CSR Plate Reverb is a 64-bit reverb plugin from IK Multimedia that models the dense, classic sound of metal plate reverb units used on many 1960s recordings.
CSR Plate Reverb is a reverb effect that reproduces the metal plate reverb heard on many recordings from the late 1950s and 1960s. Plate reverb was created by coupling a transducer to a long metal foil and picking up the vibrations with a piezo sensor. The developer describes this plugin as a thorough reproduction of that type. It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.
Plate reverbs were shaped by the size, metal type and thickness of the foil, along with the placement of the pickups. CSR Plate Reverb aims to capture that dense, even character. IK Multimedia says the sound is closely tied to the 1960s records where plate reverb was used widely.
The plugin can be used in stereo or mono. Mono operation can reproduce the effect of the earliest plate reverbs, which suits a vintage, "vibey" sound.
The plugin offers a wide set of controls for shaping the reverb. Editing can be kept simple, with only the key parameters shown, or switched to an advanced view for detailed adjustment.
Vocals and drums are named as especially suitable sources. Because the reverb is rich and diffuse, it can also be applied to other sources to add a sense of three-dimensional space to a mix.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | IK Multimedia |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Reverb |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
CSR Plate Reverb is a 64-bit reverb plugin from IK Multimedia that reproduces the dense sound of classic metal plate reverb.
It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS, and the plugin is 64-bit.
The developer names vocals and drums as especially suitable sources. Its rich, diffuse sound can also be applied to other sources to give a mix more 3D quality.
