Chorus

Category: Color | Scope: Instrument-level

Adds width and movement by creating slightly detuned copies of the signal. Makes a single instrument sound fuller and wider in the stereo field.

Macros

Presets

Subtle, Lush, Ensemble, Vintage.

How the settings work together

Depth controls how much the pitch of the duplicated voices wobbles. Low depth creates a gentle thickening — the sound gets wider and slightly richer without obvious movement. High depth introduces more pitch variation, which sounds lusher and more animated but can also make the pitch feel unstable on melodic instruments. Sustained chords and pads handle high depth well; fast melodic lines are better with lower depth.

Mix sets the balance between your original signal and the detuned copies. At low mix, you hear mostly the original with a hint of widening — good for keeping leads focused while adding space. At high mix, the chorused voices are as loud as the original, which creates a dense, ensemble-like sound. On bass instruments, keep the mix low (20–30%) to avoid the low end sounding blurry and unfocused.

When to use it

Clean guitar, synth pads, strings, and electric piano all sound great with chorus. Use sparingly on bass and drums.