Selene
by Auburn Sounds · Reverb · Algorithmic reverb
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Selene is an algorithmic reverb from Auburn Sounds that covers small realistic spaces through to huge, frozen tails.
It builds in duck and gate, an 8-band damping EQ, Vintage, Diffusion and Drive controls, and in the Full edition a four-mode shimmer and 2x oversampling. A free edition is available.
Best for: Vocals, Keys & Synths, Guitars, Acoustic Instruments, Sound Design. Genres: all genres.
Keywords: algorithmic, freeze, ducking, shimmer, freemium, mixing, oversampling, vocals, ambience, classic, hall, huge, infinite, lush, piano, plate, simple, sound design, pads, wet.
What it does
Selene is Auburn Sounds' "versatile algorithmic reverb," meant to create lush, large spaces that still fit in the mix.
- Built-in dynamics: an internal duck compressor and gate for the reverb tail.
- Character controls: a Vintage knob for a classic reverb sound, Diffusion from sparse to plate-like, and Drive.
- EQ and freeze: an 8-band damping EQ that can also freeze the tail indefinitely, plus visual low-shelf and high-shelf post-EQ.
- Mix section: an extensive mix section on a 64-bit double-precision signal path.
- Full edition: a shimmer effect with four modes and full 2x oversampling.
Version 1.1. The free edition is a download; the Full edition is paid.
Source: Auburn Sounds product page
When to use it
Selene is a lower-cost alternative to algorithmic reverbs such as Valhalla VintageVerb, Valhalla Supermassive and FabFilter Pro-R 2. Choose it when you want built-in ducking and gating, freeze and shimmer in one reverb, or a capable free edition. VintageVerb has more vintage-style modes, and Pro-R 2 gives finer decay-by-frequency control.
- Best for: vocal and piano reverbs, big halls and ambient washes, and infinite pads with freeze.
- Genres: any style; the shimmer and freeze suit ambient, cinematic and electronic music.
- Look elsewhere if: you need convolution of real spaces or classic hardware emulations.
- Standout: duck, gate and an 8-band damping EQ built into the reverb itself.
What producers say
Early KVR forum reactions were positive about the sound and controls, with one complaint about the preset browser.
- KVR forum (2025) one user called it a "Lovely reverb" with "Nice intuitive controls" that can "get very big".
- Gripe: one buyer disliked the preset window, calling it "really counter-intuitive"; another user replied that they liked the preset system.
Where to buy
- Auburn Sounds: $29 (regular $38.67)
- Plugin Boutique: $29
Tutorials and reviews
- Introducing Selene — Versatile Reverb Plug-in (Auburn Sounds)
- Auburn Sounds SELENE Reverberator Demo | No Talking (andivax)
- Free Reverb - Selene (Free Edition) by Auburn Sounds (No Talking) (Elektronick Musick)
- New Freemium Reverb Plugin Auburn Sounds Selene
- No Talking Demo of Selene by Auburn Sounds
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