Audiority – Chief Chorus

Audiority – Chief Chorus

Vintage Analog BBD Chorus Plugin for Guitar, Synthesizers, and Music Production

Audiority Chief Chorus is a vintage-inspired chorus plugin designed to recreate the warm, focused modulation of a celebrated late-1970s chorus pedal. Powered by detailed bucket-brigade device (BBD) modelling inspired by MN3007-style circuitry, it captures the organic movement, reduced bandwidth, and distinctive tonal coloration associated with classic analog chorus hardware.

Expanding on the character of the original pedal concept, Chief Chorus adds modern production features, including stereo spread, host-tempo synchronization, adjustable modulation depth and rate, flexible gain controls, and global dry/wet mixing.

Designed for music producers, guitarists, composers, and sound designers, Audiority Chief Chorus is ideal for adding warmth and dimension to electric guitars, synthesizers, electric pianos, bass, and vocals. From subtle stereo enhancement to deep, vintage-style modulation and expressive vibrato, it offers a versatile approach to classic chorus effects.

AUTHENTIC VINTAGE BBD CHORUS CHARACTER

The sound of classic analog chorus pedals comes from more than modulation alone. Bucket-brigade circuitry introduces characteristic bandwidth limitations and tonal coloration that contribute to the warm, focused sound of vintage hardware.

Audiority Chief Chorus recreates these distinctive characteristics through detailed BBD modelling, delivering smooth modulation and organic tonal movement for modern production workflows.

Use gentle settings to add depth and richness to clean guitars, electric pianos, and synthesizers, or increase the effect intensity for more pronounced modulation and retro-inspired textures.

Key Benefits:

• Vintage-inspired analog chorus character
• MN3007-style bucket-brigade processing
• Modelled bandwidth limitations and tonal coloration
• Smooth modulation for guitars, keyboards, and synthesizers
• Suitable for subtle enhancement and pronounced vintage effects

RATE AND DEPTH CONTROL

Chief Chorus provides dedicated Rate and Depth controls for shaping the speed and intensity of its modulation.

The Rate control adjusts how quickly the modulation cycles, while Depth determines the extent of the effect. Internal maximum-rate and maximum-depth trimmers extend the available control range, providing additional flexibility beyond the primary knobs.

This combination allows you to create everything from restrained, slowly moving chorus to faster, more pronounced modulation.

Host Tempo Synchronization

The Tempo Sync feature locks the modulation speed to your DAW's project tempo, making it easier to create effects that move in time with the music.

This is particularly useful for rhythmic guitar parts, pulsing synthesizers, electronic music, and arrangements where modulation needs to complement the tempo.

STEREO SPREAD FOR ADDED WIDTH AND DIMENSION

The Stereo Spread control expands the original mono-inspired chorus concept into a more spacious stereo effect. Use it to enhance the width of instruments, introduce movement across the stereo field, and create a more immersive listening experience.

Chief Chorus can add dimension to mono guitar recordings, broaden synthesizer pads, and bring additional movement to stereo keyboard parts.

Creative Applications:

• Widening clean electric guitars
• Enhancing synthesizer pads and sustained chords
• Adding dimension to electric piano recordings
• Creating spacious retro keyboard textures
• Introducing stereo movement into layered arrangements

CHORUS AND VIBRATO PROCESSING

Beyond conventional chorus, Audiority Chief Chorus can produce expressive vibrato effects through its adjustable Chorus Blend trimmer.

By changing the balance of the chorus component, you can explore more pronounced pitch modulation and create unstable, vintage-inspired textures.

Use chorus for depth and richness, or experiment with vibrato-style movement for retro keyboards, guitar effects, and unconventional sound design.

Ideal for creating:

• Vintage-style pitch movement
• Warbling keyboard textures
• Subtle modulation on sustained instruments
• Expressive guitar effects
• Experimental and retro-inspired sound design

FLEXIBLE GAIN AND DRY/WET MIXING

Chief Chorus includes pre-effect and post-effect gain controls to help manage signal levels throughout the processing chain.

The pre-effect gain determines how strongly the input signal drives the modelled circuitry, while post-effect gain allows you to adjust the output level for consistent volume matching.

The global Mix control blends the dry signal with the processed effect, making it easier to balance subtle modulation against more prominent chorus textures.

These controls support a range of workflows, from inserting the plugin directly on an instrument track to blending modulation into a parallel processing chain.

KEY FEATURES OF AUDIORITY CHIEF CHORUS

• Vintage analog-inspired BBD chorus simulation
• Inspired by a classic late-1970s chorus pedal
• MN3007-style bucket-brigade character
• Modelled bandwidth limitations and analog tonal coloration
• Dedicated Rate and Depth controls
• Adjustable maximum-rate and maximum-depth trimmers
• Host-tempo synchronization
• Stereo Spread control
• Adjustable Chorus Blend trimmer
• Chorus and vibrato-style processing
• Pre-effect and post-effect gain controls
• Global dry/wet Mix control
• Input and output level meters
• Resizable user interface

CREATIVE APPLICATIONS FOR MODERN MUSIC PRODUCTION

Guitar Production

Add warmth, movement, and vintage character to clean electric guitars, arpeggios, and sustained chord parts.

Synthesizer Design

Create wider pads, moving leads, retro electronic textures, and rich modulation for modern synth-based music.

Electric Piano and Keyboard

Enhance electric piano tones with subtle analog-inspired movement or use deeper settings for distinctive vintage keyboard sounds.

Bass and Instrument Layering

Apply restrained modulation to selected bass or instrument parts to introduce texture and dimension while retaining control over the overall mix.

Ambient and Cinematic Composition

Use slow modulation and stereo spread to create evolving textures, spacious sustained sounds, and atmospheric musical layers.

Experimental Sound Design

Explore stronger modulation and vibrato-style effects to produce unusual pitch movement and retro-inspired sonic character.

WHY CHOOSE AUDIORITY CHIEF CHORUS?

Audiority Chief Chorus combines classic analog chorus character with the flexibility required for modern music production. Its BBD-inspired sound, extended Rate and Depth controls, tempo synchronization, and stereo-processing options make it suitable for both subtle enhancement and more expressive creative effects.

Whether you want to enrich a clean guitar, add movement to a synthesizer, widen an electric piano, or create distinctive vibrato textures, Chief Chorus provides a focused and versatile modulation tool for your production workflow.

Explore more creative processors in our Audio Effects Plugins collection. Guitarists and bass players can also browse our Guitar & Bass Plugins category for additional tone-shaping tools.

Visit the official Audiority Chief Chorus product page for audio demonstrations, documentation, and current compatibility information.