TrueVerb reverb plugin interface by Waves

TrueVerb: Reverb Plugin with Early Reflection Editing by Waves

TrueVerb is a reverb plugin from Waves that splits its controls into early reflections, reverb tail, EQ and damping. It is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

TrueVerb gives producers separate control over early reflections and the reverb tail, so each part of the space can be shaped on its own. Its four control sections cover early reflections, reverb tail, EQ and damping. A Link button changes reflections and reverb together in proportion, and the two can carry independent frequency responses. The plugin is offered in VST2, AU and AAX formats.

Best for

Vocal reverb
Room and space design
Early reflection shaping
Multiple reverb spaces
Mixing with reverb tails

Developer: Waves
Category: Reverbs
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Separate optimization of early reflections and reverb tail
Link button scales reflections and reverb proportionately
Independent frequency responses for reflections and reverb
Shelving filter trims highs entering the reverb
Low-frequency cut before early reflections reduces mud
Dual low- and high-frequency damping controls
Early reflections can be differentiated across multiple instances

03In depth

Early reflections and reverb tail, edited separately

TrueVerb is built around a split between early reflections and the reverb tail. You can optimize each one separately, which makes it easier to place a sound in a defined space without relying on a single global reverb setting.

The Link button changes both sections proportionately when you want to scale the space as a whole. Reflections and reverb can also have independent frequency responses, so the early part of the space can sound brighter or darker than the tail behind it.

A shelving filter trims highs going into the reverb for smoother tails, and a low-frequency cut before the early reflections helps reduce muddiness. Dual controls for low- and high-frequency damping give further shaping over the decay.

Clarity for vocals and multiple instances

Waves describes TrueVerb's character as open and transparent, which the developer says fits well with vocals. The low-frequency cut ahead of the early reflections is aimed at keeping the reverb from clouding the low end.

When you run more than one TrueVerb in a session, the early reflections can be differentiated between instances, so separate spaces do not all sound identical.

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 formats does TrueVerb support?

TrueVerb is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats.

Which operating systems does TrueVerb run on?

TrueVerb runs on Windows and macOS. The listed system requirements include macOS Monterey 12 through Sequoia 15 for AU, VST and AAX, and Windows 10 or later for VST and AAX.

What makes TrueVerb different from other reverbs?

TrueVerb splits its controls into early reflections, reverb tail, EQ and damping, and lets you edit the early reflections separately from the tail. Waves also notes it can serve as a front end for convolution reverbs.