Syntorus 2

Name: Syntorus 2
Price: 59 USD
Author: D16 Group

by D16 Group · Chorus · Triple BBD chorus

vst3s Score 8.9/10 · rated #4 of 10 chorus

An analog-style chorus with three modelled bucket-brigade delay lines, based on the chorus sections of synths such as the Solina String Ensemble, Elka Synthex and Roland Juno-106.

Each delay line has its own filter, tremolo, pan and level, with three LFOs, so it covers classic synth chorus as well as ensemble, rotary-style and more experimental modulation.

Best for: Keys & Synths, Guitars, Vocals, Sound Design. Genres: Electronic & EDM, Pop, Ambient & Cinematic, Rock & Indie.

Keywords: chorus, BBD, synths, rotary, classic, hardware emulation, sound design, tremolo, warm, 80s, electric guitar, keys, metering, pads, 70s, cinematic, creative, destructive, enhancement, experimental, heavy, inspired by, MIDI-controllable, mixing, piano, resizable UI, smooth, strings, tempo-synced, thick, vintage, vocals.

What it does

Syntorus 2 is D16's analog chorus, modelled on the bucket-brigade (BBD) chorus found in classic synths such as the Solina String Ensemble, Elka Synthex and Roland Juno-106.

Three delay lines: triple BBD-style delay lines for a thicker chorus than the usual one or two, with an optional analog BBD mode that adds warmth and colour.
Three LFOs: six waveforms each, independent tempo sync with phase locked to the DAW timeline, and configurable routing between LFOs and delay lines.
Per-line processing: a multimode filter (useful for Leslie-style rotary effects), tremolo, pan, level and a VU meter on each delay line.
Workflow: MIDI learn, a delay-line mixer, multiple UI sizes with HiDPI support.

Source: D16 Group product page

When to use it

Syntorus 2 is the deepest dedicated chorus among the rated plugins. Where Chorus JUN-6, TAL-Chorus-LX and Magic Switch recreate one Juno circuit with a couple of buttons, and TriceraChorus adds a tri-chorus and detune, Syntorus 2 lets you build the chorus yourself from three lines, three LFOs and per-line filters, so it can go from a Solina string ensemble to a rotary-speaker imitation or a slow, detuned pad texture.

Best for: synth pads and strings, electric pianos, clean guitars, and sound design where you want to shape the modulation.
Genres: electronic, synth-pop, ambient and cinematic, indie.
Look elsewhere if: you want a classic sound in one click (Chorus JUN-6, Magic Switch) or quiet widening for vocals (Chorus DIMENSION-D, Studio D Chorus).

What producers say

The reviews date from its 2020 release and are strongly positive.

MusicRadar (2020) called it one of the very best chorus plugins available, with a range from smooth, buttery chorus to heavy mangling, and said D16 had made an excellent plugin even better.
MusicTech (2020) liked the warmer, 80s-hardware colour of the BBD mode and the smart layout, but found it weaker as a flanger and some dual-function buttons unintuitive.
Producer Sphere rated it highly for sound and ease of use, with only minor gaps in modulation options.
Modwheel (2026 guide) called it the deepest modulation control in its list, behind an interface built for people who want to dig in.

Where to buy

Best Service: $59
Sweetwater: $65
Plugin Boutique: $65
PluginFox: $65
AudioDeluxe: $65
D16 Group: $66.99 (Listed at €59; converted at €1 = $1.1355 (ECB rate, 29 Sep 2026))

Tutorials and reviews

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