Blackhole reverb plugin by Eventide interface

Blackhole: Reverb Plugin by Eventide for Effects Processing Free Download

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Blackhole is a reverb plugin by Eventide that creates spatial effects, from subtle ambient washes to abstract drones. It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

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Free trial available from the developer
01Overview

Blackhole is a native reverb plugin from Eventide, based on the reverberator the company first built as an algorithm in its rackmount DSP4000 and H8000FW units and later in its Space stompbox. Eventide describes it as capable of extreme spatial effects, but its controls also cover small, musical settings for highlighting individual instruments. Eventide says it is built for producers who want to shape spaces that go beyond a conventional room or hall.

Best for

  • Ambient pads and washes
  • Ethereal vocal effects
  • Drone and sound design
  • Guitar and string reverbs
  • Automated reverb swells
  • Spatial mono instrument widening
Developer
Eventide
Category
Reverbs
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Over 50 presets, many created by Eventide artists
  • Gravity control that inverts the reverb decay
  • Kill Switch that mutes the input for reverb-only sounds
  • Mix Lock keeps wet/dry mix constant while changing presets
  • Flexible mono and stereo options for stereo imaging
  • Ribbon and Hot Switch for changing multiple parameters at once
  • Native Instruments NKS Effects system support
03In depth

Sound Character and Controls

Eventide describes Blackhole's reverb tails as soft in attack and lingering in harmonic content, which suits guitars, strings and pads at larger sizes. At smaller sizes, the developer says the same character can add a sheen to vocals or give a drum track a more unusual rhythmic feel.

The Gravity control reverses the arrow of time by inverting the decay. The Kill Switch mutes the dry input so only the reverb is heard, which is useful when automating it. Mix Lock keeps the wet/dry balance constant while you scroll through presets or settings.

Workflow, Presets and Stereo Options

Blackhole includes more than 50 presets, several created by Eventide artists, and the set ranges from room-sized spaces to effects described as abstract and spacious. Eventide says the presets are meant as a starting point before you build your own settings.

The plugin offers flexible mono and stereo modes, so a mono instrument can be placed into a wider stereo image. Ribbon and Hot Switch controls let you change several parameters at once, which helps when you are sweeping through a sound.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperEventide
TypePlugin
CategoryReverb
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Blackhole support?

Blackhole is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS and is 64-bit only.

What do I need to use Blackhole?

Blackhole runs on Windows 10 and later, including Windows 11, or macOS 10.14 and later, on Intel or Apple Silicon. Eventide says an iLok dongle is not required, but a free iLok account is needed for authorisation.

Does Blackhole come with presets?

Yes. It includes more than 50 presets, several created by Eventide artists, covering spaces from small rooms to very large, abstract effects.

Is there a trial version of Blackhole?

Yes, Eventide offers a trial for Blackhole.

07Developer

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