Chor'X chorus effect plugin interface by XILS Lab

Chor'X: Chorus Effect Plugin by XILS Lab Free Download

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Chor'X is a chorus effect plugin from XILS Lab that combines four vintage-style chorus structures based on bucket-brigade delay emulation with a True Stereo Dynamic Engine.

VST2AUAAXStandaloneWindowsmacOS64-bit
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Free trial available from the developer
01Overview

Chor'X from XILS Lab is built around four chorus structures modeled on vintage bucket-brigade delay units. Each can be selected from a simple Legacy view or opened into an Advanced mode for deeper control over rate and amount. A True Stereo Dynamic Engine places signals across the stereo field, so you can position an instrument closer to the listener or further back in the mix. The plugin runs as VST2, AU or AAX on macOS and Windows.

Best for

  • Stereo widening
  • Pads and synth layers
  • Percussion without low-end loss
  • Dynamic chorus movement
  • Spatial depth in mixes
Developer
XILS Lab
Category
Chorus
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Legacy/Advanced mode for fast model selection or detailed editing
  • Four bucket-brigade delay chorus emulations
  • Four standard chorus structures with filtering and compander emulation
  • Two 2-D pads for parameter tweaking
  • True Stereo Dynamic Engine with adjustable Mic Angle and Width
  • Impulse follower for dry/wet modulation
  • Envelope follower for amount modulation
  • Independent left and right chorus structures
  • Advanced preset management
  • All parameters MIDI controllable
03In depth

Four Chorus Models and Stereo Control

The four chorus structures are named Synthex, Dim-D, CS-80 and VP-330. Each uses special filtering and compander emulations intended to approximate older analog chorus units. Synthex and VP-330 use two delay lines and two LFOs per channel, Dim-D uses one delay line per channel, and CS-80 adds level modulation to its LFOs.

The True Stereo Dynamic Engine goes beyond simple panning. Mic Angle and Width control the perceived stereo image, and you can process only the wet signal or also the dry signal with the DRY button.

Advanced Dry/Wet modulation uses an impulse follower, which lets you keep percussive transients dry while adding chorus to the tail of a sound. Amount modulation uses an envelope follower for dynamic changes.

Workflow and Parameter Control

Two 2-D pads make it possible to tune parameters quickly. In Advanced mode, horizontal movement of a light changes the amount of its delay and vertical movement changes its speed. Right-clicking a light moves all four together while keeping their relative positions.

The HISS knob adds or removes hiss, noise and non-linearity from the bucket-brigade delay character. Presets can be managed in the Advanced preset system, and every parameter is MIDI controllable.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperXILS Lab
TypePlugin
CategoryChorus
FormatsVST2, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Chor'X support?

Chor'X is available in VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats, and it runs on Windows and macOS. It is 64-bit.

What do I need to use Chor'X?

Chor'X is not a stand-alone application for normal use and requires a VST, AU or AAX compatible host application to function correctly.

What is the difference between Legacy and Advanced mode?

Legacy mode lets you quickly select one of the standard chorus models. Advanced mode opens the full controls, including LFO rate and amount adjustment, as in the previous Chor'X version.

Does Chor'X offer a trial?

Yes, a trial version is available.

07Developer

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