VREV-63 Surf Spring Reverb is a reverb plugin from Fuse Audio Labs that recreates the tube-driven spring reverb of the 1960s, the sound behind classic surf guitar. It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats.
The VREV-63 models a spring reverb unit of the sixties, known for the drippy, splashy tails that defined surf guitar and later turned up in reggae, dub, garage and rockabilly. Fuse Audio Labs describes the plugin as a recreation of that tube-driven design. Its controls focus on how hard the springs are struck, how bright the tail sounds and how much of the classic tone-suck character is present. The plugin is also used on synths, vocals and strings.
The Dwell knob sets both reverb intensity and decay time by changing how hard the springs are hit by the input signal. A Tone control lets you dial back the treble to the level of brightness you want.
The tone suck effect, which reduces high frequencies, is part of the sound and can be switched. Fuse Audio Labs attributes it to an emulation of the original tone and mixer circuits, and it is central to the lush, vintage character of the tails.
According to Fuse Audio Labs, the plugin includes the popular modifications of the original hardware. A C10 capacitor mod gives a deeper, richer reverb, and tube rolling lets you switch between NOS 6K6 and the hotter 6V6 tubes.
You can also choose one of three spring tanks to change the sound. The developer notes that the reverb unit can be kicked for dramatic effects without damaging the hardware, a nod to the physical character of the original.
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 |
Fuse Audio Labs describes it as a modern recreation of the tube-driven spring reverb from the 1960s, the unit behind the classic surf guitar sound.
The VREV-63 is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS, and is a 64-bit plugin.
Yes. Fuse Audio Labs says it also produces rich reverb on synthesizers, vocals, strings and other instruments.
You need a compatible host: a VST2, VST3 or AAX host on Windows, or a VST2, VST3, AAX or Audio Units host on macOS. The Windows requirements list 2GB of RAM and Windows 7 or newer. The macOS requirements list 2GB of RAM, macOS 10.12 or newer, and an Intel or Apple Silicon CPU. Both platforms need a display resolution of at least 1280x1024.
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