Orchid is a four-way chorus effect from W. A. Production that duplicates the input across four chorus modules instead of doubling it, with feedback, delay, shimmer and reverb controls.
Orchid at a glance
| Developer | W. A. Production |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Chorus |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 8 or later, macOS 10.13 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €43.64 |
What Orchid does
Most chorus plugins double the signal, while Orchid runs four chorus modules in parallel, and some changes are applied separately to each of the four modules. The standard Speed and Depth controls set the modulation, the Feedback dial sets how much of the signal is fed back into the chain, and the Spread control smears the sound across the stereo field. The developer describes the design as taking its inspiration from thick wet studio processing of the 1980s.
Delay runs up to 100 milliseconds, and high-pass and low-pass filter dials help define the processed audio. Mix, Mute Source, Bypass, Input and Output controls set how the chorus signal is combined with the original. The plugin is offered as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, and the release circulates as a repack, a torrent or a magnet link, typically packed as .rar or .iso, with x64 crack builds for Windows and a .dmg crack for macOS.
Key features
- Four-way chorus processing. The input is copied into four chorus modules, each of which can receive its own changes, which pushes the envelope beyond what a single doubled signal can produce.
- Feedback and Spread. Feedback sets how much of the signal is fed back, and Spread moves the processed sound across the stereo field for a wide imaging effect.
- Shimmer harmonic generation. The Shimmer dial adds a harmonic effect that sits up to two octaves above the original and draws attention to the upper frequencies.
- Space reverb per module. The Space dial adds reverb to each individual chorus module, which the developer describes as gluing the four processed signals together.
- Delay and filtering. Delay is adjustable up to 100 milliseconds, and high-pass and low-pass filter dials shape the processed audio.
- Mix, bypass and routing. Mix, Mute Source, Bypass, Input and Output controls choose how the chorus signal is combined with the original, and the bypass is free of pops and clicks.
- Resizable interface. The user interface can be resized, and the developer lists the plugin as responsive and CPU friendly.
Compatibility
Orchid is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows 8 and macOS 10.13, with native support for Apple Silicon listed.
Orchid compared with similar plugins
Blend from Sinevibes is also a VST3, AU and AAX effect for Windows and macOS. Orchid differs by offering VST2 alongside those formats and by running four chorus modules in parallel.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchid | W. A. Production | Chorus | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €43.64 |
| Studio D Chorus | Universal Audio | Chorus | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| Blend | Sinevibes | Chorus | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €27.76 |
| BLEASS Chorus | BLEASS | Chorus | VST3, AU, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €19.83 |
| Flex Chorus | Minimal Audio | Chorus | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €48.59 |
Price and availability
Orchid was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €43.64. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Orchid FAQ
Does Orchid run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. Native support for Apple Silicon processors is listed, on macOS 10.13 or higher.
Which formats does Orchid come in?
It comes as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX, for Windows and macOS (64-bit).