Guitarists and recording musicians need to check out the Fuse Audio Labs VREV-63 reverb plugin. It offers an accurate emulation of a spring reverb, suitable for surf music projects or even tracks where that musician surfer traverses outer space! The skeuomorphic guitar amp interface highlights the plugin’s intuitive UI design approach. If you recall, we recently posted the press release for this effects plugin.
Fuse Audio Labs VREV-63 Reverb Features
- Emulates the Classic Tube Spring Reverb Sound of 60s Guitar Amps
- Provides Great Sonics and an Intuitive User Interface
- Includes C10 Capacitor Mod and Three Different Spring Tanks
- Suitable for Guitars, Synths, Vocals, and More
- Supports Windows, MacOS, and Most Popular Plugin Formats
- Available from Fuse Audio Labs for $59
Note that the VREV-63 also adds that classic surf guitar amp reverb sound to synths, other instruments, and even vocals. Still, guitarists probably benefit the most from exploring this Fuse Audio Labs reverb plugin to see how it enhances their sound. Let’s examine the VREV-63 in more detail.
A Classic Guitar Amp Interface
VREV-63 features a skeuomorphic interface that looks and functions like those classic guitar amps of yore. A wise UI decision considering the plugin’s surf music roots. The simplicity of the intuitive interface makes guitar amp owners feel right at home. The Mixer, Tone, and Volume knobs are self-explanatory. The Dwell knob effectively manages how hard the input signal hits the amp’s virtual springs. In short, it controls the reverb level.
The “back of the amp” features a few settings, again with a skeuomorphic interface. Switch between different types of the C10 capacitor for a richer reverb sound. You also get to select tube models between the NOS 6K6 and the heavier 6V6. Fuse Audio Labs also modeled the spring tank size, and there’s even a switch to emulate kicking the amp! Boom!
Patch management features are also simple and intuitive. However, the plugin’s ease of use makes creating a new patch a fast and simple process.
Accurate Spring Reverb Sound in a Plugin
Simply stated, the VREV-63 sounds great. Expect a top-shelf spring reverb sound to highlight your guitar tracks. Of course, the plugin also works well in other use-cases, like synths or even an entire mix. Anytime you want a classic reverb – no matter the situation – try out this plugin.
When mixing the new Church of Hed album, The Fifth Hour, I put VREV-63 through its paces. Jonathan Segel, from indie-rock legends, Camper Van Beethoven plays on the release. The track Hyades Noir features Segel’s violin and guitar. Remember, both Camper and Segel made their bones in California. Naturally, a surf music spring reverb seemed appropriate for the outer space sonics of the track.
The VREV-63 worked perfectly, giving Segel’s axe and violin work the deep space surfing vibe the song needed. The spring reverb on his tracks stood out among the reverbs used for the other instrumentation and overall mix. It provided that unique California feel to a piece squarely set in a star cluster far, far away.
If you want to add a spring reverb to your plugin collection, check out Fuse Audio Labs VREV-63. This plugin provides an appropriate look and feel as well as the right sound. At $59, it’s definitely worthy of further consideration.