Brigade Chorus Pedal by Universal Audio chorus and vibrato plugin interface

Brigade Chorus Pedal: Analog Chorus and Vibrato Plugin by Universal Audio Free Download

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Brigade Chorus Pedal is a chorus and vibrato plugin from Universal Audio that models the BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble pedal. It adds analog-style movement, width and shimmer to instruments, vocals and stereo buses.

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01Overview

Brigade Chorus Pedal is built around the chorus circuit of the BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble, a pedal first introduced in 1976. The plugin is designed to give sources a sense of movement, from subtle detuned thickness to pronounced warble through its vibrato circuit. Universal Audio positions it for electric guitar and bass, but also for vocals, drums, pianos and synths. It is available in a native version that runs on any audio interface, and in an accelerated version for Apollo and UAD-2 hardware.

Best for

Electric guitar chorus
Bass chorus tones
Vocal widening
Drum overhead shimmer
Electric piano movement
Stereo bus width

Developer: Universal Audio
Category: Chorus
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Native and Apollo Realtime/UAD-2 versions both included
Emulates the analog chorus of the BOSS CE-1 pedal
Vibrato circuit for subtle detune or deep warble
Dual mode for an immersive left and right stereo spread
Classic mode mirrors the original left-dry, right-affected setup
Designed for guitars, bass, vocals, drums and pianos
Available in VST3, AU and AAX formats
64-bit support on Windows and macOS

03In depth

Chorus Character and Stereo Width

Universal Audio describes the Brigade Chorus as a faithful emulation of the BOSS CE-1 pedal, with rich analog chorus and a chewy vibrato. The developer says it is meant to sit inside a source rather than sound added on top, which is a common complaint with chorus effects.

On stereo tracks and buses, the classic mode works like the original pedal, with the left side dry and the right side affected. A separate plug-in-only dual mode behaves as if two pedals were patched in, producing a wider left and right spread across the signal.

Vibrato and Workflow Options

The vibrato circuit can be used for subtle detuned textures or for much deeper warble, giving control over the range from gentle to extreme. This makes the plugin useful both for adding thickness to a sustained part and for creating a clearly modulated effect.

Brigade Chorus is available as VST3, AU and AAX, and runs on Windows and macOS in 64-bit. Because it is offered in both native and Apollo Realtime/UAD-2 versions, you can choose the processing route that matches your hardware setup.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Universal Audio
Type	Plugin
Category	Chorus
Formats	VST3, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats and operating systems does Brigade Chorus support?

Brigade Chorus Pedal is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS in 64-bit.

What do I need to use Brigade Chorus Pedal?

You need a supported DAW that is compatible with VST3, AU or AAX plugin formats, plus a free iLok account and the free UA Connect application for managing UAD Native plug-ins. An internet connection is needed to download and authorize the plugins, and an iLok USB key is optional.

What is the difference between the native and Apollo versions?

The UAD Native version runs on your computer without any UA hardware. The Apollo Realtime and UAD-2 version runs accelerated on Apollo interfaces and UAD-2 hardware.