Universal Audio UAD Brigade Chorus

What UAD Brigade Chorus Is For

UAD Brigade Chorus is a modulation plug-in designed to add thickness, movement, and depth to your sources, with the organic character typical of analog bucket-brigade circuits. It excels equally in pop/rock production as well as electro, synthwave, indie, or ambient, whenever you want a chorus that "blends" into the sound rather than a slapped-on effect.

On vocals, it can widen and soften presence without overpowering the mix; on guitars and basses, it recaptures iconic textures from the late '70s and '80s; on synths and electric pianos, it adds a dreamy, cinematic dimension. Used sparingly, it brings subtle brightness; pushed further, it becomes a sonic signature, between detune, wobble, and expressive vibrato.

Main Features

A rich, warm, and "inside" analog chorus

Unlike some choruses that are too bright or artificial, Brigade Chorus favors a dense and flattering modulation that embraces the source. The result: a wider and deeper sound, with that sought-after "milkshake-thick" quality on guitars, basses, vocals, and synths, without losing the musicality of the original signal.

Vibrato with unique character: from subtle to distinctly unstable

The vibrato circuit allows you to move from slight instability (ideal for humanizing a pad or piano) to more pronounced effects, perfect for creating warped, psychedelic, or lo-fi textures. It's a powerful tool to give personality to a track that's too "straight" and to bring a sense of life, even on very clean digital sounds.

Stereo: Classic mode and Dual "plug-in only" mode

On stereo tracks and buses, Brigade Chorus stands out for its image management. In Classic mode, it replicates the historical behavior: one side remains closer to the dry signal while the other is modulated, as on the original unit. In Dual mode (specific to the plug-in), it behaves as if two pedals were chained, creating a more immersive left/right spread, ideal for enlarging a chorus, opening a synth lead, or adding air to overheads.

• Vocals: controlled width, softness, and analog halo for bigger backing vocals or a more enveloping lead.
• Drums: subtle shimmer on overheads and rooms, or a more audible effect for vintage ambiances.
• Guitars and basses: thick late '70s-style chorus, or sharper new wave textures, with modulation that remains musical.
• Synths and pianos: depth, 3D movement, and a "dreamy" character on pads, Rhodes, keys, and arpeggios.

Technical specifications