Q82 is a reverb plugin from Relab Development that re-creates a classic 1980s hardware reverb using a dual-engine design. It is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.
Q82 is a reverb effect from Relab Development, built as a re-creation of a hardware reverb from the 1980s. The developer describes the original as a reverb with realistic ambience and long reverb times that was used in many professional studios. Q82 uses a dual-engine design, which gives the user control over reverb width and front-to-back depth. It runs in the major plugin formats on both Windows and macOS, and a free trial is available.
Relab Development says Q82 uses machine learning to capture the behavior of the original hardware, including its quirks, so the plugin aims to reproduce both the sound and the feel of the reverb.
The reverb is known for long decay times and a realistic sense of space. Q82 is intended for producers who want a vintage 80s hardware character rather than a generic digital room or hall.
The dual-engine design lets you adjust reverb width and front-to-back depth in real time. This makes it possible to place sources in the mix with more precision than a single-engine reverb offers.
Q82 also includes hand-tuned 8-voice modulation, first reflection channel swapping and expanded bandwidth control. These tools are aimed at building complex, textured reverb tails without a long setup process.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | Relab Development |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Reverb |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Free trial | Yes |
Q82 is a reverb plugin from Relab Development that re-creates a classic 1980s hardware reverb. It uses a dual-engine design for width and depth control.
Q82 is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats. Windows 10 and later supports VST3 and AAX, and macOS 10.15 and later supports VST3, AU and AAX.
A free PACE account is required. You can authorize locally on your computer or with an iLok USB key (V2 or above). An internet connection and the latest PACE drivers are needed at activation.
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