This is a unique and modern reverb algorithm that focus on a high-end, clean and detailed room sound. This is a true stereo reverb without any crazy deep sound design features. TSAR-1 is actually not an emulation of classic, vintage hardware. The interface is stunning, and very easy to use. It even gives you an EQ and dynamics module for compression, ducking and de-essing. This reverb is based on something called “FIR” (Finite Impulse Response reverberation technology).Ĭompared to standard convolution reverbs, the H-Verb will give you more control over shaping the reverb tail (decay). The downside with this plugin, as with any UAD plugin, is that you need the UAD hardware to be able to use it. The EMT250 was introduced in 1976, and has become one of those icons in the music production world. It actually has levers, instead of sliders and knobs! This is a classic reverb, which is even reflected in the user interface. With features like parameter lock, randomizer, pitch modulation and the visual preset voyager…this plugin gives you the power to create unique new spaces. This is not the ordinary reverb plugin, but rather focus on sound design and room tone exploration. You get lots of options with this range of reverbs, and very detailed control over the shape and sound of the room tone. They have favored sliders over knobs in their user interface, which I must say I personally prefer. Lexicon PCM NativeĪ bundle of classic Lexicon hardware reverbs that made their way into software. But sometimes, simplicity is exactly what you want.Īnd if you need a very nice sounding plate reverb, this is definitely worth to try out. Soundtoys Little Plate is probably the easiest reverb plugin you’ll ever use. All with a very nice looking and easy to use interface. The unique thing about VerbSuite Classics is that it includes a wide range of hardware reverb emulations. And their VerbSuite Classics adds to their excellent portfolio. Slate already has a good reputation for their vintage hardware emulations of compressors, channel strips, eq’s etc. However, this clearly has been influenced by the neon light days of music history. Anyway, this VintageVerb is different in the sense that the focus is to emulate those amazing vintage hardware reverbs from the 70s and 80s.Īs with all Valhalla plugins, the interface is very simple and easy to use. Valhalla VintageVerbĪnother Valhalla Reverb on the list? Well, that’s what the composer community voted for haha. And their reverb “Pro-R” is no exception.įor example: They have dials for brightness, character, distance…and even stereo width! Unusual, and interesting to say the least. Fabfilter Pro-Rįabfilter is a developer that really shines when it comes to “user control” and very detailed features in their plugins. It has been a favorite for many composers and producers for adding that “lush room sound” that really adds depth and space.and well “shimmer”. Like Valhalla Room, Shimmer is an algorithmic reverb that is focused on ethereal rather than real.
This has made the reverb not only a favorite for many music composers and producers, but even more so perhaps by audio engineers for media productions like movies, games and TV-series. Why? Because the range of “impulse responses” (which is the room tone fingerprints = presets) is incredibly vast! The undisputed king of convolution reverbs. There are many convolution reverb plugins on the market, but EastWest has dedicated the main focus of this plugin on halls, scoring stages and rooms that works great for cinematic, acoustic and orchestral music. This will give you kind of a fingerprint of the room tone it was recorded in.
Spaces is a convolution reverb, meaning it is based from real recordings in actual spaces. Meaning the focus is not to create a natural “real” room sound, but rather to design and craft “the perfect room tone” for your particular need.
ValhallaRoom has been designed from a psychoacoustic perspective. This one is a true stereo algorithmic reverb, with twelve original reverb algorithms. ValhallaDSP has risen up the last years as one of the most popular developers for Reverb plugins.
I have compiled a list of Reverb Plugins that won the poll for “Best Reverb VST” in my Professional Composers Facebook Group (you can join too). – Mike here, and I have good news for you. Authentic halls for orchestral music, or deep and lush reverbs for pads and synths? Perhaps a classic, vintage plate reverb for vocals? Are you looking for the absolute best Reverb VST Plugin for your music productions? Well it depends on what style, tone and mood you are after.