can see complete details of the Chor'X features, hear some sound examples, and watch some videos in the following pages.




Features

  • Easy and Fast workflow with the Legacy/Advanced mode
  • Four Bucket-Brigade Delay emulations
  • Four standard chorus structures (with special filtering and compander emulations)
  • Two 2-D pads for easy parameter tweaking
  • True Stereo Dynamic Engine
  • Advanced Dry/Wet modulation with an impulse follower
  • Advanced Amount modulation with an envelope follower
  • True stereo path with independent Right and Left Chorus structures
  • Advanced preset management
  • All parameters are MIDI controllable
  • The Chor'X provides four standard chorus structures you can choose by clicking on the corresponding button:

  • These choruses are built with special filters and compander (compressor-expander) emulations to get as close as possible to the existing older analog chorus units.

  • “Synthex” structure, based on two BBDs and two LFOs per channel and an amplifier based compander emulation.

  • “Dimension D” structure, based on one BBD per channel and only one LFO dispatched in inverted phase to the left and the right channel.

  • “CS-80” structure, based on one BBD and two LFOs per channel. The LFOs are also modulating the level.

  • “VP-330” structure, based on two BBDs and two LFOs per channel and an amplifier based compander emulation.

  • Chor'X in Legacy mode

  • Chor'X in Advanced Mode

  • Advanced Modulation

  • Chor'X provides up to four Bucket-Brigade Delay (BBD) emulations, two for the left and two for the right channel.
  • Each BBD is modulated in frequency and range, according to the position of the lights.
  • For easy control, these 8 parameters can be tweaked in an advanced 2-D pad.
  • When a light is moved around in the 2-D area, the corresponding delay is modulated according to its position. Horizontal movement raises or lowers the amount, vertical movement raises or lowers the speed.
  • Right-clicking on a light allows you to move all four lights together, keeping their relative position.
  • The HISS knob can control some of the character of the Bucket Brigade Delay, adding more or less hiss, noises and non-linearities.
  • Advanced Stereo

  • Chor'X offers powerful stereo processing, the True Stereo Dynamic Engine, allowing you the ability to put your audio signal in a true stereo space. This is done in an easy and intuitive way, as well as giving you a real stereo feeling.
  • You can process only the wet signal (the blurred lights) or, by clicking on the DRY button, also the dry signal.
  • When the Stereo ON switch is engaged, you have access to our Advanced Dynamic Stereo Engine
  • MIC ANGLE sets the position of the microphones and WIDTH makes the space narrower or wider.
  • Moving the lights around the area gives you the correct position for your sound.
  • Right-click allows you to keep the left/right balance identical.
  • Clicking and moving the microphones allows you to open your stereo effect.
  • As with the Bucket-Brigade settings, you can add chaotic movement to the stereo position of your wet signal, with AMOUNT and SPEED, HORZ and VERT allowing the animation to be horizontal or vertical only.

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Mac

  • Mac OSX 10.9 and later (64-bit only)
  • VST, Audio Unit (AU), AAX (Native)

Windows

  • Windows 7, 8, 10 (32 & 64-bit)
  • VST, AAX (Native)

Please Note: Chor’X is not a stand-alone application and requires a VST / AU / AAX compatible host application to function correctly.

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Syntorus 2

Chorus by D16 Group



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With so many chorus effect plugins on the market, finding one capable of delivering a truly authentic analogue sound is easier said than done.

With that in mind, D16 Group set out to create the ultimate analogue chorus emulation, inspired by the revered effects found in classic synthesizers such as the Solina String Ensemble, Elka Synthex and Roland Juno-106. This fruit of their labour is Syntorus 2, the newest addition to the Silver Line series of plugins.

Syntorus 2’s unique analogue sound enriches any instrument routed into it, bringing life and movement to synth basses and leads, and adding depth and lushness to guitars and other electric/acoustic instruments.

Download the demo and try Syntorus 2 for yourself. No matter what kind of music you make, this is the analogue chorus plugin you’ve been looking for!

Now for the science…

Chorus with Real Analog Feel

The classic chorus effect is created by mixing an audio signal with one or more delayed and pitch-modulated copies of itself. It stands to reason, then, that the delay line module is the most important part of any chorus unit. For Syntorus 2, D16 Group constructed an extremely precise model of a high-quality BBD (bucket brigade device) analogue delay line in the digital domain – the resulting emulation has an incredibly warm, musical sound with no unwanted digital artefacts.

Three BBD Delay Lines

Most chorus effect units use just a single delay, but Syntorus 2 deploys three analogue delay lines to conjure a richer, fuller, deeper chorus sound. It also gives you a choice of two BBD delay line models: by default, the chorus effect is exceptionally clean and pristine, but activating Analog BBD Emulation adds even more analogue warmth and character to the signal. And needless to say, full control is granted over every delay line parameter, giving you absolute freedom in sculpting your sound.

Configurable Modulation

Syntorus 2’s three LFO generators serve as flexible modulation sources, routed to the delay lines in a number of switchable topologies. Timeline-locked host sync and independent adjustment of left/right phase offset broaden the spectrum of creative possibilities further still.

Filter and Tremolo

Each delay line has a multimode filter and a tremolo effect built-in, both governed by the same modulation sources as the delay time. The filter is ideal for cooking up convincing Leslie sounds, especially when delay modulation is used to simulate the directional characteristic and Doppler effect of a rotating speaker. The tremolo can be employed on its own or added to the modulated delay line for the crafting of even more dynamic sounds – it’s particularly effective on keyboards and guitars.

Complete Synchronisation

Each LFO can be independently synchronized to the host DAW, enabling the rate to be set in musical note values at the project tempo. That in itself will come as no surprise, of course, but with Syntorus 2, the phase is also perfectly synchronised to the play head position within your project, ensuring that your chorus always sounds exactly as it should at any point on the timeline.

Key Features

  • High-quality analogue BBD delay line emulation
  • New - 3 delay lines, each one featuring:
    • NEW Multimode filter
    • Tremolo effect
    • NEW Panning
  • New - 3 LFO generators, each one featuring:
    • 6 waveforms
    • Timeline-locked tempo sync
    • NEW Independent phase shift controls for left and right channels with link option
    • NEW Amplitude control with invert option
  • New - 3 LFO-to-delay-line routing configurations
  • New - Tag-based preset browser
  • New - Three GUI scaling options
  • New - MIDI-learn functionality throughout
  • 64-bit internal processing
  • Over 100 presets



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Windows

  • Windows 7 - 10 (32 or 64-bit)
  • CPU - Single-core 2.5 GHz SSE (Multi-core 2.8 GHz SSE recommended)
  • RAM - 8 GB (16 GB Recommended)
  • Plugin Formats - VST2, VST3, AAX

Mac

  • macOS 10.9 - macOS 12 Monterey (64-bit only)
  • CPU - Intel 2.5 GHz / Apple M1 (Intel 2.8 GHz / Apple M1 recommended)
  • RAM - 8 GB (16 GB Recommended)
  • Plugin Formats - VST2, VST3, AU, AAX

Please Note: This is not a standalone program - a host application (DAW) is required to use it.

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MChorusMB

Chorus by MeldaProduction



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MChorusMB is a unbelievably sounding powerful multiband chorus which allows you to fully adjust its shape. Where other choruses end, this plugin just starts off. It processes anything from guitar tracks to complete mixes, all with outstanding audio quality and an inspiring set of features. 

Features

  • Up to 10 voices with advanced adjustment - MChorusMB provides advanced control over the 10 voices giving you an extreme set of possible settings, while still providing the best possible sound.
  • 6 stereoizing algorithms - whether you like panoramas, phases, MChorusMB knows it all. If something is not stereo-enough, this one can fix it.
  • Dual user interface - the plugin is not only extremely versatile, but also quick and easy-to-use thanks to 2 graphical user interfaces. First there is a simple default one with several predefined modes, but just a few controls, which lets you start quickly and easily without any knowledge. All you need to do is choose what you want and use a few knobs. And the plugins also has an advanced mode, which provides all the extreme features the plugin offers.
  • 1-6 fully configurable independent bands built on 3 perfectly transparent crossover algorithms (analog, linear-phase and hybrid) with fully adjustable limits and input gains. Includes peak meters for all bands and the master.
  • Continuously adjustable oscillator shape - every oscillator in our plugins is defined by a mix of predefined oscillator shapes, custom waveforms edited using our MeldaProduction Envelope System (MES), step-sequencer and several methods for algorithmic postprocessing. It is the most advanced approach for defining oscillator shapes. 
  • 4 global modulators - in each instance you can have up to 4 fully-featured modulators that can modulate any set of parameters including other modulators! In this way you can make the sound move in time, be less static and more interesting. Each modulator works as LFO, follower, midi/audio triggered ADSR envelopes, a pitch detector or even a combination.
  • Integrated tube saturation gives the sound a great vintage analogue feel.
  • Up to 8 channels surround processing - our plugins can handle not only mono and stereo signals, but also up to 8 channels of surround audio, making them ideal for audio production for movies, games etc.
  • Full randomization - using a single button you can generate completely new settings. By clicking the button you can walk through the billions of possible settings and find the best one for you! And if that's too much, you can just hold ctrl and MMultiBandChorus will only slightly modify existing settings.
  • Sinc interpolation and high-quality upsampling - MChorusMB implements the most advanced technologies to provide the best audio quality.
  • Adjustable up-sampling 1x-16x to minimize aliasing and get an even clearer sound.
  • Extremely advanced and easy-to-use user interface - our products are always designed to enhance the workflow. You can easily change all values, fine-tune each control in multiple ways. Easy orientation in a standardized GUI, textual editing and smooth visualization with almost unlimited zooming are standard in all of our plugins. Moreover our plugins are the world first (and still the only ones), which support resizable and stylable GUI's.
  • Automatic synchronization to host tempo - every oscillator and modulator in the plugin can automatically synchronize to the host providing as natural a sound as possible while not offending other tracks.
  • MIDI controllers with MIDI learn - you can map any parameter to any MIDI controller or MIDI keyboard and control it realtime or record and automate it.
  • Very fast, optimized for SSE and SSE2 processors.
  • Global preset management and online preset exchange - using a title button you can save your settings (which are shared on the computer) so you can easily access these in other songs. Moreover all plugins can automatically share your presets and download presets of other users from our servers (if this feature is enabled). We are building a community and you can be a part of it!
  • Fully Automatable.



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Windows

  • Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • VST / VST3 / AAX compatible host (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • Intel/AMD processor with SSE2 support

Always use 32-bit plugins in 32-bit hosts, or 64-bit plugins in 64-bit hosts!
 
64-bit plugins can't work in 32-bit hosts even if the operating system is 64-bit. Do NOT use 32-bit plugins in 64-bit hosts. They would have to be bridged and can become slow and unstable.
 
Mac OS X

  • Mac OS X 10.9 and newer (64-bit only)
  • VST / VST3 / AU / AAX compatible host (64-bit only)
  • Intel/AMD processor with SSE2 support or Apple Silicon processor

Note: Please check your product PDF documentation for more information and installation instructions.

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Orchid

Chorus by W.A. Production



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Spread It Around

This is chorus on steroids. Taking inspiration from the thick and wet studio processing of the 1980’s, Orchid is your quick-fix way to solve the problem of thin and weedy audio. Fatten up synths, basses, guitars, vocals or drums and add depth, richness and harmonic structure. Whereas most other chorus plugins only double the signal, Orchid quadruples your audio with four-way chorus processing, taking your productions to the next level.

You’ll be familiar with the standard controls for speed and depth but Orchid pushes the envelope for what you should expect from a chorus plugin. Introducing new ways to process feedback with reverb, delay, shimmer, spread and filtering. Some of the changes are applied separately to each of the 4 chorus modules which pushes the sound into phase and comb-filtered territory. 

So whether you want to bust out some authentic 80’s synth leads or add a new level of depth to more modern productions, Orchid should be your first choice for chorus processing. It handles basic effects with ease but really shines when the modules are pushed harder to produce head-scrambling audio. 

Speed, Depth, Feedback & Spread

These familiar parameters are the first steps of your chorus adventure. However, instead of just doubling the signal as most other chorus processors do, Orchid duplicates the audio 4 times for maximum depth and thickness. Set up the Speed and Depth of the processing and then dial in Feedback to determine the amount of signal fed back into the input, changing the character and intensity of the effect. Then use the Spread control to smear the sound across the stereo field for brain-bending imaging. 

Shimmer & Space

This special Shimmer effect adds up to two octaves above the original audio, generating harmonics and sparkly top end with a slow phasing effect. Use this for brightening the sound and drawing attention to the upper frequencies. 
The Space dial adds a little (or a lot) of reverb to each individual chorus effect, glueing them together simultaneously.

Delay & Filter

Delay the processing by up to 100 milliseconds, useful for carving out a space between the original audio and the chorus signal. The high and low pass Filter dials help to define the processed audio, very handy if you only need some bass grunt or top-end sheen. 

Mix, Mute Source, Bypass, Input & Output

Choose to combine the chorus signal with your original raw audio via the central Mix ratio control, allowing you to dial down the chorus ratio for parallel processing effects. The bypass control is smoothed to be as click and pop free as possible for unhindered A/B testing when combined with the Input and Output volume sliders. In addition, you can hit the Mute Source button to hear just the processed sound - very useful for monitoring and special effects.

Visual Feedback

The live visual meter at the centre of the interface shows exactly what’s happening to the signal as it travels through each module in real-time. This allows for accurate monitoring at every step of the chain.

Presets

With many included presets, it’s easy to find the perfect starting point for your own chorus exploits. Categorised into distinct instrumentation, these factory options can be used on guitars, bass, drums, synths and vocals. The presets include everything from subtle thickening to more full-on transformation effects. There’s also a range of special FX presets, mimicking comb-filtering and phase processing.




Features

  • 4-way chorus processing
  • Multiple additional parameters
  • Delay, Filtering & Reverb
  • Harmonic generation via Shimmer dial
  • Visual feedback
  • Pop & click free bypass
  • Responsive & CPU friendly
  • Factory presets
  • Full PDF Manual & Tutorial video
  • Resizable user interface

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Mac

  • macOS 10.15 and later (64-bit only) (M1 Apple Silicon Supported)
  • VST, VST3, AU, AAX

Windows

  • Windows 8 and later (32 / 64-bit)
  • VST, VST3, AAX

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Blend v2

Chorus by Sinevibes



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Multi-Voice Chorus

Blend is a multi-voice chorus comprised of up to 16 separate layers. Each of them actually is a chorus effect on its own – complete with a dedicated modulation generator and a feedback loop. Even with all 16 layers activated, the resulting mix is dense yet always silky smooth and musical – thanks to clever proportional modulation phase offsets.

Blend also has three different interpolation algorithms, each giving it a slightly different sound character. And as much as it excels at creating delicious chorus and ensemble effects of many, many styles, Blend’s unusual flexibility allows it to easily go into much further territory, so effects like vibrato, tape wow, flanger, smear, dissonance, even reverb – are just a few tweaks away.




Features

  • Sound Engine

  • 16 chorus layers, each with its own individual feedback line
  • 16 sine wave modulation generators with proportional phase offsets (one per each layer)
  • Variable modulation stereo width
  • Selectable interpolation algorithm: Lo-Fi, Vintage, and Modern
  • Adjustable low-frequency cut filter
  • Lag filters on all continuous parameters for smooth, click-free adjustment
  • Supports mono › mono, mono › stereo, and stereo › stereo channel configurations
  • Graphic Interface

  • Colour-coded graphic elements
  • Consistent name, mapping, value, and unit implemented for all parameters in both graphic user interface and host control/automation
  • Built-in preset management functions
  • Supports window size scaling up to 200%

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Mac

  • macOS 10.9 or later (64-bit only)
  • Intel or M1 Apple processor.
  • AU / AAX / VST3

Windows

  • Windows 8.1 or later (64-bit only)
  • PC computer with x86 processor.
  • AAX / VST3

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Ensemble Snapin

Chorus by Kilohearts



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The Ensemble effect creates the illusion of many voices playing in unison. Much like a chorus, it creates this effect by playing delayed copies of the incoming sound. On top of this, it also modulates the phases of each voice to create a silky smooth result without any metallic flanging. The delay times for each voice is also modulated in order to detune each voice slightly.




Features

  • Voices: Number of voices to play simultaneously.
  • Detune: How quickly to modulate the delay for each voice, affecting how detuned the voices will be.
  • Spread: Pans voices left or right for a stereo effect.
  • Mix: The dry/wet mix of this effect. A lower value will let some of the unmodified signal through.
  • Motion: Selects between different patterns for the modulations of the voices.
  • Settings panel: Whenever you have your mouse cursor over a snapin there is a small arrow at the top right corner (not visible in screenshot). It opens a settings panel where you handle presets. It also has a "randomize" button that can be useful. I guess...
  • Enabled checkbox: The small checkbox to the left of the plugin name is a checkbox that bypasses the effect when disabled.
  • Resize handle: The bottom right corner of all Kilohearts plugins is a resize handle for scaling the UI to any size. This allows you to get a good view of the controls whatever the screen resolution, and also comes in handy if you need big controls, e.g. when using Ensemble as a real-time effect on a touchscreen monitor during a live set. (This is not available when the snapin is used inside a snapin host.)
  • Ensemble is a snapin

  • Kilohearts plugins work great together, and all the snapins can work double duty as modular components inside our snapin hosts. There are several different hosts that allow you to apply any number of snapins in various contexts, like to each individual band in the band-splitter Multipass, or add your full effects chain right inside the preset of the synth Phase Plant.


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These are the minimum recommended system requirements for running snapins.

CPU:

  • 2 GHz or faster

Memory:

  • 1 GB or more

Operating System:

  • Windows (7 or newer) or Mac OS X (10.7 or newer)

Software:

  • A VST / Audio Unit / AAX compatible DAW

Supported formats:

  • AAX
  • AU
  • VST2
  • Snapin

Please note: If you use a lot of snapins at the same time in your patch the CPU usage willincrease accordingly. Thus, we cannot guarantee that the snapins will work flawlessly in all use cases even if your system does meet the minimum recommended system requirements.

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EFEKTOR CH3604 Chorus

Chorus by Kuassa



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Chorus FX Engine

From Classic to Vast Spectrum Chorusing Effect

Note: Also available in the EFEKTOR Modulation Bundle

Recognisable from its doubling effect, this type of effect is known as a standard built-in effect from gears such as the Roland Jazz Chorus amp and also the Roland Juno synthesiser. 

Choose your favourite chorus sound from these three types:

Dimension Chorus: 

  • Add thickness, 3-dimensional depth, and width from true analog circuit modelling.

Ensemble Chorus:

  • A true classic chorusing effect with great tone. soft, deep, and rich.

Tribunal Chorus:

  • Big spectrum creates rich soundscapes in stereo. The sounds of multiple modulations combined together.

Key Features:

  • Three Models of Modulation in Every Unit.
  • A/B Compare Buttons.
  • BPM Sync.
  • Mono or Stereo Mode.



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Windows:

  • XP, Vista, 7, or Later (64-bit only)

Mac OS X:

  • Mac OS 10.6 or later (64-bit only)

Plugin Formats:

  • VST, VST3, Audio Units or AAX compatible Host Software

Please Note: This product is a plugin, a VST/VST3/AU/AAX compatible host/sequencer is needed to run this software.

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BLEASS Chorus

Chorus by BLEASS



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BLEASS Chorus

Stereo Image Widener Effect

From subtle classic chorus effects to crazy textures, BLEASS Chorus brings stunning stereo modulations to any sound and allows wide creative freedom for sound design.

BLEASS Chorus is a two-stage chorus effect that offers full control of the stereo image as well as a large range of effects, from subtle stereo wideners to crazy texture generators which you can visualize thanks to a dedicated oscilloscope with a very low CPU usage.

Have full control of the stereo image as well as all effect parameters in a one-screen, clean and responsive interface that goes beyond traditional chorusing, giving more creative freedom to sound designers and music producers.
Inspired by classic chorus pedals and rack effect units, ideal for thickening synth and guitar lines, BLEASS Chorus comes packed with a wide range of presets.




Features

  • Input Stage

  • Low-shelf/High-pass input filter
  • Input Gain
  • Chorus Stage

  • Delay Lines - Sets the stereo delay lines count.
  • Time - Sets the average delay time.
  • Rate - Sets the speed of the LFO.
  • Left Depth - Sets the LFO’s amplitude for delay lines’ left channel.
  • Right Depth - Sets the LFO’s amplitude for delay lines’ right channel.
  • Equal Depths - When toggled on, left and right channels share the same depth. When toggled off, channels are independent of each other.
  • Offset - Sets the offset between the delay lines’ LFOs.
  • Width - Sets the offset between left and right channels for each delay line.
  • Feedback - Sets the amount of feedback for each delay.
  • Oscilloscope - Displays a representation of delay lines’ LFOs (tapping the oscilloscope pauses it).
  • Output Stage

  • Dry / Wet Mix
  • Preset Manager

  • Clear and easy to use. 

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PC

  • Windows 8 and later (64-bit)
  • VST3

Mac

  • macOS 10.9 and later (64-bit only) (including macOS 11 Big Sur and M1 processors)
  • VST3 / Audio Unit

Format: 

  • BLEASS Chorus is not a standalone product, it requires host software.
  • BLEASS Chorus is compatible with nearly all VST3 / Audio Unit compatible DAWs.

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Analog Chorus

Chorus by PreSonus



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Analog Chorus is a 1-3-voice chorus/doubler processor with optional LFO delay time modulation and stereo width control. It offers a wide range of effects–from subtle to extreme–with its roots in ‘70s era analog guitar pedals and studio FX processors. Whether you want a subtly modulated spring in your sound or a detuned warble, Analog Chorus will soon become your go-to plug-in. 

A long-time favourite of Studio One users, Analog Chorus is now available for use in other DAWs in VST3, AAX, and AU formats!  

You can also get Chorus as part of the cost-saving PreSonus Analog Effects Collection Bundle or in Studio One Professional.




Features

  • Classic analog 1-3-voice chorus/doubler emulation plug-in.
  • State-Space Modeled Drive stage for analog-style saturation.
  • Intuitive and vintage-styled UI lets you dial in a wide range of modulation effects from mild to wild.
  • Compatible with any major DAW or plug-in host application (VST3, AU or AAX format, 64-bit only).
  • Easy installation, authorization, and updates from PreSonus Hub plug-in manager application.
  • Included with Studio One Professional and PreSonus Sphere.

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Windows:

  • Windows 10 (64-bit only)
  • Intel® Core™ i3 / AMD A10 processor or better
  • VST3, AU or AAX compatible host application
  • 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB or more recommended)
  • Internet connection (needed for installation and activation) 
  • Monitor with 1366 x 768 resolution (high-dpi monitor recommended) 
  • PreSonus Hub 1.3 or later (included)

macOS:

  • macOS® 10.13 or higher (64-bit only)
  • Intel® Core™ i3 processor or better
  • 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB or more recommended)
  • VST3, AU or AAX compatible host application
  • Internet connection (needed for installation and activation) 
  • Monitor with 1366 x 768 resolution (Retina display recommended) 
  • PreSonus Hub 1.3 or later (included)

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