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Description

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the warm, lush soundscapes of the '60s with the Universal Audio EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverberator Plugin. This plugin is a meticulous emulation of the legendary EMT 140 plate reverb, renowned for its rich, smooth sound that has graced countless iconic recordings. Designed to bring the classic reverb tones to your digital audio workstation, the EMT 140 plugin captures the essence of the original hardware and features three unique plate models that replicate the nuances of the vintage units.

The EMT 140 plugin allows musicians and producers to dial in the perfect amount of reverb, from subtle ambiance to expansive, lush reverberation. With its intuitive interface, users can easily adjust parameters like pre-delay, decay time, and modulation to craft their desired sound. The faithful modeling of the tube-driven electronics adds an authentic warmth and depth to your mixes, making this plugin an essential tool for any studio looking to harness the timeless sound of plate reverb.

Whether you're working on vocals, drums, guitars, or orchestral arrangements, the Universal Audio EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverberator Plugin delivers the sonic character and flexibility needed to breathe life into your tracks.

Key Features:

  • Emulation of the classic EMT 140 plate reverb
  • Three distinct plate models for varied sonic textures
  • Adjustable parameters: pre-delay, decay time, modulation
  • Faithfully replicates the tube-driven electronics of the original
  • Compatible with major DAWs via UAD-2 hardware
  • Intuitive interface for easy sound customization
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5 Minute UAD Tips: EMT® 140 Classic Plate Reverberator Plug-In

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Universal Audio EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverberator Plugin.

Use cases and applications

  • EMT 140 is highly recommended for its smooth and lush sound, ideal for placing on an aux send when DSP resources are limited.

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  • The Pure Plate plugin is favored for snare due to its unique low-end character, offering a darker, "vintage" mono reverb with notable mids and lows.

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Software and compatibility

  • Users have experienced issues with plugins being hidden in the UA console app, requiring them to adjust settings to unhide and access them.

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  • Mojave users report compatibility issues with the Pure Plate plugin, indicating potential limitations for older macOS versions.

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Comparisons

  • The Pure Plate plugin is noted for embodying EMT algorithms with simpler controls, making it a versatile choice for various projects.

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  • Some users find the Pure Plate less satisfying compared to Arturia and Sound Toys Super Plate, which are praised for their range and presence in mixes.

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User experience

  • Some users regret choosing Sound City over Capitol Chambers, describing Sound City as sounding "like it was in a wet box."

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Features and functionality

  • Capitol Chambers is praised for its effectiveness when used on an aux channel with full mix/wet settings, allowing blending to taste.

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Value and pricing

  • Pure Plate was acquired for $26 with a voucher during a previous bundle deal, highlighting a potential for budget-friendly acquisitions.

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xaqary

Bit dark...

Bit dark & can sound grainy but with care it can be worked in. Not a big fan but I've made it work.

Of all of Universal Audio's reverbs I like this the least.

The GUI is goofy & it leaves a big "character" footprint. That's fine I guess if you want that but just mean it sits on the shelf a lot here. Never made it on a clients mix. I can get what I want easier with other options in most cases.

Zero chance I'd buy it again. Go with Valhalla or something else. Save your cash.

omka_deliba

amazing reveb.

amazing reveb. worth every penny..........

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See how Steven Wilson uses Universal Audio EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverberator Plugin

Steven Wilson

Singer, Guitarist

Porcupine Tree

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I'm using a lot of the Universal Audio plug-ins, which are fantastic emulations of original analogue stuff. Now I'm able to use emulations of a lot of the old analogue compressors, like the Fairchild or the 1176, and the EMT 140 plate — many of the things they were using at the time.

See how Firebeatz uses Universal Audio EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverberator Plugin

Firebeatz

Music Producer

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Verified via Twitter

When asked what the must-have UAD plugins are, Firebeatz include the EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverberator.

See how Andrew Huang uses Universal Audio EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverberator Plugin

Andrew Huang

Singer, Guitarist

First Of October

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Verified via YouTube

can be seen at 18:30 in the video

See how Klaus Schulze uses Universal Audio EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverberator Plugin

Klaus Schulze

Guitarist, Bassist

Tangerine Dream

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Verified via Klaus-schulze

Klaus uses EMT plate reverb

See how RJD2 uses Universal Audio EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverberator Plugin

RJD2

Music Producer, DJ

Soul Position

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Verified via Emusician

“The Universal Audio plug-ins are my bread and butter,” he says. “I use the UAD EMT 140 [Classic Plate Reverb], the Lexicon [224] Digital Reverb, and the Roland [RE-201] Space Echo. If drums or bass sound boring, UAD’s Fairchild 670 Compressor beefs stuff up and gives them character. Or the [Teletronix] LA2A plug-in on bass. Synths go straight to Pro Tools. Guitars and piano go to outboard effects like the hardware Space Echo, which I love for its unpredictability. I used a Manley Massive Passive EQ a lot too. The TubeTech CL-1B was the main vocal compressor. And I have a set of Lucas Limiting Amplifiers into a pair of Amtek Pultec PEQ-1A clones. That is a dummy-proof signal path. It’s hard to botch that.”

See how Norah Jones uses Universal Audio EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverberator Plugin

Norah Jones

Singer, Guitarist

Puss N Boots

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Verified via EMusician

Used on Jones' vocals for The Fall, as stated by producer Jacquire King in this February 1, 2010 Electronic Musician interview with Jones, Jacquire King and assistant engineer Brad Bivens.

She was into adding delay on her voice, trying not to just make it pretty with reverb. The delays were both analog and plug-in. I use Audio Ease Altiverb, SoundToys EchoBoy delay, some of the UA plug-ins—they have a nice EMT 140 emulation—and the Cooper Time Cube Delay. We used The Magic Shop’s Marshall Tape Eliminator AR-300, a tape slap simulator. And Norah had an old Ibanez analog delay. We used a Roland Chorus Echo and EMT 140 plate reverbs, too. Sometimes I will use an Eventide H3000 for harmonic delay effects, and as I get them going I will print them in Pro Tools with the transfer from analog.

See how Michael Angelakos uses Universal Audio EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverberator Plugin

Michael Angelakos

Music Producer

Passion Pit

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Verified via Uaudio

Michael says he uses the UAD EMT 140 pluging in this interview

See how Eskmo uses Universal Audio EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverberator Plugin

Eskmo

Music Producer

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"I use lots of UAD stuff all the time. I love their verbs 140 + 250. I love their Studer, Ampex and Culture Vulture. Love the Silver compressor and Fatso"

See how Ethan Torchio uses Universal Audio EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverberator Plugin

Ethan Torchio

Drummer

Måneskin

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Verified via Soundonsound

Used for the drum tracks on "Beggin", as described by Alessandro Marcantoni in this October 2021 Sound on Sound interview.

“The main sonic treatment on the drums came from the aux effects tracks: the Drums Ambient, which had a UAD EMT140 for some plate reverb with a small decay and some predelay, and the Drums Amp, with the SansAmp for parallel distortion. All drums go through the MF Drums group track, which has the UAD SSL G‑channel and Avid EQ3 7‑band, for some compression and minor EQ adjustments.

See how Josh Ramsay uses Universal Audio EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverberator Plugin

Josh Ramsay

Singer, Guitarist

Marianas Trench

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As part of the recording process, Josh shows that he uses the EMT 140 reverb plugin.

See how Lady Lamb uses Universal Audio EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverberator Plugin

Lady Lamb

Singer, Guitarist

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Verified via reddit

In an /r/indieheads AMA on April 8th, 2019, Aly said here that her co-producer, Erin Tonkon, "used a lot of the Universal Audio EMT 140 reverb"

See how Matteo Bocelli uses Universal Audio EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverberator Plugin

Matteo Bocelli

Singer

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Used on Bocelli's vocals for "Fall On You", as mentioned by sound engineer Justin Cortelyou in this February 2019 Sound on Sound interview.

At the bottom are three aux effect tracks, with Valhalla Plate, Audio Ease Altiverb (on the Haydn Hall preset), and UAD EMT 140 reverbs. Notable in the session is that by far the most plug-ins are used on the two vocal tracks. (...) "All three aux reverbs were used on Andrea's main vocal track, as well as on Matteo's vocal tracks, because the reverbs each have different characteristics and it was all about getting the right blend. The Haydn Hall makes it sound a bit more like in the big hall at AIR, and the Valhalla Plate is a little brighter and not as dense. The EMT adds some warmth. We always played around with these three to get the right combination of colours. I had this vocal chain on Andrea's vocal in every song on the album, though there will have been slight differences in settings."

Album Usage

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Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Universal Audio EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverberator Plugin, it is most commonly used with the following gear.

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1
Roland U-110
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1
Soundtoys Decapitator
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1
EMS Synthi A
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1
Martin D12-28
Martin D12-28 Steel-string Acoustic Guitars
1

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