Dual Spring reverb plugin interface by IK Multimedia

Dual Spring: Spring Reverb Plugin by IK Multimedia

Dual Spring is a reverb plugin from IK Multimedia that models two independent spring reverb units, each with five selectable spring materials and adjustable tone, decay and stereo controls.

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01Overview

Dual Spring is a spring reverb effect built around two independent spring modules. Each module offers five spring materials, from Lead and Iron to Copper, Silver and Gold, and the developer notes that each material has its own sonic character. A blend knob lets you mix between the two springs, so you can combine two distinct tones in one effect. The plugin is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for macOS and Windows.

Best for

Vocal reverb
Instrument spring tones
Creative sound design
Vintage spring character
Stereo spring effects

Developer: IK Multimedia
Category: Reverbs
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Two independent spring reverb modules
Five selectable spring materials: Lead, Iron, Copper, Silver, Gold
Tone control from mellow to bright
Decay adjustable from 10% to 200%
Optional spring stretch for extended decay
Mono/stereo switch and pan control per spring
Blend knob for mixing Spring A and Spring B
Interactive springs that respond to touch

03In depth

Spring Materials, Tone and Decay Control

Each of the two spring modules has its own material selector, so you can pair two different spring types in the same reverb. The tone knob moves the sound from mellow to bright, and the length knob sets decay from 10% to 200%.

The stretch option extends the usable range beyond the normal decay, letting you set the length of the spring itself. For each spring, a mono/stereo switch selects the output mode and a pan knob places the reverb signal from left to right.

Blending Springs and Interactive Controls

The blend knob sets the mix between Spring A and Spring B, from A only to B only. Because the two springs can differ in material and settings, the blend control gives you a range of textures without loading a second effect.

The springs also respond to touch. The developer describes this as real-time manipulation of the reverb, with audible feedback, which is useful for creative sound design beyond standard reverb settings.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Dual Spring?

Dual Spring is a spring reverb plugin by IK Multimedia with two independent spring modules. You can choose a different spring material for each module and blend between them.

What spring materials does Dual Spring offer?

Each spring module offers five materials: Lead, Iron, Copper, Silver and Gold. The developer describes each as having a unique sonic character.

Which formats and systems does Dual Spring support?

Dual Spring is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on macOS and Windows, with AU supported on macOS and VST2, VST3 and AAX on both systems.

What do I need to run Dual Spring?

On macOS you need a 64-bit system with an Apple M1 or Intel Core i5 processor, 8 GB of RAM and macOS 10.15 or newer (macOS 11 or newer for Apple Silicon). On Windows you need an Intel Core i5 or equivalent, 8 GB of RAM, Windows 10 64-bit or newer and an ASIO-compatible sound card. Both systems need 9 GB of drive space, an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter and an internet connection for Custom Shop operations.