VREV-140 Vintage Plate Reverb plugin interface by Fuse Audio Labs

VREV-140 Vintage Plate Reverb: Plate Reverb Plugin by Fuse Audio Labs Free Download

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VREV-140 Vintage Plate Reverb is a reverb plugin from Fuse Audio Labs, based on a classic 1950s plate reverb system. It extends decay from 5 to 32 seconds and offers a 3-band EQ, width and balance controls, and up to 500 ms of pre-delay.

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01Overview

The VREV-140 models the plate reverb design that was developed in the 1950s as a portable alternative to echo chambers. Fuse Audio Labs builds on that original design with a fully gain-compensated preamp section, a 3-band EQ for shaping the reverb signal, and a mix control for balancing heavy reverb. It is aimed at producers who want plate-style space and density on vocals, guitars, drums and other sources, along with the option to push into more synthetic, otherworldly textures.

Best for

Vocal reverb
Guitar and drum ambience
Long plate tails
Otherworldly sound design
Classic 1960s-style reverb

Developer: Fuse Audio Labs
Category: Reverbs
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Plate reverb model based on a 1950s design
Decay extended from 5 seconds to 32 seconds
Fully gain-compensated preamp section
3-band EQ for shaping the reverb signal
Adjustable width and balance controls
Pre-delay up to 500 ms
Built-in mix control for balancing reverb levels
Synthetic character at extreme settings

03In depth

Plate Character and Sound

Fuse Audio Labs describes the VREV-140 as having a smooth timbre and plate-specific density. At moderate settings it adds spatial width and air to vocals, guitars and drums.

When pushed to more extreme settings, the plate's synthetic qualities come forward. The developer says this can produce strongly colored reverb effects on any sound source, which suits ambient and experimental work as well as conventional mixing.

The decay can be extended from the original 5 seconds to 32 seconds, giving long, immersive tails for sustained sounds.

Controls and Workflow

The plugin includes a fully gain-compensated preamp section, so output level stays consistent through the reverb process. A 3-band EQ lets you shape the reverb signal before it sits in the mix.

Width and balance parameters control the stereo spread and the balance of the effect. Pre-delay goes up to 500 ms, which is useful for separating the dry source from the reverb tail.

A built-in mix control lets you dial in heavy reverb while keeping the mix clear.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

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

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is the VREV-140 Vintage Plate Reverb?

It is a reverb plugin from Fuse Audio Labs based on a classic 1950s plate reverb system. It offers rich, complex reverb with extended decay and EQ, width, balance and pre-delay controls.

Which formats and operating systems does VREV-140 support?

VREV-140 is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS in 64-bit.

What do I need to run VREV-140?

You need a VST2, VST3, AAX or Audio Units compatible host. On macOS, it requires macOS 10.12 or newer, 2GB RAM and a display resolution of 1280x1024 or more. On Windows, it requires Windows 7 or newer, an Intel compatible CPU (at least 2 GHz recommended), 2GB RAM and the same display resolution.