Any thoughts on the Eventide SP2016 reverb?
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 2265 posts since 30 Aug, 2004 from Lancaster, UK
Hi,
Just noticed the SP2016 reverb plugin from Eventide is on a flash sale. At 69 bucks, it still sounds a bit pricey to me... so is it worth the money?
I bought their Blackhole reverb on sale and really like it a lot, but not for vocals, and I could do with a better vocal reverb than the ones I use (yes, I know the typical names: Breeze etc). The strong point of the SP2016 seems to be how well the vocals or instruments sit in the mix. At the same time, the original hardware unit is decades old, so I am a bit I-don't-know-ish here.
BTW, I think it's flash sale week or something at Eventide, so I expect there will be more sales to follow.
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https://www.eventideaudio.com/products/ ... 016-reverb
Just noticed the SP2016 reverb plugin from Eventide is on a flash sale. At 69 bucks, it still sounds a bit pricey to me... so is it worth the money?
I bought their Blackhole reverb on sale and really like it a lot, but not for vocals, and I could do with a better vocal reverb than the ones I use (yes, I know the typical names: Breeze etc). The strong point of the SP2016 seems to be how well the vocals or instruments sit in the mix. At the same time, the original hardware unit is decades old, so I am a bit I-don't-know-ish here.
BTW, I think it's flash sale week or something at Eventide, so I expect there will be more sales to follow.
viewtopic.php?t=531851
https://www.eventideaudio.com/products/ ... 016-reverb
Thu Oct 01, 2020 1:15 pm Passing Bye wrote:
"look at SparkySpark's post 4 posts up, let that sink in for a moment"
Go MuLab!
"look at SparkySpark's post 4 posts up, let that sink in for a moment"
Go MuLab!
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- Banned
- 434 posts since 28 Oct, 2018
worth it especially for the price
good sounding reverb with a real space sound
good for small rooom
buy it
good sounding reverb with a real space sound
good for small rooom
buy it
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- KVRAF
- 3368 posts since 2 Oct, 2004
It's a favourite of mine. It's a musical reverb not a realistic one. Not so sure about the current price. I think I may have bought it for less
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- KVRAF
- 5678 posts since 25 Dec, 2004
it's my go-to.
i own many stunning reverbs, but the SP2016 (while not exactly lush or realistic) is easy to work with, and generally just seems to fit. not always, but that's why i own so many stunning reverbs
i own many stunning reverbs, but the SP2016 (while not exactly lush or realistic) is easy to work with, and generally just seems to fit. not always, but that's why i own so many stunning reverbs
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Hermetech Mastering Hermetech Mastering https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=7418
- KVRAF
- 1619 posts since 30 May, 2003 from Milan, Italy
It's amazing, I wanted the hardware for over a decade until the Eventide plugins came out. It's the only non-Valhalla reverb I use now. It's absolutely worth the money, it's the best "almost invisible ambience generator" I have ever heard.
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- KVRAF
- 35448 posts since 11 Apr, 2010 from Germany
I would say: It depends. If you're looking for this, then yes:
D.K Envelope wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2019 1:23 pm good sounding reverb with a real space sound
good for small rooom
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 2265 posts since 30 Aug, 2004 from Lancaster, UK
Thanks a lot for the swift replies! Especially for this:
Apparently, the deal is on throughout this week, to be followed by other "Eventide Classics" week-long sales.
Hermetech Mastering wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2019 1:39 pm it's the best "almost invisible ambience generator" I have ever heard.
Apparently, the deal is on throughout this week, to be followed by other "Eventide Classics" week-long sales.
Thu Oct 01, 2020 1:15 pm Passing Bye wrote:
"look at SparkySpark's post 4 posts up, let that sink in for a moment"
Go MuLab!
"look at SparkySpark's post 4 posts up, let that sink in for a moment"
Go MuLab!
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- Banned
- 3889 posts since 3 Feb, 2010
Just demo ffs instead of asking opinions I dont like that reverb
And you can make vocal or instrument sit in the mix with any reverb. Just dont use presets and use your ears As a matter of fact its better to use one reverb type and then just edit on different instruments rather then few different ones, because then it actually will add more dificulties to sit the sound in the mix
And you can make vocal or instrument sit in the mix with any reverb. Just dont use presets and use your ears As a matter of fact its better to use one reverb type and then just edit on different instruments rather then few different ones, because then it actually will add more dificulties to sit the sound in the mix
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- KVRAF
- 2113 posts since 22 Jan, 2005 from flint, michigan
Well put, and my thoughts exactly. The only other reverb I would try out to see if I like better for the similar type of thing would be Vahalla Room.Hermetech Mastering wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2019 1:39 pm It's amazing, I wanted the hardware for over a decade until the Eventide plugins came out. It's the only non-Valhalla reverb I use now. It's absolutely worth the money, it's the best "almost invisible ambience generator" I have ever heard.
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Funkybot's Evil Twin Funkybot's Evil Twin https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=116627
- KVRAF
- 11521 posts since 16 Aug, 2006
I never used the plates, and wouldn't use this for long halls or anything, but it works great for rooms. It can add a realistic ambience around sounds without necessarily sounding exactly like a real room, but more importantly, it just sounds very good for small rooms and ambiences.
- KVRAF
- 2772 posts since 22 May, 2017
Dooooo it! SP2016 is awesome.
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- KVRian
- 520 posts since 9 Aug, 2017
I'm also using just valhalla, vintage verb and not room. I tried the sp2016 last night after seeing this thread and it does sound excellent. The small spaces it can create are really nice - couldn't get the same thing going on in vintage verb.Hermetech Mastering wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2019 1:39 pm It's amazing, I wanted the hardware for over a decade until the Eventide plugins came out. It's the only non-Valhalla reverb I use now. It's absolutely worth the money, it's the best "almost invisible ambience generator" I have ever heard.
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- KVRAF
- 1742 posts since 9 Jul, 2014 from UK
$58 at JRR Shop. I’m tempted...
I wonder what happens if I press this button...