SuperPlate

Electromechanical Plate Reverb

Five classic plate reverb models. Infinite possibilities.

SuperPlate brings the unique tonal character of five classic electromechanical plate reverbs into your studio – without the massive investment and back-breaking weight of the originals. Its advanced algorithms capture a level of unmatched realism and versatility and create luscious, expansive effects.

At the core of SuperPlate are meticulous models of the EMT 140, EMT 240, Audicon, Stocktronics RX4000, and EcoPlate III reverb units. Its three different flavors of analog coloration – Tube, Solid-State and Clean – can be used in combination with any of SuperPlate’s styles. Its wide range of modern digital features includes infinite decay time, built-in predelay, expanded modulation controls, full-featured EQ for detailed tonal shaping, and a unique decay ducking option that adjusts decay time to reduce overlap or build-up.

SuperPlate accurately reproduces the tonal characteristics and unique sonic signatures of each of its five plate styles. Inside one plug-in we’ve packed a collective 1450 pounds (659 kg) and 330 cubic feet (9.4 m3) of plate reverb evolution.

E. PLATE III

Based on the EcoPlate III (c. 1982). The EcoPlate III was the third and smallest version of the EcoPlate series. All three EcoPlate versions were designed by Jim Cunningham. The EcoPlate series uses a stainless steel alloy to create its reverberation and all three versions have an exceptionally bright and spacious sound.

Pick Your Preamp

All plate reverbs use a pre-amplifier to drive the “voice coil” that turns electrical sound waves into the physical vibrations of a plate reverb device. We’ve included two different preamp models in SuperPlate, Tube and Solid-State, along with a Clean mode – which can each be used in combination with any of SuperPlate’s styles.

The Tube mode is modeled on the original EMT V54 preamp that was used in the earliest EMT 140 plates and can be used to add a little (or a lot) of harmonic spice to your sound before it hits the reverb.
The Solid-State mode is modeled on the EMT 162 preamp that was used in later versions of the EMT 140. This model has a built-in compressor that can be used to help control and tame transients on their way into the reverb.
SuperPlate’s Clean mode strips out all preamp modeling and preserves the pure sound of the various plate models without any additional harmonic distortion or dynamics.

Let It Breathe

SuperPlate’s unique Auto-Decay feature shortens the decay time to a desired “target” setting when the input signal is above the adjustable threshold. This feature is crucial in keeping the sound clear and prevents punchy transients from being overpowered by excessive reverb tails. Combined with the recovery speed control, you can make your reverb breathe with the pacing of your music.

Tame Your Tail

SuperPlate’s built-in filters and EQ makes it easy to sculpt the reverb to fit your mix. The low-cut filter is essential to prevent excessive low-frequency energy from building up, and the high-cut filter can be used to help the reverb to blend in naturally with the original sound. The two parametric bands are super flexible and can be used to help tame mid range resonances or add high frequency sheen.

Highlights

Five Analog Plate Styles
Three Preamp Options
Infinite Decay
Built-in Pre-delay
Modulation Controls
Decay Ducking options
Full-featured EQ

Little Plate is included with your SuperPlate purchase

Quotes

“SuperPlate is a superhero of reverbs! It brings the best of both worlds by capturing the legendary characteristics of the plates and preamps and then superimposing detailed digital features that allow for deep sound shaping and expansion. In particular, the pre-delay and ducking controls enable you to precisely sculpt the relationship to the dry source material, while the full output EQ and additional modulation controls enable bolder creative processing choices. Soundtoys has made another modern classic.” – Bryn Bliska

Specs

Apple Silicon and VST 3 Compatible

Plug-in Formats (64-bit only):

AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST 2, VST 3, and Audio Units (AU)

Supported Sample Rates:

Minimum: 44.1 kHz, Maximum: 192 kHz

System Requirements:

Operating systems: Mac OS X 10.12 or later; Windows 7 or later.
An internet connection is required at the time of activation.

Supported Hosts:

Pro Tools, Live, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, Studio One, Reaper, Bitwig

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Included In

Soundtoys 5

The Ultimate Effects Solution. All 22 Soundtoys plug-ins including the new SuperPlate reverb, Decapitator, EchoBoy, Little Plate, Little AlterBoy and Effect Rack.