Blackhole Immersive by Eventide immersive reverb plugin interface

Blackhole Immersive: Immersive Reverb Plugin by Eventide

Rated 4.7/5 on Plugin Boutique (31 ratings)

Blackhole Immersive is an immersive reverb plugin from Eventide that works across LCR, quadraphonic, 5.0 to 5.1.4 and 7.0 to 7.1.4 channel layouts. It runs as a send or insert and is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats.

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01Overview

Blackhole Immersive extends Eventide's stereo Blackhole reverb into surround and Dolby Atmos workflows. Its reverberation algorithm covers everything from subtle room ambience to long, drone-like decays. The same core controls apply to every supported channel layout, so you can move between stereo-compatible and immersive mixes without relearning the interface. Presets, Kill Dry and Kill Wet controls, and an integrated Levels section give you tools for both gentle space and dramatic effects.

Best for

Immersive music mixing
Dolby Atmos reverb
Film post-production
Game sound design
Surround ambience
Drone and sound design

Developer: Eventide
Category: Reverbs
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Reverb algorithm from subtle ambience to long drones and decays
Supports LCR, quadraphonic, 5.0–5.1.4 and 7.0–7.1.4 layouts
Same core controls across all channel layouts
Separate EQ for front, top and rear speakers
Integrated Levels section for individual speaker levels
Crossfeed blends reverb between speakers
Kill Dry, Kill Wet and Freeze controls for drastic effects
Mix Lock keeps wet/dry mix constant while changing presets
Resizable GUI with Undo/Redo and A/B comparison
Presets library with over 150 presets

03In depth

Sound Shaping Across Immersive Speakers

The reverb can be tuned for the whole room or for individual speaker groups. Tilt the Gravity, Size and Feedback parameters to shape the immersive character, then EQ the front, top and rear speakers separately to sculpt the tail around the listener. The integrated Levels section lets you set each speaker's level quickly.

Crossfeed blends the reverb between speakers, which can turn a mono source into a wider, more immersive sound. Freeze, Kill Dry and Kill Wet are useful for sudden transitions and drastic effects, while Mix Lock keeps the wet/dry balance constant when you scroll through presets or settings.

Workflow and Use Cases for Immersive Mixing

Blackhole Immersive fits music mixing, film and television post-production, and game sound design. The resizable interface includes Undo/Redo and A/B comparison, which help when you are auditioning settings across channel layouts.

The developer states that the effect sounds the same across all immersive formats and keeps the incoming spatial image intact, so a setting you dial in should translate between layouts. A library of more than 150 presets gives you starting points for ambience, decays and drones.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Eventide
Type	Plugin
Category	Reverb
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Blackhole Immersive support?

Blackhole Immersive is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows 10 and later, including Windows 11, and on macOS 10.14 and later, with Intel and Apple Silicon supported.

What do I need to use Blackhole Immersive?

You need a compatible host application. Eventide tests its desktop plugins in Ableton Live, Cubase, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Pro Tools and Studio One, and says they should work in any compatible host. No iLok dongle is required, but a free iLok account is needed for authorization.