Cheap outboard reverb Vs free plugins

[riccol]

the only reverb I have used are plugins. Mostly use SIR with impulses.

How does a cheap reverb unit (nanoverb etc) compare with plugins?

Or a what price point do you beging to really hear a differnce.

 

[pikingrin]

You could try out the nanoverb, or you could download some free VST verbs from a few different sites. Do a search in the mixing/mastering section, or go to these:

http://mda.smartelectronix.com/effects.htm

http://www.kjaerhusaudio.com/classic-series.php

These will have some really nice reverbs and a few other effects that are fun to play around with. The best part? They're FREE!!!

I've never used the nanoverb - I try to stay clear of Alesis effect processors in general after I got rid of my 3630 - but the free VST's should be comparable at least, if not better. Hope that helps...

 

[riccol]

Thanks, I already have a number of free VST revervbs, and the SIR impulse reverbs which are nice.

Probably got six or eight free reverb pluugs.

Just wondering at what price point the outboard gear is a real improvement over plugs since I have never used an outboard reverb.

 

[SonicAlbert]

I'd say around $500 for sure, for a new unit. Something like the Kurzweil Rumour. Other units in that range are the Lexicon MPX-550 and TC M-One XL.

 

[EDAN]

I'd say around $500 for sure, for a new unit. Something like the Kurzweil Rumour. Other units in that range are the Lexicon MPX-550 and TC M-One XL.

I have the rumour which is good, I have an older Sony dps-v55 I like just as much or better and has more in the way of editing abilty, I also have a Behringer v-verb for a lousy $150 bucks that give both a run for their money. If you are on a budget you will not me disapointed in the v-verb.