The best software reverb

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Re: The best software reverb

Post by Anubis » Tue Oct 06, 2009 5:23 pm

Steinberg claim they have the best one, in Cubase. Why shouldn't you believe them?
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Re: The best software reverb

Post by dysanfel » Tue Oct 06, 2009 5:56 pm

I liked IK Multimedia's reverbs, but there is not enough gain to get it thick. I always had to drop a utility plug with 8db of boost.

UAD stock reverb is what I use most, but the stock Ableton reverb is what I am using more and more. If you play with it you can get a good sound out of it.
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Re: The best software reverb

Post by leedsquietman » Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:21 pm

Steinberg's Reverence in Cubase 5 actually IS the bomb. As far as a reverb which comes for free in the box. Only downside is it's resource hogging, but SB say that will be improved in future revisions of C5 and beyond. They already improved it a bit in the 5.0.1. release.

The LA Studio A preset is a go to when I mix in C5. It also has some great surround presets.

Having said this, those Bricasti M7 Impulses are also amazing and usable in Reverence and other convo revrbs.
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Re: The best software reverb

Post by kb420 » Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:44 pm

How many of you guys are actually using Altiverb?

It seems like it's a really good plug, but it's not cheap.
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Re: The best software reverb

Post by necho » Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:00 pm

Reverbs are often a matter of taste and production style...

I like Eos (Best AD plugin, IMO), Aether ('nuff said) and Uhbik Ambience...

Before I sold my UAD card, I was all about the EMT Plate 140....
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Re: The best software reverb

Post by polyslax » Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:31 pm

kb420 wrote:How many of you guys are actually using Altiverb?
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kb420 wrote:It seems like it's a really good plug, but it's not cheap.
True and true. You might spend nearly as much buying a bunch of cheaper reverbs tho.
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Re: The best software reverb

Post by kb420 » Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:32 pm

polyslax wrote:
kb420 wrote:How many of you guys are actually using Altiverb?
:D
kb420 wrote:It seems like it's a really good plug, but it's not cheap.
True and true. You might spend nearly as much buying a bunch of cheaper reverbs tho.

Very good point. I was considering Aether or CSR, but I'm really impressed with the Altiverb 6 movie on their website ( http://www.audioease.com/Pages/mp3%20Al ... glish.html ) I think I'll go with that, as soon as I get the cash.
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Re: The best software reverb

Post by 4/4 » Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:57 pm

Altiverb is serious business. Aether compliments it beautifully.
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Re: The best software reverb

Post by ze2be » Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:03 pm

kb420 wrote:
polyslax wrote:
kb420 wrote:How many of you guys are actually using Altiverb?
kb420 wrote:It seems like it's a really good plug, but it's not cheap.
True and true. You might spend nearly as much buying a bunch of cheaper reverbs tho.
Very good point. I was considering Aether or CSR, but I'm really impressed with the Altiverb 6 movie on their website ( http://www.audioease.com/Pages/mp3%20Al ... glish.html ) I think I'll go with that, as soon as I get the cash.
I prefer the SIR 2s gui over the Altiverb gui. Its simple yet brilliant. you set the envelope curve on top of the ir sound wave representation. Its a lot lighter and faster to load then Altiverb, which was important to me. Theres a load of free really nice IR presets around.

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Re: The best software reverb

Post by kloosterj » Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:23 pm

Ambience. Available for a while now, but considering the costs: very impressive.
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Re: The best software reverb

Post by heavensdaw » Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:34 pm

necho wrote:Reverbs are often a matter of taste and production style...

Aether ('nuff said) and Uhbik Ambience.......
Wise words alround :wink:

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Re: The best software reverb

Post by kb420 » Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:57 pm

SIR2 looks good. Thanks for the tip.
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Re: The best software reverb

Post by guille » Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:49 pm

Ableton Reverb presets are too obvious but I like to begin to work with the native plugin before the final mix. However I don't use the factory presets at all but my own presets. If you are interested you can download the LivePack here:

http://www.hispasonic.com/comunidad/dow ... p?id=85751

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Re: The best software reverb

Post by nigel1 » Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:27 pm

It's all about Aether....

Impulses are nice..but seem static and lifeless. Good in a pinch. Algorithmic reverbs ala hardware units seem to be the ones that prick my ears up each and every time. Aether is just about the best I've heard.
Though..the EMT's on the Uad are also excellent at what they do.
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Re: The best software reverb

Post by evon » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:03 pm

Well I been messing with PSP Reverbs lately and like the subtle harmonics it introduces. I just tried it on the whole mix, sounded good, not much gain, really good for adding sheen to a mix.
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