


So anyway, from my experimenting around and use of it, I find it doesn’t do the really deep, mentally-ill types of chorus. Orchid claimed something about having I think 4 various sources, whereas typical chorus efx have 2. I’m no geologist or whatever, so I’m getting into techy stuff which my small-town Texas hillbilly brain can barely comprehend, lmao. I bought one recently called “Orchid”, which is very good, only I feel they may have overblown their description a bit. I think I’m most curious about the “Syntorus” plug. In the meantime, what is your chorus plugin of choice? In my next article, I’ll share some plugins for one of my favorite effects categories, distortion. The plugins from UAD (Universal Audio) are simply the best, most authentic emulations available, but the Valhalla offerings are really quite impressive, and significantly more affordable. After that, it becomes a matter of budget and personal taste. In conclusion, if you’re just starting out, toy around with the stock chorus effects built into your DAW. The TAL-Chorus-LX sounds good, though I rarely use it since I have other options at my disposal, and indeed it is rather limited when it comes to adjustable parameters. The Syntorus does exactly what it’s advertised to do, offering an analog sound and two, distinct delay lines. Both are useable plugins in their own right. That leaves us with the D16 Syntorus and free TAL-Chorus-LX. At five bucks though, it’s still part of my library - a deal too good to pass up. While the Avid C1 is a nice delay and modeled on a famous stomp box, I don’t find myself reaching for it too often. If you’re after a particular chorus sound, chances are you can achieve it with the UberMod. It sounds great, offers a ton of flexibility, and is priced just right. It’s like the equivalent of a ‘set it and forget it’ piece of gear.įor those who aren’t able to make use of the Universal Audio ecosystem (or don’t want to spend $150 for a plugin), my runner-up is the Valhalla UberMod. My personal favorite is the Studio D Chorus from UAD, for its analog-like warmth and ease of use. They can be applied in varying intensities, from subtle amounts on a vocal to a heavy, wide chorus effect on electric guitar. Chorus effect plugins are typically used to thicken and provide depth to the source audio signal.
