Oxford Reverb - HDX reverb plugin interface by Sonnox

Oxford Reverb - HDX: Algorithmic Reverb Plugin by Sonnox

Oxford Reverb - HDX is an algorithmic reverb plugin from Sonnox, built for AAX systems with Avid HDX DSP. It offers separate control over early reflections and the reverb tail, plus an integrated 5-band EQ.

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01Overview

Oxford Reverb - HDX is designed for building reverb spaces from the ground up rather than relying on fixed presets or convolution snapshots. You can adjust the early reflections and the reverb tail independently, shape the tone with a built-in five-band EQ, and control dispersion, phase and absorption. The plugin ships with more than 120 presets, ranging from small dry rooms to reverb chambers and large halls, as a starting point for custom work.

Best for

Vocal room ambience
Synth space design
Concert hall reverb
Reverb chamber effects
Mix finishing

Developer: Sonnox
Category: Reverbs
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Separate early reflection and reverb tail control
Integrated 5-band reverb EQ
Dispersion, phase and absorption controls
Phase adjustment to widen or narrow the stereo field
Over 120 presets from small rooms to large halls
Available in AAX format for Pro Tools
Runs on macOS and Windows

03In depth

Shaping Early Reflections and Reverb Tails

The key idea behind Oxford Reverb is separate control of the early reflections and the reverb tail. Early reflections define how a space feels up close, while the tail sets the decay and sense of size. Adjusting them independently lets you tune the size, shape and stereo image of a room or hall.

The dispersion, phase and absorption controls add another layer. Dispersion and absorption change how the reverb behaves, and phase differences between the stereo signals can widen or narrow the sound field.

Built-In EQ and Presets for Mixing

Instead of adding an external EQ, you can sculpt the reverb's frequency response with the integrated five-band EQ. It can add clarity, reduce muddiness or emphasize specific frequencies so the reverb sits better in the mix.

The library of more than 120 presets covers small dry rooms, reverb chambers and vast halls. The developer describes some presets as inspired by a Lexicon-style reverb and an EMT plate, which can give you a starting point before you customize the settings.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Sonnox
Type	Plugin
Category	Reverb
Formats	AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Oxford Reverb - HDX support?

Oxford Reverb - HDX is available in AAX format and is supported on both macOS and Windows.

What do I need to use Oxford Reverb - HDX?

It requires Pro Tools 11 or later with AAX DSP, and it is intended for use with the DSPs of an Avid HDX system. On macOS, 10.13 High Sierra or later is required, and on Windows, Windows 10 or later. Licensing uses an iLok account with an iLok device or iLok Cloud.

Does the HDX version sound different from the native version?

According to Sonnox, there is no difference in sound quality between the Standard and HDX versions. The HDX version is meant to offload processing from your host processor if you own an Avid HDX system.