Dytronics® Tri-Stereo Chorus
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Ultra‑thick analog chorus from
a legendary ’80s rack unit.No other chorus unit has earned the “Holy Grail” moniker quite as honestly as the coveted Dytronics CS-5 Tri-Stereo Chorus. A three‑channel dream machine favored by ’80s L.A. session royalty ‑ including Michael Landau, Steve Lukather, and Dann Huff ‑ the hard‑to‑find CS‑5 leaves guitar and keyboard tracks dripping with lush vibe and character.
Developed by Softube, and available exclusively for UAD hardware and Apollo interfaces, the Dytronics Tri‑Stereo Chorus plug‑in gives you all the expansive depth of the original’s three independent bucket‑brigade delay lines, along with new “plug‑in‑only” features.Get thick analog chorus from three bucket-brigade delay lines, simultaneously on a single source
Craft rich, swirling analog chorus textures on guitars, keyboards, bass, synths, and more
Sculpt lush modulation sounds with Preset or Manual mode, each with its own LFO waveform output
Use Preset and Manual modes together to create your own signature chorus tones
Take a Listen
King of Chorus
The famed Dytronics Tri‑Stereo Chorus has left its swirling, sultry signature on albums by Michael Landau, Stevie Nicks, Boz Scaggs, Chaka Khan, Sheena Easton, and hundreds of others. In the ‘80s, guitar players from Steve Lukather to Dann Huff relied on it for dense stereo chorus sounds that went far beyond mere single- or double‑channel stompbox units.
Layers Upon Layers
Especially ideal for layering lead and rhythm sounds, the Dytronics Tri‑Stereo Chorus is built around three distinct, and manually adjustable, bucket-brigade delay channels ‑ Left, Center, and Right ‑ each swept back and forth by a dedicated LFO, and mixed with the dry signal to create the unit’s characteristic shimmer.
Two Modes
The Dytronics’ simple, powerful LFO section boasts two modes, Preset and Manual, which can be run independently or in parallel, each with its own LFO waveform and character. Preset mode offers more complex, shimmering tones, while Manual yields thick, classic chorus textures. Or you can run them together to create your own ultra‑lush neo-classic chorus recipes on guitars, synths, vocals, and more.
Added Features
The UAD Dytronics Tri‑Stereo Chorus plug‑in makes the original’s savvy workflow and easy adjustability even more intuitive. Included is the added Choral enhancement feature of the ultra-rare MkII version of the hardware unit, as well as brand new stereo input not available on the original hardware.
“The UAD Dytronics Tri‑Stereo Chorus brought me swirling back to the glorious ’90s with that beautiful, wide stereo chorus that I didn’t realize I missed!”
– Vance Powell (Jack White, The Dead Weather, The Raconteurs)
“The rich, lush sound of the Dytronics Tri‑Stereo Chorus was my go-to for guitarists from Larry Carlton to Tim Pierce. That great sound is now back as a UAD plug‑in!”
– Ross Hogarth (Van Halen, Ziggy Marley, Motley Crue)Customer Reviews
S. Saied
August 23, 2024
Swirly Heaven
Very nice and unique chorus. You can go from crazy swirls to super thick. I love how this can wide the stereo field and provide depth to the mix.
Read MoreB. Briessinck
May 8, 2024
Straight back to the 80s and 90s!
Love how this thing brings the classic wide sound of 80s and 90s leads back into the game. Also great to bring synths and vocals to life!...
Read MoreB. Spence
April 4, 2024
The Best!
Great sounding chorus, use it for guitars and Rhodes, but sure it sound good other sources. Love to try on vocals.
Read MoreT. Long
January 8, 2024
Love iT!
Sounds so beautiful and lush. Not your usual chorus. You can really get a nice stereo image with this one. Sounds lovely on guitars, vocals, pads, etc. Very nice.
Read MoreD. Shaini
October 17, 2023
Greatest chorus ever!
This is the sound of the 80s, you can't find this chorus anywhere else in the digital realm. Great Plugin!
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Key Features
Exacting emulation of the ultra-rare Dytronics Tri-Stereo Chorus analog hardware
Imparts instant vibe and stereo character on a variety of sources
Unprecedented lush triple chorus sound
Unique preset mode with dual LFO modulation
Added feedback feature of the rare MkII version
Added stereo input feature not on original hardware
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Customer Reviews
Dytronics® Tri-Stereo Chorus
S. Saied
Swirly Heaven
Very nice and unique chorus. You can go from crazy swirls to super thick. I love how this can wide the stereo field and provide depth to the mix.
B. Briessinck
Straight back to the 80s and 90s!
Love how this thing brings the classic wide sound of 80s and 90s leads back into the game. Also great to bring synths and vocals to life!
B. Spence
The Best!
Great sounding chorus, use it for guitars and Rhodes, but sure it sound good other sources. Love to try on vocals.
T. Long
Love iT!
Sounds so beautiful and lush.
Not your usual chorus. You can really get a nice stereo image with this one. Sounds lovely on guitars, vocals, pads, etc.
Very nice.D. Shaini
Greatest chorus ever!
This is the sound of the 80s, you can't find this chorus anywhere else in the digital realm. Great Plugin!
T. Laja
TOP
Very good
c. rosario
Sweet
All you need is just a touch in your mix
J. Steele
I love this Chorus!
So I already owned Ultimate 11, but had a coupon in my account for Labor Day. Itching not to miss a good deal, I perused the offerings that I didn't own yet. I read some reviews on this chorus. I'm a guitar player and a singer, and I started playing in the 80s and a good chorus sound is something I still enjoy. "Back in the day" I had some favorite pedals that could get the sound I was looking for. Based on the reviews I went ahead an purchased this chorus without even demoing it. I installed it, and opened up a project where I had another chorus plug on a clean guitar track in an intro. Swapped it out for this chorus, and jumped though some presets... and wow! Just what I wanted. Immediately moved it into my "Favorites" plugin folder so I'll have it right at my fingertips in the future! Love it!
F. San Filippo
80s chorus all day
This is THAT sound. Demo it and you'll hear it immediately. Not as versatile as some, but a unique vibe.
S. Ramsey
Really Nice Chorus
I previewed all the chorus's on offer and this one just stood out fopr the sound i was after. Thanks/
T. Kingen
Finally found it
My favorite era of country music was in the late 80's to mid 90's. I've been chasing the chorus sound they often used on guitar and always came up short... until now. The Dytronics Tri-Stereo Chorus does it handsomely. Highly recommended.
D. Gloor
Fine plugin !
This plugin has a warm subtle sound and is a very good and capable chorus.
J. Poijärvi
Great
Great plugin. Especially works on bass and e-piano for me. Enhance function separately for mid and sides in very useful in mixes.
P. Jonsson
Bring the 80's back
And hereby - well - done
功. 佐藤
80's Nostalgic Tone
Guitar -> PedalBoard -> Real Tube Preamp(Set Clean Ch) into Apollo
1176 Comp -> TriStreoChorus -> LexiconReverb -> Shur Pt100(Power&Cab)
Amazing RackTone!!!G. Porrino
Dytronics Tri-Stereo Chorus.
Very pleased. To my ears, it's warmer than anything else I've used inside a DAW.
C. Mortensen
Just amazing
This piece of gear. Great on everything.
Wanna get funky? Try it your live drum bus!
Just get creative, dive in, this beast wont let you down. Good work guys. Thanks to UADE. Kruse
Great Thing
Wonderful warm Sound .
R. Gubbels
More than a Chorus !
This Chorus has a unique sound...Well, you have Brigade Chorus, Dimension D.. .but not every Chorus sounds the same...I am glad I have this in my plugin collection...I use it a lot to make juicy sounds...
C. Velandia
Fantastic!
I have tons of great sounding chorus gear, but this plugin really sounds amazing. It's got a thickness that I can't get with other gear. Highly recommended.
