Essential Information About the UAD Brigade Chorus Software
- Analog bucket-brigade chorus with a warm character, inspired by a 1976 classic for lush and musical textures.
- Two modulation colors: wide and "chewy" chorus + expressive vibrato, ranging from subtle doubling to pronounced instability.
- Spectacular stereo width with a "plug-in only" mode that creates an immersive left/right image, ideal on buses and stereo tracks.
- Versatile in the mix: guitars, basses, vocals, synths, electric pianos, drums (overheads), and depth effects on pads.
What UAD Brigade Chorus Is For
UAD Brigade Chorus is a modulation plug-in designed to add thickness, movement, and depth to your sources, with the organic character typical of analog bucket-brigade circuits. It excels equally in pop/rock production as well as electro, synthwave, indie, or ambient, whenever you want a chorus that "blends" into the sound rather than a slapped-on effect.
On vocals, it can widen and soften presence without overpowering the mix; on guitars and basses, it recaptures iconic textures from the late '70s and '80s; on synths and electric pianos, it adds a dreamy, cinematic dimension. Used sparingly, it brings subtle brightness; pushed further, it becomes a sonic signature, between detune, wobble, and expressive vibrato.
Main Features
A rich, warm, and "inside" analog chorus
Unlike some choruses that are too bright or artificial, Brigade Chorus favors a dense and flattering modulation that embraces the source. The result: a wider and deeper sound, with that sought-after "milkshake-thick" quality on guitars, basses, vocals, and synths, without losing the musicality of the original signal.
Vibrato with unique character: from subtle to distinctly unstable
The vibrato circuit allows you to move from slight instability (ideal for humanizing a pad or piano) to more pronounced effects, perfect for creating warped, psychedelic, or lo-fi textures. It's a powerful tool to give personality to a track that's too "straight" and to bring a sense of life, even on very clean digital sounds.
Stereo: Classic mode and Dual "plug-in only" mode
On stereo tracks and buses, Brigade Chorus stands out for its image management. In Classic mode, it replicates the historical behavior: one side remains closer to the dry signal while the other is modulated, as on the original unit. In Dual mode (specific to the plug-in), it behaves as if two pedals were chained, creating a more immersive left/right spread, ideal for enlarging a chorus, opening a synth lead, or adding air to overheads.
- Vocals: controlled width, softness, and analog halo for bigger backing vocals or a more enveloping lead.
- Drums: subtle shimmer on overheads and rooms, or a more audible effect for vintage ambiances.
- Guitars and basses: thick late '70s-style chorus, or sharper new wave textures, with modulation that remains musical.
- Synths and pianos: depth, 3D movement, and a "dreamy" character on pads, Rhodes, keys, and arpeggios.
Technical Specifications
System Requirements
- Processor: Intel, AMD, or Apple silicon (depending on platform)
macOS Compatibility
- Systems: macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, or Sonoma 14
- Processor: Intel, AMD, or Apple silicon
Windows Compatibility
- Systems: Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit editions)
- Processor: Intel, AMD, or Apple silicon
Supported Plug-in Formats
- macOS: VST-2, VST-3, AU, AAX
- Windows: VST-2, VST-3, AAX
Features
- Analog bucket-brigade chorus inspired by a legendary ensemble chorus introduced in 1976
- Textures: rich and warm chorus, expressive vibrato, from subtle modulation to pronounced effect
- Stereo: Classic mode and Dual "plug-in only" mode for extended left/right width
- Uses: guitars, basses, vocals, synths, pianos, overheads, and mix buses
Included Content
- Software: UAD Brigade Chorus
- Additional media: included