Chorus Ensembler by Audiority chorus and vibrato effect plugin interface

Chorus Ensembler: BBD Analog Chorus Plugin by Audiority Free Download

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Chorus Ensembler is an analog-style chorus and vibrato effect plugin by Audiority, modeled on the Boss CE-1 BBD pedal. It offers classic and full stereo modes, tempo sync and a mix control.

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01Overview

Chorus Ensembler is a chorus and vibrato effect from Audiority that simulates the BBD (bucket-brigade device) circuit of the Boss CE-1, a mid-1970s pedal. Audiority notes that the CE-1 was the first product Roland marketed under the Boss name. The plugin focuses on the warm, organic modulation that made the original pedal popular, with controls for intensity, vibrato rate and depth, and a preamp-only mode for use as a gain stage.

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Guitar chorus
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Developer: Audiority
Category: Chorus
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Simulates the BBD analog chorus and vibrato of the Boss CE-1
Chorus Intensity control
Vibrato Rate and Depth controls
Input Impedance control
Preamp only and Effect operative modes
Tempo Sync for modulation
Classic or Full Stereo modes with STEREO switch
Stereo Spread, Pre/Post gain and Mix controls

03In depth

Analog chorus character and stereo modes

The core of Chorus Ensembler is its BBD analog chorus and vibrato simulation, modeled on the Boss CE-1. Chorus Intensity, Vibrato Rate and Depth, and Input Impedance let you shape the modulation and how the input interacts with the signal.

The plugin offers Classic and Full Stereo modes. In the classic pedal design, a stereo chorus splits dry signal on the left channel and wet signal on the right. Audiority adds a STEREO switch that applies full chorus to both channels, and a Stereo Spread control to set the width.

Controls, tempo sync and workflow

Chorus Ensembler includes Tempo Sync for locking modulation to your project tempo, along with Pre and Post effect gain staging and a Mix control for blending the processed signal with the dry signal.

You can switch between Preamp only and Effect operative modes, which is useful when you want to use the plugin as a gain or tone stage without the chorus. The interface is resizable, so you can adjust the window to your screen.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Audiority
Type	Plugin
Category	Chorus
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Chorus Ensembler based on?

Audiority describes Chorus Ensembler as a simulation of the Boss CE-1, a mid-1970s BBD chorus and vibrato pedal. The plugin aims to reproduce the warm, organic character of that design.

Which formats and operating systems does Chorus Ensembler support?

Chorus Ensembler is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats, as 64-bit plugins for Windows and macOS. Pro Tools 11 or higher is needed for the AAX version.

What do I need to run Chorus Ensembler?

You need a 64-bit Windows 7 or later system or a 64-bit macOS 10.9 or later system (macOS 11 or later on Apple Silicon). The listed requirements are an Intel i5 or better processor or an Apple M1 or higher, 2GB RAM and a 1024×768 screen resolution. A trial version is available.

How is the stereo mode different from the classic version?

In the classic pedal design, stereo chorus splits dry signal to the left channel and wet signal to the right. Chorus Ensembler's STEREO switch applies full chorus to both channels.