Stereo Chorus Effect Features Innovative Feedback Control for Creative Sound Design
Épica Audio has released Feedback Chorus, a stereo chorus plugin that draws inspiration from the classic Roland Juno-60 while introducing a unique feedback parameter for expanded creative possibilities. The effect combines vintage analog warmth with modern sound design capabilities.
Juno-60 Foundation with Modern Enhancement
Feedback Chorus builds on the classic stereo chorus architecture using dual modulated delay lines to create wide, dimensional effects. The plugin recreates the silky, expansive sound characteristics of the Juno-60, making it suitable for synth pads, leads, and electric guitars.
The distinguishing feature is the feedback control that allows the output signal to loop back into the input, creating harmonic richness and intensity. This parameter ranges from subtle enhancement to bold experimental resonance, enabling users to push beyond traditional chorus boundaries into self-oscillating textures.
Professional Endorsements
Several notable industry professionals have endorsed the plugin. Joe Chiccarelli, an 11-time Grammy Award-winning producer who has worked with artists including U2, Beck, The White Stripes, and The Killers, notes the plugin creates "interesting and unusual ambience for backvocals and lead vocals."
Christopher Royal King, founding member of This Will Destroy You and collaborator with Marie Davidson and Sega Bodega, describes it as producing "incredibly lush, swirling textures" that sound effective for doubling instruments.
Technical Features and Applications
The plugin incorporates Épica Audio's analog-style saturation processing to add character and warmth to processed signals. The stereo imaging creates wide, immersive detail that envelops the mix, while the feedback parameter serves as a creative tool for pushing sounds into experimental territory.
Applications span from subtle richness enhancement to psychedelic wave effects, making it versatile for various musical styles and sound design applications. The plugin works effectively on synthesizers, electric guitars, bass, and vocal processing.
Availability and Compatibility
Feedback Chorus supports VST3, AU, and AAX formats on macOS (High Sierra and later) and Windows (10 and later). The plugin is compatible with major DAWs including Pro Tools 12+, Ableton Live 10+, Cubase 10+, WaveLab 10+, Logic Pro, and GarageBand.
The plugin is priced at $39.99 plus tax with a 30-day free demo available for evaluation. More information about Feedback Chorus is available on the Épica Audio website.
