Next in our “Best of Free VST” series, we scoured the internet for five of the best free reverb plugins out there to get your feet (and sounds) wet. All the plugins listed have versions compatible with both Mac and Windows and are relatively up-to-date with current operating systems.

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1. Knufinke SIR1 reverb plugin

When searching for a new reverb VST plugin, producers usually ask themselves the same question: “are there any free alternatives?” The answer is: yes and no. There are many free reverb plugins out there, a few of which have a decent selection of additional features and are, for the most part, enough to get the job done. Reverb Plugins: VST, AU, AAX Music Software. Reverbs of all kinds except the free stuff. AR1 Algorithmic Reverb Reverb by Initial Audio $89.00. Add A Review My KVR. Was $89.00; Save $70.00 until 31 Dec 2020. $19.00 Buy BUYING! ValhallaDSP Valhalla Plate. Mac/PC VST/AU/AAX $50. Frankly, we could have chosen any from. OldSkoolVerb is a freeware algorithmic reverberation plugin available in VST and AU format for any Windows or MAC music production application. OldSkoolVerb implements a very optimal “classic” stereo reverb algorithm resulting a very clear spatial image that blends well with the mix. IZotope – PhoenixVerb Stereo. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 5 out of 5. Rating: 4.5 out of 5. Even though every single DAW comes with at least one Reverb plugin, there are still a couple free ones out there which definitely work great. Not only this, but they all have different features, color the sound in a different way, etc. This means that by just having a couple free ones you can enhance Best 15 Free Reverb VST/AU Plugins that Sound Great!

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 Vmix not seeing vst plugins. 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/

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.

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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 !)

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

Listen to the reverb

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Dry / Wet (Reverberate VST plugins with Cathedral IR)
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