Syntorus 2

Syntorus 2 is D16 Group's meticulously engineered chorus plugin, built around a detailed digital model of classic BBD (bucket brigade device) delay lines. The plugin distinguishes itself through a three-line architecture rather than the single-delay approach typical of most chorus units, yielding notably greater depth and complexity in the modulated signal.

The core design derives inspiration from revered hardware chorus implementations found in vintage synthesizers like the Solina String Ensemble, Elka Synthex, and Roland Juno-106. D16 Group's implementation captures the characteristic warmth and subtle saturation of those units while maintaining transparency when needed. Users can toggle between two BBD emulation modes: a cleaner variant emphasizing clarity, and an enhanced analogue mode that adds harmonic coloration and character. This dual approach provides meaningful flexibility across musical contexts.

Three independent LFO generators handle modulation duties, offering granular control over each delay line's pitch and timing parameters. This level of configurability allows for everything from subtle, natural-sounding chorus effects to lush, detuned textures suitable for pads and strings.

Syntorus 2 performs equally well across diverse sources. Electric and acoustic guitars benefit from its lush, depth-adding characteristics, while synthesizer leads and basses gain cohesion and movement. The plugin's analogue-derived sonic signature avoids the clinical artifacts common to simpler digital implementations, making it a reliable choice for both mixing and sound design applications. Among contemporary chorus plugins, Syntorus 2 occupies a pragmatic middle ground between lightweight tools and deeply specialized processors, offering substantive sonic quality without excessive complexity.