TimeVerb-X

by GSi · Reverb · Spring and digital reverb

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TimeVerb-X combines GSi's Type4 spring reverb with a new algorithmic digital reverb, which can run in parallel or in series.

It has 128 programs and MIDI Learn, and costs $45.

Best for: Guitars, Keys & Synths, Vocals. Genres: Rock & Indie, Ambient & Cinematic.

Keywords: spring, room, algorithmic, keys, MIDI-controllable, parallel processing, AUv3/iOS, electric guitar, lush, cinematic, hardware emulation, mixing, vocals, wide.

What it does

TimeVerb-X puts two reverbs in one plugin: GSi's Type4 spring reverb, first released in 2008 and based on an Accutronics type 4 tank, and a new algorithmic digital reverb. The two can be blended or chained.

Spring reverb: a Type 4 tank emulation with a feedback control that can push it into self-oscillation, and a stereo width knob.
Digital reverb: pre-delay, early reflections and room size.
Routing: run the two reverbs in parallel or in series, for different characters.
Programs: 128 built-in programs, with import and export of programs and banks.
MIDI Learn: with custom map import and export.
Help: tooltips and value readouts built in.

The current version is 1.0.2. An audio demo is on the developer's page; the sources don't mention a trial.

Source: GSi product page

When to use it

TimeVerb-X is the pick when you want a real spring sound with a simple digital room in the same plugin. Compared with Valhalla VintageVerb or FabFilter Pro-R 2, it has far fewer algorithms and much less control, but neither of those models a spring tank. Valhalla Room gives more realistic rooms; TimeVerb-X's digital side is a basic room for blending. Its self-oscillating spring feedback also makes it a sound-design tool that the cleaner rated reverbs aren't.

Best for: spring reverb on guitars, organ and keys, blended with or fed into a digital room.
Genres: rock, surf, dub, lo-fi and cinematic.
Look elsewhere if: you want many reverb algorithms and deep control; VintageVerb or Pro-R 2 fit better.

What producers say

Users of the iOS version like its lush, sometimes strange spring sound.

Loopy Pro forum users said it "sounds excellent", praised the feedback control, and one called it possibly their favourite spring reverb on iOS, "really lush and can get weird".
Criticisms: one user reported a "Bad Signal" error in AUM, possibly linked to high feedback.

Loopy Pro forum thread

Where to buy

GSi: $45

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