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Reverb

EMT 140

Universal Audio

Where to get itAvailable from Universal Audiouaudio.com

The EMT 140 is a plate reverb plugin that models three classic plate systems used on iconic recordings from The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and Radiohead. It delivers natural warmth and presence through authentic emulation of hardware plate amplifier and remote damper controls, combined with input filtering, stereo width, EQ, and reverb time modulation for sculpted spatial effects.

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Key Features

01Three plate models (A, B, C) selectable via Plate Select switch
02Reverb time range 0.5 to 5.5 seconds in 0.1 second increments
03EMT electronics input filter (80 Hz center, -4/-10/-16 dB attenuation) and Martech shelf filter (90/125/180/250/270/360 Hz)
04Two-band shelving EQ (Low: 20 Hz–2 kHz, High: 200 Hz–20 kHz; both ±12 dB in 0.5 dB steps)
05Stereo Width control (0–100%, monophonic at 0%)
06Reverb time modulation with Mod Rate (0.01–1.0 Hz) and Mod Depth (0–10 cents)
07Predelay 0.0–250 ms with logarithmic scale
08Mix control with logarithmic scale (0% dry to 100% wet, 15% at 12 o'clock)

Things to Try

  • 01Use Mod Rate and Mod Depth to increase dispersion and reduce ringing on percussive content or loud signals with sudden endings
  • 02Enable Wet Solo when using EMT 140 on an effect group/bus with channel sends for classic reverb configuration; disable it when used on a channel insert
  • 03Switch between EMT electronics and Martech filter types using the Input Filter to match different original plate systems
  • 04Adjust Reverb Time by dragging the Reverb Time Meter needle as an alternative to the Damper Control buttons

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