Waves Abbey Road Reverb Plates

Waves Abbey Road Reverb Plates - Classic Plate Reverb Plugin | Recreating the Soulful Sound of Abbey Road Studios' Legendary EMT 140s

Explore the golden age of reverb and experience one of the most sought-after studio effects of all time. The Waves Abbey Road Reverb Plates plugin is the result of a collaboration between Waves and the world-renowned Abbey Road Studios, meticulously recreating four of the most iconic EMT 140 plate reverbs in recording history. Since their installation in 1957, the sound of these legendary units has defined countless classic albums, from the psychedelic rock of Pink Floyd to the soulful pop of Adele. Their unique, bright, and smooth reverb texture remains a top choice for leading producers and engineers today.

Unlike traditional room reverbs, Plate Reverb offers an idealized, diffused sound characteristic without early reflections, making it impeccable for processing vocals, drum kits, and various percussion instruments. This plugin is not just a simple sample; it utilizes sophisticated physical modeling technology to deeply analyze and reproduce every nuance of the metal plate's vibrations, the mechanical operation of the dampers, and the tube amplification circuitry. Whether you need to add air and presence to vocals or create vast atmospheres for synthesizers, this officially endorsed mixing effect from Abbey Road Studios will infuse your productions with unparalleled classic soul and professional polish.

Core Advantages & Use Cases

Unique, Bright Reverb Texture
Plate reverb produces a dense, bright, and diffused sound, completely different from a real acoustic space. Its lack of early reflections provides the smoothest, most idealized reverb effect for sounds with strong transients like drums, percussion, and guitar plucks, avoiding muddiness and keeping the sound clean and polished.

Add Presence to Vocals and Instruments
Compared to the organic feel of natural room reverbs, the focused, bright tone of plate reverb makes it a favorite for treating vocals and percussion. This unique sonic character helps any track cut through a complex mix, adding clarity and punch, making lead vocals sound more lush and upfront.

Four Legendary Plates, Infinite Sonic Possibilities
No two plate reverb units in the world sound exactly the same. The Abbey Road Reverb Plates plugin precisely captures the four sonically distinct EMT 140s at Abbey Road Studios. You can choose the plate that best suits your needs and further sculpt the sound with features like Drive, analog modeling, pre-delay, and EQ to create a unique sense of space.

Precise Reverb Decay Time Control
Waves has faithfully modeled the complex mechanical damping system of the original hardware, allowing you to precisely control the reverb's decay time. You can choose a short, crisp reverb to embellish vocals, or extend the decay time up to an astonishing 6 seconds to create grand, expansive atmospheres for synths or background sound effects.

Technical Specifications (Tech Specs)

• Plugin Formats: VST, VST3, Audio Units (AU), AAX Native
• Sample Rate Support: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
• Channel Modes: Mono-to-Stereo, Stereo
• Latency: 0 ms (Zero Latency)
• Activation: Online activation via Waves Central (internet connection required)
• System Requirements (Mac): macOS 10.15 Catalina or later (Native Apple Silicon support)
• System Requirements (Windows): Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11
• CPU: Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad-Core or higher (Intel Core i7 / Apple M1 or higher recommended)
• RAM: 8 GB minimum (16 GB or more recommended)
• Hard Drive Space: 16 GB free installation space
• Screen Resolution: 1280x1024 (1920x1080 recommended)