Free Vst Reverb
Semantic Audio’s SAFE Reverb is part of their free SAFE Plugins series that was created under an interesting concept – the user is able to upload and download custom plugin settings via Semantic Audio’s server by searching for descriptor words that other users assigned to their uploads. Convology XT is a free convolution reverb VST plugin developed by Impulse Record. It includes a collection of 70 reverb impulse responses captured from a variety of vintage hardware reverb units. It includes a collection of 70 reverb impulse responses captured from a variety of vintage hardware reverb.
Reverb effects used to be a category in which free VST plugins used to be significantly less capable than their commercial counterparts. Things have drastically changed for the better in recent years with the release of plugins like Orilriver, Dragonfly Reverb, MuVerb, Cloud Seed, and others. In this article, we’re listing the best free reverb VST plugins for PC and Mac.
Freeware reverb VST plugins were once notorious for sounding artificial and metallic or simply put much less pleasing than the paid plugins and hardware units. Luckily, we now have a range of excellent free reverb effects to choose from, from go-to mix reverbs which can handle most mixing situations to more specialized plugins which are intended for sound design purposes. We listed favorite free reverb effects below, with mini-reviews to help you choose the right one for your digital audio workstation of choice.
- Voxengo’s OldSkoolVerb is one of the best free reverb plug-ins for all around use in your music productions. This freeware reverberation implements a type of “classic” stereo reverb algorithm to produce crystal clear spatial images that unify with your sound.
- Free Reverb VST Plugins Reverb effects used to be a category in which free VST plugins used to be significantly less capable than their commercial counterparts. Things have drastically changed for the better in recent years with the release of plugins like Orilriver, Dragonfly Reverb.
You’re more than welcome to leave a comment on this page, sharing your thoughts about the featured plugins. Also, feel free to let us know if there’s a reverb VST plugin that isn’t already included and should be added to the list.
OrilRiver by Denis Tihanov
OrilRiver is the best freeware reverb VST plugin you can download right now. It is a versatile, feature-packed, and great sounding stereo reverb effect that is on par with some of the best commercial reverbs on the market. Capable of delivering beautiful hall reverbs, as well as simulating the reverberation of smaller rooms, it is our go-to reverb effect in most mixing scenarios.
Apart from its excellent sound quality, OrilRiver also delivers in the user experience and workflow departments. The interface is well-organized, with an intuitive control scheme that makes it easy to tweak the dimensions and the tone of the simulated space to your liking. The plugin offers a choice between twelve early reflection models and five types of reverb tail, with additional room size, diffusion, damping, and modulation controls. Also included is a 3-band equalizer for further shaping the color of the reverbed signal. The two provided GUI skins allow the user to choose between a lighter and a darker color scheme.
The CPU hit is unusually low for a reverb plugin, especially considering the sound quality on offer. OrilRiver consumes around 4% of available CPU resources on our test machine, leaving room for multiple reverb instances with different settings (small room, large hall, etc.).
Download:Orilriver(32-bit & 64-bit VST/VST3 plugin for Windows & macOS)
+ Fantastic sound and lovely UI
+ Low CPU consumption
Dragonfly Reverb by Michael Willis
Dragonfly Reverb was released late in 2018 and quickly became one of the most recommended freeware reverb plugins. It is based on the Freeverb 3 Hibiki algorithm which sounds simply amazing. The user interface is equally good, with easily accessible controls and direct access to all of the algorithm’s parameters.
The plugin covers a range of room types, from small recording rooms and studio-like spaces to small and large halls. The sound of the room can be adjusted using multiple tone controls, as well as by tweaking its size, width, diffusion, and other properties. Dragonfly is equally effective as a mixing tool for simulating realistic rooms and a sound design utility for creating huge and artificial sounding spaces.
Download:Dragonfly Reverb(32-bit & 64-bit VST plugin for Windows, macOS, Linux)
+ Based on Freeverb 3
+ Wide range of reverb types
OldSkoolVerb by Voxengo
OldSkoolVerb is our favorite all-around reverb plugin. It delivers all the basic reverb types while sprinkling a bit of vintage digital reverb flavor on top. The plugin includes five different delay modes (room, hall, plate, and more), along with a 3-band equalizer, pre-delay, time, stereo width, and damping controls.
Loosely mimicking the sound of classic reverb units by Lexicon and Eventide, OldSkoolVerb is a decent freeware alternative to plugins like UltraReverb ($199), PSP 2445 EMT ($149), TSAR-1R ($99), BREVERB 2 ($169), and others. An extended version of the plugin called OldSkoolVerb Plus (49.95) is also available, adding a powerful spatialization module to the feature set of the freeware edition.
Download:OldSkoolVerb(32-bit & 64-bit VST/VST3/AU plugin for Windows & macOS)
+ Great sounding reverb with a vintage vibe
+ Five reverb modes to choose from
– Plus version ($49.95) required to unlock spatial controls
TAL-Reverb 4 by Togu Audio Line
TAL-Reverb 4 was recently updated with a new user interface and a new algorithm which sounds even smoother than before. This plugin is the perfect choice for producers who want a great sounding reverb with a simple user interface. The front panel only features six knobs and a single button, making TAL-Reverb 4 one of the most streamlined reverbs on this list.
The algorithm is adjusted to sound good on a wide range of sound sources, which makes sense since the plugin is based on the reverb effect used in Togu Audio Line’s excellent TAL-Sampler virtual instrument. The sound is very diffused and particularly suitable for long reverb sounds. It’s worth noting that TAL-Reverb 4 can only be used on stereo sources.
Download:TAL-Reverb 4(32-bit & 64-bit VST/AU/AAX plugin Windows & macOS)
+ Good sound and simple controls
+ Low CPU consumption
Cloud Seed by Low Profile
Cloud Seed is the way to go if you need a huge 80s-style reverb effect. You can think of it as a freeware alternative to commercial plugins like Valhalla Shimmer ($50) or even Eventide Blackhole ($199).
More of a special effect than a mixing utility, Cloud Seed can transform any sound into a wonderfully lush, evolving pad. Not a plugin you’d use to recreate natural spaces like rooms and small halls, but perfect for simulating huge halls and surreal spaces. It is the kind of tool every sound designer needs in their arsenal.
Cloud Seed was developed with C# and C++ and only works in Windows-based VST host applications. It doesn’t emulate any particular hardware reverb unit, but perfectly captures the character and tone of vintage reverb effects of the 80s.
Download:Cloud Seed(32-bit & 64-bit VST plugin for Windows)
+ One of the best sounding free reverb plugins
+ Detailed controls
– Limited to simulating huge spaces
– Somewhat higher CPU consumption
Panagement 2.0 Free Edition by Auburn Sounds
Panagement 2.0 is a multi-effect plugin designed as an all-in-one solution for audio spatialization. It combines binaural positioning, reverb, and delay effects in a single unit. Compared to the first version of the plugin, Panagement 2.0 introduces late and early reflections, a binaural delay module, comes with enhanced modulation and features an improved workflow.
Download:Panagement 2.0 Free Edition(32-bit & 64-bit VST/VST3/AU/AAX plugin for Windows & macOS)
+ Combines reverb and delay effects
+ Binaural positioning
Sanford Reverb by Leslie Sanford
Sanford Reverb is another excellent choice for a free reverb VST plugin that covers all the basics. It features 3-stage early reflections adjustments for the left and right stereo channels with volume, pan, and time controls for each stage. The reverb tail section features a freeze button and pre-delay, time, and damp adjustments. The reverb signal can be filtered before it reaches the output and modulated with adjustable speed and depth.
The plugin’s interface is nicely designed and well-organized, with similar controls grouped into sections to avoid confusion. The CPU hit is reasonably low, making Sanford Reverb another strong contender for a go-to freeware reverb plugin. The only real drawback is that Sanford Reverb works in Windows-based digital audio workstations only.
Download:Sanford Reverb(32-bit & 64-bit VST plugin for Windows)
+ Adjustable early reflections
+ Low CPU consumption
Ambient Reverb by Stone Voices
Ambient Reverb was designed as a tool for ambient music. It allows for up to 100 seconds of decay time, resulting in huge sounding reverbs which work great for creating drones and epic pads. The user can also freeze the reverb signal using the Freeze switch which is located right next to the Decay knob. The volume of the early and late reflections can be set independently. In addition, the left and right audio channels can have different pre-delay times for an interesting stereo effect.
Overall, Ambient Reverb is a great sounding reverb plugin which is a must-have tool in any sound designer’s digital audio workstation. Music producers and composers who like experimenting with long reverbs will definitely put it to good use.
Download:Ambient Reverb(32-bit & 64-bit VST plugin for Windows)
Ambience by Magnus
Next up in the epic reverb category is Ambience by Magnus. A classic reverb VST plugin that’s been around for ages, Ambience still manages to impress with its full sound and clean reverb tales that stand strong even by modern standards. Ambience truly shines as a specialized reverb unit for emulating massive spaces and surreal cosmic atmospheres. It also features a gate module for achieving the signature 80s gated snare sound.
Once considered a CPU hog, Ambience runs very smoothly on modern computers. The user interface could do with a refresh, especially in the size department, although it’s still large enough for use on screens that aren’t 4K. The plugin was re-released as open-source in the meanwhile and compiled for use on 64-bit Mac systems. Unfortunately, the Windows version of the plugin will only work in 32-bit VST plugin host applications.
Download:Ambience(32-bit VST plugin for Windows, 32-bit & 64-bit AU plugin for macOS)
+ Capable of emulating huge spaces
+ Detailed controls
– Windows version is 32-bit only
– The user interface needs a refresh
MuVerb by MuTools
MuVerb is another great reverb plugin for emulating large spaces. It is the native reverb effect in MuTools MuLab but is also available as a VST plugin for Windows and macOS. MuVerb sounds fantastic and will do wonders on synth sounds, drones, or any other mix element that needs to sound huge. The sound quality comes at the price of higher CPU consumption, though.
The user interface is fairly simple, and MuVerb doesn’t have much to offer in terms of versatility. It shines at emulating large halls and the Turbulence controls further expand its sonic palette to irregular spaces like caverns and holes. MuVerb is another plugin on this list that is more of a sound designer’s secret weapon than a conventional mixing tool.
Download:MuVerb(32-bit & 64-bit VST plugin for Windows & macOS)
+ Huge sound
+ Capable of simulating irregular spaces
Riviera by NuSpace Audio
Riviera is a rather unique reverb plugin in that it is a combination of an algorithmic and a convolution reverb. It uses some smart DSP coding to reduce the CPU consumption while delivering very realistic emulation of room, plate, string, and other reverb sounds.
Download:Riviera(32-bit & 64-bit VST/VST3/AY plugin for Windows & macOS)
+ Great sounding and versatile reverb
+ Low CPU consumption considering the sound quality
– Slightly confusing interface
– Not exactly easy on the eyes
Mverb by Martin Eastwood Audio
Mverb is one of the more popular freeware reverb plugins due to its perfect mixture of simplicity and sound quality. The streamlined user interface and the small number of control parameters make Mverb very easy to use, whereas the underlying algorithm makes it one of the nicer sounding reverb effects around. Unlike the majority of reverb plugins on the market, Mverb is based on Dattorro’s figure-of-eight reverb structure which results in a sound that’s more natural and pleasant than the regular comb filtering approach to reverb simulation.
Mverb is also surprisingly versatile for such a basic-looking plugin. It won’t deliver the greatest of hall reverbs and the most realistic small room ambiances on the market, but it covers all the basics required for everyday mixing projects.
Mverb is a strong candidate for a go-to reverb effect if you find OrilRiver and OldSkoolVerb a bit too advanced or cumbersome to use. Everything can be achieved in just a few mouse clicks in Mverb, with a decent range of room and larger hall reverbs. The plugin is open-source and ported for use on Windows, Mac, and Linux machines.
Download:Mverb(32-bit & 64-bit VST/AU plugin for Windows, macOS, Linux)
+ Simple UI and decent sound
+ Fully cross-platform
– Tiny GUI
– Limited to room and hall simulation
Reverb SOLO by Acon Digital
Reverb plugins don’t get any more streamlined than Reverb SOLO. Whereas a full-featured plugin with multiple control parameters is required in most situations, sometimes you just need a quick reverb effect to add to a channel and dial in the proper settings as quickly as possible. Reverb SOLO was designed to do just that with its simple one-knob interface and plug-and-play workflow.
Developed by Acon Digital, the company behind the popular Verberate reverb effect and the excellent free chorus VST plugin called Multiply, Reverb SOLO is a serious mixing tool despite its simple looks. The central knob is a macro control which simultaneously alters the size and the tone of the reverb effect, transforming from a small room to a large hall in a single movement. The dry/wet slider on the bottom is used to control the volume of the reverb effect.
Download:Reverb SOLO(32-bit & 64-bit VST/AU/AAX plugin for Windows & macOS)
Bonus Section
The extended list below features some of the additional free reverb VST plugins that are worth checking out but weren’t included in the main list. These bonus plugins are listed in no particular order.
- Protoverb is an experimental reverb effect by U-He. It is a freeware plugin which was released to test and improve U-He’s new reverb algorithm by gathering feedback from the users. The plugin’s algorithm creates as many room resonances as possible, resulting (most of the time) in a very natural sounding reverb. The only way to program Protoverb is to randomize its internal parameters, although the current settings can be saved as text strings for later use.
- SAFE Reverb is another interesting project which includes help from the user base in its development process. The users can save custom presets to the cloud while also being able to directly access the presets saved by others. SAFE Reverb plugin currently comes with hundreds of custom patches to choose from, all submitted by fellow producers from around the world.
- Tila2 is a freeware room reverb VST plugin by signaldust. Developed specifically as a room reverb effect, Tila2 sounds very natural and life-like. The only problem is the high CPU consumption which makes it less suitable for use as a go-to mixing tool.
- TimeVerb is a simple reverb by GSi and was featured in the main reverb list until Acon Digital released Reverb SOLO. Still, TimeVerb is worth a look if you’re looking for a super-simple and lightweight reverb effect to add to your DAW.
- epicVerb is a free reverb effect by Variety Of Sound, a developer behind some of the best free saturation VST plugins on the market. While sounding great, epicVerb is only available for 32-bit VST plugin hosts on Windows, which is why we moved it to the bonus section.
For more freeware plugins and instruments, return to our Free VST Plugins page.
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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)
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/
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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
Free Vst Reverb Plugin Mac
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 !)
Free Vst Reverb Remover
Here’s the signal flow (picture from the freeverbtoo documentation) :
Free Plate Reverb Plugin
Listen to the reverb
Free Vst Reverb For Drums
Dry / Wet (Reverberate VST plugins with Cathedral IR)
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