How to use Rev PLATE-140: Adjust Pre-Delay to add depth and lushness to the reverb tail?

Adjust Pre-Delay to add depth and lushness to the reverb tail

How to use Rev PLATE-140: Use HP Filter to cut low frequencies and prevent the reverberated signal from becoming too blurry?

Use HP Filter to cut low frequencies and prevent the reverberated signal from becoming too blurry

How to use Rev PLATE-140: Apply Modulation (chorus) in Pre or Post position on guitar and synth pads for extra depth?

Apply Modulation (chorus) in Pre or Post position on guitar and synth pads for extra depth

How to use Rev PLATE-140: Combine Low and High Shelf bands in Post Equalizer with crossed frequency points for extra audio sculpting flexibility?

Combine Low and High Shelf bands in Post Equalizer with crossed frequency points for extra audio sculpting flexibility

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Reverb

Rev PLATE-140

Name: Rev PLATE-140
Author: Arturia

Arturia

Where to get itAvailable from Arturiaarturia.com

Rev PLATE-140 is a reverb plugin that emulates the classic plate reverb character—dense, shiny, and metallic—without being an exact replica of any single hardware unit. Inspired by the legendary EMT140, it captures the distinctive sound signature of mechanical plate reverbs while adding modern features like pre-delay, modulation, and EQ that were unavailable on original hardware.

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Key Features

01Three plate models: Punchy, Classic EMT, and Modern

02Drive control with tube preamp saturation (Telefunken-inspired)

03Decay time control with 8 positions (400ms to 5 seconds depending on model)

04Blend control for dry/wet mixing (0.00 to 1.00)

05Stereo Width control (mono to full stereo)

06Pre-Delay (0 to 250ms)

07High-Pass Filter (-12dB/octave, 20Hz to 700Hz)

08Post Equalizer with Low Shelf (20Hz to 2kHz) and High Shelf (200Hz to 20kHz), each with ±24dB gain

09Modulation section with Pre/Post routing and variable chorus amount (0.00 to 1.00)

Things to Try

01Adjust Pre-Delay to add depth and lushness to the reverb tail
02Use HP Filter to cut low frequencies and prevent the reverberated signal from becoming too blurry
03Apply Modulation (chorus) in Pre or Post position on guitar and synth pads for extra depth
04Combine Low and High Shelf bands in Post Equalizer with crossed frequency points for extra audio sculpting flexibility

Formats

VSTVST3AUAAX

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