Gem Modula

Name: Gem Modula
Price: 99 USD
Author: Overloud

by Overloud · Chorus · Dimension, ensemble and symphonic chorus

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Gem Modula emulates three classic modulation units in one plugin: a Dimension D style chorus, a Solina-style ensemble and an SPX90-style symphonic effect.

It adds dual mode, input saturation and BPM sync. It costs about $101.06 (€89, regular €139).

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

Keywords: orchestra, chorus, classic, digital classic, hardware emulation, vocals, electric guitar, inspired by, spacious, wide, 90s, 80s, subtle, tempo-synced, huge, keys, synths, vintage, 70s, digital-sounding, mixing, modern, pads, strings, thick, thin.

What it does

Gem Modula puts three classic chorus and modulation units in one plugin: "Dimension, Ensemble and Symphonic, 3 plug-ins in 1". Each unit has its own character, and a shared set of modern controls sits around them.

Dimension: inspired by the Roland Dimension D, for subtle width and depth on vocals, keys and guitars.
Ensemble: inspired by the Solina String Ensemble chorus, a big, thick effect that gets very large when driven.
Symphonic: inspired by the Yamaha SPX90's digital symphonic effect, for an obvious 90s digital chorus.
Dual Mode: left and right settings can be changed independently for wider stereo effects, with per-parameter linking.
Tone and width: an input saturation stage, a built-in parametric EQ, and stereo width from mono up to double the original width.
Movement: customizable LFO shapes, BPM-synced modulation rates, and envelope control of parameters so the effect can follow the playing.

KVR lists version 1.0.3. A trial is available.

Source: Overloud product page

When to use it

Gem Modula is the better pick when you want three different classic chorus flavours from one plugin. Compared with Studio D Chorus and Chorus DIMENSION-D, which model the Dimension D alone, it adds a string-ensemble chorus and an SPX90-style digital symphonic effect. Unlike TriceraChorus, it is built around vintage unit characters rather than one modern multi-voice design. It also goes beyond most single-unit emulations with Dual Mode, envelope control, custom LFO shapes and a built-in EQ.

Best for: widening vocals, synths, pads, strings and guitars, from subtle Dimension depth to a huge ensemble wash.
Genres: pop, synthwave, electronic, rock and 80s- or 90s-inspired music.
Look elsewhere if: you want the Juno chorus specifically (Chorus JUN-6 or TAL-Chorus-LX) or a modern multi-voice chorus rather than vintage unit characters (TriceraChorus).
Tip: use Dual Mode with slightly different left and right settings for a wider stereo effect.

What producers say

Coverage is thin so far; the launch write-up was positive about how usable all three units are.

Gearnews (Lyubomir Dobrev, 2021 launch article) called it a "full-blown modulation effects collection" of effects "you will actually use".
Character notes: Gearnews heard mid-80s to early-90s depth in the Dimension, a Solina that gets "almost comically" huge when driven hard, and a 90s digital sound from the Symphonic unit.

Gearnews article

Where to buy

PluginFox: $99
AudioDeluxe: $99
Overloud: $101.06 (regular $157.83) (€89 (regular €139) incl. VAT converted to USD (ECB rate, 29 Sep 2026))

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