Roland® Dimension D Plug-In

Overview

Roland® Dimension D Plug-In

Famous late-1970’s Bucket Brigade Chorus & Sound Enhancing Hardware, Now in Plug-In Form

The Roland Dimension D is a one-of-a-kind studio gem that adheres to the principle of doing one thing, and doing it extremely well. Its one and only function: some of the best sounding stereo chorus ever made. However, the Dimension D is more than a chorus; it is really a unique sound enhancer for adding spatial and stereo widening effects. This classic 1979 Roland device has been heard on countless records, including luminaries such as Peter Gabriel, Talking Heads and INXS. Universal Audio went to great lengths to preserve this Bucket Brigade chorus with all its unique design elements and sonic characteristics. With only four push-button “Dimension” settings, the Dimension D is the ultimate in functional simplicity.

Famous Bucket Brigade chorus heard on countless records
Accurate model of unique Dimension D chorus effect
Designed for subtle chorus and spatial effects
Requires a UAD-1 or UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Card available from authorized dealers worldwide.
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$149.00

Features & Specs

Roland® Dimension D Plug-In

Features:

Famous Bucket Brigade chorus heard on countless records
Accurate model of unique Dimension D chorus effect
Designed for subtle chorus and spatial effects
Entrusted by Roland for accurate analog modeling
Identical look, controls, and operation of its analog counterpart
Supports the multi-button modes of the original Dimension D hardware
Requires a UAD-1 or UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Card available from authorized dealers worldwide.

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$149.00

Reviews

Reviews

Garrett "Jacknife" Lee
(R.E.M., The Cars)
"Wow! How did i do without it [UAD-2]? The 1073 EQ! 1176LN! Dimension D! The EMT reverbs! Fairchild 670!"

08/2010

Adam Blake
Zoot Woman
"The Dimension D is perfect for adding stereo width and the RE-201 Space Echo always seems to come in handy."

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06/2010

Mike Shipley
(Allison Kraus, Maroon 5)
“I've wanted a real Dimension D for a long, long time. Now I've got one — a UAD version. I use it all the time."

04/2010

Jacquire King
(Norah Jones, Tom Waits)
"All the [Roland] plugs...I've used the hardware...I'm just using the plug-ins now, because they sound so good."

11/2009

Ed Cherney
(Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Spinal Tap)
"The Dimension D is one of my favorite plug-ins in the arsenal."

07/2009
Vance Powell
(The Raconteurs)
"If you take UA's RE-201 and Dimension D plug-ins, you can kind of get a [RE-]301. Both of those plug-ins are brilliant."

03/2009

Vance Powell
(The Raconteurs)
"The 1073, 1176, LA-2A, LA-3A, 33609, the RE-201, the Dimension D, and the CE-1 [plug-ins]. I couldn't live without 'em"

03/2009

Killian Servais
(SoftBeat DE)
"A marvelous addition into the UAD portfolio."

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03/2006

Ariel Borujow
(P-Diddy, TI, Black Eyed Peas)
"Adding a bit of the Dim D to a bass or even a lead vocal track gives some added depth and dimension just like the original box."

09/2010

Ed MacFarlane
(Friendly Fires)
"All the guitars are recorded through a Roland Jazz Chorus with the UAD Roland Dimension D plug-in on them."

Review
10/2009
Paul Vnuk, Jr.
(Recording Magazine)
"Once again UA has come as close to modeling the real thing [with Roland/BOSS Plug-Ins] as you are going to get ..."

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06/2007

(Future Music UK)
"In a mix, little things make a big difference – the Dimension D offers something special."

06/2006

Jonathan Wilson
(Future Music UK)
"The star of the Roland plug-ins is the Space Echo … but both chorus plug-ins are also excellent in their own right."

Review
04/2006

Jason Scott Alexander
(Remix Magazine)
"[The Dimension D plug-in] brings the sonic character of early Peter Gabriel and Talking Heads to your door."

Review
02/2006

Jason Scott Alexander
(Remix Magazine)
"The presets [on the Roland Chorus plug-ins] hit every retro nail squarely on the head."

Review
02/2006
Paul White
(Sound on Sound)
"The effect the [Roland Dimension D] plug-in produces is uncannily accurate."

Review
02/2006

Jason Scott Alexander
(Remix Magazine)
"From beautifully soft and subtle to rich and organic ... the presets hit every retro nail squarely on the head."

02/2006

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by G. Maga (Thursday 26 April, 2012)
I try it on almost anything, it's amazing how it lifts the source track off the ground giving it a creamy and subtle spatiality without the phasing artifacts. I'm loving it on female backing vocals, pads, the auxiliary delay sends and whatever you want to give a certain "dimension" to. … Read more
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by P. Moshay (Tuesday 3 April, 2012)
There is nothing like the sound of a Dimension D for adding depth and making any sound more "Special"....... you can use it on just about anything, specially guitars and keys and even bass and vocals - So tasteful! … Read more
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by J. Kuse (Tuesday 13 March, 2012)
This plugin only has 4 different buttons, and that's all it needs. I have never used the original box, so I can't compare to it's hardware counterpart, but I love it. It's the only chorus I have that is pure width, yet does not sound "flanged". I have a Juno 60 and would compare it to the Chorus sec … Read more
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by R. Traynor (Saturday 31 December, 2011)
Awesome! I'm surprised I haven't seen anyone mention how killer this sounds on bass guitar. Run the bass out to a stereo Aux of DD and the bass comes alive! Stereo bass! Fills out the whole track. Subtle but HUGE! Great for vocals, guitar and bass. It does indeed take things to another dimension! Gr … Read more
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by C. SjÃ¶strand (Monday 28 November, 2011)
This is absolute stunning on vocals and guitars it ads that final touch to get a finished track UA more of this cool effects i will bye them … Read more

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