AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb
by Universal Audio · Reverb · Spring reverb
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Emulation of the AKG BX 20 studio spring reverb.
Best for: Guitars, Vocals, Drums. Genres: all genres.
Keywords: spring, hardware emulation, licensed emulation, drums, A/B compare, ambience, chamber, flutter, mixing, plate, vocals.
What it does
A licensed emulation of the AKG BX 20 studio spring reverb, which uses two spring tanks.
- Sound: UA describes dense, clear ambience with the quick onset of a plate and the density of a chamber, with little of the usual spring flutter.
- Controls: A/B tank select, a direct-signal defeat, expanded tone controls, decay and diffusion.
- Presets: artist presets from Patrick Carney, Vance Powell and Jacquire King.
Source: Universal Audio product page
When to use it
Pick it for a smooth, less "boingy" spring on vocals, guitars, drums and keys. It is a more studio-style spring than amp-style spring emulations. Some users on UA's page report heavy DSP use on older cards.
What producers say
UA's own page shows a 4.9/5 average from 384 user reviews (97% would recommend); some reviewers mention high DSP usage.
Where to buy
- Universal Audio: $39
Tutorials and reviews
- Démo Guitare Obsession : Universal Audio AKG BX20 Spring Reverb
- UAD AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb Plug-In Trailer
- 5-Minute UAD Tips: AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb
- Review Of UAD AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb Plug-in
- 5-Minute UAD Tips: AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb (German)
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