Magma Springs by Waves spring reverb plugin interface

Magma Springs: Spring Reverb Plugin by Waves

Magma Springs is a reverb plugin from Waves that models seven spring reverb units for adding vintage, metallic character to tracks. It is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

Spring reverb has a recognizable metallic twang and a springy, boingy resonance that has shaped sounds for decades. Magma Springs from Waves focuses on that character, offering seven modeled spring reverb types in one plugin. Each unit is meant to suit a different style, so you can move from surf-leaning brightness to darker dub-style tails without leaving the same interface. The plugin is driven by the analog-modeled Magma tube sound, and includes pre-delay and feedback controls for more experimental results.

Best for

Surf guitar reverb
Dub and reggae delays
Vintage indie vocals
Country and rock guitars
Creative spring effects

Developer: Waves
Category: Reverbs
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Seven modeled spring reverb units in one plugin
Classic spring tones for indie, surf, Motown and dub
Driven by the analog Magma tube sound
Tactile analog-style workflow
Pre-delay and feedback controls for creative effects
Available as VST2, AU and AAX plugins
Supports Windows and macOS systems

03In depth

Sound and Character of the Seven Spring Reverbs

Waves describes Magma Springs as a collection of its seven favorite types of spring reverb, each one aimed at a different style. The developer positions the plugin for classic indie, surf, Motown, dub, rock and roll and country sounds, and says spring reverb can make some parts sound vintage while others sound fresh.

Because the seven units cover a range of spring reverb styles, you can audition several on the same part and choose the one that fits the genre or era you are working in. The metallic, resonant quality is the main feature of the sound, and it works on a wide variety of sources.

Workflow, Controls and Creative Options

Magma Springs includes a tactile analog-style workflow, which Waves says is designed for seamless results. The Magma tube sound adds analog coloration to the reverb.

Pre-delay and feedback controls let you shape the space and push the effect further into experimental territory. These controls are useful when you want the reverb to stand out as an effect rather than sit quietly in the mix.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Waves
Type	Plugin
Category	Reverb
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Magma Springs?

Magma Springs is a reverb plugin from Waves that models seven types of spring reverb. It is aimed at producers who want the metallic, resonant sound of spring reverb for a range of genres.

Which formats and operating systems does Magma Springs support?

Magma Springs is listed in VST2, AU and AAX formats. It supports Windows and macOS, with macOS versions from Monterey 12 through Sequoia 15 and Windows 10 or later.