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1. Knufinke SIR1 reverb plugin

More info and free download @ http://www.knufinke.de/sir/sir1.php

The well known free convolution VST reverb. Convolution reverb is a processing plugin that need an impulse response file. Impulse response is the response of a dynamic system when this system is feeded with an impulse. This gives (an approximation of) the transfer function of the system, the system can be a reverb unit, an open space, a room , etc..

The signal we send to the plugin is convolved with the transfer function of the system : the output is “like if we sent this signal in the modelized system)

SIR is a reverb device that works with impulse responses. Impulse responses are generated by recording short, broadband signals and their corresponding room-reflections. Works with a fixed latency of 8960 samples (possibly compensated by VST-Host) You can adjust predelay, attack-time, length and stereo width of the impulse response. Ambience is a reverb that rivals the quality of the best commercial reverbs. It also includes some unusual functions, like a gater and a very useful hold function. Due to the superior quality of the plugin and its array of useful presets and functions, the Ambience plugin has become somewhat of a free VST 'Classic'. The well known free convolution VST reverb. Convolution reverb is a processing plugin that need an impulse response file. Impulse response is the response of a dynamic system when this system is feeded with an impulse. This gives (an approximation of) the transfer function of the system, the system can be a reverb unit, an open space, a room. Mar 18, 2019  SIR Audio Tools has announced the release of SIR3, the long-awaited successor of the SIR2 reverb plugin.The new plugin has been developed in close collaboration with users of the previous version and provides many new useful capabilities.

The SIR1 reverb comes with two impulse response example, but of course you’ll need more than two impulse response files to cover a large variety of reverb (plate, spring reverb, cathedral, stadium, natural spaces, theater, small room, big room, etc..)

Magic of the internet ! you can find impulse response files ! and for free
Some nice free Impulse Response IR files can be found there :

http://www.openairlib.net/auralizationdb
http://www.samplicity.com/bricasti-m7-impulse-responses/
http://rhythminmind.net/STN/?page_id=4188
http://www.grgr.de/IR/files/

2. Magnus Ambience Reverb

Ambience free reverb VST

more information and download @ http://magnus.smartelectronix.com/#Ambience

This one is an algorithmic VST reverb, it sounds nice, has a fresh and intuitive GUI : try it !!
We like the gate section, with little tweaks you can try to achieve that Phil Collins snare sound
gated reverb !!
The plugin comes with many factory presets, to show the versatility of this reverb.

3. DaSample Glaceverb

More infos and free download @ http://dasample.com/products/glaceverb/

This one is very special, it’s an algorithmic reverb processing VST, but with innovative and unusual algorithms. It tries to emulate the acoustic response of surfaces and materials. So you can try to have the sound of an acoustic space like water.
It can be great for creative effects, and make surreal ambience and great FX! With – nice -metalic sounds. Check the presets => some great presets with name that say it all : Alien Room, Airport, Metal Factory,

4. LiquidSonics’ Reverberate LE

Reverberate LE

More infos and free download @ http://www.liquidsonics.com/software_reverberate_le.htm

The light edition of Reverberate, this is a convolution reverb, it’s very good and can load the impulse response file in wav, ogg or flac format.
It comes with various presets & IR files in flac format.

5. SinusWeb FreeverbToo

More information and free download @ http://www.sinusweb.de/freetoo.html

FreeverbToo is a VST reverb plugin based on the Schroeder/Moorer algorithm. There are many implementation of the freeverb algorithm, and this one is one of the best.
The gate section is great and efficient for this gated reverb effects (on snare !)

Here’s the signal flow (picture from the freeverbtoo documentation) :

Listen to the reverb

Dry / Wet (Reverberate VST plugins with Cathedral IR)
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Native Instruments has announced the release of RAUM, a creative reverb plugin that is available as a free download only until January 16th, 2020. The company has also launched a holiday giveaway and is offering a €25 voucher.

RAUM by Native Instruments is a creative reverb effect capable of simulating any type of acoustic space. It can recreate abstract echoes and huge ambiances equally well. Morphing between different types of reverbs is fast and easy thanks to the plugin’s no-frills user interface. Create a massive ambiance and then transition to a small room reverb in one swift move.

To claim your free copy of the RAUM reverb log in to your Native Instruments user account (or create a new one) and visit the product page linked below. Click the GET RAUM button and follow the instructions. A valid email address is required. You will also need to install the Native Access license management software on your computer.

Full review of RAUM is coming soon. We completed the checkout process but the product still isn’t showing up in Native Access. If you’ve already downloaded and tested RAUM, please share your first impressions in the comments section below. Thank you!

Native Instruments is also offering a €25 voucher valid towards any purchase in their online store. Apply the coupon code HOHOHOLIDAYS at checkout to get the discount. The voucher can not be used to purchase hardware products, software updates, or products that are already on special offer. If not redeemed, the coupon will expire on January 31st, 2020.

Ambient Reverb Vst

RAUM is compatible with VST, AU, and AAX plugin hosts on PC and Mac. Both 32-bit and 64-bit digital audio workstations are supported.

Convolution Reverb Vst

More info:RAUM(free download via Native Instruments until January 16th, 2020)

Spring Reverb Vst

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