unofficial: EMT 240 true stereo Gold Foil Plate Reverb, the little brother of Acustica's Ebony (EMT 140).
The Beauty of Physical Spaces and Echo Chambers
Silver Volume B focuses on the simulation of real-world acoustics and legendary echo chambers. If Volume A is your versatile toolkit, Volume B is your specialist for organic depth and the "vibe" of world-class recording environments.
Key Features
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Authentic Echo Chambers: Features meticulously sampled chambers from iconic studios. These spaces provide a unique, non-linear decay that adds a "platinum record" sheen to vocals and drums.
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Diverse Physical Rooms: Includes everything from small drum booths to medium-sized ambient spaces, providing the realistic "air" needed to make virtual instruments sound like they were recorded in a real studio.
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Non-Linear Decay: Thanks to V.V.T. technology, the reverb tails feel alive and react dynamically to the transients of your audio.
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3D Positioning: Perfect for engineers who want to build a realistic 3D soundstage. The early reflections in Volume B are key to placing sound sources accurately in a virtual room.
Best Used For
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Drums: Use the short chambers to add "weight" and glue to your drum kit.
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Vocals: Use the legendary chambers for that classic, lush vocal sound heard on countless hit records from the 60s to today.
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Acoustic Guitars: To provide a natural sense of space that feels like a high-quality room mic setup.
Pro Tip: Silver Volume B is excellent for creating a re-amping feel. Send a dry snare through one of the small room models and blend it in subtly. It will instantly sound as if you recorded the kit in a high-end tracking room.
Company: Acustica Audio