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cpsmusic · Post by **cpsmusic** » Mon Jul 09, 2018 8:46 am

Hi Folks,

I've been reading up on various approaches to reverb in mixing. Seems that a common approach is to use three reverbs - a short "ambience" to put the sound in a space, a medium-length, bright reverb (usually a plate) for sounds at the front of the soundstage, and a large, hall-type reverb for sounds in the background.

What I'm wondering is, is there a good-quality reverb plug-in that can do all these? From what I've seen, most reverb plug-ins do one thing well - either rooms or plates but there's not many that do these two and ambiences.

At this stage I'm thinking that TSAR-1, PhoenixVerb and possibly Flux Verb Session 3 can provide all of these. Are there any others?

cpsmusic · Post by **cpsmusic** » Mon Jul 09, 2018 8:47 am

Forgot to mention that I'm only talking about algorithmic reverbs, not convolution.

aMUSEd · Post by **aMUSEd** » Mon Jul 09, 2018 8:53 am

Breeze 2

sinkmusic · Post by **sinkmusic** » Mon Jul 09, 2018 8:59 am

You may also consider Acon Verberate and Eareverb2.

sqigls · Post by **sqigls** » Mon Jul 09, 2018 9:10 am

The 2CAudio verbs get my vote for everything reverb.

Sparkverb is actually top quality versatile, CPU efficient verb also.
EOS 2 has 3 plate algos and the superhall which is very lush in my opinion.

You mentioned Phoenix verb, which is ok, but more of an organic real-world kind of verb, less of an 'effect'.
EAreverb is quite 'organic' too, but can yield some crazy effects when pushed to the limits.

When you're talking about plates though, most convincing 'traditional' style plate verbs are actually specific models or devoted PLATE only reverbs. The Waves Abbey Roads is one of the best, but frighteningly taxing on the processor. Breeze 2 however is a very much modern take on the 'plate' sound, totally different kettle of fish.

ghettosynth · Post by **ghettosynth** » Mon Jul 09, 2018 9:23 am

I really like Verb3, but, all reverbs have limitations and I wouldn't want it as my only reverb. I think that Eventide Ultraverb does a really good job of being very general. I'm on the fence with TSAR and although I like Exponential Audio's stuff well enough, it has a sound to my ears that is often not what I want. That said, I only have the one reverb from them that was a focusrite freebie.

I wouldn't pay full price for Ultraverb though. With Black Friday just around the corner there will undoubtedly be a sale.

That said, I don't see the point of what you're asking TBH. That's why I have quite a few reverbs, choose the best ones for the job that they do well. Soundtoys little plate is awesome, Waves AR plates is also good. I like Eventide's 2016 room for room sounds, but not always as it's somewhat dark. Ambience is all over the place depending on context.

Also, I see that you're referring to Verb3 session. It sounds good, but is not as flexible as the full Verb3, I would not choose it over Ultraverb if I was looking for flexibility.

I'm Ant · Post by **I'm Ant** » Mon Jul 09, 2018 2:56 pm

Exponential Audio R4.

keithwm · Post by **keithwm** » Mon Jul 09, 2018 3:14 pm

Before spending any money try https://www.kvraudio.com/product/orilri ... is-tihanov or search for Orilriver vst. It really is very good and its free.

Zexila · Post by **Zexila** » Mon Jul 09, 2018 3:45 pm

https://www.kvraudio.com/product/xenoverb-by-audiority

perpetual3 · Post by **perpetual3** » Mon Jul 09, 2018 4:05 pm

I use the following

PSP 2445

Eventide Blackhole

Past to Future Impulse Responses in Fog Convolver Fischer K-10 spring reverbs are out of this world

Ableton Reverb

Surreal Machines Diffuse

Surreal Machines Modnetic

Valhalla Room

A key for me is treating the source+verb wth a mid-side EQ, to distribute the frequencies. I use PSP e27.

groovyomega · Post by **groovyomega** » Mon Jul 09, 2018 4:35 pm

You should definitely check out the Relab VSR S24. It's quite versatile: https://relabdevelopment.com/product/vsr-s24/

heavymetalmixer · Post by **heavymetalmixer** » Mon Jul 09, 2018 4:56 pm

I'd say OrilRiver, Ambient Reverb, Voxengo OlodSkoolVerb anf Freeverb3 pack.

dandezebra · Post by **dandezebra** » Mon Jul 09, 2018 5:07 pm

Breeze 2 cannot be beaten if you have some $.

MogwaiBoy · Post by **MogwaiBoy** » Mon Jul 09, 2018 8:23 pm

Pro-R

Kevin63101 · Post by **Kevin63101** » Mon Jul 09, 2018 9:53 pm

Breeze 2.0 is the best deal for all purpose reverb. And it's still on 40% off summer sale for a few more days.

Breeze is a long term keeper even if you decide you want others. Also light CPU.

A Good All-Round Reverb Plug-in