VertiVerb VRS23 by Audiority BBD echo and reverb plugin interface

VertiVerb VRS23: BBD Echo and Reverb Plugin by Audiority Free Download

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VertiVerb VRS23 is a reverb and echo plugin by Audiority that simulates the Dynacord VRS 23, an early 1980s BBD echo and reverb unit. It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

The VertiVerb VRS23 models the Dynacord VRS 23 (Vertical Reverberation System), a device that combined echo and reverberation in a single unit. Its sound comes from a cascaded network of ten BBD chips, which produces a blend of delay and reverb that differs from typical algorithmic reverbs. Audiority has built on the original design with feedback and clock trimmers, tempo sync and ducking, giving producers more control over the character of the effect.

Best for

Vintage echo effects
Analog-style reverb tails
Tempo-synced delays
Dub and lo-fi processing
Vocal and guitar effects

Developer: Audiority
Category: Reverbs
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

BBD analog echo and reverb simulation based on the Dynacord VRS 23
Authentic BBD emulation with bandwidth that changes with delay time
Internal companding via NE570 simulation
Four-position Delay Time range switch
Feedback Trimmer and Clock Trimmer for fine tuning
Tempo Sync for delay timing locked to project tempo
Ducking and pre- and post-effect gain controls
Resizable interface

03In depth

Sound and Character of the BBD Echo and Reverb

Resonance Sound describes the original Dynacord unit as having a reverberation structure designed to avoid the cellar-like coloration of early reverb devices. The result is a mix of delay and reverb that is hard to get from a standard reverb plugin.

Audiority models the BBD behavior, including reduced bandwidth that changes with the delay time and internal companding via an NE570 simulation. Together these add the darker, slightly degraded tone associated with analog bucket-brigade hardware.

The Feedback Trimmer and Clock Trimmer let you fine-tune the feedback amount and the BBD clock speed, so you can shape the repeats and the tonal color beyond the stock settings.

Controls and Workflow

The main controls cover Delay Time, Feedback (Regen), Modulation and a Mix control. A four-position Delay Time range switch sets the overall time window, and Tempo Sync locks timing to your project tempo.

Ducking and separate pre- and post-effect gain controls help you keep the effect in place in a mix. The interface can be resized to suit your screen.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Audiority
Type	Plugin
Category	Reverb
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does VertiVerb VRS23 support?

VertiVerb VRS23 is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats, all in 64-bit.

Which operating systems can run VertiVerb VRS23?

It runs on Windows 7 (64-bit only) and on macOS 10.13 or later for Intel Macs, and macOS 11.0 or later for Apple Silicon Macs.

What do I need to use VertiVerb VRS23?

You need a 64-bit host that supports the plugin format you choose. The listed system requirements call for an Intel i5 or better (or an Apple M1 or better on Apple Silicon), 2GB RAM and a screen resolution of 1024×768, and for AAX, Pro Tools 11 or higher.