Equinox reverb plugin by iZotope interface

Equinox: Premium Reverb Plugin by iZotope

Equinox is a reverb plugin from iZotope for music and post production. It combines reverb engines from Exponential Audio with adaptive unmasking and includes over 1250 presets.

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01Overview

Equinox is an effects plugin in the reverb category, developed by iZotope for music and post production work. It is built on reverb engines from Exponential Audio's Stratus and Symphony, so it can produce both realistic spaces and experimental textures. iZotope's adaptive unmasking is designed to keep reverb from crowding the rest of the mix, and a large preset library gives you a starting point for most projects.

Best for

Vocal mixing
Music production reverb
Film and TV sound design
Ambient drones
Surround mixing
Rhythmic reverb tails

Developer: iZotope
Category: Reverbs
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Reverb engines derived from Exponential Audio's Stratus and Symphony
Dynamic adaptive unmasking from iZotope's Aurora and Cascadia
Over 1250 presets with keyword search and favorites
Global tilt EQ for quick darker or brighter reverb
Freeze, Chorus and Gate for creative reverb effects
Tempo sync and tail suppression for musical placement
Surround reverb support with Balance tab automation
One-click import of Stratus and Symphony presets

03In depth

Reverb sound, realistic and experimental

Equinox brings two reverb families into one plugin. You can place instruments or dialogue into a realistic space, or move them into more surreal environments.

Advanced controls let you shape the reverb in detail, and a global tone control applies a simple tilt EQ to the reverb signal. This makes it quick to push the tail darker or brighter without opening a separate EQ.

Creative functions include Freeze for sustained drones, along with Chorus and Gate. Tempo sync and tail suppression help the reverb sit in time and stay clear within a track.

Mixing, presets and workflow

Dynamic adaptive unmasking carves space for the reverb so that vocals and lead instruments stay upfront. iZotope positions this as a way to keep mixes clean and focused.

The preset browser supports keyword searches across the 1250+ presets and lets you save favorites for later. Surround reverb is supported, and the Balance tab is used to adjust and automate reverb in surround formats.

If you already own Stratus or Symphony, you can import those presets in one click. In Pro Tools, a backward compatibility workflow can replace Stratus or Symphony instances with Equinox and match their settings.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

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

05Upgrades

Upgrade and crossgrade options

Option	Store link
Equinox Crossgrade from Stratus 3D and Symphony 3D, 3D Reverb Bundle, Music Production Suite 5-7, Post Production Suite 4-8.5, or Everything Bundle	Plugin Boutique ↗
Equinox Crossgrade from Stratus 3D or Symphony 3D	Plugin Boutique ↗
Equinox Crossgrade from any paid iZotope product	Plugin Boutique ↗

06FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Equinox support?

Equinox is available in AAX, AU and VST3 formats. All plugins are 64-bit only, and the VST2 format is no longer supported.

Which operating systems can run Equinox?

Equinox runs on macOS and Windows. Supported versions include macOS Ventura, Sonoma and Sequoia, and Windows 10 (22H2) and Windows 11 (23H2).

What do I need to use Equinox?

Equinox is a plugin and needs a compatible host. The listed hosts include Logic Pro 11, Pro Tools 2024, Ableton Live 12, Cubase 13, Nuendo 13, Studio One 6, REAPER 7, FL Studio 21, Reason 12.5, Maschine 2 and Cakewalk by Bandlab.

Can I use my Stratus or Symphony presets in Equinox?

Yes. You can import your personal Stratus and Symphony presets in one click. In Pro Tools, a backward compatibility workflow can replace existing Stratus or Symphony instances with Equinox.