Chorus D vs Nostalgia FX

Chorus D is an audio unit effect inspired by a well-loved classic chorus stomp-box. HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM OTHER CHORUS EFFECTS? It's more subtle. It has a stereo pair of pitch-shifters, one shifts up and the other down. Every few seconds, the two pitch shifters trade places: the high one goes low and the low one goes high. Unlike most other chorus effects, the pitch-shift amounts stay constant rather than oscillating up and down. For that reason, you don't hear the wavy pitch sound that other chorus effects make. At low settings, you can put it on a track to widen the stereo image or thicken up the sound and listeners may not be able to identify that they are hearing a chorus effect. WHY ONLY SIX BUTTONS? The original hardware that inspired this design had only four buttons and four presets, one for each button.* The simplicity of the controls is one of the reasons the effect was so well-liked: all four presets sounded great. With six buttons you get tones ranging from very subtle to clearly audible, and all of them are tasteful and useful. This effect makes only one type of sound but it's a unique sound that you don't get from other chorus effects. IS THIS AN EXACT CIRCUIT MODEL OF THE ORIGINAL HARDWARE EFFECT? No. We listened to the original and studied its design but then we built an effect to please our own ears. It sounds similar to the original but the design is unique. ************************************ Note: this is an audio unit plugin. It does not process audio as a standalone app. *Later on customers figured out that they could get some other settings by pressing two buttons simultaneously or forcing all the buttons off. We are using six buttons to get wider variety of sounds rather than expecting customers to discover those secret features of the original hardware.

Playfully Retro Nostalgia is a quick, easy way to transform your sound — from spacious and dreamy to gritty lo-fi chaos. Inspired by vintage gaming consoles, cassette decks, and classic analog gear, it delivers instant character without the fuss. Just load it up, slide some faders, and your clean mix becomes something with warmth, texture, and personality. …an Audio Arcade Console Reverb gives you unique spaces inspired by vintage gaming consoles and the different vibe of each era. Tape Cassette Echo is an imaginative spin on analog tape delay — the kind you might’ve rigged up in your bedroom long before plugins existed. BBD Chorus takes you back with that warm, warbly magic, that started your FX obsession. The EFX Module packs everything you need to turn your sound into a retro lo-fi dream — with warmth, space, and a character that’s hard to find anywhere else. Features -Console Reverb with four distinct eras of vintage gaming spaces -Tape Cassette Echo with warble, tape spike, and loop length controls -BBD Chorus for warm, warbly, analog-style modulation -EFX Module with Speaker Output, Noise Machine, Tune & Tone, and Bit Crusher -Global controls for quick overall shaping -Freeze button for creative stutter and hold effects -Fully compatible with VST3, AAX, AU, AUv3, and Stand-alone