Overview

This is a PA_EXT plugin. It will be available via the PA webshop for 48 HOURS ONLY! PA_EXT plugins are NOT part of our subscription bundles (MEGA L, XL, XXL, etc.)

What is sonible smart:reverb?
smart:reverb is an intelligent plugin that delivers custom-tailored reverb by adjusting its processing to the individual characteristics of the input material. In addition, smart:reverb creates an intuitively navigable reverb matrix that helps users quickly find the right sound.

Sonible's approach to computing reverb is based on the source signal rather than working with presets or pre-recorded impulse responses. This is a new way that meets the uniqueness of every creation.

The smart:engine constitutes the core of smart:reverb. It is an A.I.-based, content-aware system designed on the basis of psychoacoustic principles and extensive hands-on mixing experience.

Reverb perfectly matched to the source
Because no two audio tracks are the same, smart:reverb’s processing focuses on the individuality of every signal. With a single click, the plugin quickly analyzes the source material to create every reverb from scratch. By custom-fitting, the reverb to the spectral and temporal characteristics of the input signal, typical problems like disturbing resonances or muddy reverb tails are avoided from the very beginning.

Explore characteristics, not presets
Simultaneously, smart:reverb computes a reverb matrix that provides a range of styles for the reverb at hand—each of them tailored to the input signal. Guided by descriptive properties, users can quickly find the style that best suits their creative visions without having to rummage through hundreds of presets.

The best of both worlds: Use A.I. but stay in control
True to sonible’s maxim – use smart technology but stay in control – smart:reverb is a hybrid plugin that combines the flexibility of a fully parametric reverb with the transparency and sonic integrity of convolution reverbs.

For maximum control, the plug-in provides an interactive view of the reverb’s anatomy. A detailed interface makes it easy to manipulate the deep-structure of the reverb by modifying its frequency- and time-dependent decay rate as well as the reverb’s spread and density evolvement over time.

Smart processing for a faster workflow
sonible’s smart:engine – an A.I.-based, content-aware system designed on the basis of psychoacoustic principles and extensive hands-on mixing experience – powers the inner workings of smart:reverb. Just like smart:comp and smart:EQ 2, this new plugin comes with profiles for different audio sources to prime the processing of the smart:engine to the input signal.

To activate sonible smart:reverb you need to authorize the plugin via the FREE iLok License Manager Software. You DO NOT need an iLok account or an iLok.

Features

  • Custom-tailored reverb in just a few seconds
  • Reverb matrix with a wide spectrum of different styles
  • Interactive representation of the reverb’s anatomy
  • Time- and frequency-dependent adjustment options for maximum decay control
  • Time-dependent spread and density control to design the right sound
  • Creative features like Infinite and Freeze for layering sounds
  • Signal-adaptive controls for reverb width, color and clarity
  • Pre-filter EQ to quickly shape the signal
  • Reverb with no disturbing resonances or muddy tails in just a few seconds
  • Particle display for more comprehensible modifications
  • Efficient and CPU-friendly graphic processing
  • Total control: All essential parameters and scopes are adjustable
  • What else? To prime its processing to the input signal, smart:reverb comes with various profiles

Audio Examples

Industry Reviews

  • John Nathaniel

    John Nathaniel

    Producer, Songwriter & Mixing Engineer (OneRepublic, Switchfoot, Kygo)

    The starting points when using the automatic feature are already amazing, but if you're like me and like to tweak, this intuitive plug-in will inspire you.

  • James Towler

    James Towler

    Producer, Live & Mixing Engineer (Steve Winnwood, John Lydon)

    Such a simple to use reverb with extraordinary results.

  • Dennis J. Wilkins

    Dennis J. Wilkins

    Mixing Engineer, Editor (Gearslutz, SoundOnSound)

    Wow - smart:reverb is impressive and uinique in my experience!

  • Michael White

    Michael White

    Creator of Mixing With Mike, Recording, Mixing & Mastering Engineer

    There aren't any reverbs where you have this much control over the basic aspects of a reverb and the way you want to shape it. You can get unique and interesting effects that you'll never find in… Read More

  • Warren Huart

    Warren Huart

    Creator of Produce like a Pro, Engineer & Producer

    It's definitely very smart!

Customer Reviews

Specifications

Supported Plugin Formats
AAX Native, AU, VST2, VST3

Plugin

  • Supported Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz
  • Authorization: Machine-based or iLok (see FAQ)

System Requirements

PC: Windows 10

Mac: OSX 10.8+

RAM: at least 4 GB (recommended)

CPU: at least intel DualCore i5 (recommended)

GPU: OpenGL version 3.2+

DAW: List of tested DAWs

Downloads

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