Headrush Chorus
Detune
Inspired by HeadRush® Original
The Detune creates more “voices” that are slightly out of tune with respect to the original signal:
- Simulate double tracks
- Broadens the sound
- Adds depth
Main features:
- Effect very natural
- No obvious modulation (like chorus)
- Perfect for live and studio
It's the secret of "big" sounds
SOUND CHARACTER
- More thick and wide
- No obvious movement
- Natural stereo
- Very musical
Thinner than chorus
Control Parameters
Delay 1ms
Voice Delay 1:
- 5–10 ms → natural
- 10–20 ms → wider
Delay 2ms
Voice Delay 2:
- different from Delay 1 → more stereo
Simulate double execution
Low CutHz
Cut the bottoms:
- 80–120 Hz → natural
- 120–200 Hz → cleaner
High CutkHz
Cut the tops:
- 5–7 kHz → warm
- 7–10 kHz → bright
It helps keep it in the mix
LeveldB
Effect volume:
- Negative → more discreet
- 0 dB → standard
- Positive → more present
Width%
Stereo Width:
- 0% → mono
- 50% → medium
- 100% → huge
Very important
VoicesOne / Two
Number of entries:
- One → simple
- Two → full stereo
Always use Two for best results
Mix%
Effect Quantity:
- 10–20% → subtle
- 20–30% → standard
- 30%+ → obvious
Pro Tips
- Want natural → detune ±5
- You want wide → width tall
- Want clean → use filters
- Want to study → use 2 voices
Universal setup:
- Detune: -5 / +5
- Delay: 8 / 12 ms
- Mix: 20%
- Width: 70%
Studio-ready sound
Perfect chain:
- Detune → Delay → Reverb
Huge, professional sound
Quick Reference
- Detune 1 / 2: Pitch shift
- Delay 1 / 2: Voice delay
- Low Cut (Hz): Low cut
- High Cut (kHz): High cut
- Level (dB): Volume
- Width (%): Stereo
- Voices: Number of entries
- Mix (%): Amount
Setup Examples
Natural Thickening (PRO)
Detune-5 / +5
Delay8ms / 12ms
Mix20–25%
Width70%
Bigger sound
Wide stereo clean
Detune-7 / +7
Delay10 / 15 ms
Mix25–30%
Width100%
Very wide
Modern lead
Detune-5 / +5
Delay6 / 10 ms
Mix20%
Width60%
More presence
Subtle always-on
Detune-3 / +3
Delay5 / 8 ms
Mix15–20%
Width50%
Invisible but effective