BBD-Chorus by Antelope Audio chorus effects plugin interface

BBD-Chorus: Bucket Brigade Chorus Plugin by Antelope Audio

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BBD-Chorus is an effects plugin from Antelope Audio that emulates a classic 70s bucket brigade chorus unit. It is available for Windows and macOS and offers chorus and vibrato processing for guitars, mixes and sound design.

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01Overview

BBD-Chorus is a chorus effect built around the warm, modulated character of 1970s bucket brigade hardware. Antelope Audio says the plugin emulates the non-linear behavior of the components in the original unit, based on its schematics. Beyond the classic Split and Basic stereo modes, it adds Wide and Cross modes that extend the processor past guitar work and into mixing and sound design.

Best for

Guitar chorus and vibrato
Mix bus glue
Parallel mix processing
Organic synth modulation
Vintage sound design

Developer: Antelope Audio
Category: Chorus
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Emulates the non-linear responses of a classic 70s bucket brigade chorus unit
Split (Dual) and Basic (Classic) stereo modes based on original schematics
Wide and Cross modes unique to this version
Chorus and vibrato modes for guitars and full mixes
Mix bus glue with warm, vintage color and thickness
Real-time recording with near-zero latency on compatible Synergy Core devices
Native plugin runs on Mac or PC without extra hardware

03In depth

Chorus and vibrato character for mixing and sound design

The original unit offered Split (Dual) and Basic (Classic) stereo modes, and both are included here. Antelope Audio adds Wide and Cross modes, with Cross described as a subtle blend between Basic and Split.

The developer suggests placing BBD-Chorus on a parallel chain, either on the whole mix at a low level or on selected instruments. In Cross mode with the Level control at midpoint and the other controls at maximum, switching between Chorus and Vibrato gives two distinct mix bus effects. Chorus is described as mellow, lush and warm glue, while Vibrato adds depth and vibrant color.

Background of the bucket brigade chorus sound

Antelope Audio points to the Boss CE-1 Chorus/Vibrato pedal, released in 1976, as the reference for this sound. The CE-1 was adopted by guitarists including Andy Summers, Jeff Baxter and John Frusciante, and it used the Roland JC-120 chorus amplifier circuit.

BBD-Chorus is designed for thick, organic modulation and pitch-shifting vibrato, aimed at guitars as well as full productions.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Antelope Audio
Type	Plugin
Category	Chorus
Operating systems	Windows, macOS

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is BBD-Chorus?

BBD-Chorus is a chorus and vibrato effects plugin from Antelope Audio, modeled on a 1970s bucket brigade chorus unit. It is aimed at guitar processing, mixing and sound design.

Which operating systems does BBD-Chorus support?

BBD-Chorus is listed for Windows and macOS.

Do I need extra hardware to use BBD-Chorus?

No. The native plugin runs on a Mac or PC without additional hardware. Compatible Synergy Core devices are needed only for the real-time version with near-zero latency.