D16 Syntorus2 — Free Download
Syntorus2 is a detailed analog chorus emulation from D16 Group, modeling a high-quality BBD delay line with three delay lines, flexible modulation, filter, and tremolo for rich, warm sound.
Authentic Analog Chorus Emulation
Syntorus2 recreates the warm, musical character of a high-quality analog bucket brigade device delay line in the digital domain. It draws inspiration from the chorus effects found in classic synthesizers, delivering an evocative sound without digital artifacts. The plugin enriches any audio source, adding movement to synth parts and depth to guitars or acoustic instruments.
Unlike typical chorus units that use a single delay, Syntorus2 employs three BBD delay lines for a fuller, deeper effect. It offers two delay line models: a clean default and an analog BBD emulation that adds extra warmth and character. You have full control over delay line parameters, allowing precise sculpting of the chorus texture.
Flexible Modulation Options
The three LFO generators serve as versatile modulation sources, routable to the delay lines via multiple switchable configurations. This flexibility allows you to shape the modulation in creative ways, from subtle movement to dramatic sweeps. Each LFO can be synchronized to the host DAW tempo, with rates set in musical note values.
Crucially, LFO phase is locked to the project playhead, ensuring the chorus effect behaves consistently from any point in the timeline. Independent phase shift controls for the left and right channels, with a link option, broaden the stereo field. An amplitude control with invert option adds further shaping possibilities.
Integrated Filter and Tremolo
Each delay line includes a built-in multimode filter and a tremolo effect, both driven by the same modulation sources as the delay time. The filter is ideal for emulating Leslie speaker sounds, especially when combined with delay modulation to simulate the Doppler effect and directional character of a rotating speaker.
The tremolo can be used standalone or layered with the modulated delay line for dynamic textures. It works particularly well on keyboards and guitars, adding rhythmic amplitude variation. The combination of filter, tremolo, and delay modulation offers a rich palette for crafting evolving, expressive tones.
Workflow and Practical Use
Syntorus2 integrates into a DAW with features like a tag-based preset browser and over one hundred presets to start from. Three GUI scaling options accommodate different screen resolutions, and MIDI-learn functionality allows mapping hardware controllers to parameters. Sixty-four-bit internal processing ensures precision.
For practical use, you can apply it to synth basses for added thickness, leads for movement, or guitar tracks for spaciousness. Perfect timing sync makes it suitable for tempo-synced chorus effects in electronic music. The flexible routing and modulation options encourage experimentation, whether you seek subtle enhancement or pronounced, animated effects.
Key features
- High-quality analog BBD delay line emulation
- Three delay lines with individual multimode filter and tremolo
- Three LFO generators with six waveforms and tempo sync
- Independent left/right phase shift with link option
- Three LFO-to-delay routing configurations
- Tag-based preset browser with over one hundred presets
- MIDI-learn functionality and GUI scaling options
Best for
Syntorus2 is best for producers and musicians seeking an authentic analog chorus effect with rich modulation capabilities. It excels on synthesizers, electric guitars, and keyboards, delivering warm, characterful depth suitable for genres from vintage-inspired electronic music to pop and rock.