Far
and wide
Chorus DIMENSION-D has been painstakingly modeled after one of the most sought-after effects units of all time, the Roland Dimension D - championed by everyone from Kate Bush to Stevie Ray Vaughan. Now you too can bathe your mix in that same warm, spacious texture that’s earned legendary status in studios worldwide.
4-button operation
Explore different combinations of the 4 buttons for rate and depth variations. Beautiful, immediate chorus for every application.
Spatial enhancer
Widen your vocals, enrich your keys and stretch your guitar parts across the stereo field. Space is the aim of the game.
BBD warmth
Chorus DIMENSION-D features authentic bucket-brigade device circuitry replication for stunning warmth and subtle saturation.
Advanced controls
Tweak the LFO shape, BBD compression, and stereo width beyond the capabilities of the original unit - make it your own.
The chorus
that changed the game
The original Dimension D, introduced in the late '70s, offered an ultra-simple solution to the problem of spaciousness in a mix.
For many producers, however, it transcended its original purpose.
Chorus adds subtle swirls and slow pitch modulation for a range of rich moving textures - but the Dimension became a go-to sonic sweetener. Something that simply made things sound broader, warmer and better-suited to a rich stereo mix.
This was thanks to the synergy between the BBD architecture, delicate compression, expansion & filtering, and a unique stereo wet/dry crossmix. Each feature has been carefully reconstructed in plugin form, component by component, for your virtual studio.
Beauty
in simplicity
Sometimes, less is more.
Undoubtedly one of the standout features of Chorus DIMENSION-D is the simple 4-mode operation. No menu-diving, no in-depth parameter tweaking: what you see is what you get.
Modes 1-3 offer fixed variations on modulation rate and depth. Mode 4 can then be used in conjunction with 1-3 for increased wet signal level.
Instant analog chorus, from soft shimmer to animated waviness.
Choose from a selection of 8 curated presets for a taste of the iconic sounds that put this effect on the map.
A touch
of color
The magic of the dual LFO & dual Phasor setup really comes into its own with the elaborate routing options.
The idea behind the chorus effect is simple; the pitch of your signal is modulated by an LFO and mixed in with your dry sound. Chorus DIMENSION-D represents a unique take on this concept, not only altering the stereo spread of the modulated/dry signals, but coloring the sound in its own distinct way.
A common and much-loved side effect of BBD circuitry is the warm, smooth character of the output signal. In addition, a built-in compressor/expander feature discretely alters the saturation and dynamic response of your sound. This emulation simply wouldn’t be the same without these subtleties - so we incorporated them into the process from day one.
Sombre chords
Kinetic pad
Snappy analog snare
Spring cleans
Mellow lead vocal
Heart strings
Multi-dimensional
Chorus
Make this legendary modulation effect your own.
While Chorus DIMENSION-D’s beauty lies in its simple operation, we’ve added a few optional enhancements
Choose from 5 LFO shapes for unique stereo movement; triangle (default), sine, ramp, sample & hold, and sample & glide. Perfect for adding movement to static pads or backing vocals.
Manipulate the unique compressor/expander algorithm for subtle variations in attack, decay and grit on the output signal. Try it on a punchy drum loop or popping guitar line to hear the fine changes in saturation and dynamics.
Operate Chorus DIMENSION-D in mono, mono to stereo, or full stereo mode - make it as simple, authentic, or comprehensive as you want.
SuShrink the stereo spread or stretch it beyond 100% with the Width control, which cuts or boosts the left/right levels. Crank it to the max for head-spinning immersion.
A familiar control for modulation and ambient effects, added for you to adapt Chorus DIMENSION-D to your own creative needs.
Artistscorner
Tim Bazell
The sound of change
Like many modern producers, Tim Bazell started his journey as a player. Now a seasoned engineer and producer on the UK circuit, it was his love of the sounds of his favorite records that tipped him over the edge.
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Main Features
Instant, easy to use classic chorus with 4 modes and enhanced controls
Ultra-simple 4-button operation
Perfectly emulated BBD response for coveted warm sound
Replicated analog compression, filtering and expansion detail
Mono and stereo plugin modes
Arturia's advanced features enhancing the original unit:
- Choose from 4 additional oscillator (LFO) shapes
- Dynamic Color control subtly tweaks the saturation and tonal response
- Stereo Width parameter gives you more control over the left/right crossmix
- Emulated Send Mode and dry/wet mix control options
A selection of 8 curated presets for instant iconic modulation sounds
Platforms specifications
Windows
- Win 10+ (64bit)
- 4 GB RAM
- 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)
- 1GB free hard disk space
- OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
- ARM processors not supported on Windows
Required configuration
- VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only).
Apple
- Mac OS 11+
- 4 GB RAM
- 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or M1 CPU
- 1GB free hard disk space
- OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
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