Buying a reverb plugin

peksi · Post by **peksi** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 1:33 pm

I just noticed the winter specials and I thought I might exploit the possibility to satisfy my need for a decent reverb. Any advice appreciated.

Since I'm not an expert at mixing I do not know the art of reverbing either so I don't exactly know what kind of reverb I'm looking for. I think it should generally be a good quality reverb with room for adjusting to different needs. Most common situations would be lead sounds with more distance, sometimes maybe some extra flavor to a drum loop.

First question would be: VST plugin or Scope plugin? I have 2 Scope boards and haven't so far run out of DSP power. On the other hand there are tons of famous plugins for VST platform and I've got a new PC en route. But then again there will be latency when routing sound back and forth.

Second question would be simpler: what do you prefer as the best value reverb for general use? Why?

next to nothing · Post by **next to nothing** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 2:27 pm

well lucky you there are demo versions

First off, from your description, i would demo DAS RMX160 ( http://www.sonic-core.net/shop/product_ ... MX160.html ) and from what ive read on this forum it should be a steal at 49 euros!

on another note, Timeworks A100 ( http://www.sonictimeworks.com/products.php) should suit your needs as a glove as well, and the algorithms used for this one as well as P100 are top of the class for our platform, but for your needs i guess the A100 fits better than the P100.

Luckily, i think there are Demo versions available for both devices. I dont know your budget, but for you can get both (and MAYBE some freebees to go with it

) for under 150 euros

next to nothing · Post by **next to nothing** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 2:35 pm

i have to correct myself allready, the A100 is bundled with the I100 at 129 euros, i thught it was 99.

peksi · Post by **peksi** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:53 pm

Thanks for your advice. As I advance in my "mixing for dummies"

I'm beginning to see the importance of compressing and limiting, especially drum tracks.

How far do you think one can go with Scope standard plugins when considering dynamics manipulation? Do you see any steals in the winter sales in that section?

I'm really starging to feel like a dumbass here.. someone point me to that real Mixing for Dummies link?

Mr Arkadin · Post by **Mr Arkadin** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 1:09 am

You should get Transient Designer if you like using dynamic processors on drum tracks.

next to nothing · Post by **next to nothing** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 1:45 am

peksi, i qould start by googling for "mixing drum tutorial" as there are lots of guides available for free!

tgstgs · Post by **tgstgs** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 2:21 am

http://www.informatik.uni-bremen.de/~da ... index.html

a lot of usefull tipps there;

good vibes from vienna

peksi · Post by **peksi** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:20 am

Actually I heard the transient designer hardware does wonders for drum tracks, my friend praised it to heavens

I suppose the software version is equal to that.

wayne · Post by **wayne** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 8:21 am

P-100 is my fave verb

A-100 is damn handy in conjunction. And CD-100, if it's still bundled with P-100, is getting right into the thick of things.

astroman · Post by **astroman** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:27 am

200% seconded
there is no better twang for the buck than Warp69's STS X100 series of reverbs

the ambience thing is outstanding - it will polish your sounds in a way no other plugin can do
I swear people will ask you in what famous studio your tracks were recorded

cheers, Tom