Wave Alchemy Radiance

Wave Alchemy Radiance - Legendary EMT-140 Plate Reverb | Radiant Resonance for Modern Music Production

Discover the legendary sound of mechanical plate reverb — Wave Alchemy Radiance perfectly resurrects, deeply enhances, and reimagines this classic tone for the modern music production workflow. Radiance is more than just a faithful recreation of a classic Plate Reverb effect; it's an expansive reverb engine built around the sonic fingerprints of seven meticulously captured, real-world EMT-140 units from world-class studios. By combining advanced hybrid DSP modeling with powerful sound-shaping and modulation tools, Radiance gives you everything you need—from deep, cinematic vocal reverb tails and tight, rhythmic drum spaces to shimmering, captivating guitar ambiences—all imbued with the unique, lush depth and radiant resonance of authentic plate reverb.

Before the advent of digital reverbs and algorithmic processors, recording engineers pursued spatial ambience through creativity. In 1957, the birth of the EMT 140 brought them a groundbreaking solution—the first-ever plate reverb system. This device, which suspended a giant steel plate in a resonant box, brought studios the lush, realistic ambience that was previously only achievable with echo chambers or room mics. Each physical steel plate possessed its own unique tonal character, heavily influenced by its age, build quality, electronics, and environment. Some were bright and ethereal, others deep and dense, or possessed an unforgettable smoothness. Radiance captures this precious sonic heritage and extends it into the contemporary era. We embarked on a global studio-hopping journey, ultimately selecting seven iconic EMT-140 reverb models, each chosen for its unique sonic personality and recorded using industry-leading capture technology. This powerful mixing effect brings the historical archive of plate reverb to life in a modern interface, empowering you with unprecedented tools to shape, control, and explore the infinite possibilities of reverb in new ways.

Core Advantages & Applications

Seven Legendary Units, One Radiant Sound
Because no two plate reverbs sound exactly alike, we handpicked seven rare and exceptional EMT 140s, each with its own distinct personality. These models are named for their sonic essence, giving you instant access to a broad emotional and tonal palette—from bright and open to deep and warm—to satisfy all your spatial needs.

Modern Workflow Beyond Emulation
Radiance isn't just an emulator; it's a modern sound design tool built around the timeless soul of the EMT-140. Without needing extra plugins or complex routing, you can directly access advanced reverb tools, including a Mid/Side 4-band EQ, transient smoothing and shaping, dual-band stereo width control, tempo-synced pre-delay, input saturation models, and internal Gating and dynamic Ducking.

Wide-Ranging Applications from Vocals to Drums
Whether you want to recreate the lush reverb tails of classic 1970s vocals, design modern atmospheric soundscapes, or find a gritty lo-fi space, Radiance adapts to your creative needs. Its versatility makes it an ideal choice for processing vocals, strings, percussion, synths, and cinematic elements, enhancing your sound with precision and character.

Inspiring Professional Presets at a Click
Featuring over 250 professionally designed presets covering various musical styles and applications, from vintage slapback delays and rich vocal reverbs to cinematic atmospheric washes and grainy lo-fi textures. The powerful preset browser allows you to quickly find the sound you need or get unexpected inspiration with the randomize function.

Tech Specs

• Plugin Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit only)
• macOS System Requirements: macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later. Supports Intel & Apple Silicon (native ARM).
• Windows System Requirements: Windows 10 or later.
• Hardware Requirements: Minimum 4GB RAM, 8GB or more recommended.
• Screen Resolution: 1280x800 or higher recommended.
• Supported Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
• Authorization: Online activation, requires an internet connection for first-time authorization.
• Internal Processing: 64-bit floating-point