Solid State Logic has launched GateVerb, the latest in its growing lineup of FX pedal-style plugins.

Billed as a “non-linear, gated reverb”, the aptly named GateVerb allows producers to shape reverb characteristics with added speed and precision.

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As SSL explains, traditional linear reverbs maintain a consistent decay pattern, most often emulating natural spaces like halls or rooms. Conversely, non-linear reverbs allow producers to have greater control over a decay pattern, and thus create more complex reverbs that evolve and decay in unconventional ways.

Additionally, greater control over the reverb tail allows for interesting production possibilities. For example, you could set a massive, expansive reverb – which would normally have a long tail – to decay very quickly, leading to both space and punch in your mix.

GateVerb’s controls include Density, Time, Colour, Size and Retro – which allows you to dial in an old-school ‘70s- or ‘80s-style vibe. The plugin also features ducking and sidechaining features, as well as the ability to time-sync pre-delay and time parameters according to the tempo set in your DAW. 

Other features include a LoFi control, which enables users to deliberately degrade a signal with a lo-fi touch, adding to the plugin’s retro capabilities, and a Mix Lock control, which allows users to return to a previously locked setting following preset changes, a feature that will no doubt be welcome to those using the plugin in a live setting.

“GateVerb is an incredibly powerful creative tool that can add clarity, punch or an extra degree of vibe to almost any mix,” says Jon Sandman, SSL Plug-in Product Manager. 

“With its highly flexible set of controls and creative parameters, GateVerb can help users take control over how their reverbs morph and change over time. This can have a significant effect on the overall outcome of a mix.”

GateVerb is available now for $99.99/£79.99. For more information, head to Solid State Logic.

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