Plate Reverb Question

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The thought of having plate reverb in my setup intrigues me. :D

I have seen that link in this forum for how to build your own, and stuff. But before I consider this seriously, I want to familiarize myself with the sound of a plate reverb a LITTLE BIT MORE. SO

What, in your guys's opinion, are the best examples of uses of plate reverb? (artists/albums/songs)

Just thought I'd ask. Thanks!!

-callie-
 
A plate reverb is just what it sounds like - a big plate of some type of metal. They are difficult to set up and maintain and need a more or less permanent space for installation. They are the least portable thing - second to the mixing console - in most major studios. Unless you have easy access to a plate that at one time was used as a reverb I would suspect it would be difficult if not impossible to buy one at this point.

For a first class plate reverb effect, you can't beat the Knufinke SIR Convolution Reverb. You can get it here. And the best part is it's free!
 
If I have access to a real plate, that is what I use probably 85% of the time. Needless to say, I love them. As to what they sound like, well, they sound like plates. They are more complex than a spring, but less than a real room, particularly a large room.


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ssscientist said:
A plate reverb is just what it sounds like - a big plate of some type of metal. They are difficult to set up and maintain and need a more or less permanent space for installation. They are the least portable thing - second to the mixing console - in most major studios. Unless you have easy access to a plate that at one time was used as a reverb I would suspect it would be difficult if not impossible to buy one at this point.

For a first class plate reverb effect, you can't beat the Knufinke SIR Convolution Reverb. You can get it here. And the best part is it's free!
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I understand that, or I wouldn't be asking this question. I have some connections for sheet metal, and metalworking, so I thought it would be feasible to build one at some point down the road.

Although what I was ASKING was if anyone knows of any good EXAMPLES of uses of plate reverb, as in, artist/album/song, etc. Anyone?

You don't need to warn me about how difficult it is to make one/set on up. just curious as to the sound, and examples thereof.

-callie-
 
man as far as I know any sort of added reverb effect before the 80s is probably a plate. the doors, old rnb....
 
man as far as I know any sort of added reverb effect before the 80s is probably a plate. the doors, old rnb....for a while thats all they had. anything from the 50s at least...

I would love to build one...it just seems like it would take a long time and money and effort...I got a spring reverb instead, it works very very well, I got it cheap, its analog...

if you do decide to do it please send me pics of the process!
 
xfinsterx said:
Man.. thats just awesome!

I wish i had room for one... :(
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Awesome, but expensive as hell. The estimated cost to build is $100-500, and the platesonics models start at $900-1200. I'm sure they are very nice, and well worth it (if you have an extra grand to throw around).

I'm going to build one, as soon as I move into a permanent space. What I'd like to know is, does the author of the DIY article still sell the kits mentioned in the footnote at the end?

http://www.prosoundweb.com/recordin...plate/plate.php
 
what Natelie Merchant (spelling? whatever).... tigerlily i think.

listen to hger vox reverb, it's a plate (i've seen it, ClubHouse Studios) and a nice one.
 
Pink Floyd had 1 in the studio that they used for a lot of the Dark Side album if that helps. Parsons stated that it was where most of the depth came from b/c most of the instrument were close miked.
 
skipwave said:
I'm going to build one, as soon as I move into a permanent space. What I'd like to know is, does the author of the DIY article still sell the kits mentioned in the footnote at the end?

http://www.prosoundweb.com/recordin...plate/plate.php
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I believe that the kits are either no longer available, or are available somewhere else from some obscure source. What I'll try to do (when I start this project, WAY DOWN THE ROAD mind you) is get as close a match for parts as possible, and just experiment w/ some trial and error to get the best sound out of the pickups, high pass filters, and whatnot.

SO, Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon. One of my favorites. Indeed, a great example of plate usage.

Anyone else know of some recordings that the reverb is just CRAP YOUR PANTS GOOD, where a plate was used?

-callie-
 
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