Chief Chorus faithfully recreates the Boss CE-2, the seminal compact chorus that defined the sound of countless recordings from the late 1970s through the 1990s. Built around the MN3007 BBD (bucket brigade device) chip, the original pedal established the tonal signature that remains the reference point for analog chorus character: slightly compressed highs, gentle modulation, and a natural blend of wet and dry signals that sits intelligently in a mix without dominating it.
Audiority's plugin captures the essential sonic behavior of that circuitry while expanding its capabilities. The core controls - Rate and Depth - operate exactly as players expect, but additional trimmers allow precise calibration of maximum modulation parameters, offering flexibility the original hardware couldn't provide. Tempo sync integration makes the effect practical in contemporary DAW workflows, while the Stereo Spread and Blend controls enable everything from subtle thickening to pronounced spatial modulation effects. A dedicated Vibrato mode, achieved through trimmer adjustment, extends the pedal's utility beyond its original design.
The reduced bandwidth characteristic of BBD processing - that slight compression and warmth across the frequency spectrum - is the technical core of Chief Chorus's appeal. This isn't a clinical, artifact-free chorus; it's an intentionally colored one that complements vocals, guitars, and keyboards without requiring careful gain staging.
Chief Chorus is essential for engineers seeking that specific late 70s / early 80s chorus sound. It's equally valuable as a reference tool for understanding how BBD modulation behaves, making it indispensable for anyone serious about mastering classic chorus character.
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