Waves Magma Springs

Waves Magma Springs | The Sound of Seven Classic Springs, Recreating Timeless Warm Resonance

Waves Magma Springs is more than just an effects plugin; it's a sonic journey through time. The charm of Spring Reverb lies in its nostalgic yet timeless quality; it can make some sounds feel retro while injecting fresh vitality into modern music. From the 1950s to today, its unique metallic clang and bouncy resonance have defined countless musical eras, adding an indescribable personal touch to mixes. This powerful spring reverb plugin brings together seven of our favorite classic spring tones, allowing you to easily capture the essence of everything from soul and surf rock to modern electronic music.

Unlike reverbs that just blend into the mix, Magma Springs, part of the Waves effects family, has a distinct character. Once you apply it to a track, it's hard to imagine it without it. This is why it has garnered a cult following since its release. Each of the seven modes in Magma Springs represents a unique world of musical style. Whether you're working with guitars, vocals, drums, or synths, this vintage reverb can inject unparalleled magic and depth into your productions, making it an indispensable tool when searching for that classic guitar effect sound.

Key Advantages & Use Cases

Timeless Vintage Charm
Spring reverb is one of the few spatial effects that can simultaneously impart a vintage texture and a fresh, modern feel. Magma Springs precisely captures this captivating paradox, allowing your music to pay homage to the classics while still sounding cutting-edge.

Seven Curated Spring Tones
Carefully selected and modeled after seven of the most iconic hardware spring reverbs, from '50s blues and '60s surf rock to Detroit soul and the deep spaces of Dub music. Switch with a single click to instantly get the style you want.

Unique Sonic Character
Instead of letting the reverb disappear into the background, let it become a signature part of your sound. The metallic texture and "boingy" feel provided by Magma Springs add strong recognizability and personality to your instrument or vocal tracks.

Ultimate Musical Versatility
Not just for guitars, Magma Springs performs stunningly on vocals, drums, analog synths, loops, and even entire mixes. Whether it's Rock, Blues, Soul, R&B, Electronic, or Dub, it's perfectly suited for the job.

Intuitive and Simple Operation
Inheriting the streamlined design philosophy of the Magma series, it offers the most essential controls, allowing you to quickly dial in warm, full, and vibrant reverb effects without diving into complex parameters, so you can focus on the music itself.

Tech Specs

• Plugin Type: Spring Reverb
• Included Spring Models: 7 total (50’s, Twang, Motor City, Classic, California, Heavy, Dark Space)
• Main Controls: Input, Reverb, Tone, Pre-delay On/Off, Mix, Output
• Supported Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX Native, AudioSuite
• Sample Rate Support: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
• Channel Modes: Mono-to-Mono, Mono-to-Stereo, Stereo-to-Stereo
• Latency: 0 ms (Zero Latency)
• System Requirements (Mac): macOS 10.15 or later (Apple Silicon supported), Intel Core i7 / Apple M1 or higher, 8 GB RAM, 16 GB free disk space
• System Requirements (Windows): Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11, Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad-Core or higher, 8 GB RAM, 16 GB free disk space
• Authorization: Online via Waves Central (Internet connection required)